With the start of the new school year, Federation provided $37,717 in Passport to Jewish Life grants to eight congregations and Chabad centers to support children attending religious and Hebrew school. Passport to Jewish Life grants open doors to meaningful Jewish educational experiences tha…
Russian speakers from the U.S. and Canada are leading High Holiday activities for hundreds of Ukrainian refugees in Poland, bringing messages of unity and hope at the start of the Jewish new year. The volunteers, all former refugees from the Soviet Union, work as educators and clergy in thei…
Jewish Federation of Orange County honors the legacy of two women whose contributions in leadership and philanthropy set a foundation for a stronger community. Polly Sloan z"l held numerous positions within Women’s Philanthropy, including President, and was honored as Woman of the Year in …
Millions of people residing in the path of Hurricane Ian have been impacted by its terrible destruction. The storm continues to ravage the southeast as it travels up the coast, resulting in millions of people needing to evacuate and no power or water for those who stayed home. Federations ac…
Our community congregations and organizations are hosting a wide variety of High Holiday offerings this year. JFedOC has compiled a comprehensive list of the wonderful upcoming opportunities to observe and celebrate 5783, making it easier for you to connect with our community. Be sure to che…
