April Events in STL

04/11/2011

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Got Passover Plans?
Passover starts Monday night, April 18th, do you need a place for Seder?  Chabad is hosting young adult seders both nights, Rabbi Shafner of Bais Abe is opening up his house, and Central Reform is placing young adults with families..  For some light reading, check out NEXT Dor's idea for a '5th Question' on Birthright NEXT's webzine, Alef.

The Main Event(s)

Thursday, April 14 - Next Dor's Organic Garden kicks off and you can help.  From 4 PM until it gets dark, help dig, plant, and make the garden bloom.  If you have access to spades, wheelbarrows, or tillers, let Next Dor know: info@nextdorstl.org or RSVP here

Thursday, April 14 Young Adults at Bais Abe (YABA) in conjunction with Next Dor St. Louis and JGrads St. Louis presents the 2nd Annual Pre-Passover Wine Tasting (back by popular demand)! FEATURING *A choice variety of kosher for Passover wines for your tasting pleasure *An assortment of cheeses and fruits to cleanse the palate (and because... we like cheese and fruit) 7:00pm - 10:00pm at Bais Abe 6910 Delmar Boulevard Saint Louis, MO 


Saturday, April 16 · Moishe House is hosting a Shabbat Brunch. Begin your Saturday the best way possible...with Moishe House STL for Shabbat brunch. Appetizers, drinks, and desserts are always welcome!  11:00am - 2:00pm at 915 Concordia Ln Clayton, MO

Sunday, April 24th, Moishe House is hosting a Rock-a-Thon to raise money alongside Mizzou's AEPi for charity.  1:00PM at 915 Concordia

Wednesday April 27th - YPD hosts Benyamin Cohen, the Atlanta-born son of an Orthodox rabbi, traveled around the Bible belt visiting various places of worship to find out why Christians seem so excited about Christianity. He wrote this humorous yet sincere account of how this transformative experience impacted his own spirituality and Jewish identity.   7 PM at Fallon's Bar and Grill in Olivette.  Contact Lee’at Bachar at  lbachar@jfedstl.org or 314-442-3817 to RSVP or with questions.


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Tu B\'shvat Seder Brings Young Adults to the Table

01/20/2011

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In honor of Tu B'shvat, the new year for trees, Next Dor played host to a seder, combining elements of traditional Lurianic Tu B'shvat seders and more recent ecologically focused practices.

The event, which brought together 20 young adults, featured Jewish melodies and improvisations provided by Will Soll and Shlomo Ovadya, as well as many of the traditional 'Seven Species of Israel', including date, olive (oil), wheat (bread), and grapes.  

The seder focused on the four levels of creation, symbolized by four cups of wine, and types of fruit.  The text itself was compiled by Molly Zeff for Next Dor, and contains quotes from poets, sages, Rabbis, and philosophers, centered around the idea of the beauty of nature as the physical representation of the divine.

Additionally, as part of the work of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, participants helped Next Dor to purchase over 120 cans in support of the Jewish Food Pantry, operated by Jewish Family and Children's Services.
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The Next Dor Week (July 4-11) in Review

07/13/2010

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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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