Tonight JCoOC will be joining our long-time collaborative partner, Temple Isaiah for their first in-person service back in their home location at Harbor Christian Church - 2401 Irvine Avenue in Newport Beach. We will be streaming this service through the Collaborative Zoom and Facebook page and are very excited to begin bringing community together in this hybrid fashion.
Tomorrow, Minyan Am Ehad resumes for the first time since February 29, 2020, at a private home in Irvine. Click here if you would like to register to join us.
Saturday night and Sunday we are honored to join Temple Beth Shalom of Long Beach for their Tisha b'Av observances. See below for details.
This coming Tuesday is our monthly virtual Circle of Hope and Healing - an intimate gathering for people navigating grief, loss and change. Please share this program with anyone you know who might benefit from being part of this experience
Wishing you all a Shabbat Shalom and an easy fast,
Rabbi Marcia Tilchin and the Collaborative Team
Friday, July 6 at 6:30pm FRIDAY NIGHT BY CANDLELIGHT JCoOC will Zoom live as we join Temple Isaiah in Newport Beach in person - 2401 Irvine Avenue - for Shabbat services led by Jason Feddy and Eric Dangott. 6:00pm - Shabbat Schmooze. 6:30pm - Services begin. Join on Zoom or Facebook.
Saturday, July 17 at 10:00am in Irvine MINYAN AM EHAD RETURNS We are thrilled to resume Minyan Am Ehad, our monthly Shabbat morning, in-person service. Join us at the home of Jack 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.
Saturday, July 17 at 2:00pm (PDT) TWELVE STEPS & TORAH Shabbat afternoon 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.
TISHA B'AV SERVICES JULY 17 & 18TH The Jewish Collaborative joins Temple Beth Shalom of Long Beach for Tisha b'Av services and learning. Come in person (3635 Elm Avenue in Long Beach) or join us on Zoom - links for registering for in person and for Zoom can be found here. - Saturday, July 17 at 8:45pm - Ma'ariv followed by the chanting of Lamentations - Sunday, July 18 at 9am - Shaharit followed by a study session led by Rabbi Marcia Tilchin - Sunday, July 18 at 7pm - The Jewish Collaborative's OC Egal will host Tisha b'Av Minha and Ma'ariv. Join us on Zoom.
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 heed the call to 'welcome the stranger.'
Monday, July 19 at 9:30am (PDT) ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE Piety, Politics and Prophecy: The Surprising Book of Daniel Last week we launched 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. View the recording of last week's class here. Read moreabout the classes here, including access to the source sheets.
Tuesday, July 20 at 7pm (PDT) CIRCLE OF HOPE & HEALING An online gathering for those navigating a path of grief. This monthly meeting is an opportunity to share our respective journeys through grief at any stage. Facilitators include Chaplain Fran Chalin, Cantor Sue Knight Deutsch, Beth Krom, and Rabbi Marcia Tilchin. Join us on the third Tuesday of the month from 7:00-8:00pm. To read more and register to join us please click here.
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 Irvine (new location). 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. Only 15 spaces left. To register please click here.
Next Saturday, July 24 at 7:00pm (pdt) Murry Sidlin joins us in conversation about his latest book, Conduct Becoming. At this special Havdalah Together program, Maestro Sidlin will read excerpts from his memoir that include adventures with Lenny Bernstein, Mstislav Rostropovich, Cab Calloway, and many more. Click herefor more information about this fascinating collection of essays. Join on Zoom | Join on Facebook
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.
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