​​​​​​​Pre-Passover lecture: "From the Particular to the Universal" with Rabbi Daniel Levine. Watch the recording here.
Why do we sell our hametz before Passover? Sell your hametz using Rabbi Tilchin as your agent, call the Temple Beth Emet office - (714) 772-4720 - by 10am on Wednesday, April 5th. All donations will be used to prevent hunger in our community.
Click the button below to download the form for selling your hametz and email to tbeanaheimshul@gmail.com
WHAT DOES ALL THIS MEAN TO YOU? That is the $64,000 question at every Passover seder. Depending on what word one emphasizes in this sentence, we can show ourselves to be wise, challenging or simple. Passover is known by four names and means something different to each of us at various stages of life.
Hag HaAviv - The holiday of Spring
Hag HaMatzot - The holiday of Unleavened Bread
Hag HaPesah - The holiday of the Paschal Sacrifice
Hag HaHeirut - The holiday of Freedom.                             Â
The biblical mandate to rid our homes of hametz is the origin of what Americans call "spring cleaning." For those compelled to clean their homes from top to bottom and change all their dishes and cookware for Passover, Hag HaAviv might be the focus. For those who find inspiration through the Passover story to support people living in oppressive circumstances, it is likely Hag HaHeirut. Those who emphasize the ritual of the seder and the biblical drama at its core might select Hag HaPesah. And for those who struggle with (or enjoy) the rigid 8 days of dietary restrictions, it could be Hag HaMatzot. Inviting people at your seder to share which of these four holiday names resonates most will be a great conversation starter during the Magid part of the evening.
Each component of this rich holiday is an important thread in the fabric of Passover that defines our birth as Am Yisrael and the ethical mandates required from us as a liberated people. On this Shabbat HaGadol, the entire Collaborative Team joins me in wishing you and your loved ones a zissen (sweet) and meaningful holiday.  Shabbat Shalom.
Rabbi Marcia Tilchin
THIS WEEK WITH JCoOC
Friday March 31 at 7:00pm FRIDAY NIGHT BY CANDLELIGHT
Rabbi Marcia Tilchin and pianist Andrew Edwards 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, April 1 at 9:00am or 10:00am MINYAN AM EHAD Join Rabbi Marcia Tilchin and Cantor Gabrielle Newman for Shabbat services followed by a community lunch. All are welcome. 9:00am Torah study in the Asa Center 10:00am Services 12:00pm Kol Tikvah Choir Rehearsal Interested in joining the choir? Email evan@tbtoc.org In person: 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton Join the Livestream
Saturday, April 1 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.
HILLTOP PLAYERS at Temple Beth Tikvah Auditions for Fantasy Fusion Follies 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, April 2 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, April 3 at 9:30am PT ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE SEX AND THE TEMPLE In anticipation of Passover, Hazzan Marcia Lane will explore the language, structure, and steamy nature of the Song of Songs (Shir HaShirim) and the allegorical interpretations that made it 'kosher'. Learn more and register here.​​​​Â
Thursday, April 6 | Friday, April 7 at 9:30am 1st and 2nd day PASSOVER SERVICES Join Cantor Zev Brooks, Rabbi Joe Mendelsohn and Eric Dangott at Temple Beth Emet for first and second day festival services that include the Prayer for Dew (Tal) and Hallel. A light Passover kiddush luncheon will follow both services. In-person at 1770 W. Cerritos Ave. in Anaheim. Join the Livestream.
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. No OC Egal Wednesday, April 5 and Thursday, April 6.
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
Still figuring out your seder plans? Join HaNefesh for a second night Zoom seder (info below) If you'd like to attend an in-person seder, call TBE or TBT to see if they are able to accommodate you.
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
The 49-day journey from liberation to revelation at Sinai begins with the counting of the Omer at our Thursday night seders. Path with Heart offers inspiring resources to invigorate our Omer counting.
Take a deep dive into the seven stages of the spiritual journey and move from narrowness to freedom. Through Jewish texts and poetry, you will explore the seven distinct stages of spiritual Journeying, and apply them to your own life journey.
You will be in a warm, inclusive online community and engage with Rabbi Jill and fellow participants in meaningful discussions. The course meets live for 4 consecutive weeks and uses the Journey workbook, supplementary texts, and poetry. The course is offered at two different days/times:
Tuesdays at 5:00 pm Pacific (8 pm ET): April 11, 18, 25 and May 2 and/or Thursdays at 9:30 am Pacific (12:30 pm ET):Â April 13, 20, 27 and May 4
Journey: A Self-Guided Omer Workbook Take a personal journey with this self-guided workbook for Counting the Omer. It includes 49 thought-provoking questions, one for each day, and texts for each week. This workbook is great for anyone who likes to journal and is looking to do the Omer counting on their own.
The mission of the Make Earth COOL Again Film Festival is to bring together filmmakers and communities to witness powerful stories of climate action and to inspire further action locally and beyond.
Checkout the calendar at www.LBCulturalArtsCenter.org
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
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
