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Dec

1 2023

"Women's Shabbat" services, led by Rabbi Rachlis and Cantor Braier

5:00PM - 7:00PM  

University Synagogue
3400 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA 92612
Irvine, 92612

 

“Women’s Shabbat” services will be led by Rabbi Rachlis and Cantor Braier, for women and men of all ages. We wi…

Dec

1 2023

Congregational Shabbat Seder

5:00PM - 7:00PM  

University Synagogue
3400 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA 92612
Irvine, 92612

 

6:00 p.m. University Synagogue’s Passover Seder for all ages, led by Rabbi Rachlis and Cantor Braier. Experience th…

Dec

1 2023

Family Hannukah Lattke Dinner and Activites

5:00PM - 7:00PM  

University Synagogue
3400 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA 92612
Irvine, 92612

 

Family Hannukah Celebration with Lattke dinner and Shabbat Services

Dec

3 2023

Legacy Storytelling Masterclass

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

Newport Beach Civic Center Community Room
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, 92660

Writing workshop focused on telling your legacy story and honing in on family values that could be used to create an …

Dec

3 2023

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Dec

5 2023

Rally support israel

2:30PM - 5:00PM  


Huntington Beach pier
Huntington Beach,

Dear friends
A large support rally with the Christian community and the Hindus community is planned for Sunday 2:30 o…

Dec

4 2023

Introduction to Judaism® with Keeping It Sacred

1:00PM - 2:00PM  


Online
Online,

 

Our Introduction to Judaism® online course will begin next on October 16, 2023 at 1pm PT | 4pm ET. We will start Oct…

Dec

4 2023

Celebrate Chanukah

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Laguan Woods Village
Clubhouse 5
Laguna Woods,

 

Light the world with laughter., Celebrate Chanukah with Monica Piper.
Monica is an Emmy Award-Winning comedy writer a…

Dec

5 2023

CSP: The Dark and Surreal World of Etgar Keret

12:30PM - 1:30PM  

Zoom - Online - register for link
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The Dark and Surreal World of Etgar Keret

Please see registration Link for more details

Dec

5 2023

The Merchant of Venice (Annotated), or In Sooth I Know Not Why I Am So Sad

6:30PM - 9:00PM  


HUMANITIES GATEWAY 1010
Irvine,

Jewish Community Foundation Orange County's Weissman Arts Program presents: theatre dybbuk's "The Merchant of…

Dec

6 2023

CSP: Maoz Tzur: origins & meaning of this wonderful sing-a-long poem

12:00PM - 1:30PM  

Merage JCC
1 Federation Way
Irvine, 92603

 

Maoz Tzur: The deep origins and surprising meaning of this wonderful sing-a-long poem with Rabbi Rafi Zarum

The poetic…

Dec

6 2023

Global Connections with Robert Siegel: Freedom of Speech on Campus

2:00PM - 3:00PM  

Halie Grace Shost
New York, NY, USA
Zoom
New York, 10012

 

Robert Siegel (NPR) interviews: Kenneth Stern, Professor Susannah Heschel, Talia Dror

Dec

6 2023

Global Connections with Robert Siegel: Growing up with social media

2:00PM - 3:00PM  

Halie Grace Shost
New York, NY, USA
Zoom
New York, 10012

 

Robert Siegel (NPR) interviews: Sherry Turkle and Brian Merchant

Dec

7 2023

CSP: Jesus Back By Popular Demand -Part 1- The Lay of the Land

4:00PM - 5:00PM  

Zoom - Online - register for link
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Jesus Back By Popular Demand (Part 1- The Lay of the Land) with Prof. Marc Michael Epstein

4-part series; register, …

Dec

7 2023

Menorah Lighting at Fashion Island

5:30PM - 7:00PM  

Fashion Island
401 Newport Center Dr
Newport Beach, 92660

 

In the Atrium Court by Barnes & Noble

Performance by the OC Klezmers
Chanukah crafts
Dreidels and doughnuts
Balloon an…

Dec

7 2023

One Community Many Stories - Writing Workshop, Dinner & Show

6:00PM - 9:00PM  


TBD
TBD,

Topic: Light in the Darkness

The evening brings together creative writing and performance; attendees can craft their n…

Dec

9 2023

Chanukah Comedy Night

8:00PM - 10:30PM  

Chabad Center for Jewish Life
2240 University Dr.
Newport Beach, 92660

 

Starring the legendary funnyman TEHRAN VON GHASRI

Buffet dinner
Open bar
Lots of laughs

$45 in advance
$54 at the door
…

Dec

10 2023

CSP: Hiddur Mitzva: A Journey Through Jewish Ritual Art

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

Zoom - Online - register for link
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Hiddur Mitzva: A Journey Through Jewish Ritual Art with Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller

Please see registration Link for …

Dec

10 2023

Chanukah Concert & Gelt Drop

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

Chabad Center for Jewish Life
2240 University Dr.
Newport Beach, 92660

 

Unite for Light

Featuring a BMX show
The Levins live in concert
Menorah Lighting
Face painting
Chanukah crafts
Gifts f…

Dec

10 2023

Alison Hyman: Earth - Sea - Sky Exhibition Opening

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

Slutzky Art Gallery at Merage JCC Orange County
1 Federation Way
Irvine, 92603

Earth - Sea - Sky features new paintings by Scottish-born, Coachella Valley based artist Alison Hyman. These works in…

Dec

11 2023

CSP: Jewish Life in Medieval Spain

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

Zoom - Online - register for link
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Jewish Life in Medieval Spain with Prof. Jonathan Ray

The Jews of medieval Spain represent one of the most fabled soci…

Dec

11 2023

Introduction to Judaism® with Keeping It Sacred

1:00PM - 2:00PM  


Online
Online,

 

Our Introduction to Judaism® online course will begin next on October 16, 2023 at 1pm PT | 4pm ET. We will start Oct…

Dec

12 2023

CSP: The 150 Greatest Jewish Pop Songs of the Rock Era

12:30PM - 1:30PM  

Zoom - Online - register for link
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The 150 Greatest Jewish Pop Songs of the Rock Era with Seth Rogovoy
CSP-member-only program

Please see registration …

Dec

13 2023

CSP: Walking Tour of Jewish Berlin

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

Zoom - Online - register for link
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Walking Tour of Jewish Berlin with Olga from Wowzitude

From the grandeur of the Hanukkah Menorah near the Brandenburg …

Dec

13 2023

Community Chanukah Celebration

5:00PM - 7:00PM  

Heather Zucker
1 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92660

 

Community Chanukah celebration at the Merage JCC on Wednesday, December 13 from 5 - 7 p.m. Celebrate Chanukah with…

Dec

14 2023

Hanukkah Celebration

10:30AM - 12:00PM  

Laguna Woods Village
clubhouse 5
Laguna Woods,

 

Pianist Beth Sussman will present an engaging program of classical music inspired by jazz composed by Aaron Copeland …

Dec

14 2023

CSP: Jesus Back By Popular Demand -Part 2

4:00PM - 5:00PM  

Zoom - Online - register for link
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Jesus Back By Popular Demand (Part 2 - "If it bothers you, don’t do it to others.” What is a rabbi? What was a ra…

Dec

17 2023

Two Jewish Dads and Their Daughters

1:30PM - 4:00PM  

Temple Beth David
6100 Hefley Street
Westminster, 92683

On December 17, the Brotherhood at Temple Beth David will be sponsoring a post-Hanukkah show. Hors d'oeuvres, with…

Dec

19 2023

CSP: Artist Spotlight Series: Heritage, Tech, Tradition -Pt 3-LeDor VaDor

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

Zoom - Online - register for link
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Artist Spotlight Series: Heritage, Tech, and Tradition (Part 3 - Karny Rivlin Vorona - "LeDor VaDor: Illumination as …

Dec

20 2023

CSP: A Leap of Faith: Isaac Caro’s “Tefillin Case” & Sephardic Culture

12:30PM - 1:30PM  

Zoom - Online - register for link
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A Leap of Faith: Isaac Caro’s “Tefillin Case” and the Quest for Sephardic Material Culture with Julie Harris

Whi…

Dec

21 2023

CSP: Jesus Back By Popular Demand -Pt 3 - Jesus, Paul, Christians, & Torah

4:00PM - 5:00PM  

Zoom - Online - register for link
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Jesus Back By Popular Demand (Part 3 - Jesus, Paul, Christians, and the Torah) with Prof. Marc Michael Epstein

4-part…

Dec

28 2023

CSP: Jesus Back By Popular Demand -Part 4 - Siblings? Rivalry?

4:00PM - 5:00PM  

Zoom - Online - register for link
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Jesus Back By Popular Demand (Part 4 - Siblings? Rivalry?) with Prof. Marc Michael Epstein

4-part series; register, …