This Week | Summer Programs for Teens | New ALI Series on Zionism | Shavuot and More
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Jewish Teen Theatre Initiative is accepting RSVPs for our summer events. Click here to see a full schedule of activities. Opening event: Thursday night, June 15th
Shavuot Learning and Worship Opportunities Pre-Holiday study, Sunday, May 21 at 9:00am PT on Zoom Thursday night, May 25 through Saturday, May 27
EnjoyTorah Sparks: Creative commentaries on the weekly Torah and Haftarah readings written by Conservative Yeshiva faculty.
Dear Friends,
You may have heard or read about Santa Ana Unified School District’s Ethnic Studies curriculum that contains anti-Jewish and anti-Israel content. The Jewish Collaborative of Orange County supports the work being done within our local community to bring these concerns to light and to work with the school district to rewrite the curriculum, ensuring that all students are represented in school content. We feel it is important to broaden the scope of content so that the contributions and histories of all historically marginalized communities can be taught and celebrated. We stand with those fighting for the rights of all minorities to be seen and heard in the classroom.
Time is of the essence. We urge those who are concerned about this issue to attend a Santa Ana school board meeting to make your voice heard. Board meetings take place on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Unless otherwise posted, meetings are held at the school district Administration Center, 1601 E. Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701 in the Board Room. Meetings are also broadcast live on Spectrum Cable, Channel 31, and repeated the following Saturday at 3 p.m. and Tuesday at 6 p.m.
To learn more about SAUSD's Ethnic Studies curriculum, click here.
The Jewish Collaborative Staff and Board of Directors
THIS WEEK WITH JCoOC
Saturday, May 20 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, May 20 from 3-5pm GAN LAGUNA A SHAVUOT CELEBRATION Join JCoOC friends for Gan Laguna, a monthly program for families with children ages 0-5 and their siblings. We meet at a private home in Laguna Beach to enjoy music, crafts, play and nosh. Contact host (Sarah) here. RSVP here.
Sunday, May 21 at 4:30pm REALIZE ROSH HODESH Celebrate Rosh Hodesh Sivan with JCoOC and Realize Paradise founder, Kohennet Rachel Kann, as she leads us on a guided writing journey under the new moon of the third month. Through the artistic medium of choice, participants will take a virtual creative journey into the new Jewish month of Sivan that begins on Saturday night May 20th at sundown. Open to all. Join on Zoom.
Sunday, May 21 "From the First Intifadah to the 1993 Oslo Accord" 5-6:30pm PT | 8-9:30pm ET Scott Spitzer, Associate Professor of Political Science at California State University, Fullerton, is presenting 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, May 22 at 9:30am PT ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE
A Deep Dive Into Streams of Zionist Thought and Theory with Rabbi Daniel Levine ALI's upcoming series will explore different streams of Zionistic thinking dating back to the late 1800s that would eventually create the framework for the diverse array of political philosophies within modern-day Israel. Click here to learn more and register. Watch 4,000 Years of Jewish History in 20 Weeks with Rabbi Daniel Levinehere.
Monday, May 22 at 9:30am PT JUDAISM 101
Rabbis Daniel Levine and Marcia Tilchin This 18-week Pathways Into Judaism course is ideal 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. This week's topic: A Comprehensive Overview of the Jewish Calendar. New students are welcome to join at any time during the course. Register here. Watch a recording of the opening session here.
Sunday through Thursday 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. There will be no Minyan on Thursday, May 25th in observance of Shavuot.
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. May dates: 4 (spousal loss), 11 (child loss), 18 (parent / sibling loss)
Do you have a 4th thru 7th grader who will be celebrating a bar or bat mitzvah in the next few years?
High school seniors Levi Wieder and Noah Lederman are offering a summer program with enriched learning that will inspire and support your child's b'nai mitzvah preparation in a fun, summer camp setting. Two sessions: July 3-14 | July 17 - 28
Prejudice is a byproduct of lack of knowledge and familiarity. Student to Student seeks to reduce stereotypes and biases by fostering face-to-face relationships - the best antidote to rising antisemitism and intolerance overall.
Middle and Highschoolers can apply for the 2023-2024 academic year here. Parents and students with questions should contact Robin Steinmetz at RSteinmetz@JFedOC.org or 949.227.4963
OC's 2023 Weissman's artist-in-residence Shirel Horovitz will be presenting her work in venues throughout the county through June 4th. Click here to see a full schedule of upcoming programs.
HESED SHEL EMET The Jewish Collaborative of Orange County is convening people from every corner of the community interested in building Orange County's first pluralistic Hevra Kadisha (burial society). Local trainings and workshops will begin in August of 2023, but we encourage all interested parties to register for Kavod V'Nichum's annual online conference. Scholarships are available. Sessions will be recorded. Click here to learn more and register.
The 21st Annual Kavod V'Nichum Conference will take place virtually June 12-14, 2023. Last year over 220 people from across 26 US states and 4 Canadian provinces joined us to learn and network. This year we hope to gather over 400 people!
This conference connects people from pluralistic backgrounds seeking to honor Jewish end-of-life rituals and practices through the lens of various denominations and perspectives.
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
Monday June 23, 2025 9:00 am PT | 12:00 pm ET Register here
Join Dr. Itamar Harari for a breakdown of what the upcoming World Zionist Congress will look like, how it will differ from previous congresses, how the various parties represented might work together, and what some parties are currently doing to support Israelis and Jewish communities worldwide during Israel’s stunning assault on Iran’s nuclear capabilites and it’s ongoing campaign in Gaza.
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.
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