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Welcome to the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County

 

Since 1977, the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County has been working to build a strong Jewish community that enriches people’s lives, helps those in need, and embraces all Jewish families. With member support, our recipient organizations in Orange County help thousands of people here at home and through the Jewish Federations of North America, aid Jewish communities at risk in Israel and around the world.


Federation office hours vary. If you call and get no answer, please email [email protected]

We have Some Exciting Events Coming Up.

Check Our Calendar For More Details!

Wednesday, May 20th

An easy way to learn more about and support non-profits in the Hudson Valley!

Here are some opportunities to maximize your gift on May 20th:

  • If you give the very FIRST donation in the Hudson Valley online at midnight: we get an additional $1000!
  • Starting at NOON: Every gift is matched up to $25 until $2500 is exhausted
  • Starting at 3pm: Every gift is matched up to $10 until $2500 is exhausted
  • From 11-11:59pm: Every gift is matched up to $10 until is $2500 is exhausted
  • If you give the very LAST donation in the Hudson Valley at 11:59pm - we get an additional $1000!

 

JBC Author Series
with Molly Jong-Fast, Author of
"How To Lose Your Mother: 
A Daughter's Memoir 

 

Sunday, May 31 | 2pm
Join us for a Meet & Greet at
Temple Beth Jacob, Newburgh

 

Registration Required | Sponsorship Opportunities Available
 

 

Join the Jewish Federation for our
 

50th Annual Meeting!
 

Sunday, June 7th | 10AM | In-person
 

Kol Yisrael | 290 North St, Newburgh
 

More Details Here!
 

My Tree In Israel

 

Support an Israeli farmer and receive from their bounty your own private-label; olive oil, Kosher wine, or whiskey!

 

  • Whiskey | April 20 | Delivery June (Father's Day)
  • Wine (Private Label from Jezreel Valley Winery) June 30 | Delivery Rosh Hashanah
  • Wine (Avivim | Located on the northern border) June 30 | Delivery Rosh Hashanah
  • Olive Oil | November 30 | Delivery December 

Stand Together With Israel

While you're reading this, your gift is impacting Jewish lives around the world. From North America to Ukraine to Israel and across 70 other countries - your gift impacts lives around the world.

Through Federation, You Can Do Good That Goes Everywhere

Jewish in OC Micro-Grants
The Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County is excited to announce our first ever round of Jewish in OC Micro-Grants!

Goals: The goal of this program is to bring out new ideas in the Orange County Jewish community which will bring the community together, connect people to the community, positively impact the community, and help the community learn and grow together.

Read more and download application here.

Jewish Experience and Summer Camp Scholarships

Every Jewish teen in Orange County must be provided the opportunity to experience Jewish summer camp and participate in meaningful Jewish educational programs. From camp to religious school and youth group conventions, these formative experiences are the building blocks of lifelong Jewish learning and engagement. We are committed to removing financial barriers so that every Jewish child and teen in Orange County can access and benefit from these transformative opportunities. 
DEADLINE FOR SUMMER CAMP APPLICATIONS: MARCH 31

Click below to discover how your Jewish Federation makes an impact in our community!

Your legacy can support any of these
Orange County Life & Legacy Community Partners:
 

Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County Congregation Eitz Chaim

Jewish Family Service of
Orange County

Monroe Temple
Beth-El
Newburgh Jewish Community Center Temple Beth Jacob
Congregation Agudas Israel Temple Beth Shalom
Congregation Beth Hillel Temple Sinai
Congregation B’nai Torah