Weekly Newsletters and Special Announcements

We have a few tickets left for "A Transparent Musical"
Sunday, June 25 at 1:00pm

Based on the acclaimed Amazon series “Transparent.” Meet us at The Music Center in LA to see the penultimate performance of this musical premiere followed by a conversation with the director and cast. 
Mark Taper Forum. 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

If you are able to join us, please contact Sheila Silver at
(949) 973-1427 or email JTTIsummertheatre@gmail.com to check on availability and reserve a place.

STARTING THIS SUMMER:

June 23, 2023 | 4 Tamuz 5783 | Parashat Korach

Enjoy Torah Sparks: Creative commentaries on the weekly Torah and Haftarah readings written by Conservative Yeshiva faculty.

JCoOC Goes to Broadway
Sunday, June 25 at 1:00pm
Tickets to "A Transparent Musical" at the Mark Taper Forum
135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Based on the acclaimed Amazon series “Transparent.” Meet us at The Music Center in LA to see the penultimate performance of this musical premiere followed by a conversation with the director and cast. Featuring Orange County's very own Zachary Prince!
Limited tickets available.
If you are able to join us, please contact Sheila Silver at (949) 973-1427 or by email: JTTIsummertheatre@gmail.com

Sunday, June 25
“Is Peace still Possible?” 

5:00-6:30pm PT | 8:00-9:30pm ET
Scott Spitzer, Associate Professor of Political Science at California State University, Fullerton, will conclude this 12-week 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.
Register here. Click here to access recordings of previous classes.

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, July 2 from 11:30am to 4:00pm
SHAKESPEARE WORKSHOP AT UCI
This exclusive workshop will be facilitated by UCI Professor Julia Lupton followed by attendance at a closed rehearsal for New Swan's upcoming production of “Julius Caesar.”
FOR TEENS AND ADULTS
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.
Location: UCI, Irvine. Register here.

Monday, July 10 at 9:30am PT 
ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE

Teaching God to Cry: Understanding the Book of Lamentations through Midrash with Bex Stern Rosenblatt
This course will expand our appreciation of Lamentations in anticipation of Tisha b’Av through a close read of selections from Eicha Raba. Classes will be non-consecutive, so please join when you can.
Click here to learn more and register.

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 here to 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.

July dates:
6 (spousal loss)
13 (child loss)
20 (parent / sibling loss)
27 (open group)

August dates:
3 (spousal loss)
10 (child loss)
17 (parent / sibling loss)
24 (open group)

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND TEENS

CALLING ALL THESPIANS!

Jewish Teen Theatre Initiative is accepting RSVPs for our summer events.
Click here to see a full schedule of activities.

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

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

Hesed Shel Emet, the truest form of lovingkindness, is revealed when we honor the dead and comfort mourners. Thank you for your interest.

Join JCoOC's Monthly Giving Circle
in support of our unique mission, programs and partnerships

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.