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The holidays can be a painful time for struggling families who are not able to provide their children with holiday gifts or traditional holiday meals. In fact, it can be a heartbreaking season for many. That’s why we ask our community to join us every year in brightening the lives of people in need! Learn the ways you can participate.


Something wonderful and extraordinary is happening in Jewish OC! People across our community are signing a Letter of Intent with a promise to leave a legacy gift to Jewish Federation & Family Services. In your will or estate plan, you can leave a gift that supports the work you believe in, strengthens the Jewish community, and speaks to your values. To create your Jewish Legacy contact Chelle Friedman, Director of Planned Giving 949.435.3484, ext. 334 or Chelle@JFFS.org.

The Network and The Rose Project present a Post-Election Perspective November 21, 7:00 p.m. More Information & Register



Volunteer Exercise & Yoga Instructors Needed to Teach Seniors! Share your passion for exercise and wellness with seniors. We are looking for volunteer instructors to teach chair yoga, light stretching and breath-work to a culturally diverse group of older adults. Design a class to fit the needs of older adults and improve their mobility and mental outlook! Contact: Stephanie Chappell at SChappell@JFFS.org or 949.435.3460



November 2, 7:00 p.m. - Film Screening: Rabin in His Own Words November 6, 2:00 p.m. - NextGen OC: The OC Event November 7, 7:00 p.m. - Laguna Woods Region Donor Appreciation Event November 19, 7:00 p.m. - NextGen OC - Table of 8 presented by Macher's Mark November 20, 10:00 a.m. - Aronoff Preschool & PJ Library Special Author Event: Sylvia Rouss November 21, 7:00 p.m. - The Network & The Rose Project: A Post-Election Perspective December 5, 7:00 p.m. - JFFS Annual Meeting 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 Programs & Events: Sunday, November 6, 10:00 a.m. - Jewish Genetics and Cancer: Lifesaving Steps Men and Women Can Take Friday, November 4, 5:00 p.m. - Serenity Shabbat: A Shabbat Evening Service Dedicated to Those in Recovery Programs, Grants & Loans: Interest-Free Small Business Loans: Milton & Doris Chasin Micro-Enterprise Loan 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


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

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Connections: The e-newsletter of JFFS, October 26, 2016

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