Congregation Shir HaMa’lot’s Shabbat Brunch Celebrating LGBTQ and Allies
Join SHM for a discussion on “Living with Pride in Challenging Times” – for parents, friends, and community members to discuss navigating life with Rabbi Eger.
Rabbi Eger’s latest book is coauthored with Rev. Dr. Neil G. Thomas, “7 Principles for Living Bravely” a book of of interfaith spiritual principles that help us weather the storms of adversity. She is the editor of the groundbreaking book: Mishkan Ga’avah: Where Pride Dwells: A Celebration of LGBTQ Jewish Life and Ritual.
Rabbi Eger is a Past President of the Central Conference of American Rabbis which is the largest organization of Rabbis in the world with more than 2000 Reform rabbis world-wide. In March of 2015 she became the 60th President of the CCAR becoming the first openly gay or lesbian rabbi to that position. She served from 2015-2017. Rabbi Eger is also past President of the Southern California Board of Rabbis (the first woman and openly gay person to do so) and a past President of the Pacific Association of Reform Rabbis.
June 22, 2024
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’a lot
3652 Michelson Dr.
Irvine, Ca 92612
CSP: The Sound of Now: Israel’s Musical Response to a National Tragedy
The Sound of Now: Israel’s Musical Response to a National Tragedy with Shirel Horovitz
Since October 7th the Israeli music scene has been mourning, grappling, responding, creating and supporting. How are the radio stations thinking about the music choices? What kinds of realities are reflected in Israeli music in the months since then? In this session we’ll listen to and analize 6 songs from the past months to learn about the voices of different communities and explore the tapestry of reactions and sentiments that exist in contemporary Israel.
Artist and educator artist Shirel Horovitz, creates performances and installations exploring cities, communities and the relations between people and space. She earned her BFA from Bezalel Academy in Jerusalem, and her MA from the interdisciplinary art program in Tel Aviv University. Her works were exhibited in museums and galleries in Israel and the US. She is recipient of the Rabinovich prize 2018 and the Weismann art grant for 2023. A new series of her drawings are part of a new exhibition at ANU museum and she is currently working on new sculptures in her studio in Tel Aviv. Alongside her art practice, Shirel teaches art, lectures and creates educational programs and is the creative director of CSP.
Sponsor: Orange County Community Scholar Program (CSP)
For more info, please visit https://mailchi.mp/c0c3794d5f40/csp-zoom-programs-week-of-april-5-5927479
June 23, 2024
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Zoom – Online
JStage’s Theatrical Makeup Workshop
Study theatrical makeup with a professional makeup artist! Students will learn how to execute exciting makeup effects including blood and gore, and age makeup. This special one-day workshop will be taught by JStage’s resident production designer, Haven Hanson (professional makeup credits include productions for Laguna Playhouse, Broadway In The Park, and more!)
Public: $185
JCC Members: $157
Price includes $45 materials fee. Every student will be provided with their own personal makeup supplies, which will be theirs to keep after the workshop!
Ages 9 – 17
June 30, 2024
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Merage JCC
1 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
Jewish National Fund’s (JNF)
From Strength to Strength: Women’s Resilience & Empowerment
Gather with women from coast to coast who are redefining what female philanthropy looks like. Join the movement and help make a tangible difference for the land and people of Israel.
Learn about the resilience of people who live in the Israel Envelope and hear stories of how Jewish National Fund-USA’s efforts are rehabilitating and fortifying the communities devastated by the events of October 7.
Ticket Pricing– No Cost to Attend
Hosted by
Women for Israel National Executive Board
June 27, 2024
9:00 AM -10:00 AM
Virtual Event
Zoom Link Provided Upon Registration