Message From the President
Shalom, Chaverim! As Jews' Next Dor embarks on another year, let us
reflect on the year we have just completed. We had a year full of
amazing events. New members have joined the group. We have transitioned
from a board of one, to a board of NINE officers and we now have a
structure in place for programs, communications, and outreach.
As 5771 begins on Wednesday night, Erev Rosh Hashanah, I hope we will
all think about where we have been, and where we are going. I truly
hope this will be a year of growth, vision, new ideas and excellence
for Jews' Next Dor.
I hope that the group will grow -- with more people attending events,
people taking on responsibility to plan events, and others taking on
leadership positions on the board. I hope all of us will envision the
possibilities of what we can do: how we can grow and welcome new people
in, how we can serve as role models for others in the community.
Please utilize myself, and the other officers as resources for your
ideas, comments, questions and concerns. Jews' Next Dor is a fully
volunteer-run and volunteer-led organization -- it would not exist
without you.
I look forward to seeing you at: High Holiday services at Congregation Beth David in Saratoga, the community Young Adult Break-fast at the Kitchen Table and Hanging in the Hut
-- our annual volunteer appreciation event and Toy Drive kick-off. We
have many other events on the calendar. I'm looking forward to seeing
you!
Shanah Tova u'Metuka, may this be a sweet year for you,
Sari Wisch, President
Jews' Next Dor, Congregation Beth David's Young Adult Group
Introducing the Board: Phillip Chatoff, Historian
Shalom Jews' Next Dor,
My
name is Phillip Chatoff and I am your newly appointed historian. You
might notice me passing around a sign-in sheet at events or taking
pictures. My job is to make sure the great memories we have at events
are captured so we can look back at them in the years to come. If you'd
like to see some of the amazing events we have had in the past years,
come to the Hanging in the Hut event where we will have albums from previous years.
Jews' Next Dor is very important to me. I have been part of the group
for over three and a half years now and will continue with the group
for years to come. I consider many in the group to be some of my
closest friends and have built lifelong friendships. I really enjoy
planning events. One of the most memorable events I've planned was the
Jews' Next Dor bowling event on May 19th 2007, where I met my fiance,
Margarita Kudlov, for the first time (of course it took many other
events to get us to where we are now). Being involved with this group
has changed my life.
I highly recommend volunteering to plan or help out with events, you
never know what it can lead to. I look forward to seeing you at future
Jews' Next Dor events.
Shanah Tovah,
Phillip Chatoff
Upcoming Events
You can see our upcoming events on our facebook group
or on our google calendar
"Immigrate" to Angel Island
September
12th, 10:45am-5:30pm
Bay Crossings Store at the San Francisco Ferry Building -- 1 Ferry Building San Francisco, CA
Cost: $16 (for ferry) + $7 (for museum, optional)
[We may get a discount if we're at least 15 people]
Ferry:
The Blue & Gold Ferry departs for Angel Island at 11:20am. Since we
need to leave enough time for parking and buying tickets, we are
meeting at 10:45am.
Hiking:
Not more than 3 miles, with minimal elevation gain. Needless to say,
there will be amazing views of the entire San Francisco Bay.
What
to Bring: Hat, sunscreen, water, hiking shoes, snacks, and money for
the ferry. You can either bring your own lunch or purchase food on the
island.
South
Bay Carpool: A carpool from the South Bay will meet in the
Smart&Final Parking Lot - 141 East El Camino Real, Mountain View,
CA (where 237 ends and Grant Rd begins) at 9:45am.
Parking:
There are a variety of parking options within a few blocks. Validated
Parking is available at the Washington Embarcadero Lot just across from
the Ferry Building.
Young Adult Break-Fast
September 18th, 8:30pm-11:30pm
The Kitchen Table -- 142 Castro St., Mountain View, CA
Join dozens of other young adults to break the fast! A delicious meal with friends is a great way to begin the new year.
Cost: $10 online or $15 at the door.
Register online.
Social Action: KQED Phone-Banking
September 19th, 7:00am-1:30pm
KQED -- 2601 Mariposa St., San Francisco, CA
Do
you ever listen to NPR or watch PBS in the Bay Area? If so, you are
benefiting from the services of KQED of San Francisco. Although both
public radio and public television are in theory funded by the federal
government, recent budget cuts have resulted in the primary source of
financial support for these institutions coming from annual
listener/viewer pledges. When a potential donor calls the station to
make such a pledge,... they don't talk to paid staff, but rather
volunteers. Those volunteers can (and should) be us.
So
join Jews' Next Dor for a Sunday morning journey up to San Francisco to
support these hallowed institutions of journalism and entertainment.
We'll be carpooling from the Sunnyvale Caltrain Station, leaving at
7:00 AM sharp that morning (the shift is from 8:00 to 1:00 PM). Yes,
it's early, but it's a great cause and you'll get to spend your morning
speaking with people from all over the state who share a common passion
for public broadcasting.
We
need to give them an exact number of volunteers by one week prior to
the event so, while RSVPing via Facebook is nice, please MAKE SURE you
ALSO RSVP to jewsn...@beth-david.org before September 12 to guarantee yourself a spot.
Football Watching Party
September 20th, 5:00pm-9:00pm
Private Home -- Mountain View, CA
Jews' Next Dor is calling all armchair quarterbacks. Do you like
watching NFL games on an HDTV? Would you like to watch these games with
a group of people who will also be shouting at the professional
athletes on the screen how they could have done better? Do you know
nothing about football but would like to learn more about this bizarre
ritual?
Then join us at a private home in Mountain View. You can RSVP on Facebook or by e-mailing jewsn...@beth-david.org (please put "NFL" in the subject). Address will be sent to all attendees before the event.
Please bring a vegetarian or dairy snack to share. The hosts will provide beverages.
Board Games Night
September
26th, 7:00pm-11:00pm
Private Home -- Mountain View, CA
We continue our regular night of games, games, games, oh my!
Come
join Jews' Next Dor for a game night. Good games, good company, and
good times are guaranteed -- winning or losing is up to you, your wits
and your luck!
You are welcome to bring your favorite board game or three, or just show up and play what others have brought along.
This event is in a private home in Mountain View. You can RSVP on Facebook or to jewsn...@beth-david.org. Address will be sent to all attendees before the event.
Hanging in the Hut
September 27th, 7:00pm-10:00pm
Private Home -- Saratoga, CA
Come hang in the Sukkah (hut) with Jews' Next Dor! Eat and drink under the stars, shining on us through woven branches.
In the program: free dinner, volunteer appreciation, superlatives awards and toy drive (please bring a new toy with you).
Kiddush Klub
Every Saturday, 9:30am-1pm
Congregation Beth David -- 19700 Prospect Rd., Saratoga, CA
The Kiddush Klub is an informal gathering of Jews' Next Dor on our home
turf, Congregation Beth David,
on Shabbat mornings. Some of us come for services,
others just for lunch, we'd love for you to join us for either or both.
Services begin at 9:30am, but you're welcome to stumble in anytime.
Kiddush begins around noon (12pm). We will be near the back. Consider
this an open invitation to join us, and CBD, any Saturday morning.
Questions? jewsn...@beth-david.org.
Learn something new, or get more familiar with the service for the next
Jews' Next Dor Shabbat.
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