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B'ruchim Haba'im - Welcome to the Jewish Collaborative of Orange County (JCoOC), a creative Jewish space dedicated to helping people connect their personal passions to Judaism and build community. We believe in partnership and collaboration as a vehicle to strengthen Jewish ties, and are committed to innovating, supporting and collaborating on a wide range of programs that enrich the landscape of Jewish life locally and nationally.
JCoOC is a Jewish Empowerment Zone, where new ideas can be shared and realized through open-hearted networking and support. Our virtual tent is a place where Jewish artists, activists, students of all ages and interests, healers and helpers can find or create an outlet for Jewish expression and inspire others.
We hope you will explore our colorful palette of worship, cultural and social opportunities, and sign up to receive our weekly emails. We may be offering just what you were looking for!
Passover resources to enhance your preparation, seders, and holiday observances
- Hadar's 5783 Pesah Reader and Maggid Map
- Download JewBelong’s DIY Hagaddah
- Community seders, educational programs, and worship services throughout Orange County
- The Rabbinical Assembly's Guide to preparing your kitchen and shopping for Passover
- To sell you hametz using Rabbi Tilchin as your agent, call the Temple Beth Emet office at (714) 772-4720
Kosher for Passover Community Seders
Passover is quickly approaching. If you are looking for community seders that observe the dietary laws, we invite you to consider these two options:
Wednesday, April 5 | 6pm Service | 7pm Seder
Temple Beth Emet - 1770 W Cerritos Ave., Anaheim
Led by Rabbi Joe Mendelsohn and Cantor Zev Brooks
RSVP no later than March 29. Call the TBE office: 714-772-4720
Thursday, April 6 | 6 pm
Temple Beth Tikvah - 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton
Led by Rabbi Miriam Van Raalte and Cantor Gabrielle Newman
RSVP here by March 31
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This Month's Calendar
Sat, March 25 2023
3 Nisan 5783
Advanced Learning Institute In the Evening
Sundays | 5:00pm to 6:30pm PT
Scott Spitzer, Associate Professor of Political Science at California State University, invites us to join him for his course on the Politics of the Arab-Israeli Conflict. The class will explore the multiple and oftentimes conflicting narratives of major inflection points in Israel’s relationships with her surrounding neighbors, and with the Palestinians.
Learn more and register here.
Advanced Learning Institute "The Art of Constructive Disagreement"
Click here to learn more and register for this six-session curriculum on the methodology of wrestling with conflicting opinions found in classical and modern Jewish texts. Next session: March 27 at 9:30am PT
Sex and the Temple with Hazzan Marcia Lane
The erotic poetry of Shir HaShirim, and the allegorical interpretations that made it 'kosher'. A look at the language, structure, and steamy nature of the Song of Songs.
April 3 at 9:30am PT
Click here to register
Cooking Connections
Welcome to OC Jewish Cooking Connections, a partnership between JCoOC and the Merage JCC. Every month we meet a member of the OC Jewish community sharing a favorite recipe with family history and Jewish memories. Watch videos here.
This project is partially funded by the Weissman Arts Endowment Fund, a joint program of JCFOC and JFedOC.
