Next Dor kicked off what promises to be an exciting summer with a huge week of activities - all at the Next Dor STL house in the Central West End!  Things kicked off with a 4th of July BBQ, organized by Jacob Albert and David Elias that attracted about 50 Jewish young adults.  David grilled up some delicious burgers and hot dogs while guests brought side dishes, pot luck style.  Many of those in attendance were new to Next Dor and the BBQ proved a great way for them to connect peers in the Jewish community.  

The week continued with yoga classes on Tuesday, July 6th at 8 and Wednesday, July 7th at 6:45.  The yoga classes consisted of flowing movements and breath designed to bring strength, relaxation and joy.  Attracting between 5 and 15 young adults, these free sessions do not require an RSVP and are a great way to do something for your health and wellbeing in a comfortable environment.

On Thursday, July 8th a classic Kabbalah meditation at the Next Dor STL house , which included a discussion of classic kabbalah meditations and concepts from Sefer Yetzirah, Zohar, Chassidic Masters and the works of the Arizal.  The intimate group was guided through classical Jewish meditations that give Jewish mystical and spiritual experiences. These classical Jewish meditation practices can be taken home and practiced by participants on a regular basis to infinitely enhance their Jewish spiritual life.  

Moving from mysticism to music, on Sunday, July 11th, Next Dor STL held a guitar lesson/jam session that gave a free guitar lesson to any Jewish young adults with a guitar and a desire to learn.  Participants were broken up into 2 groups, led by Joel Miller and Jeremy Lieb.  Thanks to the great turnout, a follow up lesson will be planned for later in the summer.  
Upcoming, check out yoga classes on Tuesday and Wednesday, and Ladies Night In on Thursday.  Check out Next Dor STL on facebook and the website for information on upcoming events. Next Dor is powered by you, so if you have any ideas for events and programs at the house, email us at Info [at] nextdorstl.org.   

Even when there aren't specific events, Next Dor is open for you to hang out and meet people.  Just contact us and let us know when you want to drop by.
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Local Social Entrepreneur Selected as PresenTense Global Fellow 

St. Louis, MO (May 2010) – Yoni Sarason, the Program Director of Next Dor STL, has been invited to spend 6 weeks this summer living in Jerusalem as a PresenTense Fellow.  Since opening its doors in November of 2009, Next Dor STL has connected hundreds of young Jewish adults in St. Louis.  Each year, PresenTense selects a handful of social entrepreuers working on a variety of social ventures that seek to solve problems facing the Jewish People and the World to participate in the program. 

Sarason connected with Ariel Beery, the co-founder of PresenTense at the Birthright Israel NEXT National Conference in New Orleans in March of this year.  They immediately recognized the connection between the work that Next Dor STL has been doing in the St. Louis community and the work that PresentTense does on a global scale.  After the conference, Beery invited Sarason to connect with Aharon Horowitz, his business partner, who encouraged Sarason to apply for the fellowship, believing that he could bring his knowledge to the table to help other projects. “I'm honored to have been selected for this fellowship” remarks Sarason,  “Not only do I believe this to me an amazing opportunity for personal development, I think that it is really a testament to the power of the community that has grown around Next Dor STL and the impact that community has had for individuals involved.” 

The PresenTense website describes the PresenTense Summer Institute as “a unique training program for Jewish social entrepreneurs, built by entrepreneurs.  It incorporates a number of training modules to provide innovators the resources, skills and opportunities needed for venture success.  Fellows are taught core business skills through skillbuilding sessions, the tool-kit is refined by leading academics and business professionals, fellows are mentored by leaders in their fields, coached by professionals, connected with industry peers -- and showcased to the greater community in a final Launch Night.” Sarason adds “I look forward to gaining skills related to leadership, management, organizational development and sustainability within a Jewish context that understands and respects the unique position of the Next Dor STL project.”
 
Sarason departs June 8, 2010. He shares “I anticipate coming back to St. Louis with an even greater passion matched with heightened abilities and more honed skills.” For the year following his return, PresenTense will continue to work with Sarason and Next Dor STL through the Venture Development services.  


While Sarason is travelling, Jacob Albert and David Elias will assume his responsibilities.


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