Weekly Newsletters and Special Announcements

New cohort begins MONDAY, April 24, 2023
This 18-week Pathways Into Judaism course is for anyone looking to explore and/or enrich their knowledge about what Judaism has to offer as a spiritual path, evolving culture, and sacred way of life. 
Instructors: Rabbis Daniel Levine and Marcia Tilchin

Monday evenings on Zoom.
5:30-7:00pm PT | 8:30-10:00pm ET
Starts April 24th thru August 28th

April 7, 2023 | 16 Nisan 5783 |  Shabbat Hol HaMoed Pesah

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, programs and partnerships

Friday April 7 at 7:00pm
KABBALAT SHABBAT WITH
OR HAMIDBAR
The Jewish Collaborative joins Rabbi David Lazar and friends from Or Hamidbar: Spiritual Judaism in the Desert for Kabbalat Shabbat services.
Join on Zoom here or watch on Facebook LIVE

Saturday, April 8 at 9:30am PT
SHABBAT HOL HAMOED PESAH
Join Cantor Zev Brooks and Rabbi Joe Mendelsohn at Temple Beth Emet for this special Sabbath during Passover. Enjoy Hallel, the Book of Ruth, and a community kosher-for-Passover lunch following services.
In-person at 1770 W. Cerritos Ave. in Anaheim.
Join the LIVEStream here.

Saturday, April 8 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.

Monday, April 10 at 9:30am PT 
ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE
THE BOOK OF RUTH
Once Upon a Time and Happily Ever After with Hazzan Marcia Lane
One could view the Book of Ruth as classic fairy tale. In the first of two parts, we examine the linguistic conventions and 'markers' of the traditional fairy tale, and see how they map onto the story of Ruth. Also, we will explore the legal and agricultural motifs in the story.
Learn more about Marcia and register here.​​​​ 

Wed, April 12 | Thurs, April 13 at 9:30am
7th and 8th day PASSOVER SERVICES
Join Cantor Zev Brooks, Rabbi Joe Mendelsohn and Eric Dangott at Temple Beth Emet for seventh and eighth day festival services that include the Song of the Sea (day 7) and Yizkor (day 8).  A light Passover kiddush luncheon will follow both days.
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.
April 11 and April 12 will include festival liturgy.

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

Sunday, April 16
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 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, CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

YOM HASHOAH OBSERVANCES ONLINE AND IN-PERSON APRIL 17 AND 18

Yom HaShoah: Read Their Names
AT TEMPLE BETH TIKVAH IN FULLERTON
April 18 | 10am - 4pm
 
Temple Beth Tikvah invites members of our community to join millions of Jews around the world in an effort to read aloud all six million names of those who lost their lives in the Holocaust. Orange County participants will be reading 5,000 names between 10am and 4pm.
SIGN UP HERE for one or more 15-minute slot to participate in this powerful program.

April 18 • 7 pm
Fish Interfaith Center • Chapman University

Shout the Truth to the World
The Secret Archives of the Warsaw Ghetto
Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

Lighting of Candles of Remembrance

Special Recorded Message
Roberta Grossman
Award-winning producer, director, and writer of
the documentary Who Will Write Our History

Musical Tributes

Readings and Reflections

Click here for event parking and information.

The 49-day journey from liberation to revelation at Sinai began with the counting of the Omer on Thursday night, April 6. Path with Heart offers inspiring resources that give greater meaning to this special time on the Jewish calendar.

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): 
April 13, 20, 27 and May 4

When you register for the course, the Journey workbook is included. ​​​​​​​Learn more and register here.

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.

We are asking for a donation when you download Journey: An Omer Workbook. Thank you in advance.
Learn more and download the book here

Free admission | Donations accepted
RSVP Limited Seating

April 5 |  A Life On Our Planet
April 12 |  Eating Our Way To Extinction
April 19 |  Into The Ice
April 23 |  The Human Element
April 26 | Going Circular
April 30 |  UTAMA  (English subtitles)
April 30 |  Age of Consequences  (Bonus Screening)

*Screenings will be followed by a led discussion.

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

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.