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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 director@jewishorangeny.org

We have Some Exciting Events Coming Up.

Check Our Calendar For More Details!

 Israeli Folk Dancing
Sundays in 2025 @ 1pm

  • NEW DATE: MARCH 9 | Newburgh JCC
  • May 4 | Temple Beth Shalom, Florida
  • Aug 17 | Federation Funday: A Day of Community!
  • Nov 2 | Location TBA
     

Sunday, Feb. 23 | 2pm
A Virtual Book Talk

Author Nancy Ludmerer
"Sarra Copia:
A Locked-In Life"


 

Thursday, Feb 27 | 6:30PM
Novel & Nosh with Authoe Adelle Waldman
"Help Wanted"
Boardman Rd. Library, Poughkeepsie
In-Person Only


 

 

Help the victims of the fires in Southern California

The wildfires in the Los Angeles region have displaced hundreds of thousands, caused enormous suffering, and claimed many lives. Jewish facilities, including a 100-year-old synagogue, are among those buildings that have already been damaged or destroyed. Jewish Federations in Los Angeles, Ventura County, and San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys have opened a Wildfire Relief Fund. Your help is urgently needed.

Sunday, March 2 | 2pm
Join us for a Book Talk with Author of
"Lolita at Leonard's of Great Neck and Other
Stories from the Before Times"

 

Community Purim Carnival
Sunday, March 16

Doors Open | 9:30am for B'fast Nosh
Program Begins | 10am
Temple Beth Shalom, Florida

Thursday, April 3, 2024
Dinner & Discussion with a U.S. Diplomat, Negotiator & Author, 
Stuart E. Eizenstat
Viewing Party at Rhinebeck Reformed Church or Join us via Zoom
Registration Required!
Sponsorship Opportuniies Available!

 


 

SAVE THE DATE!
Federation FunDay:
A Day of Community
Sunday, Aug 17 | 12pm

More Details to Come!

 

My Tree In Israel

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

Start your Adoptions NOW for Delivery in 2025

 

 

Stand Together With Israel

Shalom Federation Community,

As we learned on the news, Hamas launched a war with Israel that has quickly become the most serious security breach since the Yom Kippur War 50 years ago. Many Israelis have already been killed and hundreds hospitalized. Jewish Federations of North America stands in complete solidarity with Israel and Eric Fingerhut, JFNA President and CEO, is currently in Israel. JFNA is coordinating with the Jewish Agency for Israel, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, and the Israel Trauma Coalition, as they prepare to provide the critical care and support to those affected. JFNA has opened an emergency fund to support these efforts. Use this link if you wish to donate to this fund: https://jfeds.org/israelfund2023

 


 

 


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
 

If you would like to read about where your

donations are being used in Israel, CLICK HERE.

 

 


 


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.

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  

 

 















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.

Read more and download the application here.