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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!
County-Wide Purim Celebration & Carnival
Monroe Temple of Liberal Judaism | 314 N. Main St, Monroe
Sunday, March 1 | 10am-12pm
Games | Food | Prizes
Come Dressed in your Favorite Costume!
Suggested Monetary or Shelf-Stable Food
Donations for Game Tickets
Food & Snacks Sold Separately
Open to the Entire Community
Stop Hate Challenge 2026
Promoting tolerance & understanding through education
Topic: Climate and Environmental Justice; the principle that all people are entitled to equal environmental protection regardless of race, color, or national origin.
- Open to Orange County Students in Grades 6-8 and 9-12
- 💰CASH prizes awarded to winning students & teachers!
- Submission deadline March 25
For more info, please use QR Code or visit jewishorangeny.org/-stop-hate-challenge
Questions: [email protected]
Support the community in two powerful ways—by participating in these wine fundraisers with Kedem Winery and My Tree in Israel.
Get Ready For Passover!
Order your Kosher for Passover Wine
through our Kedem Winery Fundraiser NOW!
ACCESS ORDER FORM HERE!
MORE DETAILS HERE!
Deadline for Orders & Payment: March 10th
Orders will be available for pick-up at select locations beginning March 26th
My Tree In Israel
Support an Israeli farmer and receive from their bounty your own private-label; olive oil, Kosher wine, or whiskey!
- Wine (Private Label from Jezreel Valley Winery) | Feb 13 | Delivery Passover
- Wine (Avivim | Located on the northern border) | March 4 | Delivery Passover
- Whiskey | May 3 | Delivery June (Father's Day)
- Olive Oil | November 6 | 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.
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
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 |
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 |