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 Friday Night at 6:30pm - Yizkor at Temple Beth Tikvah 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton - Livestream
Friday Night at 6:00pm - Services, Dinner and Learning with Jackie Menter and Dr. Scott Spitzer Temple Beth Emet in Anaheim 1770 W. Cerritos Ave. - Livestream
Saturday, May 27 at 9:30am - Second Day Shavuot Services,Yizkor and the Book of Ruth Temple Beth Emet in Anaheim 1770 W. Cerritos Ave. - Livestream
Saturday, May 27 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.
No class Sunday, May 28 Next Class: Sunday, June 4 "Oslo unfulfilled & The Second Intifada and it’s Repercussions" 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.
No class Monday, May 29 Next class: Monday, June 5 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. This week's topic: Ahad Ha’am and Cultural Zionism - A State for the Jews or Jewish State? Click here to learn more and register. Watch 4,000 Years of Jewish History in 20 Weeks with Rabbi Daniel Levinehere.
No class Monday, May 29 Next class: Monday, June 5 at 5:30pm 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 Survey of Jewish History as told through Biblical and Rabbinic Literature. 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.
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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