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THIS WEEK WITH JCoOC
Saturday, June 10 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, June 11 Next Class: Sunday, June 18 “Oslo 2 and What Went Wrong” DIFFERENT TIME - THIS WEEK ONLY
5:30-7pm PT | 8:30-10pm 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. All sessions are recorded. To see recordings of previous classes, click here.
Monday, June 12 at 9:30am PT ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE
A Deep Dive Into Streams of Zionist Thought and Theory with Rabbi Daniel Levine This series explores different streams of Zionist 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: Revisionist Zionism: The Beginning of a 100-Year Political Battle Click here to learn more and register. Watch 4,000 Years of Jewish History in 20 Weeks with Rabbi Daniel Levinehere.
Monday, June 12 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:Shabbat: Holiness in Space and Time New students are welcome to join at any time during the course. Register here. Watch recordings of previous sessions here.
Thursday, June 15 6-8:30pm JEWISH TEEN THEATRE INITIATIVE Program 1: Improv Workshop led by LA Improv Artist, Josh Hillinger Join us for our inaugural JTTI program that includes a welcome dinner for teens and parents, a Q&A with the staff followed by an intergenerational improvisation workshop. No charge but RSVP required. Register here. Location: Temple Beth Tikvah in Fullerton
1600 N Acacia Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831
Saturday, June 17 from 3-5pm GAN LAGUNA SUMMER SHABBAT Join us this month for our final gathering of the year as we kick off summer with outdoor activities, stories, and ice cream. This program is ideal for families with children ages 0-5 and their siblings looking to connect with peers in the community. At a private home in Laguna Beach. RSVP here. Stay tuned for a calendar of Gan Laguna events in the Jewish Year 5784.
Sunday, June 18 at 4:30pm REALIZE ROSH HODESH Celebrate Rosh Hodesh Tamuz with JCoOC and Realize Paradise founder, Kohennet Rachel Kann, as she leads us on a guided writing journey under the new moon of the fourth month. Through the artistic medium of choice, participants will take a virtual creative journey into the new Jewish month of Tamuz that begins on Sunday night June 18th at sundown. Open to all. Join on Zoom.
Monday, June 19 at 9:30am PT ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE Mahloket Matters: How To DisagreeConstructively. 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 Tilchin for the final session in this six-part series. Unit 5: "Fake News" or Uncovering the Truth
Tuesday, June 20 6-8PM A QUEER EVENING Hosted by Moishe Pod Long Beach and JCoOC. Featuring Miss Livinya Karr in an interview with Rabbi Tilchin. A celebration of Pride Month with Jewish young adults in their 20's. For event location and to RSVP, email moishepodlongbeach@gmail.com
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.
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.
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 IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP RSVP here
First performance: A Transparent Musical June 25, 1pm at The Mark Taper Forum 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles CA 90012 Limited tickets available. RSVP here
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
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. Learn more and register here
HESED SHEL EMET: OC's Hevra Kadisha 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. More information coming soon.
TUESDAY, JUNE 20 | 6-8PM Join us for "A Queer Evening" with Miss Livinya Karr hosted by the Jewish Collaborative of Orange County and Moishe Pod Long Beach For event location or to learn more, email:moishepodlongbeach@gmail.com
Tisha B'Av Virtual Lobby Days, July 25-26 On Tisha B'av we remember how our ancestors turned the tragedy of the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem into a transformation of Jewish life that still inspires us today. Speak up for climate solutions you believe in by signing up to lobby your legislators. Join a group from your community organized by Jewish Earth Alliance for a virtual meeting. Everything you need to be an effective advocate will be provided.
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
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
