Connections: The e-newsletter of JFFS, September 1, 2016 | Jewish Federation & Family Services, Orange County



		Tango, Matzo Balls, & Southern Hospitality The September issue of JLife magazine features our President & CEO Arlene Miller on the cover! From Argentina to Atlanta, Austin, and beyond, Arlene has earned the respect and admiration of colleagues, donors and volunteers throughout the country. Read JLife to learn more about her extraordinary background and how her experience has led her to Orange County. There’s also a fun video accompanying the article.

IN THE NEWS: Jewish community rallies in times of crisis Federations on the ground in Baton Rouge after devastating flood (JTA 8/23/16) Federation partner JDC on the ground in Italy after earthquake (via Facebook) Israeli aid organization gives relieve at Italian quake center (JPost 8/27/16)








September 11, 9:00 a.m. - Chicken Soup for the Silver Soul September 13, 10:00 a.m. - Reading Partners: New Volunteer Orientation September 15, 5:00 p.m. - Late Night with Solomon Society September 17, 7:00 p.m. - NextGen OC: 3D Campaign Event September 18, 10:00 a.m. - Women Forward Career Coaching: Turning Down Your Emotional Volume September 20, 8:30 a.m. - Mitzvah Mavens Second Harvest Food Bank September 25, 10:00 a.m. - Shalom Family: Rosh Hashanah on the Ranch September 28, 6:30 p.m. - Womens Philanthropy: Voices in the Night More Upcoming JFFS Events View All Jewish OC Community Events


Support People with Special Needs Adopt A Family Give a Gift of Gratitude Volunteer for Silver Streak Transportation Reading Partners: Help a Child Learn To Read Leave Your Legacy Matching Gifts AmazonSmile Donations Donate A Vehicle JFFS Family Services Volunteer Opportunities


Community Events: American Jews and What is Best for Israel: Debate between Dr. Daniel Gordis and Peter Beinart. September 11, 7:00 p.m. - Hosted by Congregation B'nai Israel and co-sponsored by JFFS. Programs, Grants & Loans: Interest-Free Small Business Loans: Milton & Doris Chasin Micro-Enterprise Loan Passport to Jewish Life® - Next Deadline: October 10, 5:00 p.m.; see website for additional deadlines JFFS Zechter Music Center - Free music classes for Jewish 5th - 12th graders Support Groups & Counseling: Bereavement Support Groups Support Group for Family Caregivers Women Forward Career Coaching

		We are grateful for the generous support from Legacy Heritage Fund which has enabled us to upgrade our services and programming to persons with disabilities.


The mission of Jewish Federation & Family Services is to bring together the people, the partners, and the resources to care for people in need, to build a vibrant community, and to sustain and enhance Jewish life. We do this through an array of services, grants, programs, and opportunities for engagement, to people of all faiths, ethnicities and ages across the community, in Israel, and around the world. Together with our Community Partners, congregations, Jewish organizations, and friends like you, we help to ensure: lifesaving social services; care and connection for seniors; educational opportunities for youth; leadership on OC college campuses; a strong relationship with Israel; and so much more. Learn More