Enjoy Torah Sparks- creative commentaries on the weekly Torah and Haftarah readings written by Conservative Yeshiva faculty.
Dear Friends,
We look forward to seeing you at one of our Shabbat or upcoming events. If you have not already registered to hear the world renowned Klezmatics this Sunday, August 22nd, click here! They will be performing at Temple Beth El in South County at 4pm.
NEW FILM SERIES: Register to stream the film "Midnight Traveller" available through the Orange County Jewish Coalition for Refugees through August 25th. Learn more.
This week's D'var Torah on Ki Teitzei, "Keeping our Promise," was written by JCoOC's beloved Jackie Menter, a community leader with a keen mind and huge heart. Enjoy and be inspired.
Shabbat Shalom u'mevorakh,
The Collaborative Team
Friday, August 20 at 6:30pm (PDT) FRIDAY NIGHT BY CANDLELIGHT Join Shabbat by the Shore attendees along with Rabbi Marcia Tilchin and Jason Feddy for a musical service live from Santa Ana. Connect with us on Zoom or Facebook.
Saturday, August 21 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.
Saturday, August 21 at 7:00pm (PDT) HAVDALAH TOGETHER: "God’s Blessings at the End of the Akedah Story" Rabbi Lilly Kaufman will share insights into Genesis 22:15-18, from the day 2 Rosh Hashanah Torah reading - the blessings that God vows to provide to Abraham’s descendants. Perfect spiritual preparation for the New Year. Sources provided.Join on Zoom or Facebook.
Monday, August 23 at 9:30am (PDT) ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE Rabbi David Lazar returns for part 6 of our 12-week course Piety, Politics and Prophecy: The Surprising Book of Daniel. Click here to learn more, register, and access the course source sheets and recordings. Join us on Zoom and Facebook.
IKARON REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Join us for an IKARON open house on Zoom at 7:30pm on Tuesday, August 24th. Families with young children are also invited to participate in a Pre-High Holiday Meet-Up on Sunday, August 29th from 1:30-3:00pm in Newport Beach for connection, fun and learning. Click here to register for IKARON, the open house, and/or the family program.
Wednesday, August 25 at 7:00pm (PDT) 4th ANNUAL SERENITY SELICHOT Join Rabbi Tilchin, Jason Feddy and friends for "Serenity Means Sometimes Having to Say You're Sorry." This virtual Selichot experience fuses Big Book wisdom with traditional liturgy, music and modern commentary. Register hereto join on Zoom.
HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES & PROGRAMS We look forward to celebrating the New Year with you. Registration for the High Holidays is now open. Services will be offered both in person and virtually. Click here to register and to view our menu of programs and worship opportunities for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur as well as our pre-High Holiday offerings.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
The Orange County Jewish Coalition for Refugees launched its five-part Film Series this week with the award-winning film "Midnight Traveller" which will stream through August 25. On Tuesday, August 24 at 4:00pm (PDT) OCJCR presents a Zoom presentation, "Escaping Afghanistan," as follow-up to this month's film. Panelists from the U.S. military and Afghanistan will provide a timely update on the emergency evacuations of our Afghan allies, the situation on the ground in Afghanistan, and ways we can help. Learn more and register here.
Sunday, August 22 at 4:00pm The Klezmatics: A World Class Klezmer Experience
Everyone is invited to attend a special performance of The Klezmatics that will be held at Temple Beth El South Orange County. All ages are welcome! Admission is FREE with advance RSVP. Click here for more information and to reserve your seat/s.
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
