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2012 Israel Expo: Coming Together for Peace

Sunday, May 20, 2012, 1-6 pm

Israel Expo’s theme, “Coming Together for Peace,” highlights the united support for Israel among the Jewish and non-Jewish communities in Orange County, and our collective prayer that peace will someday be achieved. Click here for a video in which Pastor Phil Hotsenpiller of Influence Church shares with Rabbi Richard Steinberg of Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’alot his heartfelt connection to Israel  and the Jewish people. Pastor Hotsenpiller will join Jewish and community leaders this Sunday at Israel Expo when we come together for peace.

Israel Expo: Celebrate With Us!

Sunday, May 20, 1:00-6:00pm, Samueli Jewish Campus 

Join us this coming Sunday, May 20th for Israel Expo 2012: Coming Together for Peace - a giant celebration of Israel's 64th birthday and Jerusalem Day with live entertainment, games and rides (yes, the camel is back!), delicious Israeli food, shopping, exhibits, movies, and much more.  Enjoy a 1948 Packard car show, a Segway experience, the children's parade and the Fishman Family All-Community Children's Choir.   Headlining the live entertainment are Israeli superstar Liel Kolet and fast-rising Christian rock band, {l.a.}godMusic, performing together in a Concert for Peace.  Admission is FREE and parking (from 1:00pm) is FREE.  Click here for more!

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Passport to Jewish Life

Major Challenge Grant Will Provide More Passports

Dollar-for-Dollar Matching Grant Up to $20,000

We are very proud to announce that an anonymous donor has put forth a $20,000 Challenge Grant to raise funds to continue our Passport to Jewish Life® program!  Passport makes Jewish educational experiences possible for hundreds of children, teens and young adults every year.  Every dollar raised up to $20,000 qualifies for matching funds.  Don't let the Passports expire - click here to donate now!   To learn more about the impact of Passports, click here.

Passport to Jewish Life: Education Grants

2012 Final Summer Deadline: May 21st

Passport to Jewish Life® grants are available for students from rising 4th graders through age 22, for congregation-based religious/ Hebrew school, the BJE TALIT Nation and TIES programs, Maccabi Games and ArtsFest, Panim el Panim and Israel experience/study programs.  Final application deadline for summer programs is Monday, May 21st at 5pm.  Click here for deadlines, guidelines and application form. 

JewGlue Cares Shabbat

Friday, June 1 @ 6pm in Irvine

Our annual JewGlue Cares Shabbat is back! Join us to hear from the inspirational, motivational speaker Kelly Bozza, co-author of Every Monday Matters. This is the one JewGlue event where we encourage you to become a philanthropist. Donations are optional. Shabbat dinner is included. Click here for more info. RSVP on Facebook or to JewGlue@jjfs.org.

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    Women's Philanthropy give every woman the opportunity to respond to humanitarian needs, affirm her Jewish identity, develop personal and leadership skills, create social change, build networks and inspire other women by her example. More

  • A Fellowship Of Men A Fellowship Of Men

    Through the Solomon Society, brothers, fathers, sons and friends inspire each other through their values and actions, and build community through social events, business networking, meaningful events and philanthropic investment. More

  • Emerging Leaders Emerging Leaders

    YLD: Young Leadership Division is the nexus of Orange County’s vibrant community of Jews in their 20s, 30s and early 40s. YLD offers social events, community service opportunities, educational programs, and fulfilling leadership positions. More

  • Active Adults Active Adults

    Laguna Woods Region links active Jewish adults (55+) with the broader Jewish community. The Region plays a vital role in our campaign, and in volunteer engagement. Regular programs feature top entertainers and outstanding speakers. More

  • Involving Our Children Involving Our Children

    Parents and children search out and support unmet needs in our community through the Family Philanthropy Venture Fund. They also enjoy programming that builds character and that teaches children to live a life of giving back to others. More

  • Business to Business Business to Business

    The Real Estate Council is an active group of business executives who meet regularly to discuss trends in the real estate and construction industry. REC Members also engage in entrepreneurial philanthropy to meet Jewish community needs. More