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Yom Hashoah 5785
April 23-24, 2025
Community observances in Orange County
The Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education in partnership with Philharmonic Society of Orange County present
An Evening of Holocaust Remembrance April 22 | 7 p.m. Wallace All Faiths Chapel • Fish Interfaith Cente
All are invited to join this evening of Holocaust Remembrance with music, words of reflection and the lighting of candles.
Featuring remarks from Executive Director and CEO of The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, Jonathan Brent, and a special performance by Niv Ashkenazi, performed on a Holocaust-era Violin of Hope.
An informal reception will follow the program. Reservations required. Free admission.
Israeli American Council of Orange County presents
Zikaron BaSalon Wednesday, April 23 at 6pm
At the Merage JCC in Irvine
In recognition of Holocaust Remembrance Day, IAC is honored to host Holocaust survivor Sam Silberberg and his daughter Ilana to talk about Sam’s first-person testimony of his survival of two concentration camps, his daring escape from suffering, and his remarkable ingenuity that eluded the Nazis.
An Evening of Holocaust Remembrance with The Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education | Tuesday, April 22 at 7pm | Wallace All Faiths Chapel • Fish Interfaith Center
Thursday, May 1 is this year’s National Day of Prayer.Scroll down to learn about events in OC
JCoOC PROGRAMS THIS WEEK
April 21 and 28 Mondays - 9:30 am PT | 12:30 pm ET ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE Perspectives on Song of Songs in Sacred Literature with Rabbi David Lazar Unlike most books in the TaNaKah, Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs) does not focus on narrative, law, wisdom or historical events. Instead it is erotic poetry in which lovers express passionate desire through the exchange of words fragrant with adoration and desire. We will explore what led our Sages to imagine that this book was suitable for the Jewish scriptural cannon and how church patriarchy reinterpreted classical rabbinic understanding. Please join us! Click here for details and to register Watch recordings of past ALI classes
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.
Jewish Meditation at the JCC Sunday, May 18th at 9:30am
MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY!
Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Bill (SB 684 / AB 1243) Take Action TODAY!
The burden of paying for the massive damage caused by annual California wildfires should not rest on California taxpayers! Hold the gas and oil corporations that are responsible for NOT taking action decades ago when this crisis was identified accountable to citizens, businesses and all institutions that have suffered unimaginable loss. Thank you!
We encourage all Californians to call and/or write their California elected officials ASAP! Click here to connectwith your state senator and assembly person.
On April 23, 2025, 29 nonprofit organizations will unite to raise $1.5 million to combat homelessness in Orange County. With over 6,860 children and adults experiencing homelessness each night, this fundraising effort is vital to connecting individuals and families with the shelter and resources they need.
Help Them Home is a 24-hour online initiative powered by social media, collaboration, and the Orange County Community Foundation. Everyone has a chance to make a lasting impact.
Family Promise Orange County is one of the 29 nonprofits participating in this initiative. Click here to help them raise $85,000 that will support at-risk families from falling into the dangerous cycle of homelessness and sustain families who need support to get into housing as soon as possible.
If you can't attend but still want to make an impact,click here to explore tribute message and donation options.
COMMUNITY EVENTS AND VIRTUAL LEARNING
American Premiere of The Violin Maker April 23 - May 11, 2025
International City Theatre
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
Low-priced previews: April 23 and April 24
The Violin Maker is a new play by Ronda Spinak (Artistic Director of The Braid) and Lisa Pearl Rosenbaum with music curation by Dr. Noreen Green (founding director of LA Jewish Symphony). This important work is based on the true story of Israeli violin maker Amnon Weinstein. He gathered and restored ruined violins that survived the Holocaust and ultimately created a remarkable collection known throughout the world as the Violins of Hope.The Violin Maker opens April 25th for a three-week run. Previews are April 23 and 24.
For their first Artist Spotlight Concert, CBI will showcase the extraordinary musical and performance talent of OC native Anasia Hitzeman. Treat yourself!
Challenges of Counting Jews In Modern American
May 8th, 2025 in Irvine | 4-5:30pm Location shared upon RSVP
CELEBRATE ISRAEL is an annual festival that brings the spirit of Israel to Orange County with activities for all ages—kids, teens, young adults, and adults.
Enjoy entertainment, delicious kosher food, and a joyful atmosphere filled with Israeli culture, energy, and pride.
Scroll down for sponsorship opportunities and information
For the past decade, Urban Voices Project has empowered individuals affected by homelessness through making music, offering connection, healing, and a path toward stability.
The work of UVP has created a ripple effect of transformation across Los Angeles and beyond.
Sponsorship packages include promotional opportunities, ticket bundles to the event, engagement opportunities with our Skid Row choir and visibility before an engaged audience of community leaders, advocates, and arts patrons.
For more information about sponsorship or patron opprtunities, please contact Kate Richards Geller, Executive Director (917) 514-1891 | kate@urbanvoicesproject.org
First Christian Church | 1207 Main Street in Huntington Beach Reception following. Free. No RSVP required.
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.
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