Enjoy Torah Sparks- creative commentaries on the weekly Torah and Haftarah readings written by Conservative Yeshiva faculty.
Friday, July 9 at 6:30pm FRIDAY NIGHT BY CANDLELIGHT Dale Schatz joins Rabbi Marcia Tilchin together from the same location for a musically uplifiting Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma'ariv service. Join us on Zoom or Facebook.
Saturday, July 10 at 2:00pm (PDT) TWELVE STEPS & TORAH Shabbat afternoon Torah study informed by the wisdom of Twelve Step recovery. This Shabbat Cantor Susanne Katchko leads our weeky gathering. Join us on Zoom. For more information and to be added to the Twelve Steps & Torah email list, click here.
Saturday, July 10 at 8:00pm (PDT) HAVDALAH TOGETHER Rabbi Marcia Tilchin will lead a pre-Tisha b'Avconversation andstudy session. (Join us next week on July 17 and 18 for our shared Tisha b'Av observance with Temple Beth Shalom of Long Beach.) Join on Zoom or Facebook.
Sunday, July 11 at 6:30pm (pdt) NEW MOON UNION ~ ROSH HODESH AV New Moon Union is an immersive, interactive multimedia experience led by Kohenet Rachel Kann. This month features special guests, singer Chava Mirel and Kohenet Keshira haLev Fife. Learn more and find the link to join us on Zoom here.
Monday, July 12 at 9:30am (PDT) ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE Piety, Politics and Prophecy: The Surprising Book of Daniel This Monday we launch a 12- part series taught by Rabbi David Lazar. The Book of Daniel is the youngest book in the Jewish cannon. It provides us with some of the most colorful and bizarre literary traditions of the late biblical period. Read more andhere. Join onZoomor Facebook.
Saturday, July 17 at 10:00am in Irvine
MINYAN AM EHAD RETURNS We are thrilled to resume Minyan Am Ehad, our Shabbat morning, in-person service. Please join us at the home of Jackie Eisen and Debbie Pailet in Irvine. Rabbi Marcia and friends will lead the service and a hosted lunch will follow. We are able to accommodate up to 35 people. Please RSVP hereto let us know you're coming and to receive the address.
TISHA B'AV SERVICES JULY 17 & 18TH The Jewish Collaborative joins Temple Beth Shalom in Long Beach for Tisha b'Av services and learning. Come in person (3635 Elm Avenue in Long Beach) or join us on LiveStream - links for registering for in person and for LiveStream can be foundhere. - Saturday, July 17 at 8:45pm - Havdalah, Ma'ariv and Eicha - Sunday, July 18 at 9am - Shaharit and Study - Sunday, July 18 at 7pm - OC Egal will host Tisha b'AvMinha and Ma'ariv. Join OC Egal on Zoom.
COMING JCoOC ATTRACTIONS
Friday, July 23 at 6:30pm SHABBAT BY THE SHORE Our once-a-month in-person Friday night worship experience and potluck dinner resumes in person this month in Laguna Beach. Services will be led by Rabbi Marcia Tilchin with pianist Ron Levy.
A potluck, dairy/vegetarian dinner will follow. Please register in advance to receive the address and to let us know what item you would like to contribute to the Shabbat dinner. Space is limited to the first 40 people who RSVP. To register please click here.
EXPERIENCE THE HIGH HOLIDAYS WITH THE JEWISH COLLABORATIVE Registration for JCoOC's signature, creative High Holiday experience will open July 15. Services and programs will be offered both in-person and online. We look forward to sharing the Jewish New Year with you.
The Book of Daniel in 12 weeks with Rabbi David Lazar: Monday mornings 9:30am
Remix Judaism with Professor Bobbie Kwall: Wednesday nights August 4, 11, 18, 25 at 7pm Book included in registration fee - Learn more and register here.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Sunday, July 11 from 5:00 - 6:30pm in Irvine AN EVENING WITH BASSEM EID Bassem Eid is a Palestinian living in Israel who has an extensive career as a Palestinian human rights activist and staunch opponent of anti-Semitism. Space for this program is limited. Learn more and register here.
WE CANNOT WALK ALONE | SUNDAY, JULY 18 AT 4:00PM JCoOC partners with the Orange County Jewish Coalition for Refugees for their annual Tisha b'Av program. As we reflect on the losses we as Jews have suffered as a persecuted and displaced people many times over, we honor our obligation to help and connect with people who suffer these tragic losses today who seek refuge at our borders. Join us for an introspective hour to mourn and to heed the call to 'welcome the stranger.' RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/cannotwalkalone.
Celebrate JCoOC's Sixth Birthday with a gift from the heart. Join our growing family of monthly donors. Your support will nurture Jewish creativity, compassion and collaboration in Orange County and beyond. Together we can increase the Joy of Jewish! Read more. Donate here.
TheJewish 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.
Jewish Collaborative of Orange County 2200 San Joaquin Hills Rd. Newport Beach, CA 92660
