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Upcoming Jewish Community Events 

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SHALOM HARTMAN INSTITUTE PRESENTS

Click here to access recordings with premier scholars addressing curring issues related to Israel, America, War and Diplomacy

 

 

Click here  to access a roster of upcoming courses, guest lectures and special programs offered virtually.

AJU online learning offers classes for adults seeking to build Jewish skills and knowledge and hosts lectures by internationally acclaimed scholars, artists, authors and geo-political experts. Something for everyone!

 

 

Sabbath Queen Premieres at Laemmle Theatres Across LA

SABBATH QUEEN, directed by Sandi DuBowski, is feature documentary filmed over 21 years. It follows Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie's 21-year epic journey from being raised in an Israeli Orthodox family to his evolution  as drag-queen/artist/rebel and iconic 21st Century Jewish leader.

This award-winning film is being shown at Laemmle Theaters​ across Los Angeles from December 5-12.

GET TICKETS

 

 

The Klezmatics & Mostly Kosher
Toward the Light Hanukkah Tour

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 8pm
Carpenter Performing Arts Center
6200 E Atherton St., Long Beach, CA 90815

A double-bill treat with the bands Klezmatics and Mostly Kosher! For nearly 40 years, the Grammy Award-winning “Jewish roots band” the Klezmatics have inspired generations and helped to change the face of contemporary Yiddish culture with their music. Special guest Aani Kisslinger joins the Klezmatics. This evening of song also includes Mostly Kosher, the LA-based acclaimed klezmer-rock band whose original sound echoes with themes of social justice, human dignity, and mutual understanding. A night of joyous song and superb musicianship to launch the winter holiday season!

GET TICKETS HERE

 

 

Orange County interfaith communities will be hosting three services to honor the lives of OC's homeless neighbors who died in 2024 without a secure place to call home.

Saturday, December 21 | 6:00pm
St. John Chrysostom Episcopal Church
30382 Via Con Dios, RSM

Saturday, December 21 | 7:00pm
Lutheran Church of the Cross

24231 El Toro Rd, Laguna Woods
Watch the Livestream here

 

 

Jewish Long Beach in partnership with
JCoOC, Ner Tamid and TBSLB present
A Community Hanukkah Concert and Shabbaton
Featuring Argentinian Hazzan Jonathan Kohan
December 26-28

Download the flyer here

 

 

9th Annual Jewish Meditation Retreat at Brandeis Bardin
January 3-5, 2025

Learn more about pricing, scholarship options and registration information at JewishCollaborativeOC.org/spiritualityresources

 

 

This year, Rabbi David Ingber (founder of Romemu) and the Jewish Studio Project join this annual Shabbaton dedicated to fostering musical and spiritual enrichment.

REGISTER HERE

 

 

DAYENU: A Jewish Call to Climate Action

Are you concerned about the decimation of our planet?
Join members of OC’s Jewish community committed to working together to speak up, take action and educate others. Dayenu Orange County is waiting for you!

What is a Dayenu Circle and why would I want to be part of it?
Dayenu Circles—small groups of people working on climate action—are a way for you to make powerful, positive change with a Jewish voice. Together with just a few friends, fellow community members, or neighbors you can join or create a Dayenu Circle that can be your homebase for climate action.
Join the OC Circle here
 

Find a Dayenu Circle near you

 

 

All are invited to participate in Shining the Light of Torah on Today’s World
A 4-part series on how study can propel us to action
February 11 at 7pm with Rabbi Marcia Tilchin: Gender Disparity

 

 

Jewish Together Temecula Valley
A grassroots initiative of the Jewish community
is setting sail May 6 - May 11, 2025

This opportunity to make new friends and enjoy Shabbat is open to all. Click here to learn more about JTTV

Click here for cruise details and to register online

Fri, December 13 2024 12 Kislev 5785