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December 30, 2022 | 6 Tevet 5783 | Parashat Vayigash

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

Congratulations to Ben Susskind on the premier reading of When the Cows Come Home to Roost, depicting a Jewish family's annual gathering in a Chinese restaurant on Christmas Eve and what is revealed around the Lazy Susan. Both cast and audience found the work impactful and moving. We look forward to hosting another read-through in early 2023 in anticipation of the play's first full performance at UCLA in the spring. To learn more about how to support this project, please visit Ben's website.

Thank you to all who attended our 4th annual Shabbat and K'nishmas by the Shore celebration at the home of Karen and Steve Jaffe.
We laughed, we kindled and we latked to our heart's content.
​​​​​​​K'nishmas 2023: December 22nd.

Friday, December 30 at 7:00pm
FRIDAY NIGHT BY CANDLELIGHT 
Rabbi Marcia Tilchin joins the Temple Beth Tikvah community for Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv followed by an oneg. Please join us.
In-person:  1600 N Acacia Ave, FullertonJoin us on TBT's Livestream

Saturday, December 31 at 2pm
TWELVE STEPS AND TORAH
JCoOC partners with Our Jewish Recovery(OJR) every Shabbat afternoon for 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.
For a full menu of OJR programs and meetings click here.

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.

Click here to 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. Weekly meetings will address issues associated with specific types of loss. 

2023 SCHEDULE

Thursdays at 6:00pm PT / 9:00pm ET on Zoom

January 5 - For those grieving 
Spouses and longtime companions.
(1st Thursday of every month)

January 12 - For those grieving 
Teen and adult children.

(2nd Thursday of every month)

January 19 - For those grieving 
Parents and guardians.
(3rd Thursday of every month)

January 26 - For those grieving 
Siblings and close friends.

(4th Thursday of every month)

Tuesday, January 17 at 5:00pm
THE CLIMATE ON CAPITOL HILL
The Jewish Collaborative is a proud co-sponsor of this important January 17th webinar on behalf of Environmental Justice.
​​​​​​​Register here.
Learn more about the work of Jewish Earth Alliance, Dayenu, Hazon and Interfaith Power & Light.

Monday, January 9 at 9:30am
ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE
From Catastrophe to Hope
Rabbi David Lazar guides us in a close reading of the Biblical Book of Joel in an attempt to understand the circumstances surrounding its composition, use of other biblical materials and how it has been understood over the centuries. 
Learn more and register here.​​​​

Monday, January 9 at 5:30pm PT
SURVEY OF JEWISH HISTORY 
Newcomers are welcome to join Rabbi Daniel Levine's engaging tour of Jewish history fusing biblical, rabbinic and scholarly sources.  
Register Here ​​​​​​to join our class. Watch recordings of previous classes here.

Saturday, January 28 from 3-5pm 
GAN LAGUNA DOES HAVDALAH
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. ​​​​​​​

Monday, January 30 at 9:30am
ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE
Mahloket Matters: How To Disagree Constructively. Rabbinic Judaism places great value on grappling with multiple opinions. In today's world, listening and learning from one another appears to be a lost art. Join Rabbi Tilchin for the third of six sessions (one per month) exploring how to regain this skill.
Unit 2: Fear War Or Trust Peace?
Learn more and register here.​​​​ Access previous class recordings here.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

The Jewish Collaborative is a proud co-sponsor of this important January 17th webinar on behalf of Environmental Justice.
​​​​​​​Register here.

Celebrate Shabbat like the mystics of our tradition by exploring the
pathways of silence, song and prayer, contemplative study, and creative expression with Rabbi K’vod Wieder. This retreat is geared toward seekers who are new to meditative practice, it will also be meaningful for experienced meditators who are looking for authentic ways to express these pathways through Jewish tradition.

Click here to learn more.

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.