Jews’ Next Dor’s Hanukkah Happenings

Jews’ Next Dor has lots going on for Hanukkah5770 (2009) from San Jose to Palo Alto. It starts in a big way with the community Young Adult Light It Up Hanukkah Party. Don’t forget to register online for discounted admission at http://www.paloaltojcc.com/light, bring donations for Second Harvest Food Bank to be entered into the raffle. After you’ve recovered from the open bar at Light It Up! Join us for a Hanukkah House Party in San Jose, and end the holiday with us at a potluck Shabbat. Details on all these are below!

• Saturday, December 12, 9pm, Light It Up! Young Adult Hanukkah Party

  LIGHT IT UP!
  Young Adult Hanukkah Party

  Saturday, December 12, 2009
  9pm
  Cultural Arts Center, Oshman Family JCC
  3921 Fabian Way,
  Palo Alto, CA

  21+
  Open Bar

  Support Second Harvest Food Bank to Win Raffle Prizes
  1 ticket/non-perishable item

  $10 Advance http://www.paloaltojcc.com/light
  $15 at The Door

  Brought to you by: Hillel of Silicon Valley, Hillel of Stanford, Jews’ Next Dor, Oshman Family JCC, Roots Collective, SVYAD, & T’Keya.

• Tuesday, December 15, 7pm, Hanukkah House Party

  Jews’ Next Dor invites you to a Hanukkah House Party, bring your Hanukkiah (and candles), and a potluck vegetarian/dairy (fried or not) dish to share to celebrate the 5th night of Hanukkah. Try your hand at dreidel and more. RSVP to JewsNextDor[at]beth-david.org for the San Jose address. Join us at 7pm on Tuesday, December 15.

• Friday, December 18, 7pm, Potluck Shabbat Hanukkah

  Celebrate the 8th night of Hanukkah and welcome Shabbat with Jews’ Next Dor at a private home in Mountain View. Please bring a vegetarian or dairy dish to share. Please RSVP by December 16 to JewsNextDor[at]beth-david.org for the address.

Sukkot Events for Young Adults

There’s lots of opportunities for Young adults to fulfill the mitzvah of being in a sukkah and of course eating.

7pm Friday, October 2, 20099 (San Jose) Shabbat dinner at the new house with Hillel Silicon Valley (Visit their calendar for other Sukkot events on School campuses)

7pm Friday, October 2, 2009 (San Francisco) Sukkot Shabbat with SF Hillel

7pm, Sunday, October 4, 2009 (Mountain View) Sukkah and Sweets with Roots Collective

6:45pm, Tuesday, October 6, 2009 (West San Jose) Hanging in the Hut with Jews’ Next Dor

7pm, Tuesday, October 6, 2009 (Stanford) Hava-Na-Grill-A with Stanford Grad and Young Adult Group

7pm, Thursday, October 8, 2009 (Palo Alto) Dinner in the Sukkah with T’keya

2nd Roots Collective Minyan and Oneg

Roots Collective Minyan and Oneg

Friday, December 19th
8:00 p.m.

Congregation Beth Am Chapel
26790 Arastradero Rd
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

The first one was a big success! So, join us for the second round of a new venture, a 20s/30s only minyan. We’re starting late, at 8:00 p.m., so that you’ve got enough time to get off work and grab a bite. Our hope is to have a room filled with our own peers, to enjoy a musical Kabbalat Shabbat service together. Oneg Shabbat (light snacks and sweets, wine/beer, coffee and tea) to follow.

Congregation Beth Am is a  member of URJ – Union for Reform Judais

We Lit It Up!

Happy Hanukkah! Click the image to see the full album from Light It Up!

Light It Up! brought Jewish young adults from around the Bay to the Koret Pavillion last night for a (not-yet) Hanukkah Party. We filled a few barrels with food for Feeding America (formerly Second Harvest Food Bank), DJ-Doff rocked the house, as we tore up the dance floor. Thanks to all of our bartenders who kept the drinks flowing. Thanks as well to all the organizations and volunteers who pitched in to help organize, setup and cleanup the event. We’d love to get your feedback, by either filling out this Word document (save it with your comments) and send it to JewsNextDor[at]gmail.com as an attachement or by submitting this PDF form online to us (just hit the send e-mail button).

Relive the fun, enjoy the memories or see what you missed in the pictures (full album). Facebook has 2 albums (part 1 & part 2) which are selections from the full album on Picasa, as well as an album by Tsafrir Melamed’s Photography. While you’re there join the Jews’ Next Dor Facebook group.

Light It Up! was sponsored by Hillel at Stanford Grad and Young Adult Group, Jews’ Next Dor, SVYAD, Roots Collective, ALS JCC, Tzavta, Israel Center and Hillel of Silicon Valley.

“Light It Up!” Hanukkah Party Saturday

Light It Up the (not-yet) Hanukkah Party 2008 featuring DJ-Doff

Don’t forget to bring 2 non-perishable items for Feeding America, ( formerly Second Harvest Food Bank ) they are in great need this year, and it gets you discounted admission to this off-the-hook (not-yet) Hanukkah bash.

Thirsty Thursday…It’s Pub Night Tonight

Tonight, kick back and relax with Beth Am’s Root Collective and Hillel at Stanford’s Grad and Young Adult Group at their monthly event, Pub Night aka Thirsty Thursday.

Pub Night aka Thirsty Thursday

Thursday, December 4, 2008
7pm @ Antonio’s Nut House
321 S. California Street, Palo Alto, CA

Join Roots Collective and Hillel at Stanford’s Grad and Young Adult Group for a fun night of drinks, food and friends! Arrive before 8pm and your first drink is free! Come on down!

December Roots Collective Events

Young.  Jewish.  Figuring it out.

Holidays

Hanukah – 1^st night is the 21^st

Your Local Roots Collective

Making Cents of your Money – Introduction to Debt & Savings – THIS Wednesday, December 3^rd – 7:30pm – Congregation Beth Am

We are offering 3 FREE classes about managing your finances. Join us for one, two or all three. Their FREE! The classes will be led by our very own Phil Chatoff, Financial Coach.

Introduction to Debt and Savings is the first class in the series. Phil is here to enlighten you about money and there will of course be time for questions.

Pub Night –THIS Thursday, December 4^th – 7:00 p.m. – Antonio’s Nut House (321 California Avenue, Palo Alto)
Come join us and Hillel at Stanford’s Grad Student and Young Adult Community for drinks, appetizers and good times with the big gorilla in the cage. If you do not know what we are talking about, you need to come see for yourself.

Making Cents of your Money – Investing and Mutual Funds – Wednesday, December 10^th– 7:30pm – Congregation Beth Am

Because depending on Social Security may not be so secure…

Light it Up!  The (not-yet) Hanukkah Party – Saturday, December 13^th – 8pm – Koret Pavilion, Stanford Campus, 563 Lane A, Stanford

It may not be Hanukkah yet, but it’s still going to be a BIG party. Join us and our fellow 20s & 30s yiddin for some (pre-)Hanukkah partying. Live music by DJ D-Doff, latkes/sufganiyot, open bar, good feelings, absolute enlightenment.

21+
$8 cover with 2 non-perishable items for Second Harvest or $16 without the food items
Music by DJ D-Doff, Dancing, Latkes, Bar, Sufganyot, Dreidels galore!

Brought to you by the letters Nun-Gimel-Hay-Shin and Hillel at Stanford Grad and Young Adult Group, Jews’ Next Dor, SVYAD, Roots Collective, ALS JCC, Tzavta, Israel Center and Hillel of Silicon Valley.

VIEW THE INVITATION HERE: http://tinyurl.com/6gz29k

Making Cents of your Money – Debt – Wednesday, December 17^th– 7:30pm – Congregation Beth Am

The Good, The Bad and The Home-ly (More on debt and why you should/n’t get into that house you’ve had your eye on.)

Minyan and Oneg – Friday, December 19^th – 8:00 p.m. – Congregation Beth Am Chapel

The first one was a big success!  So, join us for the second round of a new venture, a 20s/30s only minyan.  We’re starting late, at 8:00 p.m., so that you’ve got enough time to get off work and grab a bite.  Our hope is to have a room filled with our own peers, to enjoy a musical Kabbalat Shabbat service together.  Oneg Shabbat (light snacks and sweets, wine/beer, coffee and tea) to follow.

Light It Up – the (not-yet) Hanukkah Party not to be missed

Light It Up

the (not-yet) Hanukkah Party 2008

Saturday, December 13, 2008
8pm

Koret Pavilion
Stanford Campus, 563 Lane A, Stanford, Ca

21+

$8 cover with 2 non-perishable items for Second Harvest or $16 without the food items

Music by DJ-Doff, Dancing, Latkes, Bar, Sufganiot, Dreidel game

Brought to you by the letters Nun-Gimel-Hay-Shin and Hillel at Stanford Grad and Young Adult Group, Jews’ Next Dor, SVYAD, Roots Collective, ALS JCC, Tzavta, Israel Center and Hillel of Silicon Valley.

Roots Collective October Events

Roots Collective is Beth Am’s young adult group. Here are their events for the remainder of the month, from their October newsletter.

Your Local Roots Collective

Please plan to join us for our first-ever
Roots Collective & Hillel at Stanford Graduate Students and Young Adults

“Breakfast Break-Fast!”

After a long day of meaningful fasting, don’t you want some good ‘ole comfort food to return you to your previously human state? We’ve got just the thing…

Join the Roots Collective and Hillel at Stanford’s Grad Student and Young Adult Community for a delicious Breakfast Break-Fast at the Original House of Pancakes (420 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos) from 7:30-10:00 p.m. for a made-to-order fast-quenching meal.

We’ve rented out the entire place and prepared a set menu for you to enjoy your favorite breakfast foods, just the way you like ‘em.

Join us.  Bring a friend.  Just be sure to RSVP today to reserve your seat.  SPACE IS LIMITED.

$5 at the door or online (http://acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=168096).

Shabbat in the Round – Friday, October 31st – 6:15p.m. - Congregation Beth Am (26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills)

Celebrate Shabbat by coming to this musical service in the Beit Kehillah.

Shabbat Dinner – Friday, October 31st – 7:30p.m. – Congregation Beth Am (26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills)

You will be hungry after all the singing and praying so why not stay for some dinner?  Or if you did not come to the service, you will still be hungry, so come at 7:30 for the food.  You will eat a delicious vegetarian meal in the Conference Room with new and old friends.

Spookot ‘08 – Sunday, October 19^th – 5:00 p.m. – Dolores Park, San Francisco

Bring your picnic basket and join the 4th annual Sukkot celebration in Dolores Park. Experience the mitvah of eating in the sukkah with farmer’s market fruits and veggies. Rabbis will guide you through the process if it’s new to you. Activities include:

· An outdoor film screening – snuggle up under a blanket with hot chocolate and popcorn
· A harvest festival
· Arts and crafts for young adults with children
· Social action project

A $5 donation is appreciated.  Roots Collective will be co-sponsoring this event.

Congregation Beth Am Events

Local Honey and Wine Tasting in the Sukkah – Monday, October 13^th – 7:00 p.m. -Congregation Beth Am Sukkah

Come celebrate the first night of Sukkot with your Beth Am community.  Bring your own dinner to enjoy in the Sukkah and continue enjoying the sweetness of the New Year with a variety of local honeys, new fruits of the season and hand-selected Israeli wines.  What a wonderful, sweet way to bring in this beautiful holiday.

Simchat Torah Service and Celebration – Tuesday, October 21^st – 6:15 p.m. - Congregation Beth Am Sanctuary/Social Hall

Come share in Simchat Torah, the Joy of Torah, as we complete our annual reading of the Torah and immediately begin reading our story anew! Hear the end of D’varim (Deuteronomy) and the beginning of B’reishit (Genesis) as the cycle continues, just as it has for generations before us. The evening has something for everyone with the consecration of our newest students as they formally begin their Jewish learning, study opportunities for adults with Rabbi Marder, and a song session for all the kids. After the service, we will move to the Social Hall for live music and dancing with the Torah.

Building Blocks of Judaism with Rabbi Sarah Wolf – Tuesdays, October 14^th-February 24^th – 7:00-9:00 p.m.

(no class 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 1/30),  Tuition: $215 (Beth Am members); $230 (non-members); $100 (full-time students and émigrés)

This course provides an introductory experience for people who would like to learn (or re-learn) about Judaism. Students will have an opportunity to learn by doing, as well as to explore fundamental Jewish concepts and practices. Topics include: What is a Jew?; the varieties of Jewish expression; Jewish ethics and values; basic Jewish vocabulary and concepts; mitzvot — theory and practice; B’rachot and T’fillot — an introduction to some basic blessings and prayers; Shabbat, with an emphasis on how to live the Sabbath; connection with the Jewish community; and Jewish views of current issues and concerns.

If you are interested, please register through Lehrhaus Judaica at http://www.lehrhaus.org/.  Young Adults will receive a discount.  Please be in touch with Rabbi Sarah at rabbi_wolf@betham.org with any questions.

Young Family Shabbat – Saturdays, September 27^th and October 25^th – 9:30 a.m. – Congregation Beth Am Chapel

For Families with Young Children Ages 3 months – 6 years old

These fun and interactive half-hour services are geared toward families with children ages 3 months to 6 years, and provide an opportunity for young children to actively participate in the Shabbat experience with their families. Snack is provided following the service, as well as a special arts and crafts activity and time on the playground. For more information, contact call (650) 493-4661.

Young Family Shabbat usually takes place twice a month.  Join us join us at 9:30 A.M. on the second and fourth Saturday of the month in the Beth Am Chapel for a service, followed by snack, art, and playground time.  Young Family Shabbat is a fun interactive service for children infant to six years old. Grandparents and siblings are welcome.

Please note that there will be just one Young Family Shabbat Morning Service in October (Oct. 25).

EPIC PURIM PARTY–Get your costume ready

Get your costumes ready and your dancing shoes on, for the South Bay and Peninsula Epic Purim Party!

EPIC PURIM PARTY

2 DJs, 2 Dance Floors, (Israeli music on one), costume contest with prizes, and hamentashen all FREE.

Sunday, March 16
Abyss Night Club,
Sunnyvale Ca.

21+

Doors at 8:00pm

(come before 9:00pm to register for the costume contest)

With just about all of the Jewish South Bay and Peninsula collaborating on this, you can expect an EPIC Purim Party!

Co-sponsors: CBDYAG, Hillel at Stanford Grad and Young Adult Group, Roots Collective, Oy-Bay, Albert L. Shutlz JCC, Israel Students Organization (ISO), The Israeli House, Tzavta, The Israel Center of SF

Facebook event

Contact cbdyag[at]gmail.com