​​​​​​​Sell you hametz using Rabbi Tilchin as your agent, call the Temple Beth Emet office - (714) 772-4720 - before 10am on Wednesday, April 5th
EnjoyTorah Sparks: Creative commentaries on the weekly Torah and Haftarah readings written by Conservative Yeshiva faculty.
Dear Friends,
In late March of 2021, JCoOC innovated and co-hosted Stepping Into Liberation, a two-day Pre-Passover retreat for people connected to Twelve-Step Recovery. We collaborated with Rabbi Ilan Glazer, founder of Our Jewish Recovery (OJR) and Beit T'Shuvah in Los Angeles. The two-day virtual experience featured speakers and participants from all over the world and included partnerships with19 different Jewish Recovery organizations from Toronto to Atlanta to LA.
The third annual virtual retreat, hosted by Our Jewish Recovery and supported by JCoOC, is taking place this coming Sunday, March 26 beginning at 9:00am PT/ 12pm ET. This day of learning and soul-filling is a perfect way for anyone to begin their personal "house cleaning" for Passover. Register HERE
Many of us have Israel on our minds. It is hard to know what to say as our dear country seems to be at a tipping point. Many concerned Zionists from around the world are trying to figure out what will unfold in the coming months. This article, Justice, Justice Thou Shalt Review, written by JCoOC teacher and friend, Rabbi Shai Cherry, appeared in this week's edition of the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent. Â
For those moved to pray with their feet, UCI Visiting Assistant Professor, Alon Burstein, is encouraging his American friends to join him for the weekly peaceful protests taking place near the Israeli Consulate in LA every Sunday at 11am. (11000 Wilshire Blvd, LA)
When our hearts are heavy, it feels better to do something.
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 24 at 7:00pm FRIDAY NIGHT BY CANDLELIGHT
Rabbi Marcia Tilchin and Cantor Gabrielle Newman lead spirited Friday night services followed by a dessert oneg at Temple Beth Tikvah. In person: 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton Join the Livestream
Saturday, March 25 at 10:00am MINYAN, LUNCH AND SPEAKER 9:00am | Torah study 10:00am | Shabbat Services led by Rabbi Marcia Tilchin 11:45am | Community Shabbat lunch 12:15pm | Climate Change, the Refugee Crisis, and You with Jackie Menter In person: Temple Beth Tikvah 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton Join the Livestream
Saturday, March 25 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.
Sunday, March 26 - 9am to 4pm PT STEPPING INTO LIBERATION 2023 This third annual Pre-Passover Jewish Recovery Virtual Retreat, hosted by Our Jewish Recovery and supported by JCoOC, will offer seven inspiring hours of workshops, music, text study, yoga and more, designed to nurture our "soul cleaning" for Passover. Register HERE
Sunday, March 26 at 10am VOLUNTEER WITH WOUND WALK JCoOC is now partnering with Wound Walk Orange County, an organization that provides direct relief in the form of wound care and first aid to our unsheltered neighbors - to provide organizational assistance. Click here to learn more and sign up to volunteer.
HILLTOP PLAYERS at Temple Beth Tikvah Auditions for Fantasy Fusion Follies Sunday, March 26 | 10 - 2pm Sunday, April 2 | 11 am - 12:30 pm 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
Sunday, March 26 5-6:30pm PT | 8-9:30pm ET A.L.I. IN THE EVENING Scott Spitzer, Associate Professor of Political Science at California State University, Fullerton, is teaching his course on the Politics of the Arab-Israeli Conflict, exploring 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. To see recordings of previous classes, click 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.
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
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.
April dates: 13, 20, 27
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday evenings |Â 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
Pacifica Institute and the Orange County Interfaith Network are hosting a Community Interfaith Iftar on Thursday March 30th at 5:30pm (Anatolia Cultural Center, 13742 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, Ca 92602). JCoOC will participate in this evening of faith and community, sharing a break-fast meal generously provided by Pacifica and multi-faith prayers offered 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 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 5Â | 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 -Â 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton Led by Rabbi Miriam Van Raalte and Cantor Gabrielle Newman RSVP hereby 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.Â
Jewish Collaborative of Orange County 2200 San Joaquin Hills Rd. Newport Beach, CA 92660
November 10,17,24 and December 1
Mondays - 9:30 am PT | 12:30 pm ET Register here
When you think about biblical women, what images and words come to mind? Temptress? Victim? Women subjugated by husbands or fathers? Close textual reading reveals that these stereotypes are incongruous with the actual lived experiences of female characters in TaNaKh. In this course we will gain some new insights into the extraordinary women that populate the pages of our Holy Scriptures.
Dror Israel: Educating for Hope and Healing in Times of War
Wednesday, November 12 at 7:00pm
Sivan Bamberger, International Development Director for Dror Israel
Hosted at a private home in Orange RSVP HERE
Bringing Heaven Down To Earth: Integrating High Holy Day Wisdom into Everyday Life
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.
JCoOC is an exempt organization in accordance with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code EIN: 36-4844121
