Rabbi Tilchin's Shabbat Messages

Kosher Dill Pickleball for a Cause!
Join us as a SPONSOR and multiply your impact. 
Together we support Israel and our community.
Register here ​​​​​​​for our March 31st fun-raising afternoon

Pickleball for a cause: Proceeds raised will provide relief for victims of terror, displaced persons, IDF troops in need of special supplies and JCoOC's efforts in support of our local Jewish community. All donations are tax-deductible.

• Round-robin tournament for all player levels
• A pro-led beginner teaching clinic will be offered
• Food, festivities and prizes. Families welcome

Be a hero - Become a Sponsor!
$1000+ - Includes 2 tickets
$1800+ - Includes 2 tickets and a 12-pack of Franklin pickleballs
$5000+ - Includes 4 tickets and 2 professional paddles

Please don’t forget to vote in California’s Primary on or before March 5, 2024

Making our voices heard at the ballot box is more important than ever.
Become informed about the candidates and propositions using one of the resources below.

Cal Matters Voter Guide
League of Women Voters of California Guide

Don’t live in California? Visit U.S. Vote Foundation to access election data and timetables throughout the country 
Usvotefoundation.org

VOTING = JEWISH VALUES IN ACTION 🇺🇲

Rabbi Tilchin and other women rabbis from around the country will join NA'AMAT on Friday, March 8th to recognize International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. NA’AMAT will intentionally celebrate women who inspire us and those who need our support and attention.

Together we will celebrate, commemorate, comfort and be in community. All are welcome.

The Jewish months of Adar Aleph and Bet are the season of Jewish gift-giving. Purim 5784 falls on March 23-24. By ordering your Mishloah Manot for family and friends through NA’AMAT, you can share love and joy while supporting women, children and families in Israel.

CLICK HERE to place your order. Supplies are limited. Gifts ordered by March 7th should be received by recipients in time for Purim. 🎭

March 1, 2024 | 21 Adar Aleph 5784 |  Parashat Ki Tisa

Enjoy Torah Sparks: Creative commentaries on the weekly Torah and Haftarah readings written by Conservative Yeshiva faculty.

JCoOC programs are seeded and grow through
🌱 your generosity 🌱

JCoOC CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

• 12 Steps & Torah |  Saturdays at 2:00pm PT on Zoom
• Advanced Learning Institute with Rabbi Mike Mymon: An Insider’s Guide to the History of Eretz Yisrael | Mondays, March 4 and 11 at 9:30am PT  
• ​​​​​​​NEW: Tuesday Online Jewish Bereavement Support Group | This week: Parent & Sibling Loss | Tues, March 5 at 12:00pm PT
• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Thursday Online Jewish Bereavement Support Group | This week: Spousal Loss | Thursday, March 7 at 5:00pm PT
• OC Egal Nightly Minyan at 6pm PT | Sunday-Thursday

• Sundays in Silence and Spirit ​​​​​​​| Jewish meditation at the JCC with Rabbi K'vod Wieder | Sunday, March 17 at 9:30am

• Taharah Training in honor of Zayin b’Adar | March 17 at 1:30pm
• Advanced Learning Institute with Rabbi Jack Shlachter: Jews in Theory | Mondays, March 18 and 25 at 9:30am PT 
• Gan Laguna Pint-size Purim Party | March 23 at 3:30pm

• ​​​​​​​Circle of Hope & Healing Virtual Film Screening and Panel Discussion​​​​​ - March 28 at 3pm PT
• 2nd Annual Kosher Dill Pickleball Tournament: Dink It Forward | March 31st at 1pm | RSVP here
• A Sacred Music, History and Cultural Mission to Great Britain | June 19 - 28, 2024 | Registration is now open

• ADL’s Never is Now Conference (Virtual Participation) | March 6 and 7 Register HERE ​​​​​​​
• International Women's Day Shabbat NA’AMAT | Friday, March 8
• Purim Celebrations around OC | March 23 and 24
• ​​​​​​​Interfaith Iftar with OCIN and Pacifica Institute | March 28, 2024​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

This Week

Monday, March 4, 2024 at 9:30am PT 
ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE
An Insider’s Guide to the  History of Eretz Yisrael with Rabbi Mike Mymon
Using biblical, rabbinic and mystical texts, archeological findings, historical research and lived experience, Rabbi Mymon will offer a rich history of Israel as the birthplace of the Israelite people and Judaism.
This week's topic: From Avraham to Joshua 
​Click here to register

Groups led by Chaplain Fran Chalin, BCC/MSW

Click here for more information and to express interest

Tuesdays at 12pm PT | 3pm ET
March 5th - Parent & sibling 
March 12th - Open group
March 19th - Spousal loss
March 26th - Child loss

Thursdays at 5pm PT | 8pm ET
March 7th - Spousal loss
March 14th - Child loss
March 21th - Parent & sibling loss
March 28th - Circle of Hope & Healing

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.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Hesed Shel Emet's next Taharah training is March 17 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm. We hope you can join us.
RSVP here

JEWS IN THEORY
A special ALI mini-series | March 18th and 25th
RSVP here

LET’S GET REEL PRESENTS: THE LAST FLIGHT HOME
A Circle of Hope and Healing Presentation & Conversation
Thursday, March 28
3pm - Film Screening | 5pm - Discussion

Pack your bags and join us in Great Britain this summer!
We still have room for more travelers on this specially curated mission that will bring needed light and joy to the many Jewish communities we will be visiting.
Please consider joining us.
Learn more here ✈️ 

ONGOING WAYS TO SUPPORT ISRAEL

JCoOC has been raising funds for grassroots relief efforts to help civilians and soldiers in Israel. A percentage of the proceeds from our upcoming Kosher Dill Pickleball Fundraiser will be dedicated to supporting continuing needs of victims of terror, displaced persons and Israeli soldiers in need of supplies.

Please join us for this fun, community-building event and consider becoming a sponsor. Thank you!

COMMUNITY EVENTS

JCoOC will be joining TBESOC for Erev Purim programing
RSVP for Gan Laguna's Pint-size Purim Party at 3:30pm
RSVP for Purim dinner and magic show ​​​​​​​at 6:15pm

Pacifica Institute and the OC Interfaith Network are hosting an Interfaith Iftar on Thursday, March 28 at 6pm.

To learn more and register, visit www.tinyurl.com/ififtar24

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.