We don’t know much about Leo XIV and the Jews. But he could be just the pope for us.
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
- May 4 | Temple Beth Shalom, Florida
- Aug 17 | Federation Funday: A Day of Community!
- Nov 2 | Location TBA
Thursday, May 8 | 6:30pm
"Becoming Janet: Finding Myself in the Holocaust"
by Author Janet Singer Applefield
In-Person at Temple Beth-El, Poughkeepsei
Give Where You Live
Hudson Valley Give!
Your gift on May 21 opens opportunities for cash
prizes &matching gifts to help us achieve our
mission in 2025!
Donate at HVGives.org on May 21
or anytime in May.
MORE INFO CLICK HERE!
2025 Stop Hate Symposium
Human Rights; Peace, Dignity & Equality
Monday, May 19 | 5pm
Middletown High School
49th Annual Meeting
Sunday, June 8 | 10am
Kol Yisrael, 290 North St, Newburgh
More Details Here!
SAVE THE DATE!
3rd Annual Federation FunDay:
A Day of Community!
Sunday, Aug 17 | 12pm
More Details to Come!
Calling All Vendors!
Looking for Vendors for our
3rd Annual Federation Funday: A Day of Community!
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My Tree In Israel
Support an Israeli farmer and receive from their bounty your own private-label; olive oil, Kosher wine, or whiskey!
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- Wine (Rebirth Reserve, Avivim Spirit or Tkumah Reserve) | May 15 | Delivery June 2025
- Wine (Private Label) | Aug 18 | Delivery Sept.
- Whiskey | Oct. 31 | Delivery | Dec.
- Olive Oil | Oct. 31 | Delivery | Dec.
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
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.
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.
Your legacy can support any of these
Orange County Life & Legacy Community Partners:
| Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County | Congregation Eitz Chaim |
|---|---|
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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 |