Enjoy Torah Sparks- creative commentaries on the weekly Torah and Haftarah readings written by Conservative Yeshiva faculty.
Friday, July 8 at 5:30pm FRIDAY NIGHT BY CANDLELIGHT JCoOC invites you to join Temple Isaiah in person or on Zoom.
5:30 Dairy/Vegetarian Potluck Shabbat Dinner. Bring a dish to share. 6:00: Online schmooze room opens 6:30: Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma’ariv Service In person at 2401 Irvine Ave, Newport Beach.
Saturday, July 8 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.
Please note we are using a NEW ZOOM LINK.
Monday, July 11 at 9:30am ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth in the Bible with Bex Rosenblattconcludes on July 11with The Birth and Rebirth of Israel. Join on Zoom or Facebook. Enjoy previous class recordings here.
July 18, 25, August 1 & 8 at 9:30am ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE As we prepare to observe the 9th of Av on August 6th and 7th, Rabbi David Lazar leads us in an exploration of four pressing social justice issues tearing at the fabric of our country. Read more and register here.
Beginning September 1st ONLINE JEWISH BEREAVEMENT GROUP The next 8-week cohort of JCoOC's online bereavement group begins on Thursday, September 1. Group meetings are two Thursdays a month at 6pm. Meetings are faciliated by a professional grief counselor. Learn more and sign up here.
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.
UPCOMING JCoOC EVENTS
Monday-Friday July 25-29 at UCI SHAKESPEARE AND SACRED TEXT Join us for some or all of this multi-day midsummer retreat in partnership with the New Swan Shakespeare Theater. It will be an adventure in text study and the performing arts, bracketed by two festive meals and special programs. Options include attend everything, seminars only, or performances only. Read more and register here.
The August 3rd LGBTQ+ training for Jewish professionals will be led by JQ staff. This program is sponsored by JCoOC. No cost to attend. Lunch is included. Learn more and register here.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
The Orange County Jewish Coalition for Refugees is partnering with HIAS to resettle refugees from Ukraine. Email info@OCJCR.org to recieve detailed information. Two upcoming Zoom sessions will answer questions and offer guidance about volunteer roles and the application process. Welcome Circle applications are due by July 22nd. INFO SESSIONS
"WITNESSES" OPENS SOON To learn more about the creation of this facinating production, watch the recordingof JCoOC's June 25th Havdalah Together program featuring Raymond Zachary, the Judaic accuracy historian for the production.
Orange County Jewish Coalition for Refugees The Orange County Jewish Coalition for Refugees is holding a back-to-school drive through July 20th to provide the 100 students at Core Academy in Anaheim with school supplies. 95% of Core's students are refugees from Syria, Afghanistan, and Somalia. To help by purchasing an item from the Amazon wishlist, please click here.
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.
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
Mondays
9:30 am PT | 12:30 am ET
June 30 | July 7, 14, 21 and 28 | August 4, 11, 18 and Register here
Over the past two centuries, the Jewish people have undergone unprecedented change—politically, socially, and spiritually. This 8-week course explores how Jews have confronted the challenges and opportunities of modernity and how leading thinkers have responded with innovation, resistance, reinterpretation, and renewal
Weekly presentations with Jews United for Democracy and Justice
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
ExploringJudaism.org is about embracing the beauty and complexity of Judaism and our personal search for meaning and learning. No matter who you are or your experience in Judaism there is something to learn and explore.
Each challah is an edible work of art, baked fresh and hand-braided especially for you! Choose from raisin, traditional, sesame seed and poppy seed. For more information, visit theblessedbraid.com.
JCoOC is an exempt organization in accordance with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code EIN: 36-4844121
