Weekly Newsletters and Special Announcements

A SUPPLEMENTAL TISHA B'AV EXPERIENCE IN SOLIDARITY WITH REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS

OCJCR's 6th Annual Tisha b’Av Observance

July 28, 2023 | 10th of Av 5783 | Parashat Vaetchanan

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

Monday, July 31 at 9:30am PT 
ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE

Teaching God to Cry: Exploring the Book of Lamentations through Midrash with Bex Stern Rosenblatt
Now that Tisha b'Av has passed, the final class in this series will help us better understand the transition from rebuke to comfort.
Click here to register. Watch previous class recordings here.

Thursdays, July 27 to August 24
4:30 - 5:30 pm PT | 7:30 - 8:30 pm ET
TEN HAFTAROT IN 8 WEEKS
An ALI-In-the-Evening program
Hazzan Marcia Lane explores the three haftarot of rebuke before Tisha b'Av and the seven haftarot of consolation leading up to Rosh Hashanah. We examine the history, personalities, language, and metaphors that make these prophetic passages so compelling.
To register for the class, contact Hazzan Lane:  hazzanlane@gmail.com.
Watch previous class recordings here

Sunday, August 6 at 4pm PT
Thursday, August 10 at 5pm PT
HESED SHEL EMET
ZOOM ORIENTATION MEETINGS

OC is building a community-wide Hevra Kadisha. Learn about the growing Hevra Kadisha movement in cities throughout North America, and help us pioneer this effort right here at home. There are many ways to participate. Please join us for the session that works best with your schedule. Register here

Rosh Hashanah | September 15-17
Yom Kippur | September 24-25
HIGH HOLIDAY REGISTRATION IS OPEN

We look forward to celebrating the new year with you.
Click here to learn more and RSVP

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.

JEWISH BEREAVEMENT AND COMFORT COMMITTEE

Looking to sweeten someone's New Year? Consider the gift of honey!

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.

August dates:
3 (spousal loss)
10 (child loss)
17 (parent loss)
24 (sibling/close friend loss)

September dates:
7 (spousal loss)
14 (child loss)
21 (parent loss)
28 (sibling/close friend loss)

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.

COMMUNITY EVENTS, CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

In case you missed the first workshop on Jewish Ethics and Genetics and would like to see the recording, here is a link to be shared: https://sharsheret.org/news/jewish-ethics-and-genetics/

JQ International is offering support groups
July through December, 2023

Grounded in the Jewish prophetic value of Pikuach Nefesh, JQ offers virtual, monthly, drop-in support groups for LGBTQ+ Jews and allies. We are thrilled to let you know that all eight support groups will continue through December 2023. RSVP is required.

• Supporting a Partner through Gender Transition
• ​​​​​​​Jewish Queer Teens
• Iranian LGBTQ+ Adults
• Caregivers of Gender Diverse Youth & Young Adults
• Exploring Healthy Relationships
• LGBTQ+ Coming Out
• Grief & Loss
• Transgender & Nonbinary Adults

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.