NextGen OC

Join us Thursday, June 3, at 7:00 p.m. for NextGen Talks: Overturning Overwhelm. Overwhelm has become the new normal, and the pandemic has only exacerbated this pervasive problem. Today’s work environment is increasingly demanding. Technology and other productivity tools designed to enhance our efficiency have resulted in demand for ever-greater output and have created an always on culture. Combined with tremendous change and uncertainty in the business environment, it’s no wonder we end up feeling overwhelmed at work! Register at JewishOC.org/NextGenTalks

As the assault against Israel escalates, we are coming together as a united Jewish community to show our support for Israel. Join Jewish Federation and our Comm...unity Partners throughout the county as we prepare to enter Shabbat with prayers and songs for Israel. Friday, May 14, 4:30-5:30 pm Via Zoom Zoom link will be sent upon your required registration. Register at JewishOC.org/HeartInTheEast

Happy 73rd Birthday, Israel! #yomhaatzmaut #israelindependenceday #celebrate #nextgenoc #jewishoc #community #proud #happybirthday

Don't miss Torah on Tap next Tuesday, April 20 at 6:00 p.m.! Make new friends, participate in an interactive discussion, and try something Jew-"ish"! Guest speaker Rabbi Stuart Light, Director of Jewish Life & Learning at TVT Community Day School is leading a discussion on Time Lost and Time Found: Creating Moments of Holiness and "Otherness in a Turbulent Times. Make a cocktail or mocktail and join us from home ... RSVP to get private Zoom link: https://jffs.ticketspice.com/nextgen-torah-on-tap-april-2021 Can't wait to see you there!

Join us at Virtual Women's VOICES and hear from Bari Weiss, journalist and the author of the award-winning How to Fight Anti-Semitism. Visit: JewishOC.org/V...OICES to register! From 2017 to 2020, she was an opinion writer and editor at The New York Times. Before that, she was an op-ed and book review editor at The Wall Street Journal and a senior editor at Tablet Magazine. Bari is the winner of the Per Ahlmark award in recognition of her moral courage. She is also the winner of the Reason Foundation’s 2018 Bastiat Prize, which honors writing that best demonstrates the importance of freedom with originality, wit, and eloquence. In 2019, Vanity Fair called Weiss the Times's "star opinion writer" and The Jerusalem Post named Bari the seventh most influential Jew in the world. Virtual Women's VOICES: A LIVE, virtual and interactive community-wide experience from the comfort of your own home.

Join us Tuesday, April 20 from 6:007:00 p.m. for Torah on Tap!Make a cocktail or mocktail and get to know other young adults from the comfort of home while we learn, dialogue and try something Jew-ish! Rabbi Stuart Light, Director of Jewish Life & Learning at Tarbut v’Torah (TVT) Community Day School is leading a discussion on Time Lost and Time Found: Creating Moments of Holiness and Otherness in Turbulent Times. We can’t wait to see you there! RSVP to get the pri...vate Zoom link! https://jffs.ticketspice.com/nextgen-torah-on-tap-april-2021 #nextgenoc #torahontap #discussion #tradition #trysomethingnew #makefriends #guestspeaker #judaism #virtualhangout #community

Chag Sameach! With only a few nights of Passover remaining, I’m embracing some of my favorite matzah inspired dishesMatzo Brei with syrup just to start! Comment below with your favorite Passover dish and tag #nextgenoc to share what you’re cooking up this week! #passover #community #jewishfood #favoritepassoverdish For more fun recipes check out https://www.myjewishlearning.com/nosher-cate/passover-food/

It's hard to believe there are only a few days left of Passover! I'm fully embracing my love of Matzobrei. For those spending more time at home or looking to try out something new in the kitchen https://www.myjewishlearning.com/nosher-cate/passover-food/

NextGen OC wishes you a Happy Passover! For anyone looking for a way to experience a seder, check out JFOC's resource page for everything Passover related in OC!!! Happy Chag Passover Sameach! https://www.jewishorangecounty.org/passover21

Join NextGen Thursday, March 25 at 7:00 pm for an exclusive tasting experience with Fermensch Kombucha, an organic, small-batch booch brewery in OC! Spend the evening connecting with young adults in their 20s and 30s while learning about the magic of fermentation over a flight of artisan kombucha. Featuring local Jewish young professional, entrepreneur and Fermensch Kombucha co-founder, Chad Huniu. $30 tasting kit includes custom flight of 12oz bottles with 4 unique flavo...rs (2 bottles/flavor): Bloom, Dry-Hopped Pear, Hibiscus Ginger, and Strawberry-Vanilla Palo Santo. Kit is valued at $50. Register in advance to receive your confirmation email which includes: purchase link for $20 off tasting kit and free shipping. Kits are going fast! RSVP here: jewishoc.org/kombucha ***Please note any orders beyond 3/22 are available for pick up in Huntington Beach or free shipping is still available but kit will not arrive in time for the event.*** #nextgenoc #fermenschkombucha #countdowntokombucha #beamensch #community #jewishoc #virtualtasting

Join us next Thursday (3/25) from 7-8 p.m. for our exclusive Virtual Kombucha Tasting event with Fermensch Kombucha! Meet Jewish business owner, co-founder, and Jewish OC native Chad Huniu while getting to know other young adults in their 20s and 30s while tasting a flight of organic, small-batch booch kombucha! Tasting kit includes 2 bottles of each flavor: Bloom, Dry-Hopped Pear, Hibiscus Ginger, and Strawberry-Vanilla-Palo Santo. Limited supply of $30 tasting kits (valued at $50). Get yours today before they sell out! Purchase link and discount code for free delivery available with registration confirmation. Purchase by this Monday, March 22 to receive it in time for Thursday's event!

Are you interested in Israel? NextGen and the Rose Project invite you to be a part of a special iEngage learning group for young adults (ages 21-45). Join us as we come together to explore the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the lens of Jewish values. Class Meets: Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dates: 2/16, 3/9, 3/23, 4/6, 4/20, 5/4, 6/8, 6/22 Location: Jewish Federation Private Zoom Account... Registration: $50 per person See more

Starting Tuesday, February 16, NextGen iEngage is back!!! Join NextGen and the Rose Project of Jewish Federation of Orange County for a special learning series for young adults (ages 21-45). Connect with your peers from the comfort of your own home. Participate in an intimate discussion group. ... Explore the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the lens of Jewish values. Discuss Jewish values that underlie diverse political views on the conflict. Israel was once a strong uniting force for Jews around the world; today, Israel (and this conflict in particular) is dividing us. "Why"? Build skills that allow us to disagree with civility and empathy and stay in community despite our differences. Apply these skills to a multitude of other issues facing us today. This program is part of OC iEngage, a community learning initiative powered by a partnership between the Rose Project of JFFS and the Shalom Hartman Institute, one of the world’s leading centers of Jewish thought and education. Facilitator: Lisa Armony, Senior Director of Community Relations and Director, Rose Project Class Meets: Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dates: 2/16, 3/9, 3/23, 4/6, 4/20, 5/4, 6/8, 6/22 Location: Jewish Federation Private Zoom Account Registration: $50 per person

NOW is the time to make a difference. During this time of uncertainty, a new match opportunity will allow you to Double Your Impact! All new and increased gifts of $1,000 or under to Jewish Federation of Orange County, donated by individuals under the age of 45, will be generously matched dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000 by two generous young, inspirational leaders and Board Members Marc Garelick and Adam Miller. ... Your gift will go toward providing financial support in the following categories of need: * Providing relief for food to struggling individuals and families. *Assistance to prevent the loss of one’s home due to inability to pay rent or mortgage. * Financial aid to maintain health insurance, access to medical attention, medication, and mental health support. Your gift will also ensure the sustainability of Jewish Federation of Orange County so it can continue to be impactful, and deliver funds to those most in need, while maintaining robust Jewish life in our community. As you read this post, another person has just lost a job, is struggling to make ends meet, or is worried about how to keep his or her family healthy and safe. You can make a difference. Please give today. This opportunity expires on May 31. Donate at: https://jffs.givingfuel.com/nextgen-match or TEXT your donation amount to (949) 649-6180 Jewish Federation of Orange County is HERE FOR GOOD. Marc Garelick Adam Miller

Today we celebrate Tu Bishvat "The Birthday of the Trees"! Here are some ways to celebrate. Go for a 10 min walk Plant a tree or send money to Israel to have a tree planted Typical foods served on Tu Bishvat include fruits, nuts, grains, and vegetables. In California, the almond trees bloom at this time of year, so almond-laden foods often make an appearance on the holiday table.... https://www.myjewishlearning.com//tu-bishvat-ideas-beliefs/

Giving back to my Jewish community is one thing that has lifted my spirits in 2020! Knowing my gift to the 2020 Annual Campaign will provide: Relief for food to struggling individuals and families. Assistance to prevent the loss of one’s home due to inability to pay rent or mortgage.... Financial aid to maintain health insurance, access to medical attention, medication, and mental health support. Kosher Shabbat meals for Holocaust survivors. There are just a few of the countless ways your gift will impact the sustainability of Jewish Federation of Orange County so it can continue to be impactful, and deliver funds to those most in need, while maintaining robust Jewish life in our community. DONATE TODAY!!!

Donate to the Jewish Federation of Orange County Annual Campaign, and make a positive impact in 2020! Because of your gift: Susan, a single mom diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer raising a 10-year old daughter, was able to receive one month of rent assistance until her benefits started through our Lifelines Emergency Assistance Program. You ensured Susan and her daughter could stay in their home.... Michael, a 27-year old Orange County professional, is growing his leadership skills through the JFFS Mentorship Initiative and started his own Tikkun Olam project to help those in need. Jacob, a Holocaust survivor in his mid-80s, was able to receive an emergency medical alert device with GPS as well as counseling and referrals. You provide Jacob with a renewed sense of safety. Beyond these success stories, your donation provides Jewish education grants for children, trips to Israel for Orange County residents who have never been there, enrichment activities for adults with special needs, and much more. https://jffs.givingfuel.com/annual-campaign *

FOUR DAYS LEFT TO GIVE to the 2020 Jewish Federation of Orange County (JFOC) Annual Campaign!!! Watch why your NextGen Committee is passionate about their dollars at work! #NextGenOC #2020AnnualCampaign #JewishOC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrFvDO-mKsM&feature=youtu.be

Happening TONIGHT (12/17) on the 8th night of Hanukkah! LIVE STREAM CONCERT with MATISYAHU!!!! Performing from The Capitol Theater at 6pm ET/ 9pm PT. Tickets are $19.99 and you can watch on demand up to 48 hrs. Brought to you by Jewish Federations of North America. https://www.jewishtogether.org/matisyahu

Some Hanukkah Hump Day magic coming your way! Soooo funny! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5YNNkR1hJI