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B'ruchim Haba'im - Welcome to the Jewish Collaborative of Orange County (JCoOC), a creative Jewish space dedicated to helping people connect their personal passions to Judaism and build community. We believe in partnership and collaboration as a vehicle to strengthen Jewish ties, and are committed to innovating, supporting and collaborating on a wide range of programs that enrich the landscape of Jewish life locally and nationally.
JCoOC is a Jewish Empowerment Zone, where new ideas can be shared and realized through open-hearted networking and support. Our virtual tent is a place where Jewish artists, activists, students of all ages and interests, healers and helpers can find or create an outlet for Jewish expression and inspire others.
We hope you will explore our colorful palette of worship, cultural and social opportunities, and sign up to receive our weekly emails. We may be offering just what you were looking for!
Travel to Israel with JCoOC in November
Participants on Mesubakh will hear a multiplicity of voices. We will learn about Israel’s remarkable diversity and multiple narratives through personal meetings and shared meals with an array of speakers and teachers, all of whom consider Israel and Palestine their home. Learn more here.
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This Month's Calendar
Sat, February 4 2023
13 Shevat 5783
Advanced Learning Institute "From Catastrophe to Hope"
Monday, February 6 | 9:30am
Rabbi David Lazar guides us in a close reading of the Biblical Book of Joel in an attempt to understand the circumstances surrounding its composition, use of other biblical materials and how it has been understood over the centuries.
Learn more and register here.
The American Jewish Relationship with Israel's Changing Democracy
Join us for an evening with Dr. Gadi Gevaryahu Chairman of Tag Meir: an organization promoting Jewish and Democratic values in Israel and combatting prejudice and racism.
Register here.
Advanced Learning Institute "The Art of Constructive Disagreement"
Click here to learn more and register for this six-session curriculum on the methodology of wrestling with conflicting opinions found in classical and modern Jewish texts. Next session: February 27 at 9:30am PT
Realize Rosh Hodesh
Sunday, February 19 at 4:45pm
JCoOC and friends join Realize Paradise founder, Kohennet Rachel Kann, for a guided writing journey under the new moon. Open to all.
Learn more here.
Cooking Connections
Welcome to OC Jewish Cooking Connections, a partnership between JCoOC and the Merage JCC. Every month we meet a member of the OC Jewish community sharing a favorite recipe with family history and Jewish memories. Watch videos here.
This project is partially funded by the Weissman Arts Endowment Fund, a joint program of JCFOC and JFedOC.
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