Next "Dor" (Hebrew for generation) seeks to build community by creating a vibrant center of activity - the Next Dor house - that draws young Jewish adults together.
Rather than create its own programming, Next Dor offers the house as a space for community-driven projects as well as for existing young adult organizations to put on events within the house. Located in St. Louis City, the house serves as a catalyst to create thriving Jewish young adult community. The space is open to individuals, informal groups, and existing organizations. If you have an idea for how to use the space, pleasecontact us.
Vision
"The mission of Next Dor is to strengthen the Jewish community by creating a post-denominational (the idea that Jewish self-identification is of greater importance than denominational affiliation), non-institutional, urban Jewish community space for young adults in St. Louis." Providing a place to meet and be met
Networking coffee talks and Shabbat dinners
Roundtable discussions with local professionals
Career events
Learning to grow our own produce in an organic garden
Informal events like cooking classes, or other activities you'd like to see
A place to learn and grow
A quiet place for graduate students to study
A place for small groups to have coffee and connect
A place to study Hebrew
A place for Jewish learning outside the synagogue
Cultivating the Arts
Studio/gallery space for artists to create, collaborate and showcase their art
A space for social gatherings, featuring rotating collections of works by local Jewish artists
Host space for film festivals or movie nights
Serving the Community
Connect with others who are interested in community service, civic engagement, and social justice
Next Dor will be the central gathering place for Jewish young adults in St. Louis. It will provide resources to connect people with ideas and opportunities for individuals to create their own projects, in order to create a strong and vibrant community.