Shabbat Announcements and Amazing December Events Not to be Missed!
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Jewish Collaborative of Orange County
'Tis the season to RSVP for JCoOC's 4th annual Shabbat and K'nishmas by the Shore dinner, service and program with Jason Feddy, Rabbi Marcia Tilchin and Friends. Click here to sign up.
Thinking about your end-of-year giving? Now is a perfect time to invest in the Jewish Collaborative for 2023! Our impactful 2022 initiatives are poised to expand so we can touch and inspire an even wider audience. 100% of our support comes from voluntary donations and grants, so know that your gift today will make a meaningful difference!
EnjoyTorah Sparks: Creative commentaries on the weekly Torah and Haftarah readings written by Conservative Yeshiva faculty.
Thank you to all those who helped make JCoOC and OCJCR's first Newcomer's Friendsgiving Dinner last Sunday a great success. Participants of all ages enjoyed sharing stories, delicious food and making new friends. Our gracious host venue, Anaheim United Methodist Church, and their dedicated volunteers supported this effort with full hearts. We thank our outstanding volunteer team Sonya Gurien, Robin Gurien, Josh Susskind, Sandra Green and Cheryl Cohen for their hard work and beautiful energy - an inspiring way to enter this season of love and generosity.
Did you forget to sign up to play in the Kosher Dill Pickleball tournament this coming Sunday?Click here for last-minute RSVPs. Walk-ins welcome and, if there is space on one of the courts, it's yours. There is plenty of room for shmoozers and shoppers, so please come and join the fun from 1-4pm at The Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach - 11 Clubhouse Drive. Proceeds from this event will be dedicated to supporting JCoOC's Social Action / Community Service programs, Interfaith Partnerships, and Creative Arts initiatives.
Friday, December 2 at 6pm FRIDAY NIGHT BY CANDLELIGHT Join Cantor Judy Sofer and Rabbi Marcia Tilchin at Temple Beth Shalom in Long Beach for a festive, family-friendly Friday night service, sing along and Shabbat dinner. In-person: 3635 Elm Avenue in Long Beach Join us on TBSLB's Livestream
Saturday, December 3 at 9:30am MINYAN AM EHAD AT TEMPLE BETH EMET Join Cantor Zev Brooks and Rabbi Marcia Tilchin for Shabbat morning services followed by Kiddush Lunch. This week Rabbi Tilchin leads Early Torah Study beginning at 8:30am, breakfast included. 1770 W. Cerritos Avenue in Anaheim Join services on Livestream
Saturday, December 3 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.
Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 1pm PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT & LATKE FEST CLICK HERE to register. Walk-ins welcome. If there is space on one of our courts, it's yours. There is plenty of room for shmoozers and shoppers. Hanukkah Bazaar, Silent Auction, and delicious food. Hosted at The Tennis and Pickleball Clubat Newport Beach.
Monday, December 5 at 9:30am PT ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE Jewish Music and Migration in Europe 1550-1650 | Bohemia and Poland 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 click here.
Monday, December 5 at 5:30pm PT SURVEY OF JEWISH HISTORY Newcomers are welcome to "sit in" on Rabbi Daniel Levine's engaging tour of Jewish history fusing biblical, rabbinic and scholarly sources. Register Here to join our class. Recordings of previous classes can be made available upon request.
Tuesday, December 6 at 5:30pm PT BEGINNING HEBREW READING This is the last week to enroll for the current cohort of Beginning Hebrew Reading. Designed for students new to Hebrew decoding and a great refresher for people wanting 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.
Saturday, December 10 from 3-5pm GAN LAGUNA HANUKKAH CELEBRATION This exciting new program for families with children ages 0-5 and their siblings meets once a month at a private home in Laguna Beach. Featuring Rabbi Marcia Tilchin, Dale Schatz and friends. Music, crafts, nosh and good company! RSVP here.
SHABBAT AND K'NISHMAS BY THE SHORE RETURNS! Friday, December 23 at 6:00pm 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.RSVP here.
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.
Sundays through Thursdays 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
The Jewish Collaborative of Orange County is proud to participate in "Prelude to the Holidays" on December 3rd hosted by Family Promise. Please join us.
Join Perry Goldstein and friends for a community educational celebration of Jewish culture. Invite your friends.
The Merage JCC is hosting a special performance on December 11th at 4pm featuring reknown Israeli pianist, Yoav Levanon. Not to be missed. Click here for free tickets.
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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