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
March 12 - June 11 | 5:00 - 6:30pm PT Enrollment still open, REGISTER NOW All sessions are recorded.
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.
JCoOC participates in the community-wide Create a Jewish Legacy initiative, in partnership with the Jewish Community Foundation Orange County and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. Contact Rabbi Tilchin at rabbimarcia@jewishcollaborativeoc.org to explore the many ways you can leave a legacy to JCoOC and inspire future generations with your generosity.
THIS WEEK WITH JCoOC
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.
Saturday, March 18 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.
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.
Sunday, March 19 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. March 12 - June 11. All sessions are recorded. Register here.
Monday, March 20 at 9:30am PT ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE Cancel Culture and the Megillot with Rabbi Daniel Levine How the Books of Esther, Shir Hashirim and Kohelet were almost excluded from the Jewish scriptural cannon. Session 2: Shir Hashirim (Song of Songs) and Kohelet (Ecclesiastes) Barely Missed the Cutting Room Floor Learn more and register here. Access previous class recordings here.
Monday, March 27 at 9:30am PT 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 Marcia for the fourth of six sessions (one per month) exploring how to regain this skill. Unit 4: Land For a People or People For a Land? 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 hereto 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
HILLTOP PLAYERS at Temple Beth Tikvah Auditions for Fantasy Fusion Follies Sunday, March 26 | 10 - 2pm Hilltop Players is thrilled to announce auditions for their upcoming, intergenerational show. Performance dates: August 26 and 27 Actors, singers, dancers and nice people ages 6 to 106 welcome. Prepare a song and a monologue. For more information, email director, Elizabeth Kent: kentedmiston@gmail.com 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton
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.
Pacifica Institute is hosting a Community Interfaith Iftar on Thursday March 30th at 5:30pm (Anatolia Cultural Center, 13742 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, Ca 92602) Join them for an evening of faith and community as they break their fast and pray together. A meal generously provided by Pacifica, and prayers provided by interfaith representatives.
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 resources to enhance your preparation, seders, and holiday observances
To sell you hametz using Rabbi Tilchin as your agent, call the Temple Beth Emet office at (714) 772-4720
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
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.
Jewish Collaborative of Orange County 2200 San Joaquin Hills Rd. Newport Beach, CA 92660
Mondays
9:30 am PT | 12:30 am ET
June 30 | July 7, 14, 21 and 28 | August 4, 11, 18 and Register here
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.
JCoOC is an exempt organization in accordance with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code EIN: 36-4844121
