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Oct

5 2025

JFedOC Leadership Initiative Opening Retreat

9:00AM - 4:00PM  

Merage Jewish Community Center
1 Federation Way
Irvine, CA

 

Opening retreat for participants of The Leadership Initiative. 

Oct

5 2025

Hineni: Soldiers' Poems for the Days of Awe

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

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Midst the holidays of Tishrei, a time of reflection, judgment, and renewal, we turn to voices that have emerged from …

Oct

9 2025

Ben Sira, Enoch, and Jubilees Jewish Texts at the Edge of the Canon

12:30PM - 1:30PM  

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In this three-part series, we’ll explore three ancient Jewish works that stood just outside the biblical canon yet …

Oct

9 2025

JFedOC The Leadership Initiative Salon 1

6:00PM - 9:00PM  

 

Salon 1 for participants of The Leadership Initiative. 

Oct

10 2025

Beth David Young Professionals: Scotch & Schnapps in the Sukkah

7:30PM - 10:00PM  

Beth David
6100 Hefley Street
Westminster, 92683

 

Join Beth David Young Professionals (20's-30's) and the Beth David congregation for a special Sukkot celebration. The…

Oct

12 2025

The Simchat Torah Flag From Biblical Roots to Modern Israeli Icon

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

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Colorful, festive, and deeply symbolic, the Simchat Torah flag has long captured the imagination of Jewish children a…

Oct

16 2025

"My Father’s Paradise: A Journey into Jewish Kurdistan "

12:30PM - 1:30PM  

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Join award-winning journalist and author Ariel Sabar for a conversation about his acclaimed book My Father’s Paradi…

Oct

18 2025

The Floaters (Jewish Summer Camp Comedy) at the Newport Beach Film Festival

3:00PM - 5:00PM  

Newport Beach Film Festival, Regal Edwards Big Newport, Screen 5
300 Newport Center Dr
Newport Center, 92660

 

The Floaters Directed by Rachel Israel Starring: Jackie Tohn (Nobody Wants This), Sarah Podemski (Reservation…

Oct

19 2025

Wellness Expo at the JCC

9:00AM - 11:00AM  

Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County (JCC)
1 Federation Way
Irvine, 92603

 

Wellness Expo at the JCC – A Day to Restore, Reconnect, and Renew Join us on Sunday, October 19, 2025 (9 AM –…

Oct

19 2025

Lines of Identity: A Conversation with Cartoonist Liana Finck

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

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Acclaimed cartoonist Liana Finck draws with humor, honesty, and heart on everything from the awkwardness of daily lif…

Oct

19 2025

PJ Library Presents: Noah and Friends (A Petting Zoo Adventure)

2:00PM - 4:00PM  


Details Provided Upon RSVP
San Juan Capistrano,

 

This is a free event for families! (Optional pony and train rides available for a small additional fee.) Bring…

Oct

21 2025

Jerusalem: City of the Book

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

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Step inside Jerusalem’s hidden libraries in this 50-minute illustrated talk, based on Jerusalem: City of the Book (…

Oct

21 2025

JFedOC Legacy & Leadership Lunch

11:30AM - 1:30PM  

JCC
1 Federation Way
1 Federation Way
Irvine, 92603-0174

 

Special guests are invited to a conversation with speakers from JDC (Joint Distribution Committee), which is funded…

Oct

22 2025

JFCS Workshop: Increase Motivation and Attention Through Mindfulness

6:30PM - 7:30PM  

Merage JCC
1 Federation Way
Irvine, 92603

 

Are you feeling stressed? If so, come join us for a workshop on mindfulness and how it can help increase your motivat…

Oct

23 2025

Ben Sira, Enoch, and Jubilees: Jewish Texts at the Edge of the Canon

12:30PM - 1:30PM  

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In this three-part series, we’ll explore three ancient Jewish works that stood just outside the biblical canon yet …

Oct

24 2025

University Synagogue Shabbat Speaker Series with MATT MAUSER

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

University Synagogue
3400 Michelson Drive
Irvine, 92612

 

Matt’s late wife, Christina, tragically passed away alongside Kobe Bryant and seven others in a helicopter crash…

Oct

26 2025

Beach Boys Eagles Tribute Band Concert

12:30PM - 4:30PM  

Temple Beth David
6100 Hefley Street
Westminster, 92683

 

The Temple Beth David of Westminster Brotherhood presents a Beach Boys (Woodie and the Longhorns) and Eagles…

Oct

26 2025

People of the Image: Jews and Art

12:30PM - 1:30PM  

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Celebrate the launch of People of the Image: Jews and Art, with author Prof. Marc Michael Epstein, as he takes us ins…

Oct

30 2025

Ben Sira, Enoch, and Jubilees: Jewish Texts at the Edge of the Canon

12:30PM - 1:30PM  

Zoom
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In this three-part series, we’ll explore three ancient Jewish works that stood just outside the biblical canon yet …