Weekly Newsletters and Special Announcements

May 27, 2022 | 26 Iyar, 5782 |  Parashat Bechukotai
41st Day of the Omer 

Enjoy Torah Sparks - creative commentaries on the weekly Torah and Haftarah readings written by Conservative Yeshiva faculty.

Mazal tov to all who are graduating in 2022. 

May you go from strength to strength.

Friday May 27 at 6:00pm
FRIDAY NIGHT WITH BETH EMET
Join Rabbi Marcia Tilchin and Cantor Zev Brooks for Friday night services at Temple Beth Emet: 1770 W. Cerritos Ave., Anaheim or join the livestream. 

Saturday, May 28 at 2pm
TWELVE STEPS AND 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, May 28 at 7:45pm
HAVDALAH TOGETHER
Join Rabbi Tilchin in conversation with artist Sylvia Conant who will share highlights of her art as a reflection of her evolving Jewish journey during the pandemic. Sylvia will show highlights of her studio work infused with Jewish themes. Click here to read more about this program. Please join us on Zoom or Facebook.

Wednesday, June 1 at 4:45pm
REALIZE ROSH HODESH
Join Kohenet Rachel Kann, founder of Realize Paradise, for a guided writing journey celebrating the New Moon through the lens of Jewish spirituality, and see what energies are revealed. We will be inspired by poetry and enter a creative experience together. Open to all. Read more here. Join on Zoom.

Sunday through Thursday at 6:00pm
OC EGAL NIGHTLY MINYAN
If you are looking for a place to say Mourner's Kaddish, observe 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.

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UPCOMING JCoOC EVENTS

Monday-Friday July 25-29 at UCI
SHAKESPEARE AND SACRED TEXT
This multi-day midsummer retreat in partnership with the New Swan Shakespeare Theater will be an adventure in text study and the performing arts, bracketed by two festive meals and special programs. Read more and register here. 

Join Rabbi Marcia Tilchin and special guest Dale Schatz in
Laguna Beach for a spirited Friday night service followed by a vegetarian potluck dinner. RSVP here.

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Driving Out Darkness is a one-day, immersive learning experience for leaders in Orange County’s civic, governmental, non-profit, religious, educational, media and law enforcement sectors. We will explore past and current manifestations of antisemitism and their relationship to other forms of hate, gain valuable tools and uncover strategies for countering rising levels of hate in our community, and expand our networks for greater effectiveness in our shared efforts.
Learn more and register here.

The Jewish 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.