Today JCCs are stepping up as modern-day town squares to combat the rising tide of Jew-hatred. While they might not be the first organizations that come to mind in this front-line fight, JCCs are uniquely positioned as welcoming hubs of Jewish life and engagement, reaching deep within the Jewish community and far beyond.
In the heart of the Israeli calendar lies a sequence of days where a nation pauses, remembers, mourns, and celebrates. These days, spanning from Yom HaShoah to Yom HaZikaron and culminating in Yom Ha’atzmaut, form a thread binding past to present and tragedy to triumph.
Passover, or Pesach, isn’t just a story from the past—it’s the Jewish people’s “master story” of moving from slavery to freedom.
Purim is one of the most joyous holidays in the Jewish calendar—filled with costumes, hamantaschen, and playful celebrations. But at its core, Purim is also a story of resilience, courage, and the power of standing up for what is right.
Tu B’Shevat teaches us to see trees as more than just plants—they offer valuable life lessons
This year, the Festival of Lights holds special significance at the Merage JCC as it coincides with another day of warmth and giving: December 25.
In commemoration of October 7th, communities across North America are hosting events to gather, mourn, pray and remember. At the Merage JCC, we invite you to join us for a special memorial ceremony, where we will stand together in unity to honor the victims, support the survivors, hold the hostages in our thoughts and prayers and reaffirm our community’s strength and commitment to Israel. Through this gathering, we aim to provide solace, solidarity, and strength to all those who continue ...
The Orange County Jewish Historical Society is proud to announce that our traveling exhibit about the history of the OC Jewish community, “Jews of Orange County, Our Story,” will be part of Jewish Heritage Night taking place at Angel Stadium on Wednesday, July 10
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.
No matter how well you think you’ve planned out your summer, leave it kids to ask the eternal question—what are we doing today? while also stating how bored they are. Well, we have a solution. For the third summer in a row, we present: Summer Vacay at the J! Summer Vacay at the J is four hours of family fun at the pool every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. starting on June 24. Our all-star team entertains children inside and outside the pool and leads games, art ...