EnjoyTorah Sparks: Creative commentaries on the weekly Torah and Haftarah readings written by Conservative Yeshiva faculty.
Watch Rabbi Tilchin’s Invocation before the OC Board of Supervisors - May 23rd, 2023
THIS WEEK WITH JCoOC
Saturday, June 17 from 3-5pm GAN LAGUNA SUMMER SHABBAT Join us as we kick off summer with outdoor activities, stories, and cool treats. 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 Tammuz 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 Tammuz that begins on Sunday night June 18th at sundown. Open to all. Join on Zoom.
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 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. All are welcome to join Rabbi Tilchin for the final session in this series. Unit 5: "Fake News" or Uncovering the Truth
Rabbis Daniel Levine and Marcia Tilchin Postponed. New dates TBD 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. New students are welcome to join at any time. Register here. Watch recordings of previous sessions here.
Tuesday, June 20 6-8PM A QUEER EVENING Hosted by Moishe Pod Long Beach and JCoOC. Featuring Miss Livinya Karr in conversation with Rabbi Tilchin. A celebration of Pride Month for Jewish young adults ages 21 to 32. RSVP here.
JEWISH TEEN THEATRE INITIATIVE Sunday, June 25 Tickets to "A Transparent Musical" at the Mark Taper Forum - 1:00pm 10:00am Leave for LA Noon meeting at The Music Center 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Participants will travel to Los Angeles to see the penultimate performance of this musical premiere followed by a conversation with the director and cast. Register here Limited tickets available.RSVP required. Recommended for 9th grade and up. JTTI is a new, interest-based youth initiative for OC Jewish teens ages 13-18 interested in all aspects of theater production. This program is partially underwritten by a generous grant from Jewish Federation of Orange County's Teen Engagement & Wellness Initiative.
Monday, June 26 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: Religious Zionism: When Politics Becomes Holy.Click here to learn more, register, and access previous class recordings.
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.
A Transparent Musical Tickets and Talkback 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
COMMUNITY EVENTS, CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
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 A celebration of Pride Month for Jewish young adults ages 21 to 32. RSVP here.
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.
HESED SHEL EMET: The Jewish Burial and Comfort Society of Orange County
The Jewish Collaborative of OC and partner organizations welcome you to be part of a holy Jewish community that is multi-denominational, fully inclusive, and open to all.
We are seeking volunteers from throughout the Jewish community interested in building Orange County's first pluralistic Hevra Kadisha (burial and comfort society)
Zoom Orientation Dates - 2 Options Sunday, August 6 at 4pm PT Thursday, August 10 at 5pm PT
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
