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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!
Thursday, January 16 | 7pm
Book Talk with Debra Green, Author of "Mahjong at Mara's"
Join us in Person at the Poughkeepsie Library, Boardman Rd or Via Zoom.
Register Today!
Sunday, January 19 | 2PM
From Immigrant Roots to Fifth Avenue Icons
Author Julie Satow on Jewish Women in Fashion
"When Women Ran Fifth Avenue:
Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion"
A Virtual Meet & Greet
Registration Required to Receive Zoom Link
More Info Click the Image Above!
Tuesday, January 21 | 7:30pm
The Levine Speaker Series Presents:
Professor Shai Davidai
"Cultivating Courage in Campus & the Fight for Civil Rights"
Register Today!
Israeli Folk Dancing
Sundays in 2025
- February 16 | Newburgh JCC
- May 4 | Temple Beth Shalom, Florida
- August 24 | Federation Funday: A Day of Community!
- November 2 | Location TBA
Sunday, February 23 | 2pm
A Virtual Book Talk
Author Nancy Ludmerer
"Sarra Copia: A Locked-In Life"
Register Today
Thursday, February 27 | 6:30PM
Novel & Nosh with Authoe Adelle Waldman
"Help Wanted"
Boardman Rd. Library, Poughkeepsie | Zoom Option Available
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NEW DATE: 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
Details Coming Soon!
Registration Required!
Sponsorship Opportuniies Available!
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.
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
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
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.