Sunday, November 10, 11 A.M. - Lunch, 12 P.M. - Program Learning Luncheon with Brandeis University Professor Emeritus S. Ilan Troen Israel/ Palestine in World Religions Whose Promised Land?
Tuesday, November 12, 10 A.M. Talia Carner - book talk The Boy with the Star Tattoo presented by Books & Bagels
Tuesday, November 12, 7 P.M. Colleyville - Documentary film 80 minutes Followed by Q&A with filmmaker Dani Menkin
Wednesday, November 13, 7 p.m.
Michael Solomonov & Steven Cook
Gourmet food demonstration Zahav Home
Saturday, November 16, 7 p.m.
Yaniv - Comedic film (85 minutes)
Orange County Premiere Q&A after the screening with director and actors. Food catered by Blueberry Hill.
Sunday, November 17, 10:30 A.M.
Rick Recht in Concert
Monday, November 18, 7 P.M.
Jessica Fein - book talk
Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes
Saturday, November 23, 7 P.M.
An evening with celebrated comedian Modi
We are still planning a mission trip to Israel in January and would love for you to join us! Israel needs our moral and financial support now more than ever
Registration and payment deadline: November 17th Click here to watch the recording of the September 25th info session
Advanced Learning Institute welcomes Professor Hartley Lachter for a 3-session series: Kabbalah and Catastrophe Session 3: Kabbalistic Visions of Messianic Redemption and the End of History
North Orange County's Interfaith Choir Festival "Songs of Gratitude" | Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 3pm Fullerton First United Methodist Church, 114 N. Pomona Ave. in Fullerton
Thanksgiving Interfaith Choir Festival "Sing to Joy and Gladness Now" hosted by Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council | Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 7pm Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2150 Bonita Canyon Drive in Newport Beach
JCoOC PROGRAMS THIS WEEK
Saturday, November 9 at 2pm PT TWELVE STEPS AND TORAH JCoOC partners with Our Jewish Recovery(OJR) every Shabbat afternoon for Torah study informed by the wisdom of Twelve Step recovery. Join us on Zoom. For more information and to be added to the Twelve Steps & Torah email list, click here For a full menu of OJR programs and meetingsclick here
President Woodrow Wilson declared November 11, 1919 Armistice Day a year after World War 1 had ended. In 1926, President Calvin Coolidge formalized November 11 as a legal holiday. It was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. Learn more about his special day of remembrance
We are grateful to all who have served and are curently serving our country 🙏
Tuesdays at 2pm PT | 5pm ET Nov 5 - Parent & sibling loss Nov 12 - Open group Nov 19 - Spousal loss Nov 26 - Child loss
Thursdays at 5pm PT | 8pm ET Nov 7 - Spousal loss Nov 14 - Child loss Nov 21 - Parent & sibling loss Nov 28 - Open group
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.
Friday, November 15 at 6:30pm Saturday, November 16 at 9:00am SOUL SPARK & JERUSALEM SHABBAT At Temple Beth El of South Orange County. Join Rabbi Kvod Wieder, Musician-in-residence Mikey Pauker and other musical guests for two multisensory prayer experiences guaranteed to soothe the soul. In person: 2A Liberty, Aliso Viejo Watch the Livestream
Sunday, November 17 at 9:30am in person SUNDAYS IN SILENCE AND SPIRIT The OC Jewish Meditation and Spirituality Collective hosts a monthly Jewish Meditation session with Rabbi K'vod Wieder at the Merage JCC. Open to all. Participants new to meditation are welcome. Pre-registration is required. Register here
Monday, November 18 9:00 am PT | 12:00 pm ET Note the earlier start time ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE Kabbalah and Catastrophe: Historical Memory in Premodern Jewish Mysticism with Professor Hartley Lachter Join us for the 2nd of 3 classes with Professor Lachter as he analyzes innovative kabbalistic doctrines, such as the idea of reincarnation and the notion of multiple successive universes, through which Jewish mystics sought to demonstrate that the misfortunes of Jewish history were in fact necessary steps toward redemption. This week: "Kabbalistic Visions of Messianic Redemption and the End of History"
3rd annual Friendsgiving Gathering for newly resettled refugees Volunteers Neededto help set up, serve and clean-up Contact KSiegel@jfcslboc.org to sign up!
If you would like to attend the dinner as a guest and meet some of our new neighbors, please write to JMenter@jfcslboc.org
2nd Annual Hevra Kadisha Shabbaton featuring special guest M’tahair Bruce Bloom December 13-15, 2024
Hosted in partnership with Beth Jacob Irvine
COMMUNITY EVENTS AND VIRTUAL LEARNING
CELEBRATING THE BEST IN JEWISH MUSIC • ART • FILM November 9 - 14
The Magic of Theo Bikel: A Centennial Celebration November 9 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm PST A celebration of the remarkable life and legacy of Theodore Bikel, whose contributions in music, drama, yiddishkeit, and tikkun olam continue to influence and move us. Bikel’s widow, Aimee Ginsburg Bikel, will share stories and lessons from the life and legacy of this giant of Jewish culture who cared about nothing more than making this world a better place. 6 pm: An exclusive reception for VIP ticket holders, pass holders, and sponsors with drinks and refreshments. Seven Blessings- film screening November 10 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm PST Marie travels from France to Israel, where her family now lives, to marry her one true love. A week of festive meals in honor of the bride turns into a sad comedy about family crimes, forgiveness and loss. (IMDB) (2023; Israel; Comedy/Drama; Hebrew/English Subtitles)
Running on Sand- film screening November 10 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm PST When a young Eritrean refugee deported from Israel is mistaken for the new foreign player of a struggling football team, his survival depends on the team's success. (IMDB) (2023; Israel; Comedy/Drama; Hebrew/English Subtitles) Art in Times of War November 14 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm PST Maya Yehezkel takes us on an artistic tour of Israel in the aftermath of October 7, highlighting artists who are using their voices to call attention to issues affecting Israeli society. The use of sand as a medium suggests that hope can shift, reshape, and adapt to new realities. Her striking, yet delicate sculptures speak to the fragility of life in times of war.
Wreck-it-Ralph - Family Movie Night November 16 | 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm PST FREE to attend! This Disney classic exemplifies universal Jewish values of self-acceptance (B'tzelem Elohim), redemption & transformation (Teshuva), and belonging (Kehila Kedosha). Featuring the voice of outspoken Jewish activist/actress Sarah Silverman. Snacks, drinks, and pizza for sale. Bring blankets and chairs to enjoy the show. Hot cocoa will also be available.
Join Rabbis K'vod Wieder, Daniel Levine, Marcia Tilchin and Cantor Shula Merton for Shining the Light of Torah on Today’s World Four presentations demonstrating how study can propel us to action
Please join us for an evening of celebration, stories and tradition OC Mega Challah Bake: Together we RISE & DANCE Again Thursday, November 14 at 7pm
For over a decade, the OC Mega Challah Bake has been a cornerstone event uniting women through the OC Jewish community. All are welcome to join JCoOC's Challah Captain, Andrea Alfi, at our event table.
Tuesday, November 19th | 7:00 - 8:30pm Wildland-Urban Interface Climate Action Network presents ELEMENTAL CLIMATE CONVERSATIONS AIR: AN INTERFAITH EXCHANGE
Jain Center of Southern California 8072 Commonwealth Ave in Buena Park
The Interfaith Climate Action Working Group invites all to atttend the second of four Elemental Climate Conversations focused on how the AIR we breath has been devastated by the climate crisis. Reception following the program
Optional tour of the Jain Temple (limited spaces available) 5:45-6:55 pm (please arrive by 5:35 to allow parking time)
The Wildland-Urban Interface Climate Action Network (WUICAN) is a consortium of community-based organizations, California Native American Tribes, land managers, and universities in Southern California collaborating to address the need for more effective climate action. WUICAN’s goals are to create a new model for co-governance and co-design of climate solutions that center the needs of impacted communities, build capacity for collaboration and decision-making across community-based organizations, universities, and land stewards, and develop community-driven policies and practices for land and water stewardship in the face of climate change.
INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING EVENTS IN OC
November 10 | 4-5pm in South County The Interfaith Council of Greater Rancho Santa Margarita invites you to attend:
November 17 | 4-6pm at Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Ana
November 24 | 3pm with Temple Beth Tikvah in Fullerton
November 24 | 7pm with Temple Bat Yahm in Newport Beach
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.
Mondays May 19, 26 and June 16, 2025 9:30 am PT | 12:30 pm ET Register here
This question in 2025 has deep personal and political consequences with roots in ancient Jewish debates. Rabbi Daniel will trace how ideas of Jewish identity have shifted across time - from biblical categories to the modern crises of belonging. We will explore why there has never been one clear answer to the question of Jewish identity and why the debate itself may be essential to Jewish continuity.
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.
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