Enjoy Torah Sparks- creative commentaries on the weekly Torah and Haftarah readings written by Conservative Yeshiva faculty.
Friday, March 25 at 6:00pm FRIDAY NIGHT BY CANDLELIGHT Rabbi Marcia Tilchin leads services with Cantor Zev Brooks at Temple Beth Emet. Watch the livestream. Attend in person: 1770 West Cerritos Ave., Anaheim 92804.
Saturday, March 26 at 1:30pm PIECE-FUL PROTEST Join JCoOC, HaNefesh and Miriam's Circle for a private tour of this powerful social justice quilting exhibit featuring the work of nationally renown quilter, Allyson Allen. RSVP to Sheila Silver at octoy97@hotmail.com. At NCC in Laguna Beach.Click here for address and additional information.
Saturday, March 26 at 2:00pm PT 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.
Monday, March 28 at 9:30am PT ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE Rabbi David Lazar presents the final lecture in his Connecting The Dots series. In this class we will explore different expressions of the Exodus narrative in the Tanakh. Join on Zoom or Facebook.
Thursday, March 31 at 5:00pm PT PATHWAYS: JUDAISM 101 JCoOC invites you to join our 3rd cohort of Judaism 101. All are welcome. This 18-week course is designed for those looking to explore and/or enrich their knowledge about what Judaism has to offer as a spiritual path, evolving culture, and sacred way of life. Learn more and register.
Friday, April 1 at 6:00pm PT SHABBAT - ROSH HODESH EXPERIENCE
Celebrate Shabbat Rosh Hodesh Nissan with Rabbi Marcia Tilchin and Kohenet Rachel Kann, founder of Realize Paradise. This unique experience dedicated to the theme of liberation is a perfect way to ring in the new Jewish calendar year. Join us on Zoom or Facebook.
Saturday, April 9, 6:30-8:30pm PT HAVDALLAH WITH BEIT T'SHUVAH Join JCoOC for a special Havdallah screening of Escape Room followed by a conversation with its creators. This film, made during the pandemic, captures the power of loving connection - even through Zoom - to reduce feelings of isolation and despair. Join on Zoom. Read more here.
Sunday through Thursday 6:00pm PT OC EGAL NIGHTLY MINYAN If you are looking for a place to say Mourner's Kaddish, oberserve a yahrzeit, or participate in an evening minyan, OC Egal meets online five nights a week. Click here to receive the private Zoom link. All are welcome.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
This Sunday Harbor Lawn - Mt. Olive Memorial Park will be dedicating an additional section of land to be used by the Jewish community. This new area, known as The Garden of David, will serve Jewish burial needs for many years to come.Click here for more information. Please join us for this rare and special gathering. March 27 at 4pm: 1625 Gisler Ave. Costa Mesa.
Sunday, March 27 at 4:00pm VIOLINS OF HOPE CONCERT Irvine Hebrew Day School presents Violins of Hope, a concert featuring music from Fiddler on the Roof, Schindler's List, and more, performed by musicians from Orange County Symphony. The concert features a collection of restored string instruments played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust-some in concentration camps. We are proud to welcome Holocaust survivors as our special guests at the performance. Tickets available onlinehere.
Sunday, March 28 at 4pm BIMAH TO BROADWAY AT TBY Join Temple Bat Yahm Cantors Jonathan Grant and Elisa Waltzman, with special guests Cantor Mo Galzman and guest artist Laurie Akers for a music-filled afternoon sure to gladden your heart. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
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.
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November 10,17,24 and December 1
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When you think about biblical women, what images and words come to mind? Temptress? Victim? Women subjugated by husbands or fathers? Close textual reading reveals that these stereotypes are incongruous with the actual lived experiences of female characters in TaNaKh. In this course we will gain some new insights into the extraordinary women that populate the pages of our Holy Scriptures.
Dror Israel: Educating for Hope and Healing in Times of War
Wednesday, November 12 at 7:00pm
Sivan Bamberger, International Development Director for Dror Israel
Hosted at a private home in Orange RSVP HERE
Bringing Heaven Down To Earth: Integrating High Holy Day Wisdom into Everyday Life
Grounded in the Jewish prophetic value of Pikuach Nefesh, JQ offers free virtual monthly and drop-in support groups for LGBTQ+ Jews and allies. Learn more
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