Federation Five

Welcome Chad!

This week, Jewish Federation of Orange County warmly welcomes Chad Schaeffer as our new Senior Director, Community Engagement & Communications. Chad brings to his role a strong passion for community building and Jewish engagement, and a decade of experience as a Jewish professional with Fede…

OC Jewish Community Directory is LIVE

Searching for Jewish schools, congregations, and organizations in Orange County just got easier with the OC Jewish Community Directory. Click here to learn what our Jewish community has to offer. 

UCI Joins Hillel International Campus Initiative

Jewish Federation congratulates the University of California, Irvine for joining Hillel International’s Campus Climate Initiative (CCI). Campus administrators will receive training and resources to create a positive environment for Jewish students. UCI is the first campus in the UC system …

Jeremiah Society Celebrates Israel @ 75

Jewish Federation’s Jeremiah Society celebrated Israel’s 75 years of statehood by creating artistic banners and a special card for our Israeli sister city, Kiryat Malachi. Founded in 1986, Jeremiah Society provides Jewish adults with disabilities a welcoming space for social connection …

Jewish American Heritage Month

May is Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) across the United States! First designated by the President of the United States in 2006 by Congressional resolution, and celebrated each May since, JAHM commemorates more than 350 years of Jewish contributions to American society. Locally, JAHM i…