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Jan 12, 2024

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…

Dec 29, 2023

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…

Dec 8, 2023

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…

Dec 5, 2023

Statement: From Federation

We appreciate the Democratic Party of Orange County’s decision to reject a one-sided, hateful resolution that equated the democratic state of Israel with the actions of Hamas, a U.S.-designated terrorist organization. At a time when antisemitism has pervaded our schools, city councils, and…

Nov 17, 2023

Update: Shabbat Message from the CEO Nov 17

Dear Friends,
 
Today marks the 42nd day since Hamas savagely attacked Israel and the 42nd day of captivity for the 240 hostages. This past Tuesday, the American Jewish community’s voice was heard, chanting “Bring Them Home! Now!” at the March for Israel in Washington DC. Our Board Ch…