2nd Annual Apples & Honey Cookoff

Show off your culinary talents. Enter our 2nd annual Apple and Honey Cookoff to be held on Monday, August 31, 7pm at a Private home in San Jose (you know the drill, RSVP for the address, directions and parking tips to jewsnextdor[at]beth-david.org). Please note our host has a  dog. Besure to the read the following rules carefully, to be sure your dish qualifies for judging. We’ve step up the qualifications for this Cookoff. We might not be awarding medals, but no competition would be complete without prizes, but you must enter to win. Of course, you’re welcome to come wish your fellow Jews’ Next Dor (Jewish 20 and 30 somethings) a sweet new year, with out entering a dish, but please bring drinks (doesn’t have to be apple and honey theme). Looking for inspiration? Check out last year’s entrants.

Apples and Honey Cookoff

Monday, August 31, 2009

7pmpm
Private home near downtown San Jose
Contact: jewsnextdor[at]beth-david.org

Offical Cookoff Rules, Regulations and Judging Criteria

Who is Eligible?

• Any Jewish young adult
  
• You and your dish(s) must be present on August 31st, starting at 7pm at a private home in San Jose to win.

Food Entry Requirements:

• Dish must feature either apples or honey or both.
• Dish must be parve or dairy
• Dish must be at least 50% homemade.
• All items should be prepared in advanced, and brought cooked ready to serve. Plating is allowed at the cookoff.
  Note: only standard paper goods will be provided.
• All dishes will be consumed by participants and event attendees after judging
• Recipes for entries must be submitted to jewsnextdor[at]beth-david.org by Wednesday, August  26 at 7pm. (Recipes will be also be included on the recipe exchange on our website). A recipe must be submitted for all entries, or it will not be judged. Please have your recipe actually represent what you actually prepare.
  
• All dishes to be judged must be there within 15 minutes of the start time. Dishes to arrive late will not be judged, but may be consumed after all judging is completed.
• Please provide enough of your dish that 30 people can have a portion.
• If your dish contains nuts please clearly label it.
• Name your entries
  

The Judging:

• There will be two categories. Sweet and Savory.
  • Entrants must decide which category to enter their dish in when submitting the recipe.
  • Each dish can only be judged in one category
  • A first prize will be awarded for each category
  • Each entrant can enter up to 2 dishes total across both categories.
  • Entrants do not need to enter both categories.

• All judging will take place on Monday, August 31st.
  
• Each dish will be judged on originality (25%), presentation (25%) and flavor (50%).
• Everyone present will get to judge all entries, other then their own.
• All entries will be served by a Jews’ Next Dor representative.
• Judging will be done on a point system, the dish with the most votes in each category gets first place.
• Points will be deducted if Apples and Honey are not the center piece of the dish.
• Points will be tallied by a Jews’ Next Dor representative.
• Chef of winning dishes will be awarded prizes.
• Winning recipes will be submitted to the CBD Sisterhood cookbook committee for consideration for inclusion in forthcoming cookbook. No guarantees the recipe will make the actual cookbook. Because recipes will be submitted to the cookbook committee, please try to have the recipe be replicatable as well as acuratly reflect what you actually submit for judging.
  

Congregation Beth David offers free High Holiday tickets for college students, military personnel, and those ages 19-33!
You just have to ask. Call the CBD office 408-257-3333 or stop by during regular office hours.

Open Position at the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley

Open Position at the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley

Director of Online Marketing

Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley

The Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley seeks an individual with the energy, passion, creativity, talent and technical know-how to take a solid, if not well known, institution and its agency network into one that will resonate with every Jewish adult in the community, especially its many young professionals. The position will require website content development, viral marketing, social network initiatives and E-philanthropy.

This position requires an experienced professional who can understand and translate overall business and marketing requirements into concrete goals, strategies, project plans, and successful execution of online marketing initiatives.

The new director will have the skill to identify and implement new approaches, new communications channels and tools that young Jewish professionals already use in their everyday lives. S/he will leverage current outreach efforts with new programs designed to make smart use of social media tools, email, handheld media devices and more.

The director of online marketing will have the vision and skill to lead the Federation to new places, find new supporters and create a buzz of excitement for the Federation and its network of agencies.

Education and/or Experience

B.A. degree in marketing, communications, Business Administration with Marketing emphasis, Journalism or related field.  Five years plus experience in marketing, advertising, communications, public relations or related function.

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven track record of creating, developing, and managing successful digital marketing campaigns yielding specific and significant results against stated goals
• In-depth knowledge of interactive marketing and current Internet technology, and fluency with the current and next generation of Internet functionality and user behavior
• Experience in a marketing environment typified by multiple segments, channels (including on- and off-line media), messaging strategies, analytical discipline, and a combination of mass and customized communication tactics
• Change agent and relationship builder
• Experience in a complex organization, with a successful leadership track record in multi-constituency and consensus driven cultures
• Passion for strengthening the Jewish community and/or familiarity with non-profit, philanthropically-based organizations
• Strong manager with excellent organization and people skills and the ability to set priorities, problem-solve, multi-task and work well under pressure
• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and have the initiative and ability to  can dive into the details, while retaining a focus on the big picture and organizational needs relative to budget and resources
• Effective communicator with exceptional writing/editing skills
• Prior experience negotiating with and managing third-party consultants and vendors
• Innovative, creative, with a high amount of energy; personal grace and good humor

For more information or to apply, please contact carin.maher@ujc.org

Congregation Beth David Wins United Synagogue’s Solomon Schechter Award for Excellence in Synagogue Programming

Congregation Beth David Wins United Synagogue’s
Solomon Schechter Award for Excellence in Synagogue Programming

The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism is pleased to announce that Congregation Beth David has been selected to receive 3 Solomon Schechter Awards for Excellence in Synagogue Programming.  The award goes to congregations affiliated with the United Synagogue that have distinguished themselves during the preceding two years in various aspects of congregational life. Winners will be honored at a luncheon on Tuesday, December 8, at United Synagogue’s international biennial convention, to be held this year at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Resort in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, from December 6 through 10. There has been time scheduled at the convention for all the Schechter award winners to share their programs with other delegates.

Congregation Beth David’s 3 awards this year are:

• Gold Award in the category of Outreach to Young Adults
• Gold Award in the category of Membership (recruitment)
• Silver Award in the category of Worship and Ritual

The Solomon Schechter Awards, named after the founder of United Synagogue, have been awarded to hundreds of congregations since 1950.  The awards were instituted both to recognize excellence in synagogue programming and to help spotlight models that other synagogues might emulate. This year’s selections were based on a variety of criteria, including imaginative and creative use of resources, as well as the program’s impact on the congregation’s membership.

The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism promotes the role of the synagogue in Jewish life to motivate Conservative Jews to perform mitzvot encompassing ethical behavior, spirituality, Jewish learning, and ritual observance. Combining an awareness of communal responsibility with a strong sense of commitment, the United Synagogue is a dynamic force within the Conservative movement.

Breaking News: Golden (Falafel) Ball of Santa Clara is offically Trief

In July 2007, The Golden (falafel) ball opened in Santa Clara. While their location is a bit off the beaten path. I was really excited for having a Kosher meat establishment in the South Bay. So excited, I went with Oyster on opening day, and they’ve improved their service and take credit cards now. But Today, I’m sad. No longer will I be able to enjoy their beef kabob plate. In fact, you’ll probably never see me there again.

Today they announced that they will no longer serve Kosher meat.

Dear Customers:

Beginning July 27th we will no longer be serving kosher meat, therefore our prices will decrease. Be assured the quality of food will remain the same. Sincere apologies to our loyal regular customers who would have eaten here for the kosher meat. visit our website for new menu: www.thegoldenfalafelball.com

Thank you,
The Golden Falafel Ball!!

While they do say give their apologies for casting their Kosher customers away. That’s not consoling, I rather have the prepared Kosher meat that I can’t get other places, then apologies, which are much easier to come by, even from the most stubborn of people.

So it’s with a heavy heart, I inform you that Golden Ball of Santa Clara is fully Treif.

Get Your High Holy Days Tickets to Join Jews’ Next Dor

Hey all,

It’s that time of year again. The High Holy Days are just over a month away. While we begin to modes to prepare for these mentally and spiritually. It’s also time to reserve tickets.

Jews’ Next Dor hopes you’ll join them at Congregation Beth David’s Kehillah Ketanah service.

Here’s CBD’s Ticket Costs (even if you’re getting the FREE tickets, you need to reserve them).

FREE- Young Adults Under age 33 for Kehillah Ketanah

$110- Young Adult main service

$220- Main service for members  (for additional tickets for guests)

$250- Kehillah Ketanah non-member over age 33

Call the Beth David office at 408.257.3333 for your tickets. Or you can join Congregation Beth David as High Holy Day tickets are included in your membership.

And don’t forget to join us for:

Sunday, September 27, 1pm-5:30pm, Feast Before You Fast & Kol Nidre Services (6:15pm)

• 1pm–Prepare and cook dinner at a private Cupertino home.
• 3:30-5:30–Fill your tummy with something yummy
• 6:15pm–Kol Nidre Services

Cooking and eating will take place at a home in Cupertino. Please RSVP to JewsNextDor[at]beth-david.org for the address, if you’re coming to cook, or just to eat. Also, let us know if you’d like to help with the menu plan, shopping or cleaning up. Please arrive no later then 5pm if you’re coming just to eat. Our host is being honored with holding a Torah during the opening Kol Nidre prayer, thus must be on time for services.

Please join our host at Kol Nidre Services at Congregation Beth David’s Kehillah Ketana Service at the Ascension Church (across the parking lot from CBD) Services begin at 6:00pm. Free tickets for those 33 and under are available by calling the Beth David office at 408.257.3333.

Project Isaiah: Inspired by a line in the Halftorah for Yom Kippur the annual Food & Clothing Drive organized by CBD’s Social Action committee will again take place. Please consider bringing a bag of non-perishable food to donate to Feeding America, America’s Second Harvest. There will be collection barrels outside of the building before entering services.

If you’re coming to cook and plan on joining us for Kol Nidre Services we recommend bringing a change of clothes. You’ll be able to change at our hosts. It is traditional to wear white, a symbol of purity and mercy as well as not wearing leather or gold. Following these traditions is optional.

RSVPs appreciated by September 22 to JewsNextDor[at]beth-david.org. This event is free.

Roommate wanted, 2bed/2bath Santa Clara, Montague Expy & Lick Mill Blvd

A Jews’ Next Dor member is looking for a housemate:

Hey I need a new roommate!  Here’s the deal:

Apt: 2 bed, 2 bath (master bedroom open)

Location: Montague Expy and Lick Mill Blvd, Santa Clara.

Date Available: Sept 11

Rent: $1,070 + 1/2 of Comcast, other utilities

Parking: Reserved spot in underground garage

Shopping: 1 block from Rivermark Shopping Ctr = Safeway, restaurants, necessities

Transportation: 2 miles on Montague Expy to 101, about same to 237, easy walk to VTA (River Oaks Station), walkable to Cisco, Sun, others.

Me: keep kosher (you’re free to cook/eat whatever you want but if it isn’t kosher then you need your own dishes), work at Cisco, generally pleasant to be around.

Write me at srtimmins@yahoo.com

We’re Taking Gold

That’s right, Congregation Beth David (representatives) will be presented with a Gold Solomon Schechter Award for Outreach and Integration to Young Adults and Singles. So in essence Jews’ Next Dor is winning the award, as we are CBD’s primary means of outreach and integration of young adults. Congregation Beth David will also be receiving and other Gold Award and a Silver Award at this years USCJ Bi-annual Convention in Cherry Hill New Jersey in December.

Tisha B’Av Services and Amended CBD Daily Minyan Schedule

Hey all,
Tisha B’Av, the holy day commemorating the destruction of the template and many other tragedies in the History of the Jewish people is coming up. Because of Tisha B’Av observance, there will be modifications in Congregation Beth David’s daily minyan schedule. Unless other wise noted services are at Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga, Ca.

SUNDAY – 9:30AM
MONDAY & TUESDAY – 7:00PM

WEDNESDAY – 8:15PM AT CONGREGATION SINAI
1532 Willowbrae Ave
San Jose, CA 95125-4450

THURSDAY – 6:45AM AT CONGREGATION KOL EMETH
4175 Manuela Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306
THERE WILL NOT BE AN EVENING MINYAN!!

There is also a day of learning at Ahavat Torah in San Jose beginning at 9:30am

FRIDAY – 6:30PM

Summer Sizzle on the Peninsula

YAD of SF is bringing back it’s popular summer sizzle this year. (Pictures from 2007 Sizzle)  Join YAD on the Peninsula for a great summer afternoon filled with food, music, sports and fun!

Sunday, August 23, 2009
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Peninsula Jewish Community Center, 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City (map)
Admission: $18 in advance; $25 at the door
Sponsored by: Young Adults Division.
Contact: YAD, 415.512.6280, yad [at] sfjcf.org
Register online

Enjoy:
Hosted Beer and Barefoot Wine to enjoy,
Great food by Flying Falafel,
Live music by J. Russo,
Jump house for adults,
Sports and activities for everyone,
Snowcones, sunshine & YAD all day long!

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