Join Mitzvah Mavens in Supporting the Troops!

Join Mitzvah Mavens in creating care packages for the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines in Iraq. It's easy - just drop off items between April 30th and May 11th in the specially-marked bins at the Merage JCC (near the Cafe); at Congregation Shir Ha-Ma'alot in Irvine; or at Temple Beth Tikvah in Fullerton. Click here for the list of items requested by the troops!

Business Women & The Digital Revolution

Business & Professional Women present "From Old to New Media: How I Became Part of the Digital Revolution" with guest speaker Greer Wylder on Monday, June 2 at Temple Bat Yahm (1011 Camelback Street, Newport Beach). Networking begins at 5:45 p.m. followed by dinner and program. Couvert is $36. This program is open to Jewish Federation investors of $136 and above. Click here to RSVP online. Debbie Podlas and Adele Bilewitz are Co-Chairs of Business & Professional Women.

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Join a Mission to Israel!

After 5,768 years it's great to be 60! And Orange County is celebrating Israel's 60th birthday in style, in the place where it all began. There's a trip for practically every age and interest, and there has never been a more exciting time to experience Israel. Click here for all the exciting news and details on Missions in 2008!

The Jewish Agency, Federation's Overseas Partner, Receives the Prestigious Israel Prize

The prestigious 2008 Israel Prize for Lifetime Achievement and Special Contribution to Society and the State of Israel was awarded this week to the Jewish Agency for Israel, one of the Federation system's principal overseas partners. The Prize, Israel's highest civilian honor to organizations and individuals, was presented to the Jewish Agency on May 8th, Israel's 60th Independence Day, at a special ceremony in Jerusalem. Read the full story!

Join UCI Students for iFest 2008!

Anteaters for Israel on the UCI campus -- supported by a grant from Jewish Federation -- proudly present the 1st Annual iFest, from Monday, May 5th through Friday, May 9th. Exciting events exhibits on the UCI campus will highlight the depth and breadth of Israel - from its food, music and dancing to its technological, medical and scientific advances benefiting all humanity. Click here for the entire schedule and more info!

Julia Lupton Speaks on "Porch Envy" at Pomegranates Luncheon

Women's Philanthropy Pomegranates present a luncheon with Julia Reinhard Lupton on Monday, June 16 at 11:30 a.m. at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach. Ms. Lupton's presentation, entitled "Porch Envy," is an informative and humorous look at the birth, heyday, death and strange return of the great American porch. Couvert is $65, and valet parking is included. This event is open to Women's Philanthropy investors of $1,800 and above. Click here to RSVP online. Joan Rubel and Sharon Weidberg are Vice Presidents of Pomegranates.

Laguna Woods Region Honors Volunteers

The Laguna Woods Region of Jewish Federation invites the community to salute outstanding "55+" volunteers at its Nineteenth Annual Honorees' Night on Monday, May 12th at 7pm. The celebration takes place in Clubhouse 5, Laguna Woods Village (24262 Punta Alta). This event is free of charge. Advance reservations are requested by Monday, May 9th to chelle@jfoc.org.

Click here for the list of outstanding volunteers who will be honored by Jewish Federation!

The Skills and Tools of Innovative Leadership

Jewish Federation proudly announces the launch of SKILLSETnpo [tm], an innovative, executive-level leadership training program beginning in June. Over the course of 18 months, the upcoming leaders chosen for participation will benefit from a personally transformational experience that is imbedded with Jewish values; enhances their personal leadership portfolio; and brings the best minds around the table to discuss great organizations, finance, ethics, conflict management and other critical topics for our community. more