DWELL: Harvest, Welcome, Gather
Join OC’s Jewish Community Foundation Weissman Arts for a vibrant Sukkot harvest festival in partnership with The Ecology Center. An inclusive event open to people of all ages, backgrounds, and faiths. Immerse yourself in the intersection of ancient harvest practices, sustainable farming, and artistic expression. Learn from guest chefs, farmers, and educators at our main Food Stage. Enjoy farm tours, cooking demos, interactive workshops including fermentation, and sessions on meditation, yoga, and more. Everyone is welcome!
Celebrate Jewish agricultural wisdom in a lively community setting with great food (kosher options available). Rain or shine, don’t miss this unique and enriching experience!
Rabbi Marcia Tilchin and other environmental stewards will lead an important conversation about ways that the OC Jewish Community can address climate change in our personal and institutional lives from10:20 AM to 11:20 AM on the Main Stage
For more information please visit: https://jcfoc.org/weissman-arts-dwell-sukkot-festival/
When: Sunday, October 20
from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: The Ecology Center
32701 Alipaz Street
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Join NA’AMAT USA
NA’AMAT Bat Galim hopes you are all having a meaningful launch into the Jewish New Year. “Happy New Year” doesn’t quite fit as we cross a full year since the October 7th massacre and await with hope the return of the remaining hostages. NA’AMAT was founded as Pioneer Women long before the modern state of Israel was established. We have been an enduring presence in Israel—a critical safety net in good times and tense times. As we approach our 100th birthday next year, NA’AMAT continues to address the critical need for childcare, legal aid, domestic violence victims’ assistance, education and training and so much more.
Setting our hopes and intentions for ourselves and the world is all about creating a vision.
Join NA’AMAT to nosh under the Sukkah and vision around the table — together as a community of caring, committed Jewish women.
See the invitation above. If you haven’t done so yet, please RSVP to western.area@naamat.org. You are welcome to bring a friend. Space is limited so please RSVP for each individual attending.
When: Tuesday, October 22 at 6:00 PM
Where: Hosted at a private home in Tustin
Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’a lot- One Voice Shabbat Service: Simchat Torah Shabbat with The OC Klezmers
Experience the joy and spirit of our One Voice Shabbat Service: Klezmer Shabbat & Simchat Torah at SHM.
This vibrant and musical Shabbat, led by Cantor Karlin and joined by The Orange County Klezmers, will immerse you in the lively and soulful sounds of Klezmer music.
Celebrate Simchat Torah with joyous melodies and uplifting songs, creating a night of festive worship and community connection.
When: Friday, October 25 at 7:00 PM
Where: Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’alot
3652 Michelson Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
Phone: (949) 857-2226
Email: office@shmtemple.org
Merage JCC’s Young Philanthropists
Young Philanthropists provides 9th-12th grade teens with an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
Through a series of four sessions, the program teaches basic guidelines for meaningful philanthropy and inspires teens to take responsibility for meeting the needs of various populations in our community, in Israel, and throughout the world.
The Young Philanthropists visit local nonprofit agencies, hear guest speakers from national and international organizations, participate in hands-on philanthropic projects, and learn about the Jewish value of tikkun olam (repairing the world). At the conclusion of the program, the group collectively engages in a thoughtful, lively process to determine how their money ($36 per participant, plus a generous grant from an anonymous donor) should be allocated.
If you want to develop leadership skills, earn credit for up to 12 hours of community service, and enhance your college resume, all while having fun with a group of your peers from across the Orange County Jewish Community, apply today for Young Philanthropists.
All participating teens receive community service hours.
Register
Login to link to your My J Account (or proceed as guest) at https://www.jccoc.org/index.php?src=events&srctype=detail&refno=51463&id=51463
When: Sundays 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
October 27, November 3, 10, 17
Where: in person at Merage JCC
1 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
949.435.3400