Federation Five

OC Women Leaders Go International

Heather Kline, Lori Schwartz and Margot Shapiro traveled to London last month for the Jewish Federations of North America National Women’s Philanthropy (NWP) Board Retreat, where they connected with other strong, compassionate Jewish women leaders, visited Jewish community centers and day …

A Guide for Difficult Conversations

Jewish Federation of Orange County is proud to launch The Power of One: A Community Toolkit. Designed to facilitate discussions on issues ranging from antisemitism to the current conflict in Israel, The Power of One offers a comprehensive guide for engaging non-Jewish friends, addressing c…

Last Leaven Before Matzah

NextGen partnered with OC H.Y.P.E. and Moishe House Orange County earlier this month to bring in Passover together at Brewery X in Anaheim. With over 20 participants, they ate pizza and discussed what it means to celebrate Passover as Jews during these challenging times.

Since relaunching N…

Upstanders in Anaheim

At the recent Anaheim City Council meeting, Erik Ludwig, President & CEO of Jewish Federation of Orange County, delivered a compelling speech upon receiving a proclamation for Jewish American Heritage Month. His heartfelt words emphasized the crucial importance of standing together against a…