Weekly Newsletters and Special Announcements

T”u b’Shevat 5783: Living Our Values

Second Annual
C.L.U.E. B'Shevat Seder
for Economic Justice
Sunday, February 5th, 2023
5:00 P.M. PST | 8:00 P.M. EST
Hosted at Temple Beth Emet in Anaheim.

Click here to RSVP and learn more.

T"u b'Shevat Virtual Lobby Day for Environmental Justice
Monday, February 6, 2023
Meet with members of congress to advocate for important legislation.
Register Now: bit.ly/tubishvatlobby

Click here to learn about the current legislation that will be the focus of our lobbying efforts.

January 20, 2023 | 28 Tevet 5783 | Parashat Vaera

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

Join JCoOC's Monthly Giving Circle
in support of our unique mission and programs

Sunday, January 22 at 4:45pm
REALIZE ROSH HODESH
JCoOC and friends join Realize Paradise founder, Kohennet Rachel Kann, for a guided writing journey under the new moon. Through the artistic medium of choice, participants will take a virtual creative journey into the new Jewish month of Shevat that begins at sundown. Open to all.
Join on Zoom or Facebook LIVE

Friday, January 20
FAMILY SHABBAT DINNER AND SERVICES
5pm (dinner) | 6pm (family service)
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, January 21 at 10am
SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE SHABBAT
Join Rabbi Marcia Tilchin and friends for Shabbat morning services followed by lunch, lecture, and dessert featuring Rabbi Deborah Prinz, author of On the Chocolate Trail.
At Temple Beth Tikvah: 1600 N Acacia Ave, Fullerton. Watch the LIVEStream here.

Saturday, January 21 at 2pm PT
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 (new link). 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.

Sunday, January 22 at 4:45pm
REALIZE ROSH HODESH
JCoOC and friends join Realize Paradise founder, Kohennet Rachel Kann, for a guided writing journey under the new moon. Through the artistic medium of choice, participants will take a virtual creative journey into the new Jewish month of Shevat that begins at sundown. Open to all.
Join on Zoom or Facebook LIVE

Monday, January 23 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.

Monday, January 23 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. See the recording of the first session here. 
Learn more and register 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 Daniel Levine 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.

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 upcoming ongoing support groups led by Chaplain Fran Chalin M.S.W./M.J.C.S. and to express interest in participation. Weekly meetings will address issues associated with specific types of loss. Hosted by the Jewish Collaborative of Orange County and House of Ruach.

FEBRUARY 2023 SCHEDULE

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

February 2 - For those grieving 
Spouses and longtime companions.
(1st Thursday of every month)

February 9 - For those grieving 
Teen and adult children.

(2nd Thursday of every month)

February 16 - For those grieving 
Parents and guardians.
(3rd Thursday of every month)

February 23 - For those grieving 
Siblings and close friends.

(4th Thursday of every month)

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Shabbaton featuring Duvid Swirsky, guitarist for the Moshav Band, hosted by Congregation B'nai Israel, Congregation Shir Hama'alot and the Community Scholars Program. January 27 and 28. Click here for more information

Click here to RSVP and learn more.

Monday, February 6 - T"u b'Shevat Virtual Lobby Day
Meet with members of congress to advocate for two important legislative bills
Register Now: bit.ly/tubishvatlobby

Tu b'Shevat, originally a new year marker needed to measure fruit tithing from cultivated trees, has taken on important environmental implications as the Earth Justice Movement has grown.  Every step we take to be better environmental stewards, both in our personal and public lives is important. 

This year, Jewish Earth Alliance is providing an opportunity for us to advocate for responsible environmental stewardship by helping participants schedule convenient virtual meetings with our respective Members of Congress. We will lobby in groups in support of the two Bills described below. Jewish Earth Alliance will prepare us and provide everything we need to make an impact with our legislators. Register Here

Special Artist-in-residence weekend at Temple Beth Sholom in
Santa Anna, February 3 - 5. Click here for more information

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.