Today, August 25 - exactly one month before Yom Kippur (September 25) - the new movie GOLDA opens in select movie theaters around the country. This release coincides with the approaching 50th anniversary of Egypt and Syria's attack on the holiest day of the year.
GOLDA is a touching film, beautifully directed and performed. It focuses on Golda's leadership in the days just preceding, during and after the 1973 Yom Kippur war. I encourage everyone to see it on the big screen while you can. Helen Mirren's performance as Golda is authentic and admirable.
CLICK HERE to find theaters and show times near you. Rosh Hashanah begins three weeks from tonight. If you'd like to join us for some or all of our services, pleaseregister here. If you would like a seat at Erev Rosh Hashanah dinner, please RSVP here. I hope your journey into Elul has been meaningful thus far.
Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Marcia Tilchin
This Week
Friday, August 25 at 6:00pm FRIDAY NIGHT BY CANDLELIGHT Shabbat services, dinner, and guest speaker Rabbi Marcia Tilchin The Jewish Collaborative joins Temple Beth Emet for a lively Shabbat service, led by Cantor Zev Brooks followed by dinner. Rabbi Tilchin will be speaking on The Evolution of Equal Rights for Women in Modern Day Israel In-person at 1770 W. Cerritos Ave. in Anaheim. Join the LIVEStream here
Monday, August 28 at 9:30am PT ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE
Prophecy and History with Hazzan Marcia Lane Jeremiah: Reluctant Seer. Born into a priestly family, Jeremiah lived through the most turbulent times leading up to the capture of the kingdom of Judah by the Babylonians. He is the prophet most closely associated with unrelenting screeds against greed and corrupt behavior. Click here to register. Click here to watch previous sessions.
Thursday, August 31 - FINAL CLASS 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 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.
NEW YEAR AND FALL HOLIDAY INFORMATION
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The festival of Sukkot begins Friday night September 29th Order your lulav and etrog today! The Golden Dreidel- (714) 508-0900
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.
September dates: 7 (spousal loss) 14 (child loss) 21 (parent and sibling loss)
October dates: 5 (spousal loss) 12 (child loss) 19 (parent and sibling loss)
Hesed Shel Emet The Jewish Burial and Comfort Society of Orange County
The truest form of lovingkindness is revealed when we honor the dead and comfort mourners in our community. 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 Hevra Kadisha (burial and comfort society) open to participation from Jews of all backgrounds and denominations.
Lautenberg Family Reunification Program HIAS is accepting applications for the Lautenberg refugee program through September 15, 2023. Often referred to as "the HIAS program," the Lautenberg family reunification program allows US ties to apply for Jewish and other religious minorities in Iran, to emigrate to the States. EmailIran.Program@HIAS.org to apply.
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.
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
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