The Wheel Deal: Unable to make their normal trip to Europe, Israeli disabled basketball team comes instead to the West Coast, playing in exhibition games and meeting local supporters By Esther D. Kustanowitz March 19, 2024 The wheelchair basketball team from Israel ParaSport Center in Ramat Gan is usually Europe-bound in the spring, where they compete against European teams and interact with the local communities. But this year, the team was assigned to Turkey and the Israel Ministry of ...
Orange County Community Center Will Deploy Proactive Security Solution to Protect Members from Rising Antisemitic Threats ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, today announced that its AI firearm detection and intelligent situational awareness platform will be deployed at the Merage Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Orange County to protect its members and community from ...
We are thrilled to introduce Zach Guller, our new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Sunrise OC Day Camp Director at the Merage Jewish Community Center (JCC). Zach brings with him a wealth of experience and a deep connection to our community, making him an invaluable addition to our team. Zach's connection to the JCC and the Jewish community is deeply rooted. Having been a member for most of his life, he saw an opportunity to re-connect with his community by relocating back to Orange County. ...
At The J, we've always been committed to providing our members with the latest and greatest in fitness innovation. That's why we are thrilled to announce that the Merage JCC is one of the first gyms in all of Orange County to have the newest console from Precor which allows the user to have four options while working out.
About Spertus: As an institution of higher Jewish education, Spertus believes that the wisdom in Jewish history, thought, and texts has meaning today, not only as an academic pursuit, but as a catalyst for action. The learning they offer are rich, dynamic, and deeply relevant to our lives today — and to building a stronger, more compassionate, more vibrant future. Spertus teaches Judaism and Jewish culture in ways that are accessible and exciting to all students. Because there ...
In a world where the currents of hatred threaten to engulf the shores of tolerance and understanding, a resilient fragment of humanity rises to defy the roiling sea of antisemitism. The Merage JCC is proud to bring the world premiere performance of "I Loved Jew, I Loved Jew Not: Stories of Jewish Resilience Against the Tide of Antisemitism” by The Braid.
As we usher in a new year, the air is thick with resolutions, promises of change, and a collective desire for betterment. While goals often encompass various facets of life, the pursuit of health and wellness typically ranks high on everyone’s list. The start of a new year offers a unique opportunity to reevaluate and recommit to our well-being, both physically and mentally. Like we’ve said here for the last couple of years, let’s focus on results, not resolutions! Reflecting ...
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OC Jewish Arts Festival Presents: An Evening with Henry Winkler at the Merage JCC
Saturday, November 11 @ 7:30pm
My mission for the broader future of JStage is perhaps best articulated by one of our young actors, as written in her Shrek Jr Playbill bio:
I want to just say that the JStage community is a community that you want to be in. You learn so much and you make great friends that will last a lifetime! JStage is a home that welcomes you time and time again, even if you’ve been there for 3 years! JStage makes everyone feel comfortable, loved, and respected. JStage, thank you for everything! - Alyana, 11 years old