Rabbi Tilchin's Shabbat Messages

December 15, 2023 | 3 Tevet 5784 | Hanukkah Day 8
 Parashat Miketz

Enjoy Torah Sparks: Creative commentaries on the weekly Torah and Haftarah readings written by Conservative Yeshiva faculty.

Thank you to everyone who has donated to support grassroots tzedakah that is making a difference for Israeli soldiers and civilians every day.
Our fundraising efforts on Israel's behalf are ongoing.

Embrace Israel Bracelets
Another tzedaka opportunity to support our brothers and sisters in Israel
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JCoOC CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

• Sundays in Silence and Spirit: Jewish meditation session at the JCC with Rabbi K'vod Wieder | Sunday, December 17 at 9:30am

• Advanced Learning Institute with Lisa Armony: Director of Hillel International’s Campus Climate Initiative (CCI) "An Insider's View into Antisemitism on College Campuses"  | Monday, December 18 at 9:30am PT ​​​​​​
• Summer adventure ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Zoom Information Session for those interested in learning more about our upcoming excursion to Great Britain in June of 2024 | Wednesday, December 20 at 10am PT | 1pm ET
• ​​​​​​​Online Jewish Bereavement Support Groups | Thursday, December 21 at 5:00pm PT | This week: Parent & Sibling Loss
• OC Egal Nightly Minyan at 6pm PT | Sundays-Thursdays

• 5th Annual Shabbat and K'nishmas by the Shore | Friday, December 29 at 6:00pm | RSVP here
• Advanced Learning Institute with Daniel Levine: The Medieval Debates that Gave Us Modern Judaism: "What All this Means for Us Today"  | Monday, January 8 at 9:30am PT ​​​​​​
• A Sacred Music, History and Cultural Tour of Great Britain | June 19 - 28, 2024​​​​​​​

• Homeless Person's Inter-religious Memorial Service | December 21 at 7:00pm
• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Shabbaton Shirat Yisrael: A Tribute to Israel’s 150-Year Musical History at Temple Ner Tamid of Downey | December 29-31, 2023
• Awakening to Sacred Presence: A Jewish Meditation Shabbaton led by Rabbi K'vod Wieder and Charles "Chaim" Lev | January 5 - January 7, 2024

JCoOC Programs This Week

Saturday, December 16 from 3 - 5:30pm 
GAN LAGUNA DOES 9 DAYS OF HANUKKAH
Come in your Hanukkah jammies (optional) and bring your favorite stuffed animal!
Ideal for families with young children looking to connect and celebrate in community.
​​​​​​​Register here

Sunday, December 17 at 9:30am
SUNDAYS IN SILENCE AND SPIRIT
Monthly Jewish Meditation with Rabbi K'vod Wieder at the Merage JCC
This innaugural program of the OC Jewish Meditation and Spirituality Collective is open to all. Participants new to meditation are welcome. Pre-registration is required. 
​​​​​​​Register here

Join Rabbi Wieder on Zoom every Tuesday morning at 9am for Weekly Meditation and Spiritual Practice.

Monday, December 18 at 9:30am PT 
ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE
with ​​​​​​​Special Guest Lisa Armony
"An Insider's View into Antisemitism on College Campuses"
Lisa is completing her first year as the Director of Hillel International’s Campus Climate Initiative (CCI) - a task force within Hillel created to help students navigate and combat antisemitism on campuses across the country. The challenges have grown exponentially since October 7th. All are invited to attend this eye-opening Q&A.
​Click here to register.

Wednesday, December 20
10am PT | 1pm ET | 8pm Israel
SUMMER ADVENTURE ZOOM INFORMATION SESSION
Thinking about joining us in England for our Sacred Music, History and Culture Tour of Great Britain in June of 2024? We’d love to travel with you! All are welcome to attend a zoom informational session with the trip leaders. RSVP here to receive the zoom link

Sunday through Thursday at 6:00pm
OC EGAL NIGHTLY MINYAN
If you are looking for a place to say Mourner's Kaddish, observe a yahrzeit, or participate in an evening minyan, OC Egal meets online five nights a week. Click here ​​​​​to receive the private Zoom link. All are welcome.

SPIRITUALITY, GRIEF AND HEALING

Click here to learn about ongoing support groups led by Chaplain Fran Chalin, BCC, MSW and to express interest in participation. Weekly meetings will address issues associated with specific types of loss.
Co-sponsored by the Jewish Collaborative of OC and
the House of Ruach Foundation.

December dates:
7th - Spousal loss
14th - Child loss
21th - Parent and sibling loss
28th - Circle of Hope & Healing

January dates:
4th - Spousal loss
11th - Child loss
18th - Parent and sibling loss
25th - Circle of Hope & Healing

COLLABORATIVE TRAVEL AND RETREATS

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS OF INTEREST

Join us in carrying a candle of remembrance for every life lost
Sign up here

​​​​​​​Each year, thousands of individuals experiencing homelessness die on the streets of our nation due to illness, exposure or violence. Please join us as we honor and acknowledge their lives as part of one human family.

To provide the name of someone you know who has lost their life on the streets in Orange County this past year so they can be acknowledged in the service, contact Our Father's Table by email at info@@ourfatherstableus.org

December 21, 2023 at 7:00pm
St. Timothy Catholic Church
29102 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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Thank you in advance for your prescence and show of care

All are invited to attend this annual shabbaton hosted by the USCJ, Temple Beth Am in Los Angeles and the Clergy Leadership Incubator. Treat yourself to a weekend of musical immersion and inspiration.
Click here to register

The Jewish Collaborative of Orange County is a creative, collaborative, and compassionate community mosaic dedicated to innovating and supporting local and national programming that enriches the landscape of Jewish life and encouraging individuals and families to connect their passions and purpose with Judaism.