Award-winning composer of Jewish music and opera, Cantor Gerald Cohen, will perform a retrospective of his music at Congregation Shir Hama’alot this coming Sunday. The event is free but RSVPs are required.
Visit Gerald's website to learn more about his array of liturgical and thematic compositions.
Zoom Information Sessions with Trip Leaders Wednesday, September 25th and Sunday, October 27th 9am PT | 12pm ET TRIP EXTENSION: “Heart and Soul of Israel” | January 23-25
Learn to blow shofar online in preparation for the High Holidays | Tuesdays, September 3, 10 and 17 at 6:45pm PT | Contact Rebecca Weissbuchto receive the Zoom link
Saturday, August 31 at 2pm PT TWELVE STEPS AND TORAH JCoOC partners with Our Jewish Recovery(OJR) every Shabbat afternoon for Torah study informed by the wisdom of Twelve Step recovery. Join us on Zoom. For more information and to be added to the Twelve Steps & Torah email list, click here. For a full menu of OJR programs and meetingsclick here.
Monday, September 2 On Zoom 5:30pm PT | 8:30pm ET INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM With Rabbis Suzanne Singer and Marcia Tilchin.
It is not too late to join this 18-week series - ideal for those looking to explore and/or enrich their knowledge about what Judaism has to offer as a spiritual path, evolving culture, and sacred way of life, as well as for people interested in converting to Judaism. Register here. Previous classes have been recorded.
Monday, September 9 9:30 am PT | 12:30 am ET ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE Between Transcendence and Immanence: How Kabbalah Indelibly Shifted the Jewish View of God with Rabbi Daniel Levine Jewish practices that are today considered mainstream - the structure and substance of prayer, Shabbat and holiday rituals, acts of social conscience - have been shaped because of and in response to the growth of Kabbalah as a formidable voice in Judaism’s understanding of God. In this 3-session course, Rabbi Daniel will reveal different layers of Kabbalah's impact on essential Jewish practices that have evolved and become fixed in the last 400 years. Click here to register | Watch previous sessions
Tuesdays at 2pm PT | 5pm ET Sept 3th - Parent & sibling loss Sept 10th - Open group Sept 17th - Spousal loss Sept 24th - Child loss
Thursdays at 5pm PT | 8pm ET Sept 5th - Spousal loss Sept 12th - Child loss Sept 19th - Parent & sibling loss Sept 26th - Open group
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.
Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open IKARON offers concierge Jewish learning for children grades K-7. To learn more, contact Rabbi Marcia Tilchin Visit our registration page
CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR WITH JCOOC & FRIENDS
Prepare for the High Holidays Sunday, September 8 at Temple Beth El
A morning of meditation, mystical exploration of the themes of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, and discussion of how we can personally prepare ourselves to renew the year.
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!
Women’s Voices, Women’s Wisdom Thursdays, August 28 - April 23 at 9am PT | 12pm ET
Join Mayyim Hayyim's Education Center for monthly virtual lunchtime learning, with a focus on how our wisdom as modern women informs our understanding of traditional texts. Facilitated by Rabbi Beth Naditch. All are welcome. Register here
About Mayyim Hayyim: Founded in 2004 in a renovated Victorian home in greater Boston, this community mikveh has become a leader in redefining and invigorating the national community mikveh movement. It is a center for spirituality, learning and celebration.
Future dates for Shabbat on the Farm November 1st | 5:30-7:00pm March 28th | 6:00 - 8:30pm
Registration for the 2024 General Assembly is open! Sunday, November 10th through Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 in Washington, DC. Evening of Unity on Sunday, November 10th at Nationals Park Stadium
Chutzpah - Dayenu’s signature, non-partisan effort to mobilize climate-concerned voters in key states - is going into full swing. The goal is to elect climate champions at the local, state and federal levels who have the chutzpah to deliver urgent action on climate at the scale that science and justice demand. Dayenu provides a full menu of actions that voters in every state can take in the months leading up to the 2024 election.
Here in OC, we are continuing to build a local Dayenu Circle and would love to have you join our efforts.Learn more and register here.
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.
A community Dayenu Circle can provide a center of gravity, enabling us to align Jewish values with the change we seek to make in the world. We can do this work together not only to take effective action to confront the climate crisis, but to sustain ourselves and our spirits as we act. Rooted in community and drawing on Jewish wisdom and experience supports us as we move from fear and anxiety to courageous action. Learn about Dayenu's successful "Keep the Law” campaign
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.
Mondays, Sept 23, 30, Oct 7 and 14 9:30 am PT | 12:30 am ET Register here
Experiencing inexplicable pain and suffering is an aspect of the human condition that people of every faith tradition have wrestled with for millennia. The Book of Job invites us into a conversation about the connection between suffering and punishment by exploring the story of one righteous man confronted with overwhelming misfortune through no fault of his own. Join us as we explore the complex topic of theodicy and pathways for coping in the face of disaster.
Yizkor: Remembering our Loved Ones on Yom Kippur
Click here to enter the names of your family and friends that you would like remembered during our Yizkor memorial service on Yom Kippur.
Weekly presentations with Jews United for Democracy and Justice
Each challah is an edible work of art, baked fresh and hand-braided especially for you! Choose from raisin, traditional, sesame seed and poppy seed. For more information, visit theblessedbraid.com.
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