CSP – The Future is Peace
Following the success of their New York Times bestselling book The Future is Peace and their recent appearance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, join internationally recognized peacebuilders, TED speakers, and entrepreneurs Maoz Inon and Aziz Abu Sarah for a powerful conversation about courage, reconciliation, and creating bridges in deeply divided times. Drawing on their personal journeys and groundbreaking work building connections across the Middle East, Maoz and Aziz will explore how grief can become a catalyst for change, how unlikely coalitions are formed, and how a shared commitment to hope can be transformed into meaningful action.
Contact
Arie Katz
(949) 682-4040
arie@occsp.net
https://occsp.net/
Cost: $0.00
When: Sunday, August 9
from 10:00- 11:00 AM
Where: Zoom
Passport to Rosh Chodesh: Elul
Grab your bags, we’re going on a trip! With Rabbi Miriam Van Raalte as your personal tour guide, Passport to Rosh Chodesh takes you on a lively journey through three remarkable months of the Jewish calendar: Elul, Heshvan, and Kislev. Along the way, you’ll uncover the unique spiritual themes and rhythms that make each month come alive, discover the threads that connect us to our ancestors and our community, and pick up creative ideas for bringing these monthly traditions and intentions right into your own home. Your passport is stamped for Elul and ready, let’s go!
Contact
Lauren Snyder
(714) 871-3535
Lauren@tbtoc.org
http://www.tbtoc.org
Cost: $18.00
When: Sunday, August 16
from 10:00 AM – Noon
Where: Temple Beth Tikvah
1600 N. Acacia Ave
Fullerton, 92831
JFedOC Leadership Initiative Alumni Summer Social
The Leadership Initiative is designed to cultivate lay leaders within the Orange County Jewish community—individuals who are ready to step forward with purpose, confidence, and a commitment to collective responsibility. Grounded in Jewish values and informed by the realities of today’s communal landscape, the program supports emerging leaders in strengthening their leadership identity, deepening their knowledge of the Jewish nonprofit ecosystem, and building a trusted network of peers.
Through a combination of cohort-based learning, skill-building workshops, community exposure, and reflection, participants will explore what it means to lead with curiosity, presence, and care. The program explores both the practical and philosophical dimensions of communal leadership, helping participants understand not only how to lead, but why leadership matters.
The Leadership Initiative is offered at no cost to participants, our investment in the future of Jewish leadership in Orange County and is partially funded by a grant from the Jewish Community Foundation Orange County.
Applications and recommendations for Cohort II are due August 7, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Contact
Andrea Alfi
(949) 435-3484 x171
aalfi@jfedoc.org
https://www.jewishorangecounty.org/get-involved/leadership-initiative
When: Wednesday, August 20
from 6:00 – 9:00PM
Where: Address Given upon Registration
Culinary Trip to Israel
Welcome to a special journey with your friends from the Merage JCC as we explore Israel through the rich and flavorful lens of the culinary arts. Together, we’ll cook, taste, and discover how food can offer a unique window into Israeli culture, history, and society.
Please Note: Some meals or items indicated in the program are at the participant’s expense. The program is subject to change. *Space is limited to 20 participants. MUST REGISTER BY AUGUST 20.
Participants may request hotel accommodations prior to the beginning of the trip (at an additional cost). Participants can leave their luggage at the hotel to check in on October 6 in the afternoon/evening.
Click here to view itinerary draft, please note that changes might be made.
Dates & Pricing
October 6-14, 2026
- JCC Members: $8,000; Public: $9,000
- Single occupancy supplement: $1,660
- A $1,000 deposit per person is due upon registration with the balance due by August 20
This is an all-inclusive trip, covering:
- All accommodations
- Private, licensed tour guide
- Carmel market tour and cooking class with Adeena Sussman (2 separate days)
- Most meals are included, as noted in itinerary
- All tips and gratuities
- A special gift for all attendees
- Transportation to the airport for those flying back the night directly after the trip
Not included:
- Airfare to/from Israel. We recommend booking the connection to and from Israel on an Israeli airline (El Al, Arkia, or Israir).
- Travel Insurance
- Transportation when arriving in Israel
Cancellation Policy:
- Full refund if cancelled by August 5, 2026
- 50% refund if cancelled between July 6 and September 6, 2026
- No refunds for cancellations after September 6, 2026
For questions or more details, contact Liron Regev.
When: Tuesday, October 6 – Wednesday, October 14
Where: Israel