Upcoming Jewish Community Events
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SHALOM HARTMAN INSTITUTE PRESENTS
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Click here to access recordings with premier scholars addressing curring issues related to Israel, America, War and Diplomacy
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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!
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Special Tzedakah Campaign for 2025
Helping OC Families Stay in their Homes
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Help Them Home
April 23, 2025 | All Day- ONLINE GIVING DAY
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On April 23, 2025, 29 nonprofit organizations will unite to raise $1.5 million to combat homelessness in Orange County. With over 6,860 children and adults experiencing homelessness each night, this fundraising effort is vital to connecting individuals and families with the shelter and resources they need.
Help Them Home is a 24-hour online initiative powered by social media, collaboration, and the Orange County Community Foundation. Everyone has a chance to make a lasting impact.
Family Promise Orange County is one of the 29 nonprofits participating in this initiative. Click here to help them raise $85,000 that will support at-risk families from falling into the dangerous cycle of homelessness and sustain families who need support to get into housing as soon as possible.
Learn more about HELP THEM HOME here
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American Premiere of
The Violin Maker
April 23 - May 11, 2025
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International City Theatre
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
Low-priced previews: April 23 and April 24
The Violin Maker is a new play by Ronda Spinak (Artistic Director of The Braid) and Lisa Pearl Rosenbaum with music curation by Dr. Noreen Green (founding director of LA Jewish Symphony). This important work is based on the true story of Israeli violin maker Amnon Weinstein. He gathered and restored ruined violins that survived the Holocaust and ultimately created a remarkable collection known throughout the world as the Violins of Hope. The Violin Maker opens April 25th for a three-week run. Previews are April 23 and 24.
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Israel Philharmonic Tribute: Heartbeat of a Nation
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
5:30pm Pre-concert Dinner Reception at The Park Club
8:00pm Performance at Segerstrom Concert Hall
Ticket and sponsorship information
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Anasia Hitzeman in Concert at Congregation B'nai Israel
2111 Bryan Avenue in Tustin
Sunday, May 4th at 5 p.m.
Tickets are $18
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For their first Artist Spotlight Concert, CBI will showcase the extraordinary musical and performance talent of OC native Anasia Hitzeman. Treat yourself!
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Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Bill
(SB 684 / AB 1243)
Take Action TODAY!
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The burden of paying for the massive damage caused by annual California wildfires should not rest on California taxpayers! Hold the gas and oil corporations that are responsible for NOT taking action decades ago when this crisis was identified accountable to citizens, businesses and all institutions that have suffered unimaginable loss.
Thank you!
We encourage all Californians to call and/or write their California elected officials ASAP! Click here to connect with your state senator and assembly person.
Read Rabbi Tilchin’s March 25th message to learn more about SB 684 / AB 1243 and ways you can help
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Inaugural "Hillel Heros" Event for OC Hillel Foundation
Honoring Dr. Gene Spiritus and Marlene and Marc Spiegel
Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 3:00pm
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If you can't attend but still want to make an impact, click here to explore tribute message and donation options.
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Challenges of Counting Jews In Modern American
May 8th, 2025 in Irvine | 4-5:30pm
Location shared upon RSVP
RSVP HERE
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IAC Orange County and the Merage JCC present
Celebrate Israel - A Community Festival
Sunday May 18 at 11:00 am
Merage JCC | 1 Federation Way in Irvine
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CELEBRATE ISRAEL is an annual festival that brings the spirit of Israel to Orange County with activities for all ages—kids, teens, young adults, and adults.
Enjoy entertainment, delicious kosher food, and a joyful atmosphere filled with Israeli culture, energy, and pride.
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Celebrate Urban Voices Project 10-Year Anniversary
Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 5pm
Colburn School | 200 S Grand Ave in downtown LA
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Scroll down for sponsorship opportunities and information
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For the past decade, Urban Voices Project has empowered individuals affected by homelessness through making music, offering connection, healing, and a path toward stability.
The work of UVP has created a ripple effect of transformation across Los Angeles and beyond.
Sponsorship packages include promotional opportunities, ticket bundles to the event, engagement opportunities with our Skid Row choir and visibility before an engaged audience of community leaders, advocates, and arts patrons.
For more information about sponsorship or patron opprtunities, please contact Kate Richards Geller, Executive Director
(917) 514-1891 | kate@urbanvoicesproject.org
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The first Thursday of May is designated as the National Day of Prayer. All are invited to join OC’s Interfaith Councils for these special events:
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Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council
Interfaith Day Prayer
Key Note speaker: Reverend Dr. Ivan Pitts
May 1 from 4-5 pm
First Christian Church | 1207 Main Street in Huntington Beach
Reception following. Free. No RSVP required.
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Thu, May 1 2025 3 Iyyar 5785
