Jewish Federation of Orange County’s Women’s VOICES
Women philanthropists are the change makers of our Orange County Jewish community. They are women with a profound passion for community — women from every stage of life, and from diverse backgrounds and organizational affiliations. Women’s VOICES, the annual flagship event of Jewish Federation Women’s Philanthropy, unites women philanthropists in raising critically-needed funds for the Federation Annual Campaign to build a vibrant Jewish future, and to amplify Jewish life in Orange County, Israel, and around the world.
Contact: Alexandra Mars
949.383.7117
Amars@JFedOC.org
http://JewishOC.org/VOICES
When: Thursday, March 6
5:00PM – 10:00PM
Where: Jewish Federation of Orange County
1 Federation Way
Suite 210
Irvine, 92603
Translating the Bible: How, Who & Why (3-Part Series)
Join Rabba Dr. Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz for a fascinating 3-part series exploring how Jews have translated and transmitted the Tanakh through the ages. From the Dead Sea Scrolls to the Septuagint (the 2,000-year-old Greek translation by Jews in Egypt) and the Targums (the Aramaic “translations” that influenced Rashi and merge into midrash), we’ll uncover the complex history of how the Hebrew text reached us and examine why translation matters. Sessions include: March 6 – Why does Tanakh translation matter, and how did it arrive in its current shape? March 20 – The Septuagint: Is translation divinely aided or a national curse? March 27 – The Targums: When is a translation not a translation? Don’t miss this journey through the history, complexity, and significance of Tanakh translation!
Sponsor: Orange County Jewish Community Scholar Program
Contact Arie Katz
949.682.4040
arie@occsp.net
https://occsp.net/
Cost: $0.00
When: Friday, March 6, 20 & 27
12:30PM – 1:30PM
Where: Zoom
PJ Library & JDiscovery Present: Storytime & STEM
Join PJ Library and JDiscovery for a fun and welcoming parent-and-me event where we’ll explore storyboarding and STEM activities together! This is a great opportunity for families to connect, engage with Jewish stories, and enjoy creative activities. We’ll read some delightful stories, savor yummy hamantaschen, and take part in a hands-on STEM activity perfect for little ones.
To register click here.
Sponsor: PJ Library & JDiscovery
Contact Jenna Gerstner
949.524.5016
pjlibrary@jfedoc.org
http://jewishoc.org
When: Monday, March 10
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Where: Merage JCC’s JDiscovery Room
1 Federation Way
Irvine, 92691
Purim Mishloach Manot Baskets for Seniors
Create and Deliver Purim Treats for the J’s Senior Members with JCC Cares
On the festive Jewish holiday of Purim, March 13, it is traditional to give mishloach manot, gifts of food, including hamantaschen, to friends and family.
We are gathering a crew of volunteers to assemble gift boxes and deliver them to the doorsteps of JCC seniors.
This is how it works:
- Pick up boxes and treats for assembly at the J on March 11
- Assemble boxes with the treats and deliver to six of J’s local senior members
Questions?
Contact Heather Zucker, heatherz@jccoc.org
When: Tuesday, March 11
4:00 PM
Where: Merage JCC
1 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603