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December, 2025 - January, 2026
Calendar for: Chabad Center for Jewish Life 2240 University Drive , Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Friday, January 2, 2026
13 Tevet, 5786
Light Candles at 4:37 PM
Soup & Scotch & Kabbalat Shabbat
Soup. Scotch. Shabbat. ✨🥃
The perfect blend of comfort and connection!
Join us the first Friday of every month for a beautiful Kabbalat Shabbat Service filled with warmth, spirit, and community!
NO RSVP NECESSARY!
The perfect blend of comfort and connection!
Join us the first Friday of every month for a beautiful Kabbalat Shabbat Service filled with warmth, spirit, and community!
NO RSVP NECESSARY!
Thursday, January 8, 2026
19 Tevet, 5786
Babyccino
Join local Jewish moms & tots in a holistic social experience as we explore some core Jewish values together through music + movement + sensory stimulants.
For ages newborn to 3.
For ages newborn to 3.
Friday, January 9, 2026
20 Tevet, 5786
Light Candles at 4:43 PM
Community Shabbat Dinner
Join us for a warm and inspiring evening as we welcome Randi Biederman, co-author of Shindler's Listed.
Randi will share the extraordinary journey of uncovering her family's hidden gold buried before the Holocaust and the powerful story of courage and remembrance!
Randi will share the extraordinary journey of uncovering her family's hidden gold buried before the Holocaust and the powerful story of courage and remembrance!
Thursday, January 15, 2026
26 Tevet, 5786
Babyccino
Join local Jewish moms & tots in a holistic social experience as we explore some core Jewish values together through music + movement + sensory stimulants.
For ages newborn to 3.
For ages newborn to 3.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
2 Shevat, 5786
Public Tour of Holocaust Education Center
Join us for a free tour of the Holocaust Education Center of Orange County. Our mission is to honor the memory of the millions who perished during the Holocaust by preserving their stories and educating future generations. Through our comprehensive exhibit, immersive experience, survivor testimonies, and educational programs, we aim to foster an understanding of the Holocaust's historical significance, promote tolerance, and combat prejudice and hate.
NO RSVP NECESSARY.
Public tours are offered every third Tuesday.
NO RSVP NECESSARY.
Public tours are offered every third Tuesday.
JLI: Captivating Cases
Thirty real-life questions ordinary Jews asked sages across the ages.
Across history, many rabbis wrote down the questions they were asked. These questions—and their answers—are published in some six thousand books of “rabbinic responsa.”
Across history, many rabbis wrote down the questions they were asked. These questions—and their answers—are published in some six thousand books of “rabbinic responsa.”
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
3 Shevat, 5786
Torah Studies
Explore the weekly Torah portion and uncover its powerful relevance to modern life.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
4 Shevat, 5786
Babyccino
Join local Jewish moms & tots in a holistic social experience as we explore some core Jewish values together through music + movement + sensory stimulants.
For ages newborn to 3.
For ages newborn to 3.
Monday, January 26, 2026
8 Shevat, 5786
Survival through Miracles: An Evening with Eva Schneider
At just eleven years old, Eva entered the horrors of Auschwitz and survived against all odds. Now 92, she now courageously shares her story as a living witness to history.
Eva will recount the three miracles that sustained her through Auschwitz and liberation, offering a deeply moving story of faith, resilience and hope.
Optional tour of the Holocaust Museum at 6:00 pm
The evening will include a candle lighting in remembrance of the six million and a musical tribute from Schindler's List by violinist Liam Klein.
No charge. Sponsorships available.
RSVP required at JewishNewport.com/HRD
Eva will recount the three miracles that sustained her through Auschwitz and liberation, offering a deeply moving story of faith, resilience and hope.
Optional tour of the Holocaust Museum at 6:00 pm
The evening will include a candle lighting in remembrance of the six million and a musical tribute from Schindler's List by violinist Liam Klein.
No charge. Sponsorships available.
RSVP required at JewishNewport.com/HRD
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
9 Shevat, 5786
JLI: Captivating Cases
Thirty real-life questions ordinary Jews asked sages across the ages.
Across history, many rabbis wrote down the questions they were asked. These questions—and their answers—are published in some six thousand books of “rabbinic responsa.”
Across history, many rabbis wrote down the questions they were asked. These questions—and their answers—are published in some six thousand books of “rabbinic responsa.”
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