We’re all getting older… WHO ARE THE CHAMPIONS FOR SENIORS?

Beth David’s Noten Yad and PACT invite you to:

We’re all getting older…   WHO ARE THE CHAMPIONS FOR SENIORS?

Our parents, grandparents, neighbors, and some of us are going without Transportation, Senior Centers, Health Care…

It’s time we’re the champions for the seniors in our community. It’s time we’re the champions for ourselves.

Community Action Meeting
Monday, May 14, 2012
7:00 pm
Congregation Shir Hadash
20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos

To RSVP or for more information, please contact:
ArthurBao@pactsj.org (408) 910-7944

Yom Ha’atzmaut: Celebrate Israel’s Independence Day Community-Wide Celebration in Palo Alto

Celebrate Israel’s Independence Day at the OFJCC’s community-wide annual party 4:30pm-10:00pm, Thursday, April 26 at the OFJCC in Palo Alto! Be sure to check out—Special guest artist Idan Raichel, the Israeli Fashion Show, Israeli Film, “Matter of Size”, Israeli dancing, and even win a roundtrip ticket to Israel on the spot!

Visit their website at www.paloaltojcc.org/israeliblend for a schedule of events as well as links purchase tickets or “coupons” for some of the festivities.

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Meet & Greet: Menara Moroccan Restaurant

When: 7pm-9pm, Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Where: Menara Moroccan Restaurant, 41 E. Gish Rd, San Jose, CA 95112

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For our second-to-last $10 Meet & Greet, we head south to San Jose’s acclaimed Menara Moroccan Restaurant. At this restaurant, we’ll get to sit on cushions at low tables, watch live belly dancing, and feast on a 6-course, vegetarian*, family-style meal.
(*Menara Moroccan can also provide vegan and/or gluten-free options – please contact JewsNextDor@beth-david.org if you require either of these accommodations.)

And, as has been the case for several months now, you get all this for the low, low price of $10, thanks to a generous grant from the Young Adult Department of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. So, come hungry and ready to meet (and greet!) new and old friends alike, and we’ll see you there!

Jews’ Next Dor is an active community of Jewish 20 and 30 somethings centered in the South Bay. If you have any questions about our group or this event, please contact JewsNextDor@beth-david.org with any questions.

This event was organized by David H., a Jews’ Next Dor volunteer. Would you like to be a part of the magic that makes these events a success? Want to get involved and spread joy and camaraderie to the south bay’s Jewish Young Adult community? We are always looking for volunteers to help in whatever ways they’d like – anything from as little as giving feedback about an event, to setup/cleanup help, to organizing their own event for the community! If you’d like to get involved or just learn more, reach out to us at JewsNextDor@beth-david.org. Thanks in advance!

This program is made possible (in part) by the support of the Young Adult Department of The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.

Get to Know Your Own Backyard: Monterey Bay Aquarium

When: 10am-5pm, Sunday, April 22, 2012

Where: Monterey Bay Aquarium, 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

Carpool from: Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga, CA

The Monterey Bay Aquarium. A world class research aquarium in our own backyard. It was founded in 1984 in the honor of the man who was the inspiration for the character of “Doc” in John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row. Plus, it was featured in Star Trek 4.
It is also the next location for the next Jews’ Next Dor “Get to Know Your Own Backyard” event series.Jews’ Next Dor can offer admission to this amazing location for the low price of $30. In addition to the fun time wandering around the aquarium looking at strange fish and adorable otters, the first 15 people to buy their tickets via WePay will also receive a ‘behind-the-scenes’ tour of the facility. Come get to know about our local treasure with fellow Jewish 20 and 30 somethings (friends are always welcome too).We will meet at Congregation Beth David at 10:00am to carpool down to Monterey. If you want to meet us down there, we will meet in front of the Aquarium at 12:30pm.

Congregation Beth David’s address is 19700 Prospect Road Saratoga, CA 95070
The Aquarium’s address is 886 Cannery Row Monterey, CA 93940.

To buy your tickets, please go to
https://www.wepay.com/events/get-to-know-your-own-backyard-monterey-bay-aquarium-1

Organized by Yonatan B.

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Passover Rhapsody

Passover is on it’s way folks. To distract you from the cleaning, here’s Aish.com’s last video telling the story of freedom associated with the holiday. Enjoy!

Passover Rhapsody from Aish.com

Passover Service Times at Congregation Beth David

Congregation Beth invites you join them this Passover:

Are you looking for a Seder? Let Beth David match you with a seder or two! For details see this post on their website.

Sell your Hametz by filling in the form found here and returning to Beth David no later than noon on Wednesday, April 5th.

Sunday, March 25: Adult Pesah Workshops During the Passover Mishpaha Program - 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, March 31: Ask the Rabbi Special Pesah Edition - after Shabbat Kiddush lunch (about 1:15 p.m.)

Passover Service Schedule
Passover Begins at Sundown
Friday, April 6, 2012
Candle lighting at 7:17 p.m.
No Friday night service

Congregation Beth David is located at 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga , CA

Saturday, April 7 – Pesah Day 1
Service – 9:30 a.m.

Sunday, April 8 – Pesah Day 2
Service – 9:30 a.m.

Friday, April 13, 2012 – Pesah Day 7
Service – 9:30 a.m.
Service – 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 14, 2012 – Pesah Day 8 – Yizkor
Service – 9:30 a.m

Potluck Shabbat with Jews’ Next Dor

When: 7pm-10pm, Friday, May 25, 2012

Where: Private home in Fremont CA –RSVP to JewsNextDor@beth-david.org for the address

Join Jews’ Next Dor for our monthly potluck Shabbat dinner! This event is at a private home in Fremont, and its address will be released closer to the event. Jews’ Next Dor is an active community of Jewish 20 and 30 somethings centered in the South Bay.

The host will provide challah, wine, main dishes, the cutlery and plates. Please bring a vegetarian/dairy appetizer, side, dessert, and/or drink to share. If there is a particular thing you want to share with us, please do; if you aren’t sure what to bring, please follow these suggestions to help us get an even distribution of courses:

If your last name begins with A – G, please bring a DESSERT
If your last name begins with H – M, please bring a DRINK
If your last name begins with N – R, please bring an APPETIZER
If your last name begins with S – Z, please bring a SIDE/SALAD
**Note: if the host contacts you about bringing a main dish, you do NOT also need to bring something else from this list.

If you have questions about this event, please email JewsNextDor@beth-david.org.

We look forward to seeing you!

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Potluck Shabbat with Jews’ Next Dor

When: 7pm-10pm, Friday, April 27, 2012

Where: Private home in Belmont, CA –RSVP to JewsNextDor@beth-david.org for the address

Join Jews’ Next Dor for our monthly potluck Shabbat dinner! This event is at a private home in Belmont and its address will be released closer to the event. We’re an active community of Jewish 20 and 30 somethings centered in the South Baym and would love to have you join us.

The host will provide challah, wine, the main dishes, the cutlery and plates. Please bring a vegetarian/dairy appetizer, side, dessert, and/or drink to share. If there is a particular thing you want to share with us, please do; if you aren’t sure what to bring, please follow these suggestions to help us get an even distribution of courses:

If your last name begins with A – G, please bring a DRINK
If your last name begins with H – M, please bring a SIDE/SALAD
If your last name begins with N – R, please bring an APPETIZER
If your last name begins with S – Z, please bring a DESSERT
**Note: if the host contacts you about bringing a main dish, you do NOT also need to bring something else from this list.

If you have questions about this event, please email JewsNextDor@beth-david.org.

We look forward to seeing you!

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Meet & Greet – Maggiano’s Little Italy

When: 7pm-9pm, Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Where: Maggiano’s Little Italy, 3055 Olin Avenue #1000, San Jose, California

It’s a Wednesday night, and there’s nothing more you are craving than a whole lot of delicious Italian food (especially right before Passover). Well, Jews’ Next Dor has the answer for you.

Join us at Maggiano’s Little Italy on Wednesday night, April 4th, for the monthly Meet & Greet. Not only is this an opportunity to see your fellow 20 and 30 something Jewish friends (or soon-to-be friends), but the food is delicious. We won’t reveal the whole menu, but if stuffed mushrooms, balsamic glazed salmon, or ravioli in pesto sauce make your mouth water, this is the place to be.

Thanks to a generous grant from the Young Adult Department of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, we are able to subsidize our ever-popular Meet & Greets down to $10 a person from now through June. When you arrive, ask for Jews’ Next Dor, as Maggiano’s is a big place and you might have some trouble finding us otherwise.

Jews’ Next Dor is an active community of Jewish 20 and 30 somethings centered in the South Bay, and we would love to have you join us. Come hungry and ready to mingle – see you there!

If you have any questions, contact JewsNextDor@beth-david.org.

Organized by Shira H.

Want to be part of the magic that makes these events a success? Want to get involved and spread joy and camaraderie to the south bay’s Jewish Young Adult community? We are always looking for volunteers to help in whatever ways they’d like – anything from as little as giving feedback about an event, to setup/cleanup help, to organizing your own event for the community! If you’d like to get involved or just learn more, reach out to us at JewsNextDor@beth-david.org. Thanks in advance!

This program is made possible (in part) by the support of the Young Adult Department of The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

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Packing Passover Food Bags for Jewish Family Services with Jews’ Next Dor

When: 7pm-10pm, Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Where: Jewish Family Services, Levy Family Campus, 14895 Oka Road, Los Gatos, CA

It is time for you to do a Mitzvah.

Every year, Jewish Family Services puts together Passover Packages for needy Jews in our area. Once again, they are asking for our help.

We are looking for people to come to the JCC in Los Gatos to put together 200 food bags that other volunteers for Jewish Family Services will distribute the week before Passover.

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at JewsNextDor@beth-david.org

Jews’ Next Dor is an active community of Jewish 20 and 30 somethings centered in the South Bay, and would love to have you join us.

Organized by Claire S.

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