Weekly Newsletters and Special Announcements

Begins this Sunday, March 12 - June 11 | 5:00 - 6:30pm PT
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All sessions will be recorded.

The Jewish Collaborative of Orange County is a proud co-sponsor of the 2023 Rabbi Allen Krause Scholar in Residence weekend at TBESOC, featuring Renewal Rabbi David Ingber, founder of the
Romemu prayer and learning community in NYC.
Learn more and register here

The Jewish Collaborative family mourns the passing of Toni Mandel McDonald, one of Jewish Orange County's most colorful and philanthropic leaders. We extend heartfelt condolences to her beloved husband Terry, her brother Richard, sister-in-law Andrea, her grandchildren, great grandchildren, niece and nephew. Toni's passing is a loss for the entire Jewish community, and her memory is our blessing.
Read more about Toni here

March 10, 2023 | 17 Adar 5783 | Parashat Ki Tisa 

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

Friday, March 10 at 6:00pm

FRIDAY NIGHT BY CANDLELIGHT AT TEMPLE BETH TIKVAH IN FULLERTON
Rabbi Marcia Tilchin and Cantorial Fellow Gabrielle Newman invite you to welcome Shabbat with song and spirit at Temple Beth Tikvah, followed by a meet and greet oneg with TBT's new Executive Director, Sue Penn.
In person: 1600 N. Acacia Ave., FullertonLivestream

Saturday, March 11 at 10:00am
MINYAN AM EHAD
Join Rabbi Marcia Tilchin and Cantor Gabrielle Newman for Shabbat services followed by a celebratory community lunch. All are welcome.
9:00am Torah study in the Asa Center
10:00am Services
Interested in joining the Kol Tikvah choir?
Email evan@tbtoc.org
In person: 1600 N. Acacia Ave., FullertonLivestream

Saturday, March 11 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. 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.

Starting Sunday, March 12
5-6:30pm PT | 8-9:30pm ET
ALI IN THE EVENING
Scott Spitzer, Associate Professor of Political Science at California State University, Fullerton, will be teaching his course on the Politics of the Arab-Israeli Conflict. The class will explore the multiple and oftentimes conflicting narratives of major inflection points in Israel’s relationships with her surrounding neighbors and with the Palestinians.
12 Sundays, beginning March 12.
Register here.

Friday March 17 & Saturday March 18
SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE: RABBI DAVID INGBER at Temple Beth El in Aliso Viejo
Join JCoOC for TBESOC's Rabbi Allen Krause Scholar in Residence weekend, featuring Rabbi David Ingber.

Friday, March 17
6:30 pm - Soul Spark Shabbat

7:30 pm - Dinner and Teaching RSVP required
Saturday, March 18
9:15 am - Romemu Saturday Morning Service
12:00 pm - Community Lunch and Teaching
Learn more and register here

Saturday, March 18 from 3-5pm 
GAN LAGUNA IN COSTUME
PJ Library joins us this month for our new program for families with children ages 0-5 and their siblings. We meet once a month at a private home in Laguna Beach.
Featuring Rabbi Marcia Tilchin, Dale Schatz, Lauren Carroll and friends. Music, crafts, nosh and good company!  RSVP here.

Sunday, March 19 at 4:30pm
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 Nisan that begins on Wednesday night March 22nd at sundown. Open to all. Join on Zoom.

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 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.

Co-sponsored by the Jewish Collaborative of OC and House of Ruach.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, March 28 | 2pm at the Merage JCC
1 Federation Way, Irvine
OPEN HOUSE WITH THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP OF ADAMAH
(formerly Hazon). Adamah is opening a SoCal office dedicated to helping the Jewish comminities in San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles achieve their environmental stewardship and justice goals. Attendees will learn about the opportunities and resources available for all Jewish institutions. RSVP here

Monday evenings | 5:30-7:00pm PT
April 24 through September 11
JUDAISM 101:
Foundational Knowledge for Adult Learners
Rabbis Daniel Levine and Marcia Tilchin will be teaching an 18 week Introduction to Judaism course ideal for those looking to build upon their basic Jewish knowledge and people interested in embracing the Jewish faith.
Click here to register.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Women philanthropists are the change makers of our Orange County Jewish community. This passion for community is the bedrock of Women’s VOICES, the flagship event powered by Women’s Philanthropy of Jewish Federation of Orange County.

Women’s VOICES 2023 will be at the Renaissance Newport Beach 10:30am doors open. 12:00pm program begins.

Join us as we honor our 2023 Woman of the Year, Lori Schwartz, and raise critically needed funds for Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign.

All are welcome.

Click here to register

UCI Law is excited to bring together a community of justice-minded individuals for an in-person opportunity to learn and discuss current issues in public interest law. The annual MLK, Jr. Teach-In has returned from a pandemic pause on the Cesar Chavez holiday. As always, there will be panels discussing the efforts of community organizers and activists to address racism and inequality in the U.S. Panels will also look to the future of legal movements with discussions of civil rights, human rights and the rule of law.

The reception following the panels will bring together attendees in an outdoor setting to continue conversations about justice in our community and beyond.

Passover is quickly approaching. If you are looking for community seders that observe the dietary laws, we invite you to consider these two options:

Wednesday, April 5 | 6pm Service | 7pm Seder
Temple Beth Emet - 1770 W Cerritos Ave., Anaheim
Led by Rabbi Joe Mendelsohn and Cantor Zev Brooks
RSVP no later than March 29. Call the TBE office: 714-772-4720

Thursday, April 6 | 6 pm
Temple Beth Tikvah - 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton
Led by Rabbi Miriam Van Raalte and Cantor Gabrielle Newman
RSVP here by March 31
 

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.