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Registration for Summer 2015 Taglit-Birthright Israel trips is now open! Created for young adults ages 18-26, Birthright Israel shows you the best of Israel and keeps the excitement going when you come home. You’ll fly from L.A. for free and spend 10 days discovering Israel’s rich history, landmarks, people and culture with peers from Orange County. Discover new meaning in your personal Jewish identity and build your connection to Jewish history and culture. Choose from one of 2 OC trips departing this summer: 1. The OC Way trip is for participants ages 22-26 from Orange County. The trip, departing from LAX, is from June 21 to July 1 and includes Israeli soldiers as participants on the trip for all 10 days! Click HERE for more info. 2. The Hillel trip is for students ages 18-26 from UCI, CSUF, Chapman, and surrounding community colleges. Click HERE for more info. Taglit-Birthright Israel is an innovative partnership between the the Government of Israel, private philanthropists and thousands of donors and Jewish communities around the world, including the Jewish Federations of North America and the Jewish Agency for Israel. Jewish Federation & Family Services, Orange County, in cooperation with the Birthright Israel Foundation and local Orange County donors, provides the funding for all Orange County young adults (ages 18-26) to participate in this FREE trip of a lifetime. Questions about eligibility, the trip, or the registration process in general? |
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JFFS celebrates our 50th anniversary |
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Join us as we reflect on an extraordinary half century of community-building, service, and Jewish life and as we rededicate ourselves to ensuring a vibrant and strong community in the next half century. Stay tuned for exciting events and opportunities in the months ahead! More |
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Why JFFS? 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 meaningful grants, programs, services and opportunities for engagement across the community and Israel, together with our Community Partners, congregations, Jewish organizations and friends like you. JFFS grants, programs and services 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; opportunities for community engagement and so much more. Learn More
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February 8
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NextGen Pairs: Sunday Brunch NextGen OC is excited to launch NextGen Pairs, bringing Orange County Jewish couples together for social programming. Join us for our first brunch event, where all types of couples are welcome to participate! Location: Paul Martin’s American Grill, Irvine Spectrum |
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Seeking Justice: Strengthening the Prospects for Middle East Peace Middle East scholar David Makovsky was part of an elite team advising U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in the latest round of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. Join us as he shares his firsthand account of working behind the scenes on one of the most difficult diplomatic issues of our time as well as his thoughts on the issues, personalities and prospects for peace. Sponsored by Hillel of Orange County and Rose Project of JFFS. Free and open to the community. Contact: Lisa Armony at Lisa@jffs.org |
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February 12
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Solomon Society 7th Annual Guys’ Night Out Members are encouraged to bring friends, colleagues, etc. to this annual recruiting event. It’s a great way to meet many members all at once and hear about Solomon Society’s activities, both past and future. Cost: $65. Price includes delicious meal, drinks, and, of course, camaraderie! Location: Muldoon’s Irish Pub, Newport Beach |
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February 15
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NextGen Cares Volunteer Afternoon with Café Europa Join NextGen Cares as we spend an afternoon enjoying live music, food, stories and laughter with Café Europa, the Holocaust survivor program of JFFS. Each volunteer will bring a food item to share with our 40-50 Holocaust survivors. Contact: RSVP to NextGen@jffs.org |
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February 22
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Uprising In The Arab World: A Symposium Explore the current situation in the Arab world and reverberations felt throughout the world. The Rose Project of JFFS sponsored 2014-15 Schusterman Visiting Israel Professor, Professor Mohammed Wattad, will speak along with Congressman Ed Royce, Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Professor Scott Spitzer, Associate Professor of Political Science at California State University, Fullerton. This is a non-sectarian symposium offered to the community as an educational opportunity. Each speaker will present their views followed by questions from the audience. VIP Reception with speakers at 6:00 p.m. Locations: Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton |
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VOLUNTEER FOR SILVER STREAK TRANSPORTATION:Drivers NeededSilver Streak has an urgent need for volunteer drivers to drive people with vision loss and others who can no longer drive to vital appointments, the store and social gatherings. Help prevent loneliness and isolation. Give those who are less mobile the gift of connection to community. 60¢ per mile reimbursed. Flexible schedule.
Transportation Office Assistant There are so many people calling us for help, we can hardly keep up! Please consider volunteering in our Silver Streak office as an Office Assistant to help keep things running smoothly. Contact: Stephanie Chappell at 949.35.3460, ext. 295 or Schappell@jffs.org |
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HELP A CHILD LEARN TO READ |
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RE-ENERGIZE SENIORS: Lead a Cooking with Ease GroupWe're looking for chefs and nutritionists to lead Cooking with Ease groups for seniors in Irvine. These groups are intended to demonstrate healthy and easy cooking strategies that will motivate senior participants to cook healthy meals and share meals with friends. Give us a call if you are interested in exploring how you can lend your cooking expertise. Contact: Stephanie Chappell at 949.435.3484, ext. 295 or Schappell@jffs.org
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LEAVE YOUR LEGACYA legacy gift to JFFS - a planned gift through a will, living trust or other designation - ensures that your support of the Orange County Jewish community and Israel, along with your values and vision, will live on for years to come. For more information, contact Chelle Friedman, JFFS Planned Giving Director, at 949.435.3484, ext. 334. Learn More |
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Community Opportunities & Support Services |
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Passport to Jewish Life® - 2015 Winter/Spring Deadlines The 2015 application process for Passport to Jewish Life® grants is now open! Apply now for grants for Jewish summer camp (day or overnight), Maccabi experiences, Israel programs and more. Application deadlines are: February 9th, March 9th, April 13th and May 18th. Complete application must be received by 5pm on deadline day. Visit our website for guidelines and eligibility info plus online application. |
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You and Your Aging Relative A chance to talk about caregiving concerns and issues, and get support from others going through a similar experience. Information and resources available for various needs. $10 per session. More info |
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Bereavement Support Group For those individuals who have recently lost a loved one, these 1.5 hour groups offer heartfelt support and guidance with feelings of loneliness, loss and isolation, learning how to live with grief, and moving forward. . $10 per session. More Info |
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Interest-Free Small Business Loans The Milton and Doris Chasin Micro-Enterprise Loan Program of JFFS offers interest-free micro-loans (up to $25,000) for startups or existing small businesses. To begin the process, send your name, contact information and a short description of your business (or business idea) to assist@jffs.org. We'll send you a loan application packet right away! Open to OC residents of all faiths and ethnicities. Contact: assist@jffs.org |
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Counseling Services Got the blues? JFFS can help! Counseling services for all ages provided on a sliding fee scale. Schedule an appointment with one of our professional counselor a today! Contact us at 949.435.3460. |
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Just Around The Corner: |
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February 25 |
Beyond The Falafel: A Conversation on Modern Day Israel Location: Private home in Shady Canyon (address given upon registration) |
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February 28
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JewGlue Purim Party Save the date! JewGlue is hosting the hottest Purim party in Orange County. Time and location to be announced soon! Contact: JewGlue@jffs.org |
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March 16 |
Women's Voices The Largest Annual Gathering of Jewish Women in Orange County and your link to community, lasting friendships, and the opportunity to do the extraordinary. Keynote Speaker, Delia Ephron; Woman of the Year, Debbie Margolis. Couvert: $75 Register Here |
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