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Sushi Making Class - (7/11/2010)

Parker and his sous chef Rae prepared rice, fish, vegetables and a variety of ingredients to teach people how


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4th of July BBQ - Moishe House 1 Year Anniversary - (7/4/2010)

Let's put another hotdog on the BBQ and celebrate our Independence. Join us for dinner (please BYOBeverages) and then walk down to the beach to see the firework shows up and down the coast. You won't see a better show. This is the perfect escape plan, once you are ready to ditch the family, head over to MoHo for drink. (The can't say no to you going to a Jewish event)


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Bike Ride - (6/27/2010)

Let's go ride bikes, MoHOC resident Parker has a new bike and it he wants to go riding with friends. As always it will be mostly on bike paths, with some road. Bring your bikes, bring your friends, all levels welcome. Bike type doesn't matter, road, mountain, cruiser or unicycle.


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Last Minute Shabbat - (6/25/2010)

What better way to celebrate Shabbat but at the last minute! Come by the Moishe house this Friday for good food, good people, and good fun.


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Moishe House Rotating Happy Hour - Tustin - (6/22/2010)

Happy Hour, 1/2 off raw fish, drink specials, could this get any better? Join us at Ra Sushi, check out their specials at: http://www.rasushi.com/


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Drinking for a Cause - (6/19/2010)

Justin Young (from the Forever Young Project) and Rae Gross (MoHoOC resident) have joined the 2010 Nautica Triathlon Team in Training and they are raising funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. So Swing by the house, and grab a drink! How often do you get to drink, hang with friends and benefit a good cause? Justin and Rae are asking for a donation (in what ever amount you can afford - change from your couch is fine!) Thank you for your support and generosity.


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Potluck Shabbat - (6/11/2010)

Another great shabbat brought to you by MoHOC


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Lakers vs Celtics Happy Hour - (6/8/2010)

Kobe!!! Lakers!!! It is on!!! (yes, we still love you Celtics fan). Join us for Happy Hour and enjoy the game at one of the best OC sports bars in the county.


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Moishe House Jew Crew - (6/3/2010)

Get your thinking caps on and come hungry! The Moishe House residents will be making dinner and discussing the following topics: 1. How does the Moishe House work 2. What budget and resources are available 3. Goals for the Moishe House 4. Potential events


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Memorial Day BBQ/Beach Day - (5/31/2010)

Join us at the Moishe House for a Memorial Day Memorial Day BBQ and beach day! Good food, good food, good people!


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Lounge Night - (5/29/2010)

Enjoy a relaxing lounge night at a relaxing bar in Costa Mesa.


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Intimate Shabbat - (5/28/2010)

Small Shabbat dinner to enagage in some intimate one on one coversations.


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Tikkun Olam - Care Packages for Armed Forces - (5/23/2010)

It is rare when we get to do something for other people, and so we are asking that you donate your time (and a little bit of your money) to help our men and women overseas get their basic needs met.


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Shavuot - (5/18/2010)

Join us at the Moishe House for an educational night of discussion and education about what Shavuot is and why we celebrate it.


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Bike Ride - (5/16/2010)

Bike ride through Sheep Hills park.


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Shabbat - (5/14/2010)

Inbar's last shabbat with Gesher.


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Happy Hour - Cinco De Mayo - (5/5/2010)

We put Moishe House on the road again and visited our local Mexican restaurant to celebrate Cinco De Mayo!


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Moishe House Shabbat - (4/30/2010)

We had an amazing Shabbat with a professional photographer present.


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Game Night - (4/27/2010)

Board Gamed aren't that boring, especially at Moishe House.


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Bike Ride - (4/25/2010)

We rode our bikes around the back bay and out to the mountains.


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Tennis - (4/24/2010)

Play tennis


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Earth Day Extravaganza Celebration - (4/22/2010)

We ate organic and talked about the earth.


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Sustainable Garden for Earth Day - (4/22/2010)

We built a garden in the back yard, then went out to celebrate


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Happy Hour at Haven Gastro Pub - (4/15/2010)

We had an amazing happy hour at Haven Gastropub in Orange


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MoHOC Seder 1st Night - (3/29/2010)

We threw a seder for all of the orphans out there.


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Movie and Pizza Night - (3/28/2010)

Movies and Pizzas Before the Passing over.


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Pesach Coking Class - (3/21/2010)

Reexamining old favorites with a twist.


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The Morning After Breakfast - (3/14/2010)

After staying up to watch the sunrise we invited people to join us for breakfast


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Pre-St.Patty's Day/ Dawn Party - (3/13/2010)

It isn't St' Patty's Day yet, but we want to stay up until dawn and enjoy the sunrise.


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Intimate Shabbat - (3/12/2010)

Getting good friends and good food together for Shabbat


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Clothing Exchange - (2/28/2010)

Had everyone bring their used clothing that they no longer wanted and swapped with other attendees


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Hookahs and Hammentachen - (2/27/2010)

Partnered partner with all the groups in OC. Hosted at the local atrium hotel


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Scheer Intimacy Shabbat - (2/26/2010)

We brought Rachel Scheer, a certified sex and relationship therapist to speak at the Moishe House Shabbat, we partnered with YLD


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Intimate Shabbat - (2/19/2010)

Brought a small group of friends together for a Shabbat Dinner


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Taco Tuesday - (2/16/2010)

Don't miss a night of beer and tacos at the Moishe House (enjoy the taco bar).


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Anti-Valentines Day Black Heart Party - (2/13/2010)

Love Stinks - so we all got together to celebrate in truly high fashion: Black!


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Super Bowl Party - (2/7/2010)

Go Saints...need I say more?


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Poker Night - (2/4/2010)

Poker night at Moishe House Orange County. We all come together to play some Texas hold 'em.


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Intimate Shabbat - (1/29/2010)

Used birthright Next to host small Shabbat dinner


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Social Media Boot Camp - How to Brand - (1/24/2010)

Back by popular demand, we are doing our second round of social media training. This month we are going to cover branding using social media. So come prepared with a laptop (if you have one) and get ready to learn


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Birthright Reunion Bus 909 - (1/16/2010)

Reuniting the members of bus 909


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Newbie Shabbat - (1/15/2010)

Come to the Moishe House and meet the two newest members. Mitch Potsdam and Parker Weinthal are officially in the house.


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UFC Fight Night - Maynard vs Diaz - (1/11/2010)

Join us for a night of Mixed Martial Arts and see if these guys have what it takes to be the Ulitmate Fighter.


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Adam's Going Away Party - (1/9/2010)

Adam is headed to the promised land! And we want to send him off in OC style. Don't miss your chance to say goodbye and tell him how much you will miss him (or his Borat impressions)


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Jam Session - (1/3/2010)

Join us for an afternoon of jamming and music. Bring your intrument and play with other local Jews, or just come by to hear the collaboration.


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DIY - Hair Accessories - (12/22/2009)

Created our own hair accessories with feathers, glitter, gems and more.


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Menorah Shabbat - (12/18/2009)

Come to our monthly potluck Shabbat, and don't forget to bring your menorah. We are going to enjoy dinner by the light of our menorahs. So bring your own, your parents, or your friend's menorah and celebrate the festival of lights (we will take care of the candles).


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Gesher Phonathan - (12/17/2009)

Come over to recruit people for Gesher's annual Rock the Dreidle party. We will be making phone calls and having snacks.


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Dreidel Tournament - (12/14/2009)

Rock the dreidel and get a little competitive (with M&Ms), celebrate the Festival of Lights, Join us to light the Menorah and enjoy dinner with us.


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Chanukah Celebrations in Laguna Beach - (12/13/2009)

The Laguna Beach Chabad is hosting their annual surfboard menorah lighting. Enjoy live Israeli music and dancing, great activities, latkes and more! After the lighting and festivities head to Hennesseys for a beer and some good old Irish food.


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Chanukah Party - (12/12/2009)

Don't miss out on the BEST OC Chanukah Party for 2009! The event is $5 (cash only please) - This includes an open bar served by a professional bar tender, fantastic food( including a decadent dessert buffet), a dance floor and more.


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Surprise Roomie Night - Us Time - (12/12/2009)

Surprised the roomies with dinner the night of the Pink and Black Party


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Wine Tasting - (12/5/2009)

Come for Adam's last Moishe House wine tasting. Adam will be tapping into his private collection. Come for the wine and the cheese pairings.


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Moishe House Hike & Torah Portion - (11/28/2009)

Went on a Hike around EL Moro, we had 10 people RSVP but only 2 show up, but we still went on the hike. We went to the top and talked about the Torah portion that week.


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Intro to Triathlons - (11/22/2009)

We will cover necessary gear, clothing, nutrition, etiquette, etc. Come prepared to learn and ask lots of questions! We will also be inviting people to join teh Sprint Tri Club - OC as they train for the Dessert Triathlon in March. Don't miss out on this great class!


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Social Media Boot Camp - (11/21/2009)

If you are interested in learning how to use social media to grow your brand, or your company's brand attend this brunch and seminar where Rae Gross (a social media specialist) will review best practices, free tools, industry standards and get your social media plan off the ground or more robust.


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Finane 101 - (11/18/2009)

Come to discuss your personal finances and plan for the future and savings with Randy Riley, a financial planner with over 30 years of experience in the industry.


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Birth Chart Reading - (11/15/2009)

Dinner for people that were getting their birth chart reading.


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Back Bay Bike Ride - (11/14/2009)

Lead a bike ride around the Newport Back Bay


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Potluck Shabbat - (11/13/2009)

Invited local members of the Jewish Community to a Shabbat Dinner


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Tapas Cooking Class - (11/8/2009)

Lisa Blumberg led a cooking class for Tapas.


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Spectacular and Spooky Halloween Party! - (10/31/2009)

A fun- filled night of ghouls, ghosts, and costumes at the Moishe House!


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Intimate Shabbat - (10/30/2009)

A small shabbat with just a few close friends


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West Coast Retreat Hookah Night - (10/24/2009)

A chill evening of hookah and great conversation with Moishe House residents all over the West Coast!


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Shabbat- Relaxin' Style! - (10/23/2009)

A relaxing Shabbat before the West Coast Moishe House Retreat began


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Tikkun Olam Pong Night - (10/17/2009)

A night of pong for a good cause with good friends at Moishe House Orange County!


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Kabbalah and Mysticism in Judaism - (10/13/2009)

A mystical lecture about the wonders of Kabbalah with Rabbi Kravitz of Jews for Judaism


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Angels Shabbat - (10/9/2009)

Come watch the Angels/Red Sox game, eat a stadium-style dinner, and have dessert in the Sukkah!


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Pizza in the Hut / Sukkah - (10/7/2009)

We will be eating pizza in the Sukkah and enjoying the beautiful outdoors of Laguna Beach.


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Sukkah Slumber Party - (10/3/2009)

A sleep over at the House under the stars in our beautiful sukkah! Moishe House will provide snacks and breakfast! Bring your beverage of choice.


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Sukkah Building - (9/30/2009)

Come help build a sukkah in preparation for Sukkot! Dinner will be served following completion of our project.


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Hookah Night - (9/26/2009)

Enjoy an evening of Hookah and cocktails under the stars. Candlelight and cocktails never sounded so good. Appetizers will be served.


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Book Club II: Jewish Lit - (9/24/2009)

Many thanks to everyone who made it to the first Book Club Meeting! We are discussing Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl. You can get the book on Amazon.


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Tikkun Olam - (9/23/2009)

Come to the Moishe House to help make Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches for a homeless shelter! We will make and package several hundred sandwiches and they will be delivered to a shelter the next day. Light snacks will be served.


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Tashlich - (9/20/2009)

Join us as we cast off our sins and start fresh. Meet us at the Moishe House and then head to the beach. Afterward join us for brunch.


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Game Night II - (9/16/2009)

Come to game night for round II, enjoy some dinner and competing against your peeps.


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Yoga Class - (9/13/2009)

Enjoy an hour of Yoga at the Moishe House, feel the ocean breeze and view from the back yard and then join us for a late brunch. If you don't have a mat feel free to just bring a towel.


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Wine Tasting South Africa - (9/1/2009)

Adam Riley will be leading September's wine tasting on the region of South African wines. Dinner will be included along with some tasty cheeses!


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Hawaiian Party - (8/28/2009)

House party to bid aloha to summer!


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Moishe Unplugged with Jakob Martin - (8/25/2009)

LIve musical performance with Jakob Martin


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Laguna Beach Hike and Brunch lead by Rabbi Spitz - (8/23/2009)

Enjoy a hike in the beautiful Laguna Canyon led by Rabbi Spitz from CBI. During the hike we will discuss some of the traditions around the High Holidays and then head to the Moishe House for brunch


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Shabbat Surf Session - (8/22/2009)

A few rain drops did nothing to stop an epic surf session where the waves were pumping and everyone was having a great time out in the water.


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Moishe House Book Club - (8/18/2009)

First monthly book club meeting. Come with ideas on what books you would like to read and enjoy dinner.


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Pizza and Parsah - (8/11/2009)

Estee Pollak will be leading her second Torah Study and discussion. Come for pizza and stimulate your mind and soul.


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Wine tasting - (8/4/2009)

Moishe House has a sampling of wine from Northern Italy along with a pasta dinner.


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Torah Talk with Estee - (7/28/2009)

An interesting, deep conversation and learning Torah session with Estee Pollack about the creation of the world!


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Shabbat - (7/24/2009)

Monthly Potluck Shabbat, we invited the community to come for music from 6:30-7:30 and a festive dinner was served at 8pm that lasted well into the night with fun and deep conversations.


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Wine Tasting - (7/21/2009)

Learn more about regional wine through the World. Adam Riley will be taking us through the Loire region of France with a great lineup of 5 white wines and 1 red. These will be accompanied by some tasty cheeses that you don't get to have every day!


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Hookah Night w/JewC - (7/19/2009)

JewC is partnering with Moishe House for a Hookah Night! Come down to beautiful Laguna Beach and relax at the Moishe House. Light snacks and beverages will be served (we recommend you grab dinner before hand).


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Beach Havdalah - (7/18/2009)

Meet at the Moishe house at 7:30 to head down to the Beach and sing some songs, light candles and say goodbye to Shabbat.


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Hebrew 101 - (7/15/2009)

Estee Pollak will be teaching a basic Hebrew class, whether this is your first introduction to the language, or you want to brush up on your alef bet vets. Come for the education, hang out after with your classmates. Light snacks and beverages will be served.


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Meet and Greet - (7/9/2009)

A night of meeting new friends and learning more about Moishe House Orange County and other Jewish organizations in Orange County


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Game Night - (7/7/2009)

A night full of Apples to Apples, Scene-it, Taboo, fun, and friends!


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MH OC House Warming / 4th of July Party - (7/4/2009)

Moishe House is opening a new home in Orange County! Come meet the roomies, learn more about Moishe House, and get the best view in Orange County for the 4th of July.


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Latin Shabbat with Gesher City - (7/3/2009)

A divine night filled with a Spanish-influenced Shabbat, Spanish food, Latin wine, salsa music and dancing.