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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!
Shabbat by the Shore Presents
“K’nishmas 2026 with an East African Flair”
Friday, December 26 at 6pm
Mozambique Restaurant in Laguna Beach
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OC's signature Jewish Meditation Retreat
Tuesday, December 9 is the firm registration deadline
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This Month's Calendar
Mon, November 17 2025
26 Cheshvan 5786
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Bringing Heaven Down To Earth: Integrating High Holy Day Wisdom into Everyday Life
Sunday, November 16
9:30am at the Merage JCC
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Advanced Learning Institute
November 10,17,24 and December 1
Mondays - 9:30 am PT | 12:30 pm ET
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When you think about biblical women, what images and words come to mind? Temptress? Victim? Women subjugated by husbands or fathers? Close textual reading reveals that these stereotypes are incongruous with the actual lived experiences of female characters in TaNaKh. In this course we will gain some new insights into the extraordinary women that populate the pages of our Holy Scriptures.
Advanced Learning Institute
Mondays, December 8, 15, 22 and 29
11:00 am PT | 2:00 pm ET
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There is so much more to life than meets the eye! In this introductory course, Foundations of Transformative Kabbalah, we will explore topics like unseen reality, how the infinite and the finite hold space for the other, the relationship between shattering of the vessels and tzimtzum (contraction), how we find light in darkness - and more.
Weekly presentations with Jews United for Democracy and Justice
JQ International
Grounded in the Jewish prophetic value of Pikuach Nefesh, JQ offers free virtual monthly and drop-in support groups for LGBTQ+ Jews and allies.
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ExploringJudaism.org is about embracing the beauty and complexity of Judaism and our personal search for meaning and learning. No matter who you are or your experience in Judaism there is something to learn and explore.
- JCoOC is an exempt organization in accordance with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code EIN: 36-4844121
JCoOC is an exempt organization in accordance with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code EIN: 36-4844121
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