Saturday, March 30 at 9:15 am SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE Ivdu et HaShem b'Simha Serve God with Joy Join Rabbi Marcia Tilchin, Rabbi Kvod Wieder, Jason Feddy and Ron Levy for a Shabbat morning fill with ruah (spirit) and song. FAMILY PROGRAMS 10:00am - Tot Shabbat 10:30am - Playground Schmooze 11:00am - Family Shabbat Experience 12:15pm - Shabbat lunch Please join us. Everyone is welcome! Temple Beth El in South Orange County 2A Liberty; Aliso Viejo
Monday, April 1, 2024 at 9:30am PT ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE From Redemption to Resurrection: The Journey from Passover to Easter with Rabbi David Lazar During the weeks between Easter and Passover, we will explore how evolving Christian theology utilized some of Passover’s symbols and themes to craft its own story of redemption. Click here to register.
Tuesdays at 12pm PT | 3pm ET April 2th - Parent & sibling loss April 9th - Open group April 16th - Spousal loss April 30th - Child loss
Thursdays at 5pm PT | 8pm ET April 4th - Spousal loss April 11th - Child loss April 18th - Parent & sibling loss April 25th
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS & CLASSES
Advanced Learning Institute in April with Rabbi David Lazar
A percentage of the proceeds from our upcoming Kosher Dill Pickleball Fundraiser will be dedicated to supporting continuing needs of victims of terror, displaced persons and children with trauma.
Please join us for this fun, community-building event and consider becoming a sponsor. Thank you!
In-person conversation with IDF Soldier, Noy Leyb Wednesday, April 10, 7pm Club House 4 of Leisure World Seal Beach (1419 Northwood Road, Seal Beach)
Congregation Sholom of Seal Beach is pleased to host Noy Leyb, an Israeli soldier that fought over 100 days in Gaza. Noy will share stories from his battles above ground and in the tunnels under Gaza. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.
Seating is limited and registration is required in order to enter Leisure World. REGISTER HERE
PEACE SEDER April 7, 2024 11:30am PT on Zoom Penny Tee invites us all to join "Unity is Strength," a virtual peacebuilding community, for a unique program modeled on the Passover Seder in anticipation of the upcoming holiday. She will be joined by Israelis, Palestinians, and friends from around the world who share her vision for hope, harmony and prosperity for all who live in the region.
A special Haggadah has been created for this occasion by a community of authors committed to peace work. All are welcome to register for this inaugural event! Learn more about Peace with Penny
The Jewish Collaborative is excited to participate in Be the Change - an “artivism” initiative inspired by the Jewish tenet of justice as expressed through our ritual of giving tzedakah. This exhibit is about making space to talk about injustice and providing the necessary action steps to be agents of change in our local and global communities.
JCFOC Weissman Arts is pleased to collaborate with the Skirball Cultural Center by including many of the boxes from their recent mounting of Be the Change. Four new boxes are being commissioned for the Orange County community.
ORGANIZING TO KEEP OIL AND GAS OUT OF CA COMMUNITIES In-person Kickstart Trainings: May 5 (SoCal) and 19 (NorCal)
DAYENU AND THE RAC-CA ARE ORGANIZING TWO GATHERINGS TO KICKSTART EFFORTS TO KEEP THE HEALTH AND SAFETY BUFFER ZONE.
We are galvanizing Jewish communities to educate people in their synagogues and social circles about the importance of keeping SB1137 a state law that saves lives and protects the environment when we vote in November of 2024.
Join JCoOC in Los Angeles on May 5th at Temple Israel of Hollywood. The Orange County Jewish Community must be a voice championing human welfare and climate justice.
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
