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 director@jewishorangeny.org.
MEET AUTHOR J.S.MARGOT
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12TH
4PM VIA ZOOM
Full of funny misunderstandings and unexpected connections, Mazel Tov is a heartwarming, provocative and disarmingly honest memoir of clashing cultures and unusual friendships – and of how adults build walls that sometimes only children can tear down.
THE LEVINE SPEAKER SERIES PRESENTS RABBI MARGIE CELLA
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19TH
3PM VIA ZOOM
Rabbi Margie Cella is a dynamic second career rabbi who, together with her husband and 2 young children converted to Judaism in 1982. Her Jewish journey gradually led to a deeper commitment to Torah study and observance, and ultimately to the Rabbinical School at the Jewish Theological Seminary. Her story is inspirational and cautionary.
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PEW RESEARCH CENTER STUDY DISCUSSION
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16TH 7PM VIA ZOOM
In 2020, the Pew Research Center interviewed Americans and developed a profile of the American Jewish Population. Who are the American Jews, what are they all about, and how have they been changing since Pew’s 2013 Study of the American Jewish Population? The 248 page report was released in May 2021. We are fortunate to have in our community the perfect tour guide to take us through the highlights of these 248 pages in one evening.
Barry Pitegoff is a full-time Board-Certified Chaplain at Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, after having transitioned from his career as a statistician and advertising research professional.
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All Access Pass – your VIP pass to explore Jewish life in Orange County on your terms.
Together with Jewish synagogues and organizations across Orange County, the All Access Pass gives you and your family access to Jewish cultural, social and educational programs across the county for one full year for only $100.
Don’t sit on the sidelines. Get connected! The future of the Orange County Jewish community is in our hands.
Jewish Experience Scholarships
Need-based scholarships to Jewish families residing in Greater Orange County for Jewish educational programs and experiences including Religious School/Hebrew School at Federation-affiliated synagogues, youth group conventions including USY, NFTY, BBYO, Young Judea, and Hadassah, and other Jewish Experiences upon approval by the Scholarship Committee. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
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.
Your legacy can support any of these
Orange County Life & Legacy Community Partners:
- Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County
- Jewish Family Service of Orange County
- Newburgh Jewish Community Center
- Congregation Agudas Israel
- Congregation Beth Hillel
- Congregation B’nai Torah
- Congregation Eitz Chaim
- Monroe Temple Beth-El
- Temple Beth Jacob
- Temple Beth Shalom
- Temple Sinai
