Join Environmental Lobby Day 2/13/25 | RSVP for Shabbat Oasis 1/24 and Gan Laguna 1/25 | New ALI classes in February | Shabbat Shalom!
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Throughout the day on February 13, 2025, Dayenu Circles from around the country will join forces with Jewish Earth Alliance for their annual virtual lobby day with senate and congressional leaders in the 119th Congress.
There is no time to wait! Unprecedented wildfires in California, hurricanes on the eastern seaboard and ferocious tornados throughout the midwest are crying out for humanity to make environmental stewardship a priority in every aspect of our lives. Please join Dayenu Orange County and the Jewish Collaborative for this empowering experience.
Gender Disparity in the Torah led by Rabbi Tilchin | February 11 at 7pm | Part of the "Shining the Light of Torah in Today's World" series at TBESOC in Aliso Viejo
Friday, January 17 at 6:30pm Saturday, January 18 at 9:30am SOUL SPARK & JERUSALEM SHABBAT Join Rabbi Kvod Wieder, Musician-in-residence Mikey Pauker and other musical guests for two multisensory prayer experiences guaranteed to soothe the soul. Hosted at Temple Beth El of South Orange County | 2A Liberty, Aliso ViejoWatch the Livestream
Sunday, January 19 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
Saturday, January 18 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
January 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2025 Mondays - 9:00 am PT | 12:00 pm ET Note the earlier start time ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE Wheels Within Wheels: The Jewish Year through Time and History with Rabbi Sarah Bracha Gershuny The Jewish calendar is a composite of many different cycles accrued over millennia with roots reaching back to our pagan past, forward into a messianic future while embracing existential questions and modern nationalism along the way. This week: Days of Awe, Days of Joy Click here for details and to register
Tuesdays at 2pm PT | 5pm ET Jan 7 - Parent & sibling loss Jan 14 - Open group Jan 21 - Spousal loss Jan 28 - Child loss
Thursdays at 5pm PT | 8pm ET Jan 2 - Spousal loss Jan 16 - Child loss Jan 23 - Parent & sibling loss Jan 30 - 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.
Are you concerned about the decimation of our planet? Join members of OC’s Jewish community committed to working together to speak up, take action and educate others. Dayenu Orange County is waiting for you!
What is a Dayenu Circle and why would I want to be part of it? Dayenu Circles—small groups of people working on climate action—are a way for you to make powerful, positive change with a Jewish voice. Together with just a few friends, fellow community members, or neighbors you can join or create a Dayenu Circle that can be your homebase for climate action.
Israel Philharmonic Tribute: Heartbeat of a Nation Wednesday, March 26, 2025 5:30pm Pre-concert Dinner Reception at The Park Club 8:00pm Performance at Segerstrom Concert Hall
Click here to access a roster of upcoming courses, guest lectures and special programs offered virtually as well as recordings of past programs.
AJU online learning offers classes for adults seeking to build Jewish skills and knowledge and hosts lectures by internationally acclaimed scholars, artists, authors and geo-political experts. Something for everyone!
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.
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.
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