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Statement on the Int'l Court of Justice Ruling

Jewish Federations respond to Int'l Court of Justice Ruling

Today’s ruling by the International Court of Justice, while deeply flawed, affirms Israel’s right to continue defending itself from ongoing attacks by Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis following the horrif…

Jewish Federations respond to Int'l Court of Justice Ruling

Today’s ruling by the International Court of Justice, while deeply flawed, affirms Israel’s right to continue defending itself from ongoing attacks by Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis following the horrific and brutal attacks of October 7th, the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaus…

Shabbat Message From The CEO 1.12.24

Dear Friends,

The turn of the year is traditionally a time of celebration and reflection. We must celebrate our collective commitment to Jewish life in Orange County, Israel and around the world. The collective demonstrates our community’s strength, its ability to work together to make th…

Shabbat Message From The CEO 12.29.23

Dear Friends,

As this year comes to a close, I find myself looking back on how differently 2023 began. I feel the dissonance between then and now most keenly in conversations with my children. In their voices, Israel is ever-present: there is a new interest in the news from Israel, there ar…

Shabbat Message From The CEO Dec 8 2023

Dear Friends,
 
We are a community dedicated to enhancing the light. This year as Israel faces one of its greatest challenges, at least in my lifetime, I find that my soul needs Hanukkah more than ever. The smell of latkes frying. The sufganiot I had for breakfast (and shouldn’t have). Wa…