The Collaborative Team wishes Neil Widerman, a JCoOC founder and dedicated volunteer, mazal tov on the occasion of his adult Bar Mitzvah at Temple Beth El of South Orange County. Neil is committed to building Jewish community and is a life-long learner. To celebrate with Neil, by joining Temple Beth El's Shabbat morning service beginning at 10am, click here.
Shabbat Shalom,
Friday, April 9 at 5:30pm FRIDAY NIGHT BY CANDLELIGHT Rabbi Marcia Tilchin is joined by musician and song-leader Dale Schatz for Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma'ariv on Zoom or Facebook Live.
Saturday, April 10 at 10am ZOOM GALI GALI Families with children are invited to join our new monthly Shabbat celebration on Zoom with Rabbi Aviva FUNke and Scott Spitzer who will entertain with music, interactive participation, and the Joy of Jewish.
Saturday, April 10 at 2:00pm (PDT) TWELVE STEPS & TORAH Shabbat afternoon Torah study informed by the wisdom of Twelve Step recovery. Led by Rabbis Marcia Tilchin and Ilan Glazer. Join us on Zoom.
Saturday, April 10, 8:00pm HAVDALAH TOGETHER WITH DALIA TAFT OC's Jewish Historical Society's archivist, Dalia Taft takes us on A Historic Journey Through Jewish Orange County. Learn more here. Join on Zoom or Facebook.
Sunday, April 11 at 6:30pm NEW MOON UNION JCoOC is delighted to be partnering with Realize Paradise monthly on Rosh Hodesh for New Moon Union: An immersive, interactive multimedia celebration of renewal led by Kohenet Rachel Kann. Learn more here. Join on Zoom.
Monday, April 12 at 9:30am ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE Political and media consultant Steve Rabinowitz speaks about The Fourth Round of Israeli Elections and American Politics: What Can We Expect and What Changes Might Be In Store? Learn More.
Beginning Sunday April 11 at 10:00am PATHWAYS INTO JUDAISM The next cohort of Pathways Into Judaism begins a week from Sunday. Taught by Rabbis Marcia Tilchin and Noam Raucher this 18-week course is ideal for anyone looking to explore and/or enrich their knowledge about what Judaism has to offer.Learn more and register here.
Friday, April 16 at 6:30pm SHABBATOGETHER Following our Friday Night by Candlelight service, ShabbaTogether is an invitation to enjoy a monthly virtual Shabbat Shmooze to build and strengthen familiarity and friendships.
Through April 13 - 15 YOM HASHOAH & YOM HAZIKARON For a list of community events commemorating Yom HaShoah and Yom HaZikaron visit the Jewish Federation resource page here.
Sunday, April 11 at 10:30am JEWS IN SPACE San Diego Outreach Synagogue is hosting a unique program presented by Roger Weiss, Tech Integration Lead for the International Space Station at Nasa. Register at www.sdo-synagogue.org .
Wednesday, April 13 at 4:00pm INNOVATIVE EDUCATION FOR
REFUGEE CHILDREN The Orange County Jewish Coalition for Refugees Speaker Series hosts a panel on an innovative educational model for refugee children. Learn why most refugee children receive no education, about PILAGlobal's Nest programs, and volunteer opportunities. Register here.
The Jewish Collaborative of Orange County is a creative, collaborative, and compassionate community dedicated to innovating and supporting local and national programming that enriches the landscape of Jewish life and encourages individuals, couples and families to connect their passions and purpose with Judaism.
Jewish Collaborative of Orange County 2200 San Joaquin Hills Rd. Newport Beach, CA 92660