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Jewish Events in Orange County, California

40 upcoming Jewish community events in Orange County, California from Jewish Federation of Orange County's calendar: classes, holiday celebrations, family and young adult programs, volunteering and more.

Updated daily · last read Oct 7, 2026

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October 2026

Global Village | Irvine
Sat, Oct 1010:00 AM – 6:00 PMGreat Park, 8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, 92618
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JFedOC Leadership Initiative Cohort II: Opening Retreat
Sun, Oct 119:00 AM – 4:00 PMMerage Jewish Community Center, 1 Federation Way, Irvine, CA
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CSP - Post-Soviet Jews: Life After the Iron Curtain
Sun, Oct 1110:00 – 11:00 AMZoom, N/A, N/A
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CKids: Kosher 101
Sun, Oct 1110:30 AM – 12:30 PMChabad Center for Jewish Life, 2240 University Dr., Newport Beach, 92660
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Student to Student Orientation
Sun, Oct 113:00 – 5:00 PM1 Federation Way, Suite 210, Irvine
For any high school teens interested in learning about Student to Student, and joining the 2026-2027 cohort please…
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The Final Final Solution | A Dark Cabaret Comedy Musical
Sun, Oct 116:00 – 9:00 PMProvided upon registration, Irvine
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CSP - Kabbalah, Cabala, Qabalah
Tue, Oct 1310:00 – 11:00 AMZoom, N/A, N/A
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Judge Roy K. Altman: Israel on Trial
Tue, Oct 136:30 – 8:30 PMMerage JCC, One Federation Way, Irvine, 92603
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Financial Preparedness: What to Do Before, During & After a Disaster
Wed, Oct 146:00 – 7:00 PMZoom, Virtual
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Jewish DateNight
Thu, Oct 156:00 – 7:00 PMOnline/Virtual, NA, Los Angeles
Scrolling & swiping are no longer your only options. Jewish DateNight is where real people connect.
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The 14th Annual Endowment Book of Life Celebration
Thu, Oct 156:00 – 9:00 PMRoger's Gardens, 2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd, Corona Del Mar
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CSP - Post-Soviet Jews: Life After the Iron Curtain
Sun, Oct 1810:00 – 11:00 AMZoom, N/A, N/A
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Student to Student Leadership Fellowship
Sun, Oct 183:00 – 5:00 PM1 Federation Way, Suite 210, Irvine
This FREE six-session program will begin Sunday, August 16th and run through January 24th (see enclosed flyer…
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CSP - Book launch event - Jewish Women at Home in the World
Tue, Oct 2010:00 – 11:00 AMN/A, N/A
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JFedOC Leadership Initiative Cohort II: Salon 1
Wed, Oct 216:00 – 8:30 PM
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CSP - On the Map: Preview & Conversation with Filmmaker Dani Menkin
Sun, Oct 2510:00 – 11:00 AMZoom, N/A, N/A
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CSP - Judaism’s Next Chapter
Tue, Oct 2710:00 – 11:00 AMN/A, N/A
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CSP - Breaking the Chain
Thu, Oct 2910:00 – 11:00 AMZoom, N/A, N/A
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Solomon Society's Late Night
Thu, Oct 295:00 – 11:00 PMOC VIBE, 2200 E Katella Ave, Anaheim, 92806
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OC MEGA CHALLAH BAKE
Thu, Oct 295:30 – 9:30 PM
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November 2026

Merage JCC 2026 OC Jewish arts Festival event
Sun, Nov 14:00 – 8:00 PMMerage JCC, One Federation Way, Irvine, 92603
To be determined. More details will follow once the format of this event is finalized.
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We Are Here: A Concert of Remembrance, Education & Hope
Wed, Nov 47:00 – 9:00 PMRenée & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 92626
Performed by acclaimed artists, the program weaves together music, history, and narrative to give voice to anguish…
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JFedOC The Leadership Initiative Cohort II: Session 1
Thu, Nov 56:00 – 9:00 PMMerage Jewish Community Center, 1 Federation Way, Irvine, CA
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Merage JCC OC Jewish Arts Festival Event
Sat, Nov 77:00 – 10:00 PMMerage JCC, One Federation Way, Irvine, 92603
To be determined. More details will follow once the format of this event is finalized.
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Hadassah Latkes and Vodka
Sun, Nov 84:00 – 7:00 PMTemple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St, Newport Beach, 92660
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Merage JCC OC Jewish Arts Festival Culinary Event
Sun, Nov 85:00 – 9:00 PMMerage JCC, One Federation Way, One Federation Way, Suite 200, Irvine, 92603
To be determined. More details will follow once the format of this event is finalized.
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FIDF Unity Gala
Sun, Nov 85:30 – 8:30 PMTBD, TBD, TBD
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Sivan's Kitchen at JCC
Thu, Nov 127:00 – 9:00 PMMerage JCC, Merage JCC, One Federation Way, Suite 200, Irvine, 92603
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We Will Dance Again - Festival film screening at Merage JCC
Sat, Nov 147:00 – 10:00 PMMerage JCC, Merage JCC, One Federation Way, Suite 200, Irvine, 92603
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Merage Jewish Arts Festival Headlining Event
Sun, Nov 1512:00 – 4:00 PMMerage JCC, One Federation Way, One Federation Way, Suite 200, Irvine, 92603
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Student to Student Leadership Fellowship - Session #4
Sun, Nov 153:00 – 5:00 PM1 Federation Way, Suite 210, Irvine
This FREE six-session program will begin Sunday, August 16th and run through January 24th (see enclosed flyer…
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Families
Bianna Golodryga, Don't Feed the Lion: Raising Courageous Kids
Sun, Nov 154:00 – 6:00 PMMerage JCC, Merage JCC, One Federation Way, Suite 200, Irvine, 92603
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JFedOC The Leadership Initiative Cohort II: Session 2
Mon, Nov 166:00 – 9:00 PMMerage Jewish Community Center, 1 Federation Way, Irvine, CA
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An Auschwitz Album Story - Festival film screening at Merage JCC
Mon, Nov 167:00 – 10:00 PMMerage JCC, Merage JCC, One Federation Way, Suite 200, Irvine, 92603
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AIPAC Orange County Event
Tue, Nov 176:30 – 9:00 PMLocation will be provided closer to the event., Location will be provided closer to the event.
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Merage JCC OC Jewish Arts Festival Event
Sat, Nov 217:00 – 10:00 PMAliza Sable, Merage JCC, One Federation Way, Suite 200, Irvine, 92603
To be determined. More details will follow once the format of this event is finalized.
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Color in Motion: Paint Alongside Albert Levi, Israeli Artist IDF Soldier
Sun, Nov 221:30 – 4:00 PMMerage JCC, Merage JCC, One Federation Way, Suite 200, Irvine, 92603
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December 2026

JFedOC The Leadership Initiative Cohort II: Session 3
Wed, Dec 26:00 – 9:00 PMMerage Jewish Community Center, 1 Federation Way, Irvine, CA
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Community Chanukah Party
Wed, Dec 95:00 – 7:00 PMMerage Jewish Community Center, 1 Federation Way, Irvine, CA
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Student To Student
Sun, Dec 133:00 – 5:00 PM1 Federation Way, Suite 210, Irvine
This FREE six-session program will begin Sunday, August 16th and run through January 24th (see enclosed flyer…
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About events in Orange County, California

These are the community events Jewish Federation of Orange County publishes on its calendar at jewishorangecounty.org, read by FedFinder every day. Religious services, holiday dates and internal meetings aren't included here; the full calendar has them. A listing on a public calendar isn't always open to everyone, so check eligibility and registration with the host.

Jewish Federation of Orange County on FedFinder → Programs, ways to get involved, and how to get in touch.

Jewish events nearby

Long Beach 48 events · 22 mi
The San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys 36 events · 37 mi
Los Angeles 37 events · 43 mi
San Diego 10 events · 69 mi
Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley 40 events · 80 mi

Questions

Where can I find Jewish events in Orange County, California?

This page lists the upcoming community events on Jewish Federation of Orange County's calendar (40 right now), read daily. For the Federation's programs, services and how to get involved, see its FedFinder page.

Are these events open to everyone?

Many are. Each listing says so when it's open to all; otherwise check eligibility, cost and registration with the host before you go.

How do I get my event listed in Orange County, California?

Hosts can submit an event on FedFinder's "Promote your event" page. A featured event appears at the top of this page and the Event Calendar for people looking for events in Orange County, California.