Saturday, May 10 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
Sunday, May 18 at 9:30am in person SUNDAYS IN SILENCE AND SPIRIT 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, May 19, 26 and June 2, 2025 9:30 am PT | 12:30 pm ET ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE
What Makes Someone a Jew? with Rabbi Daniel Levine 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. 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.
Bringing Music to Climate Action: Songleading Training & Songbook Launch Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 5pm PT | 8pm ET Music is a bedrock of Jewish practice and culture - long used in justice movements to mobilize, inspire, and agitate for a just and livable future. Join Dayenu to learn songs from the newly launched 2nd Edition of their Jewish Climate Movement Songbook, explore and hone your song-leading skills, and connect with Jewish climate music community! This workshop is a space for music-loving climate leaders of all ages, aspiring and experienced song-leaders who want to bring (more) music to climate work. All are welcome!
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.
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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
Violins of Hope events with the Philharmonic Society of Orange County Saturday, May 31 - Tuesday, June 10, 2025
The Philharmonic Society of Orange County is honored to present Violins of Hope: Concerts, Educational programs and community engagements featuring a collection of over 60 string instruments owned by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust.
Father and son luthiers, Amnon and Avshalom Weinstein, have lovingly restored these instruments, preserving the incredible stories they tell. Amnon Weinstein passed away on March 4, 2024, but his extraordinary legacy lives on through this collection, ensuring that the memories and music of those who suffered are never forgotten.
Each instrument echos the voice of its owner: "Remember me, remember us. Life is a blessing. Celebrate it for those who perished, for those who survived. For all people."
OPENING EVENT: Saturday, May 31, 2025, 2pm Hilbert Museum of California Art
Featuring a discussion with Violins of Hope co-founder Avshi Weinstein (Amnon’s son), Violins of Hope author James Grymes and include a short performance by violinist Niv Ashkenazi.
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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