5:30pm Shabbat Dinner (RSVP here) 6:30pm Shabbat Oasis service led by Rabbis Marcia Tilchin and Micah Becker-Klein 7:45pm Refugee Shabbat Presenter Julie Gersten followed by a dessert reception
"The Magic of Purim"events for the whole family | Thursday, March 13 | 5:00pm Family Program and Traditional Megillah reading | 6:15pm - Purim dinner and party | 2A Liberty in Aliso Viejo RSVP for dinner
Gan Laguna Purim in the Park with Rabbi Micah Becker-Klein and friends | Saturday, March 15 at 10am | Bluebird Park in Laguna Beach
HaNefesh OC presents JOURNEYS OF HOPE:Exploring Immigration Through Learning, Action, and Community | Monday, March 10 at 6pm and March 30, 10am - 5pm | RSVP here
7th Annual HIAS Refugee Shabbat February 28 - March 1st
Friday, Feb 28 at 5pm
"Oasis Junior Tot Shabbat” Gan Laguna invites families from throughout OC to join Rabbi Micah Becker-Klein and friends for a lively welcome to Shabbat. Hosted at TBESOC in the Social Hall. 2A Liberty in Aliso Viejo Register here
Friday, February 28 at 6:30pm SHABBAT OASIS: An Island in Time This month's Oasis service features Rabbis Micah Becker-Klein and Marcia Tilchin. We invite you to reflect, connect, and embrace awe-filled moments of creation and wonder.
7:45pm Guest speaker, HIAS Board member Julie Gersten. Dessert oneg to follow. 2A Liberty in Aliso Viejo
Saturday, March 1 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
Monday, March 3 at 9:30 am PT on Zoom ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE What Israelis are Thinking About Candid conversations with Shachar Gal, founder of Hands on Israel Join Israel educator and guide, Shachar Gal, as he shares what Israelis are thinking about 16 months after October 7: The lingering loss, political divisions within the country, the future of peace in the region and more. There will be time for Q&A during each session. Please join us! Click here for details and to register
Tuesdays at 2pm PT | 5pm ET Mar 4 - Parent & sibling loss Mar 11 - Open group Mar 18 - Spousal loss Mar 25 - Child loss
Thursdays at 5pm PT | 8pm ET Mar 6 - Spousal loss Mar 13 - Child loss Mar 20 - Parent & sibling loss Mar 27 - Open group
Beginning March 6, JCoOC’s Jewish Bereavement Support Network will be hosting a 6-week in-person grief group at the Merage JCC in Irvine on Thursdays from 1:00-2:30pm. Register here
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.
Advanced Learning Institute February 24 and March 3 | 9:30am PT on Zoom
JOoOC looks forward to celebrating Purim with TBESOC "The Magic of Purim" events for the whole family Thursday, March 13
2A Liberty in Aliso Viejo 5:00pm - Family Purim Program "The Lost Sounds of the Megillah" in the sanctuary 5:00pm - Full Megillah reading and Ma’ariv in the chapel 6:15pm - Festive Purim Dinner in the Social Hall | RSVP 7:00pm - "The Magic of Purim" featuring the talents of Ariel Shrum and other guest magicians
JEWISH MEDITATION & SPIRITUALITY PROGRAMS
Scholar-in-residence Weekend with Professor Daniel Matt March 21-22 Register here
Click here to see a full schedule of weekend events and presenter bios.
COMMUNITY EVENTS AND VIRTUAL LEARNING
Order Your Hamantaschen for Purim by March 7 16277 Laguna Canyon Rd Suite G, Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (714) 587-2850 Order at theblessedbraid.com
Spiritual Courage and the Climate Crisis Sunday, March 2, 2025 10:00am-12:15pm PT
Participants will be invited to face the climate crisis with open eyes and hearts, draw on Jewish wisdom and music, envision the world we want, and take the next step to build that just and livable future.
Led by trained Dayenu facilitators, this program offers climate-concerned communities and individuals an opportunity to connect, reflect, and ground in active hope. Open to all in the L.A. area 16 and older. No cost but RSVP required
The Future of Gaza: Trump’s Proposal and other Plans Thursday, March 6 at 10am PT | Free | Online
After sixteen months of war, the Gaza Strip remains at the center of international attention. With tensions still high, former President Trump’s latest proposal has only added fuel to the conversation about what a peaceful and prosperous future could look like for both Palestinians and Israel. What impact could his plan have? And how does it compare to other proposed solutions? Join David Makovsky of The Washington Institute and American Jewish University President Jeffrey Herbst for a timely and in-depth analysis of the latest developments in Gaza, the broader geopolitical implications, and what may come next.
Want to explore more of what AJU online learning has to offer? Browse all of their classes and events! Can't make it live? Register anyway! All participants will receive the recordings of free webinars. Join them in real time to engage with the speaker, ask questions, and be part of the conversation!
JOURNEYS OF HOPE Exploring Immigration Through Learning, Action, and Community Monday, March 10 at 6pm and March 30, 10am - 5pm Learn more and register here
Immigration is more than just a policy issue—it’s about people, stories, and the values we uphold as a Jewish community. HaNefesh OC invites us to engage in a two-part experience designed to deepen our understanding of immigration justice.
March 10: A Zoom seminar on becoming an UnDocuAlly, challenging harmful stereotypes, and creating spaces of true inclusion. March 30: An immersive day trip to LA. Meet immigrants, experience the power of food in connecting communities, and learn from those most impacted by policy changes.
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
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 2, 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
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