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PJ Library Books for Visually Impaired Kids and Adults

PJ Library is partnering with The Jewish Braille Institute (JBI) in New York to provide children’s books about Jewish tradition and culture to blind and visually impaired children and adults. This pilot program will enable families with accessibility needs to read Jewish books together and…

Teen Initiative Professional Development Opportunity

Jewish Federation’s Teen Engagement and Wellness Initiative awarded $240,000 of grant funding to six Jewish organizations in 2022. An equally strong component of the initiative is to spur a communal effort to elevate the careers of Jewish youth professionals. Through a series of profession…

Women’s VOICES Celebrated Jewish Journeys

250 women philanthropists and guests gathered at Women's VOICES on March 19 to learn about the Federation's impact and celebrate the power of women to amplify Jewish life in our community and beyond. Attendees were united in the sharing of meaningful stories highlighting our speakers’ Jewi…

Women’s Philanthropy Hosts Annual VOICES Event

Women’s VOICES is a celebration of women philanthropists as change makers in our OC Jewish community. Join us indoors at the Renaissance Newport Beach as we honor our 2023 Woman of the Year, Lori Schwartz, and raise critically needed funds for Jewish Federation’s 2023 Annual Campaign to …

Passport to Jewish Life Grants: Deadline March 3

The application deadline is fast approaching for summer 2023 Passport to Jewish Life grants! These grants open doors to meaningful and exciting Jewish educational experiences for OC children and teens. Students entering grades 3-12 in September 2023, who will attend a non-profit Jewish summe…