Weekly Newsletters and Special Announcements

Saturday, September 9, 2023
A film and discussion offered in two different locations, featuring a touching compilation of stories and poems about what it means to forgive.

Temple Beth Shalom - 8pm
3635 Elm Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807
Temple Beth Emet - 8pm
1770 West Cerritos Avenue, Anaheim
Click here to learn more and RSVP ​​​​​​​

YIZKOR MEMORIAL

Click here to submit names of family and friends that you would like remembered during our Yizkor memorial service on Yom Kippur. A slideshow presentation of names will be screened during Yizkor and throughout the day on September 25th and will be accessible to online participants.

Please submit names no later than noon on Thursday, September 23rd to ensure inclusion in the presentation.

Join us for an Erev Rosh Hashanah Community Dinner
Friday, September 15, 2023
Click here to learn more and RSVP
Last day to RSVP is Sept 12 

September 8, 2023 | 22 Elul 5783 |  Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech

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

Click here to enjoy Jewels of Elul - a daily dose of inspiration to help us prepare for this season of reflection and repentance.
Elul 22 ~ Kali Hawk ~ Win Win

Read Rabbi Tilchin's D'var Torah for the
Golda Summer Project ​

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 ​​​​​​​

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 by September 12

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.

PRE-YOM KIPPUR CEMETERY VISITS
Kever Avot (literally "graves of our ancestors") refers to the time-honored tradition of visiting the burial sites of loved ones between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. We remember their worthy deeds, reconnect with our personal histories and support one another during this ten-day period of awe and reflection.
Outdoor memorial services led by community clergy will be followed by graveside visits.
Wednesday, September 20 at 5:15pm
Harbor Lawn - Mount Olive Memorial Park and Mortuary • 1625 Gisler Avenue • Costa Mesa
Thursday, September 21st at 5:15pm
Pacific View Memorial Park and Mortuary
3500 Pacific View Drive • Corona Del Mar

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.

NEW YEAR AND FALL HOLIDAY INFORMATION

Download these flyers to share with others!

 The festival of Sukkot begins Friday night September 29th
Order your lulav and etrog today!
The Golden Dreidel - (714) 508-0900

COMMUNITY EVENTS, CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

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.