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We are the Jewish Community of the Ojai Valley,

preserving tradition while encouraging innovation in Judaism.

 

We welcome you, whatever your Jewish background.

 

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Meet Our Rabbi

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Rabbi Lisa

We are delighted that Rabbi Lisa Bock is our rabbi here in beautiful Ojai. Rabbi Lisa is our spiritual leader, leading our Shabbat services twice each month and all High Holidays. She is a Mussar leader and facilitator with the Mussar Institute, leads life cycle ceremonies, provides spiritual care to patients in hospice and their families, teaches in various settings, and joined the team of the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning Instructors in 2014.

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But, most importantly, she is a warm, embracing presence with an open ear for all of our spiritual needs.

Meet Our Cantor

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Cantor Mitzi

The Jewish Community of Ojai (JCO) welcomes Mitzi Schwarz as its Cantorial Soloist and Certified Chaplain to its clergy staff. She has been leading services as a Cantorial Soloist and Service Leader since 2001.

Her passion has always encompassed music, healing, teaching, and spirituality. She began this role to JCO in December, 2022 although she had already been on the pulpit during the previous two cycles of High Holy Day services.

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Our people

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Young, old, from all walks of life, our community is inspired by our members.

  • Everybody Rummikub!
    Everybody Rummikub!
    Nov 14, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Ojai, 530 W El Roblar Dr, Ojai, CA 93023, USA
    Interested in a slightly different game to play? If you know what the card game gin rummy is all about, you are halfway to understanding Rummikub.
  • It's Bunco Night!
    It's Bunco Night!
    Multiple Dates
    Nov 20, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Ojai, 530 W El Roblar Dr, Ojai, CA 93023, USA
    Spend a fun time playing this easy game!
  • JCO Book Club
    JCO Book Club
    Nov 21, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Ojai, 530 W El Roblar Dr, Ojai, CA 93023, USA
    The JCO Book Club for book lovers.
  • The Men's Club
    The Men's Club
    Multiple Dates
    Nov 21, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Ojai, 530 W El Roblar Dr, Ojai, CA 93023, USA
    The JCO men's club invites you to enjoy companionship, insightful conversation and activities.
  • Ojai Valley Mishpacha  - Children's service & Family Shabbat
    Ojai Valley Mishpacha  - Children's service & Family Shabbat
    Nov 22, 2024, 5:15 PM
    Ojai, 530 W El Roblar Dr, Ojai, CA 93023, USA
    Family Shabbat and community dinner
  • The Red Tent - November
    The Red Tent - November
    Nov 24, 2024, 11:30 AM
    Ojai Valley Museum, 130 West Ojai Avenue
    The Red Tent is our intergenerational women's group. Be a tourist in your own town! Walk and learn... Join us for the November Red Tent event.
  • JCO Book Club
    JCO Book Club
    Jan 23, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Ojai, 530 W El Roblar Dr, Ojai, CA 93023, USA
    The JCO Book Club for book lovers.
  • JCO Book Club
    JCO Book Club
    Multiple Dates
    Feb 27, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Ojai, 530 W El Roblar Dr, Ojai, CA 93023, USA
    The JCO Book Club for book lovers.

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We would love to get to know you !

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