We hope your Yom Kippur observance was rich in meaning and reflection. Thank you to the many wonderful musicians, clergy, speakers, Torah readers and volunteers who created such an inspiring learning and spiritual experience for us all.
If you would like to enjoy JCoOC's unique brand of worship and engagement after the fact, CLICK HERE to visit our You Tube channel.
The holiday of Sukkot, our happiest time of the year,begins this coming Monday night (no rest for the weary).
If you have not yet ordered your personal lulav and etrog set, the Golden Driedle will be taking orders through Sunday morning. CLICK HERE to place an order.
JCoOC is hosting 4 Sukkot events that may be of interest:
Study the Book of Ecclesiastes (Kohelet) with master bible teacher, Bex Rosenblatt (on the faculty of the Conservative Yeshiva), on Mondays, September 20 and 27 at 9:30am as part of our ALI adult learning series. CLICK HERE to learn more and register.
JCoOC will be joining Temple Beth El of South County for Sukkot services on Tuesday, September 21 (in person at TBESOC) and Wednesday, September 22 (on Zoom) beginning at 9:30am. CLICK HEREfor details.
IKARON, JCoOC's after-school learning program for youth, is hosting a Family-Friendly, Friday night Shabbat experience at a private home - September 24, 5:30-7:30pm.CLICK HERE to learn more and RSVP.
Shabbat Shalom, Shanah Tovah and Hag Sameah, The Collaborative Team
Friday, September 17 at 6:30pm (PDT) FRIDAY NIGHT BY CANDLE LIGHT
Friday Night by Candlelight joins Temple Isaiah
led by Jason Feddy and Eric Dangott
6:30 pm on Zoom.
Saturday, September 18 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.
No Havdalah Together this week, Sept. 18 SAVE THE DATE: October 2 at 6:30pm - "Let's Get Reel" will feature a new documentary, "They Ain't Ready for Me," about African American rabbi, Tamar Manasseh, who has made it her mission to lead the fight against senseless killings on the south side of Chicago. Join Rabbi Tamar and Director/Producer Brad Rothschild in conversation. Link will be available soon.
Monday, September 20 at 9:30am (PDT) ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE An exploration of the Book of Ecclesiastes
September 20 and 27 at 9:30am.
Bible scholar, Bex Rosenblatt, returns to take us on a journey though this book of universal wisdom literature. Click here for more information and to register.
Tuesday and Wednesday September
21 and 22 at 9:30am (PDT) SUKKOT SERVICES The Jewish Collaborative joins Temple Beth El of South Orange County to celebrate this time of great joy. Services will be led by Rabbis Marcia Tilchin and K'vod Wieder. Click here for details.
Friday, September 24 at 5:30pm IKARON FAMILY SHABBAT DINNER
Join Rabbi Marcia, Scott Spitzer and IKARON families for a Shabbat and Sukkot celebration at a private home in Newport Beach. Click hereto learn more and register by Wednesday, September 22.
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