Weekly Newsletters and Special Announcements

July 22, 2022 | 23 Tammuz, 5782 | Parashat Pinchas

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

Tickets to see the Israel Philharmonic perform in Orange County go on sale August 1st. Click here to learn more.

Friday, July 22 at 6:00pm
FRIDAY NIGHT BY CANDLELIGHT
JCoOC invites you to Temple Beth Emet in-person or virtually for Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma'ariv services led by Cantor Zev Brooks. 
Click here for the livestream. In person: 

1770 W Cerritos Ave, Anaheim, CA 92804.

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Saturday, July 23 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.

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. To watch to last Monday's class click here.

July 25 - 29 on the UCI campus

SHAKESPEARE & SACRED TEXT:
A MIDSUMMER RETREAT
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER: Join us for some or all of this exciting cultural adventure exploring Shakespeare's use of biblical themes in his works. Click here to learn more, access the full schedule and register.

In-person and virtual options. Can't attend during the day? Meet us at the theater for performances of Shakespeare's Fool, Comedy of Errrorrs, and Pericles. Click here to purchase tickets to one or more plays.

Wednesday, July 27 at *5:00pm at UCI
JEWISH MUSIC IN THE AGE OF SHAKESPEARE
*Please note the time of this program has been moved to 5pm Pacific. Cantor Matt Austerklein, scholar-in-residence, will present a special lecture based on his doctoral work on the professionalization of Ashkenazi cantors in early modern Europe (1500-1800), an era of profound musical experimentation. join in person or on Zoom. Click here for details. 

Thursday, July 28 at 4:45pm
REALIZE ROSH HODESH
The new month of Av calls upon us to be mindful of tradgedies past and present. Kohenet Rachel Kann of Realize Paradise takes us on a spiritual journey that includes meditation, poetry, chant and soulful sharing. Read more here. Join us on Zoom.

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 pre-register here.
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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
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

"WITNESSES" OPENS SOON
To learn more about the creation of this facinating production, watch the recording of JCoOC's June 25th Havdalah Together program featuring Raymond Zachary, the Judaic accuracy historian for the production. 

Purchase tickets here.

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Register here.
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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.

Thursday, November 3 at 8pm

ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC
Tickets go on sale August 1 for the Israel Philaharmonic Orchestra performance in Orange County on November 3rd at 8:00pm at the Renée & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa. The concert will feature and all-Prokofiev program.

Click the image to the left to view the full size flyer. Click here to read more and purchase tickets.

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.