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December 15, 2023 | 3 Tevet 5784 | Hanukkah Day 8 Parashat Miketz
EnjoyTorah Sparks: Creative commentaries on the weekly Torah and Haftarah readings written by Conservative Yeshiva faculty.
Thank you to everyone who has donated to support grassroots tzedakah that is making a difference for Israeli soldiers and civilians every day. Our fundraising efforts on Israel's behalf are ongoing.
Embrace Israel Bracelets Another tzedaka opportunity to support our brothers and sisters in Israel Order through Instagram here
JCoOC CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
PROGRAMS THIS WEEK
Sundays in Silence and Spirit: Jewish meditation session at the JCC with Rabbi K'vod Wieder |Sunday, December 17 at 9:30am
Advanced Learning Institute with Lisa Armony: Director of Hillel International’s Campus Climate Initiative (CCI) "An Insider's View into Antisemitism on College Campuses" | Monday, December 18 at 9:30am PT
Saturday, December 16 from 3 - 5:30pm GAN LAGUNA DOES 9 DAYS OF HANUKKAH Come in your Hanukkah jammies (optional) and bring your favorite stuffed animal! Ideal for families with young children looking to connect and celebrate in community. Register here
Sunday, December 17 at 9:30am SUNDAYS IN SILENCE AND SPIRIT Monthly Jewish Meditation with Rabbi K'vod Wieder at the Merage JCC This innaugural program of the OC Jewish Meditation and Spirituality Collective is open to all. Participants new to meditation are welcome. Pre-registration is required. Register here
Join Rabbi Wieder on Zoom every Tuesday morning at 9am for Weekly Meditation and Spiritual Practice.
Monday, December 18 at 9:30am PT ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE with Special Guest Lisa Armony "An Insider's View into Antisemitism on College Campuses" Lisa is completing her first year as the Director of Hillel International’s Campus Climate Initiative (CCI) - a task force within Hillel created to help students navigate and combat antisemitism on campuses across the country. The challenges have grown exponentially since October 7th. All are invited to attend this eye-opening Q&A. Click here to register.
Wednesday, December 20 10am PT | 1pm ET | 8pm Israel SUMMER ADVENTURE ZOOM INFORMATION SESSION Thinking about joining us in England for our Sacred Music, History and Culture Tour of Great Britain in June of 2024? We’d love to travel with you! All are welcome to attend a zoom informational session with the trip leaders. RSVP here to receive the zoom link
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, BCC, MSW 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 the House of Ruach Foundation.
December dates: 7th - Spousal loss 14th - Child loss 21th - Parent and sibling loss 28th - Circle of Hope & Healing
January dates: 4th - Spousal loss 11th - Child loss 18th - Parent and sibling loss 25th - Circle of Hope & Healing
Join us in carrying a candle of remembrance for every life lost Sign up here
Each year, thousands of individuals experiencing homelessness die on the streets of our nation due to illness, exposure or violence. Please join us as we honor and acknowledge their lives as part of one human family.
To provide the name of someone you know who has lost their life on the streets in Orange County this past year so they can be acknowledged in the service, contact Our Father's Table by email at info@@ourfatherstableus.org
December 21, 2023 at 7:00pm St. Timothy Catholic Church 29102 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 Thank you in advance for your prescence and show of care
4th Annual Kol Tefilla Gathering in Los Angeles JANUARY 19-21, 2024
All are invited to attend this annual shabbaton hosted by the USCJ, Temple Beth Am in Los Angeles and the Clergy Leadership Incubator. Treat yourself to a weekend of musical immersion and inspiration. Click here to register
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
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.
JCoOC is an exempt organization in accordance with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code EIN: 36-4844121
