Enjoy Torah Sparks- creative commentaries on the weekly Torah and Haftarah readings written by Conservative Yeshiva faculty.
As we enter Shabbat Hagadol, the "Great Sabbath" before Passover, we are mindful of how precious and fragile our political and personal freedoms truly are. Our beloved State of Israel is coping with tragedy and change. Our hearts stand with Israel as we pray for healing and hope.
We were in touch with dear friends in Tel Aviv who were yards away from the scene of the attack as it was happening yesterday. As they were exiting a cafe in the direction of the shooting, people were running toward them, warning them to head the other direction. To read more about the attack in Tel Aviv yesterday, click here.
Meanwhile, Israel's fragile coalition government has been thrown into crisis following the resignation of a coalition chairwoman, Idit Silman, of the Yamina party.
We hope some of you were able to join our friends at AMMWEC and Combat Antisemitism for yesterday's Iftar program. To watch the recording of this impressive gathering,click here.
Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Marcia Tilchin and the Collaborative Team
Friday, April 8 at 5:45pm SHABBAT & IFTAR DINNER JCoOC is pleased to join HaNefesh OC and the Pacifica Institute for Shabbat services, followed by a Ramadan presentation and Iftar dinner. Attend in-person or virtually. For more information and to register click here.
Saturday, April 9 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.
Saturday, April 9, 6:30-8:30pm PT HAVDALLAH WITH BEIT T'SHUVAH Join JCoOC and Our Jewish Recovery 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.
Monday, April 11 at 9:30am PT ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE Biblical Scholar Bex Rosenblatt explores the Song of Songs - Shir haShirim, an unabashedly sensuous, at times erotic, paean to love. Register here. Join on Zoom or Facebook. To listen to last week's class, part one of two, click here.
Jewish Collaborative of OC has prepared a comprehensive menu of Pre-Passover Programs (beginning April 2), Community Seder options, and holiday worship opportunities to help enrich your personal and family Passover celebrations. CLICK HERE to see the full menu!
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.
JCoOC UPCOMING EVENTS
All the Adams in the World – a one-person show by Sheila Silver based on her book of the same name – takes audiences on Sheila’s 30-year journey with a child with autism. A captivating performance featuring some 24 characters, including medical experts, teachers, judges and family members, all of whom bring their own unique perspective to Adam’s case, care and future. The performance will be followed by a discussion with the actor and author of this poignant story brought to life in honor of Autism Awareness Month. Purchase Tickets Here.
Wednesday, April 27 at 7 PM WITNESSES: A YOM HASHOAH PROGRAM JCoOC and Heritage Pointe come together to honor Yom HaShoah with a special performance featuring highlights from Witnesses, a new show by composer Adam Gwon, performed by Raymond Zachary and friends. Join us in-person or on Facebook. Address: 27356 Bellogente, Mission Viejo, CA 92691.
Thursdays at 7pm beginning May 5th ONLINE BEREAVEMENT GROUP JCoOC will begin cohort two of our online Jewish bereavement support group facilitated by Chaplain Fran Chalin M.S.W. / M.J.C.S. Fran specializes in grief education with more than 30 years of experience helping people navigate trauma and process loss. Learn more and register here.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 7 PM EVENING OF HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE At Chapman University, Wallace All Faiths Chapel, Fish Interfaith Center. Click here for directions and additional information.
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
November 10,17,24 and December 1
Mondays - 9:30 am PT | 12:30 pm ET Register here
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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