Saturday, September 9, 2023 SELICHOT 2023: The Art of Forgiveness A special Selichot Program in two different locations, featuring a touching compilation of stories and poems about what it means to forgive. Temple Beth Shalom - 8pm PT 3635 Elm Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807 Temple Beth Emet - 8pm PT 1770 West Cerritos Avenue, Anaheim Click here to learn more and RSVP
Sunday, September 10 5:30pm PT | 8:30pm ET SERENITY SELICHOT Join JCoOC and Our Jewish Recovery for the 6th Annual Serenity Selichot experience led by Jason Feddy, Rabbi Marcia Tilchin, Rabbi Ilan Glazer and friends. This service incorporates Jewish tradition and recovery wisdom Register here to join us on Zoom
NO ALI September 4 Monday, September 11 at 9:30am PT ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE
Prophecy and History with Hazzan Marcia Lane Ezekiel: By the Waters of Babylon This prophet spent most of his life in exile in Babylonia. His book is marked by visions (i.e. the dry bones) and physical hardship, both self-imposed and external. Click here to register. Click here to watch previous sessions.
Friday, September 15 EREV ROSH HASHANAH 5:30pm Happy Hour 6:00pm Service 7:30 Community Rosh Hashanah Dinner At Irvine United Congregational Church (IUCC) 4915 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604 Click here to RSVP for the Erev Rosh Hashanah Dinner.
Saturday, September 16 at 8:45am DAY 1 ROSH HASHANAH Ignite the New Year with The Jewish Collaborative of Orange County and guest spiritual leader, Rabbi Aviva Funke. FAMILY SERVICE begins at 10:30am RSVP Required. Register here Irvine United Congregational Church (IUCC)
4915 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604
Sunday, September 17 in Laguna Beach DAY 2 ROSH HASHANAH SERVICES Reimagined Prayer Experience - 9:30am featuring Rabbi Aviva Funke and Brock Pollock Musical - Meditative - Moving Neighborhood Congregational Church in Laguna Beach | Bridge Hall 340 St. Anns Drive Tashlikh Beach Hike - 12:30pm with Rabbi Peter Levi Release - Restore - Renew Meeting location is St. Ann's Beach 125 St. Ann's Drive Click here to RSVP
Monday, September 18 at 9:30am PT ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE
Tending to Our Souls for the High Holy Days: God’s Blessing in Genesis 22 with Rabbi Lilly Kaufman In preparation for the High Holidays, Rabbi Kaufman leads an exploration of God's blessing to Abraham, read on Day 2 Rosh Hashanah, as a template for ultimate purpose and meaning in our lives. Click here to 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 hereto receive the private Zoom link. All are welcome.
NEW YEAR AND FALL HOLIDAY INFORMATION
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
Mondays
9:30 am PT | 12:30 am ET
June 30 | July 7, 14, 21 and 28 | August 4, 11, 18 and Register here
Over the past two centuries, the Jewish people have undergone unprecedented change—politically, socially, and spiritually. This 8-week course explores how Jews have confronted the challenges and opportunities of modernity and how leading thinkers have responded with innovation, resistance, reinterpretation, and renewal
Weekly presentations with Jews United for Democracy and Justice
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.
Each challah is an edible work of art, baked fresh and hand-braided especially for you! Choose from raisin, traditional, sesame seed and poppy seed. For more information, visit theblessedbraid.com.
JCoOC is an exempt organization in accordance with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code EIN: 36-4844121
