Jewish Women's Circle is for women of all ages and backgrounds
to come together to learn, to laugh, to experience
and to rejuvenate mind, body and soul.
Events include interactive games, socializing, words of inspiration, delectable
food buffet, presentations and hands-on demos. It is a wonderful
opportunity to meet new friends and pamper yourself.
It is open to all, no affiliation or
background necessary.
Locations: Events take place at local homes. Address will be posted
on the website or provided upon rsvp and payment.
Time: All events take place at 7:00 pm.
Days of the week vary.
Fee: Fee varies per event. Your payment is your reservation.
We look forward to welcoming you and your friends.
For questions and more info please feel
to call Rochel at 949-264-6930
or email here .
Register here
5785 - 2024/25
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5784 - 2023/2024
UPCOMING:
This year's schedule
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PLEASE NOTE: Braids of Blessing has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 4 (Please disregard the May 11 date that appears on the flyer below).
5782 - 2021/22 - Event schedule posted as year unfolds
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5781 - 2020/21 - Event schedule posted advance as thus year unfolds
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We'll nourish our roots together, with words of Torah inspiration, and with insights from popular nutritionist Erin Macdonald R.D.N.
Zoom in for a relaxing, informative, inspirations and fun evening from the comfort of your home - and feel free to invite a friend.
Save your spot now by signing up here - Zoom link will provided before event.
Pick up a pre-packaged delicious dinner, with a theme of "The Seven Kinds" (the seven specific species that the Land of Israel is blessed with in the Torah).
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Wednesday, December 2 - Special pre-Chanukah event, must RSVP by Nov 23
Register here - (Form closed, contact Rochel to see if any cancellations, or to just join without the oils)
Includes choice of flavors - and special event dinner eggplant Parmesan and soup
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November 5 at 7 pm is annual OC Mega Challah Bake that draws over 1,000 Jewish women, with great fun and energy and inspiration. Except that this year it will be virtual and accessible directly from your own home, in the comfort of your own space, no need to travel or get dressed up - its as you wish!
Lots of time and creativity has been invested into making this as meaningful and fun as ever before - all you need is a computer (smartphone) and a kitchen! To sign up and order a kit click on ocmegachallahbake.com
Pick up is in Irvine. If you'd like to have your kit delivered to RSM - please contact Rochel by Wednesday morning for pick up at our place.
RSM SPECIAL: Pick up a fresh challah and one of Rochel 's trademark dips to enjoy while we socialize and connect over zoom.
Schedule for 5780 - 2019/20
Virtual WC Loaves of Love - Thursday, May 7 at 7pm
Contact us or Rochel for Live Conference Details
Shabbat Cooking Show - Wednesday, February 5
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Jewish Women’s Musical in Irvine, Sunday, March 1 - "Devorah and Yael"
PAST FOR 5780:
OC Mega Chalah Bake - November 14
Mimosas and Menorahs - Wednesday, December 4
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Schedule for 5779 - 2018/19
Spiritual Pilates
Wednesday, March 6
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Rejuvenate and stretch mind, body and soul with Jewish spiritual mindfulness, and a fun, relaxing Pilates class (for beginners too) by certified dance and exercise instructor Keren Dadon.
Delicious, healthy buffet-dinner of Soups and Salads
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Loaves of Love
Thursday, May 16
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A freshly baked challah does wonders for the home atmosphere and for healing hearts. Whether you have baked it before or this is a first for you, come together to make a challah for your family and for those in need of a little extra love! Touch up on your skills and learn the secrets of this age-old tradition from a master of the trade.
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OC Mega Challah Bake - Local and Intimate
Thursday Oct. 25
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Say it with (Origami) Flowers
Tuesday, January 15
There's nothing quite like a bouquet of flowers to create an atmosphere or express a feeling. An avid flower hobbyist will show us how to make our own professional floral arrangements - in honor of the New Year for trees.
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Schedule for 5778 - 2017/18
Paint Party
Tuesday, December 5
Paint, laugh, dab away to your heart’s desire and create your own signature masterpiece in time for Chanukah, with the guidance of professional art-instructor Chani Friedman of The Paintery. Fun for beginners and seasoned artists alike.
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Edible Fruit Arrangements
Wednesday, January 24 (please note new date)
Learn how to spruce up any event or dinner table with your own fruit centerpiece with Chef Fulljames. Create tasteful and tasty bouquets to take home in honor of the New Year for trees, and nourish your Jewish roots!
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Jewish Women’s Musical
Sunday, March 18
Join us for a night out to the Merage JCC Myers Theatre for the fabulously creative and professional show put on annually by the talented women at Chabad of Irvine. Inspirational, entertaining, Torah-based theater in contemporary mode and melody.
Loaves of Love
Thursday, April 26
A freshly baked challah does wonders for the home atmosphere and for healing hearts. Whether you have baked it before or this is a first for you, come together to make a challah for your family and for those in need of a little extra love! Touch up on your skills and learn the secrets of this age-old tradition.
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Schedule for 5677 - 2016/17
Learn how to make challah or brush up on your skills in this all-time favorite challah-making workshop with master Challah-baker Rochel. Personalize and take home a delicious challah to bake.
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5776 - 2015/16
Healthy Women, Healthy Homes - May 19, 2016
Health is a gift from G‑d but also a personal responsibility. Learn and brush up on essential things to know and do about women's health from OC Women's Care's Medical Director, Dr Deborah Sedaghat.
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Salads Galore - January 14, 2016
Ever experienced one of Rochel’s famous salads and wished you could replicate it? Now you can. In this fun event you will learn how to make new salads and will bring home your own delicious salad-cookbook too.
Special Date - March 29 A joyous celebration of Jewish tradition, womanhood, and awareness
Ceramic Creations - October 29, 2015
Release your creative spirit and have fun painting and decorating your own original ceramic piece to bring home and cherish.
5775 - 2014/15
Challah of Many Flavors - Thursday April 30 at 7 pm
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Learn how to make challah or brush up on your skills in this all-time favorite challah-making workshop with master Challah-baker Rochel. We will make an assortment of flavors, including onion, garlic, zaatar, chocolate, cinnamon and lots more. Last event of the year! Bring your friends and have a great time—and take home a delicious challah to bake.
Location in RSM provided upon registration.
Intrepid Interiors - Thursday, February 5, 2015
Your home is your palace, they say, but somehow the professional palace staff doesn’t come along with the deal. How do you improve house interior without spending a fortune? Learn some quick and easy tips from Kathleen Garito at KG Interior Design on how to rearrange a room to freshen your interior, use varied items to add color and character, or simply to express a mood or inspiration.
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Kathleen Garito, originally from Long Island NY, is the Designer and Principal of KG Interior Design. She is an Allied Member of the American Society of Interior Designers and has a degree in Interior Design from the Interior Designers Institute in Newport Beach, where she now teaches as well. KG Interior Design is a full service residential and commercial interior design firm that works on new construction, remodels, existing properties and Home Staging for Real Estate. Kathleen Garito also believes in giving back to the community, and we are extremely pleased to have her join us.
Not Your Momma's Latkes! - Thursday, December 4, 2014
Special Guest: Nutritionist Erin Macdonald will introduce a variety of exciting latke delicacies to sample, versatile in taste and nutritional value and share some quick and easy tips to better, healthier eating. And of course, good company, inspiration and nibbles.
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Say it with Flowers! - Thursday, October 30, 2014
There's nothing quite like a bouquet of flowers to create an atmosphere or express a feeling. An avid flower hobbyist will show us how to make our own professional floral arrangements - demonstration and hands on experience. Register here. Location: local home in RSM - provided upon registration.
Location: local home in RSM - provided upon registration.
Supported by a Program Grant from Jewish Federation & Family Services, Orange County
5774 - 2013/14
Location upon signing up. Register here.
May 15
Challah loaves of love
Whether you have baked it before or this is a first, we’ll get together to bake challah for your family and for those in need of a little extra love!
- Make your own homemade Challah and pass a loaf of love on to another
- Learn the secret to great tasting Challah
- Discover the beauty of this tradition unique to women
- Challah & Dip Buffet
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Past:
October 10
Get organized.
It's your life. Organize it! De-clutter it! Prioritize it! And live it right!
An organizational coach Kirsten Dickens, a member of the NAPO will share a pro's secrets for decreasing stress, increasing productivity, and improving your environment.
December 19
Advice and Dissent: enjoy watching together a brief, cute but impactful story of a frustrated businessman trying to end his hopeless marriage to his wife. Special feature interview with discussion and talk on relationships.
February 27
Art Master Erica Wolfsen will teach us how to express ourselves and create our own masterpieces using water colors as a medium.
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EXCITING SCHEDULE AND DETAILS FOR 5773 - 2012/13
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Shabbat in 60 Minutes - Thursday, May 2
Rachael Ray step aside! Enjoy the fun as we race the clock and make a 5-course Shabbat dinner in only one hour! Taste a sample of the foods we make and go home with a cookbook of recipes so you, too, can make an amazing Shabbat dinner in one hour.
Location: Near intersection of Plano Trabuco and RSM Pkwy
38 Hemingway Ct, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - First event of the new year! Click here for photos
Get into the New Year Vibes with Exquisite Table-setting Demo
Come get into the vibes of Rosh Hashanah in body and spirit. Learn how to make exquisite table-settings for Rosh Hashanah, Shabbat and special occasions with professional Racheli Morris. Enjoy snacking on delicious holiday foods, while socializing with old friends and meeting new ones. Be inspired with life-insights for the new year, presented by Rebbetzin Rochel Kantor.
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Kindle the Light, Wrap it Right – NEW DATE: Wednesday, November 28
What could be more exciting than the anticipation of a opening a beautifully wrapped gift? In honor of Chanukah, the holiday of lights—and of gelt and gifts—learn how to give any gift that special artistic touch! Important: We will be playing the “Gift Exchange Game,” so please bring a wrapped gift valued up to $10. The gift should match the initals of your first and last name. For example, someone called Sara Cohen might bring a Scented Candle.
At the end of the evening you will go home with a new gift from someone else in the crowd—a game of chance, strategy, and luck! And… don’t forget the yummy latkes and Chanukah treats, including a doughnut bar!
Location provided in receipt screen upon registration.
Purim Beauty – Sunday, February 10, 7 pm
Have you heard the saying, “You get one chance at a first impression?” Learn the secrets of a professional makeup artist to use color and cosmetics to enhance your natural beauty. Enjoy a colorful buffet of refreshments and kabbalistic tidbits.
Location: 2 Aquila Way, Coto de Caza, 92679
UPCOMING EVENT - LAST EVENT OF THE YEAR 5772!
* Blintzes Bonanza - New Updated Date May 17
Thursday, 7 pm
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Location: 30 Santa Catrina, RSM, 92688.
For questions and more info please feel to call Rochel at 949-264-6930 or email here.
Fee: $18 each event.
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Check out our photo gallery for past events.
Exciting Events for This Year:
* Sensational Salads - November 10
* Bagel Basics - January 12
* Craving for Chocolate - March 22
* Blintzes Bonanza - May 3
PAST EVENTS FOR 5771 - 2010/11
CLICK HERE TO SEE PHOTOS OF KNISH EVENING.
PAST EVENT:
Knead Spirituality?! Come make Challah.
This interactive demonstration will bring you challah baking with “a whole new twist,” and uncover some of the secrets behind this beloved tradition. Doughn’t need any experience to join.
Thursday, November 18, at 7:00 pm.
Knishes & Kugels
Now a good knish doesn’t have to be a drive away. Learn how to make your own homemade knishes, and kugels too. Nosh on delicious samples and give your loved ones something to kvell about.
Thursday, January 13, at 7:00 pm.
Soups (Vegetarian and Chicken) & Matzah Balls
Warm your heart with this time-tested remedy and comfort food, a piping hot bowl of chicken soup and matzah balls. Enjoy an evening of traditional and contemporary soups, while connecting with friends and delving into the spirit of kosher cooking.
Thursday, March 10, at 7:00 pm.
Fee: $15 each event.
Register here. Use this option even if paying by check.
Location: Near intersection of Plano Trabuco and RSM Pkwy
38 Hemingway Ct, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
For questions and more info please feel to call Rochel at 949-264-6930 or email [email protected].