Register here to participate in this community-wide pre-Hanukkah celebration. LEARN TO PLAY America's fastest growing sport or COMPETE in a round-robin tournament, and help SUPPORT the Jewish Collaborative's robust Tzedakah campaigns and Creative Arts initiatives.
Fun for all even if you don't play Pickleball
Register as a spectator and cheer on our players.
Catering by Blueberry Hill | Deserts by Blessed Braid
EnjoyTorah Sparks: Creative commentaries on the weekly Torah and Haftarah readings written by Conservative Yeshiva faculty.
JCoOC is honored to underwrite a post-Thanksgiving celebration for refugee newcomers and the volunteers supporting their transition to life in the US. If you'd like to sponsor the cost of a dinner for an individual or a refugee family, we invite you to click here.
Learn more about the Newcomer's Friendsgiving Dinner here.
Friday, November 18 5pm (dinner) | 6pm (family service) FAMILY SHABBAT DINNER AND SERVICES The Jewish Collaborative joins Temple Beth Tikvah for their monthly community Shabbat dinner and family-friendly service led by Rabbi Marcia Tilchin, Rabbi Miriam Van Raalte, Rachel White & friends. In-person at 1600 N Acacia Ave, Fullerton Join the LIVEStream here.
Saturday, November 19 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.
Thursday, November 20 at 4pm and 7pm INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICES & CELEBRATIONS
North Orange County Community Service 4pm | Hosted at Temple Beth Tikvah RSVP here. Reception to follow. Laguna Beach Interfaith Service 4pm | Hosted at LB United Methodist Church 21632 Wesley Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Reception to follow.
Newport/Mesa/Irvine Interfaith Concert 7pm | Thanksgiving Musical Celebration Hosted at LDS Church. 5353 Bryan Ave, Irvine Reception to follow. Please bring non-perishable canned goods to donate.
Monday, November 21 at 9:30am ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE Jewish Music and Migration in Europe 1550-1650 | Italy #2: Music of shylock's Venice w/special guest teacher Avery Gosfield. This series uncovers the little told history of diverse Jewish musical cultures which form the foundation of Jewish soundscapes today. Taught by Cantor Matt Austerklein. Read more and register here. To watch previous classes in the series,click here.
Tuesday, November 22 at 5:30pm BEGINNING HEBREW READING Designed for students new to Hebrew decoding and a great refresher for people that want to review their reading skills. The linguistic focus will be on comfort with prayerbook Hebrew. Schedule: Tuesdays online 5:30-6:30 PT | 8:30-9:30pm ET. Read more and register 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.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
NOVEMBER 12–20, 2022 Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is a national effort that we participate in every year by creating a county-wide campaign to draw attention to homelessness in Orange County. Read more about the United To End Homelessness campaign in Orange County here. Second Annual State of Homelessness Address Monday, November 14, 2022 | 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM First United Methodist Church 420 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Learn More and Register
Is Housing a Human Right? | Virtual Panel Discussion Thursday, November 17, 2022 | 12:00 to 1:00 PM | Online Read More and Register
#HHWeekOC Coffee Talk | Central Orange County Thursday, November 17, 2022 | 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Artisan by 7 Leaves and Crema Bakery 10065 Garfield Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Read More and Register
#HHWeekOC Coffee Talk | North Orange County Friday, November 18, 2022 | 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Pilgrim's Coffee House 124 West Wilshire Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832 Read More and Register
#HHWeekOC Coffee Talk | South Orange County Saturday, November 19, 2022 | 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Ziggi's Coffee 27525 Puerta Real #Ste. 500, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 Read More and Register
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
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.
JCoOC is an exempt organization in accordance with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code EIN: 36-4844121
