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Orange County Jewish Coalition for Refugees is sponsoring a special event to recognize World Refugee Day. University Synagogue is a proud member of the OCJCR. There will be a benefit showing of the film, The Good Lie in a socially distanced event in recognition of this important day and to support this special cause.

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Hope everyone has a nice and relaxing Shabbat!

Purim is coming up and we all know that means it’s time for hamantaschen! Fortunately with the question below there are no wrong answers Chag Sameach!

We love our pets! Now more than ever, everyone is spending lots of time with their animals. Pets have also played a significant role in helping people cope with the added stress over this past year. Check out our synagogue fur babies!

Rabbi Rachlis will be leading NextGen’s virtual Torah on Tap on a VERY timely topic regarding the impacts of the upcoming election. This will be a great discussion for young adults and opportunity to connect with the greater community! Register here: https://jffs.ticketspice.com/nextgen-torah-on-tap-october-2

TOMORROW: Rabbi Rachlis will interview Andrew Weissmann on his new book, Where Law Ends: Inside The Mueller Investigation. Beginning at 7 PM on Friday, October 23rd, this service will be available for viewing at: https://universitysynagogue.org/virtual-services-2020/. This service will be closed-captioned and remain online for viewing anytime after 7 PM.

The moment we’ve all been waiting for....Comedy for a Cause is here! Eat a delicious dinner catered and delivered to your home....Bid on a fantastic suite of silent and live auction items to support the synagogue....Laugh at comedian Avi Liberman of Comedy Central! We are also organizing Zoom tables for you to enjoy dinner with other synagogue members. Learn more details and register here! https://events.handbid.com/auctions/comedy-for-a-cause-11901

Each month our Living Judaism religious school sends a supply kit to students and this month includes an extra treat of these delicious cookies! Chag Sameach!

We love supporting such a great organization of Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County!

University Synagogue member Sylvana Schaffer paid her respects to RBG attending the memorial in DC. We join Sylvana in mourning the passing of RBG. May her memory be for a blessing.

With our first virtual Rosh Hashanah behind us, we have entered the Days of Awe, which culminate with Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year. This week we take stock of our lives and the world we live in. In a lighthearted nod to the sound of the shofar, please enjoy Jackie the Husky’s sincere call to action. Thank you to Synagogue member Andra Ellingson for sharing Jackie with us! https://youtu.be/ynR8OTJZpx8

The bear in this photo says it all....Rosh Hashanah is almost here! We are having virtual High Holy Day services beginning with Erev Rosh Hashanah Friday night 9/18 at 7:00pm. Our virtual tent will provide you with a religious and spiritual experience during these High Holy Days. Learn more about the schedule of services and our virtual food drive. Shana Tova! #UniversitySynagogue #Jewish #Judaism #Synagogue #HighHolydays https://universitysynagogue.org/our-/high-holy-days-2020-2/

As we approach #RoshHashanah and the High Holy Days, the sound of the shofar awakens us from our lethargy. It reminds us to pay attention, to take stock of our lives and the world we live in, to reflect, and to take action where necessary. Also, doesn’t everyone enjoy sounds of the shofar!? Please enjoy this compilation of our awesome, shofar blowing members: Neil Weiss, Rina Nelson, and Zander Collier! Interested in purchasing High Holy Day tickets? Click the link below for more information! https://universitysynagogue.org/high-holy-days-5781/

Looking for a modern, humanistic, and inclusive approach to High Holy Days? Click the link below for more info! https://universitysynagogue.org/high-holy-days-5781/

Shana Tova! Our synagogue has a full slate of virtual High Holy Day services for everyone. Learn more about tickets, the schedule of services and discussions, and our virtual food drive: https://universitysynagogue.org/our-/high-holy-days-2020-2/ #UniversitySynagogue #Jewish #Judaism #synagogue #HighHolyDays #highholidays #RoshHashanah #YomKippur https://vimeo.com/455751829