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Join your friends at the Jewish Collaborative of Orange County for extended fun online as a participant in our three-part virtual Festival of Friends. The theme of our 2nd annual Festival is "Celebrating Community Unity."

Each individual event will feature live entertainment, boutique silent auction items, and our Community Unity Ad Journal celebrating institutions and individuals that define the landscape of Orange County's diverse and vibrant Jewish community.

Proceeds from our annual celebration help us grow and sustain the community-enriching programs of the Jewish Collaborative of Orange County (JCoOC). Please consider being a Festival sponsor. Event details and registration information here.

THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT!

We’re kicking things off on Sunday, August 16th with Alan Chapman and the Von Chap Family! Recognized as one of the marquee voices of KUSC-FM, Alan Chapman is also a pianist and award-winning songwriter who, along with his family has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the Los Angeles Music Center. We are excited to present these amazing performers and know you will enjoy their special program of Broadway hits and original compositions.

What better way to support JCoOC’s growing educational programs, including IKARON youth education, Pathways Into Judaism, and the

Advanced Learning Institute .

Event Sponsors will receive a festive hors d’oeuvres basket to enjoy during the performance.

A SHABBAT TO REMEMBER

On this, the final Shabbat of 5780 that coincides with the 19th anniversary of September 11th, we join together as family for what will truly be a “Shabbat to Remember,” featuring beloved Jewish musicians, Neshama Carlebach and Sam Glaser .

Your Gala sponsorship participation in our Pre-Shabbat Auction are an investment in the Spiritual Core of JCoOC’s programming, including Friday Night by Candlelight, Havdalah Together,OC Egal Evening Minyan, Twelve Steps and Torah, our annual High Holiday Experience, and special mission-driven holiday programs.

Event Sponsors will receive a Shabbat assortment to enhance your Friday night celebration.

MUSIC and MIDRASH

The “third act” of our progressive Festival of Friends - Sunday, October 18th - features a delicious brunch-time feast of symphonic and liturgical compositions by award-winning librettist and composer, Hazzan Gerald Cohen. Original works will be performed by Gerald and a stunning array of musicians and vocalists live from New York.

Your Festival sponsorship and auction participation will support JCoOC's visionary Arts, Culture and Social Action programs and partnerships, including: BIMAH, Two Worlds Dance Company, Joshua’s Horn Society of the Pacific Symphony Orchestra, City Net, United to End Homelessness and the Orange County Jewish Coalition for Refugees.

Event Sponsors will receive a delicious brunch basket to enjoy during the performance.

The Jewish Collaborative of Orange County innovates, supports and collaborates on community programming that enriches the landscape of OC Jewish life and encourages individuals, couples and families to connect their passions and purpose with Judaism.