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
JCoOC is honored to underwrite a post-Thanksgiving celebration this coming Sunday, November 27, 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 25 at 7pm FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICES WITH TEMPLE BETH TIKVAH Join Rabbi Marcia Tilchin and Cantor Gabrielle Newman as they welcome in the Shabbat of Thanksgiving and the new month of Kislev. Dessert oneg following services. In-person at 1600 N Acacia Ave, Fullerton Join the LIVEStream here.
Saturday, November 26 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.
Monday, November 28 at 9:30am ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE Jewish Music and Migration in Europe 1550-1650 | Turkey 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 29 at 5:30pm BEGINNING HEBREW READING There is still time to enroll for this introductory Hebrew class 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.
SAVE THE DATE! SHABBAT AND K'NISHMAS BY THE SHORE RETURNS! Friday, December 23 at 5:30pm Join Rabbi Marcia, Jason Feddy and special guests for JCoOC's Fourth Annual "Shabbat and K'nishmas by the Shore," honoring the Jewish roots of America's favorite holiday songs. Hosted at a private home in Newport Beach. RSVPs go live next week!
2023 BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS
Thursdays at 6:00pm PT / 9:00pm ET The Jewish Collaborative's bereavement support network is expanding. Click hereto learn about our upcoming schedule of ongoing support groups led by Chaplain Fran Chalin M.S.W./M.J.C.S. and to express interest.
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
Ambassador Circle Giving Tuesday - Zoom Call The Daniel Centers for Progressive Judaism Tuesday, November 29, 2022 | 10:00 AM PT
what do the outcomes of Israel’s elections really tell us; is it as bad as we think?
what motivated Israeli voters this 5th election cycle
how parties like Tzionit Dadit and Shas gained so much ground and why other parties like Meretz didn’t
what does this ultimately mean going forward for Israelis, Reform Judaism, and for Jewish Peoplehood
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.
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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.
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