If there are any queries about any of the Alumot
events listed on this page, please contact Laurie.
If you hear of interesting Jewish activities for young adults in
your community, please let Laurie know…we will post it on the newsletter,
as well as the Alumni section of the Livnot website! This is especially true for
information about upcoming holiday services and meals. If you are interested in
hosting meals for chevre in your area (not as "an event" but simply
to host people) let us know.
Chevre!
Livnot has had a busy summer, and there are lots of new past chevre out there!
We are working on organizing Alumot get-togethers throughout the country! Check
your city's listing to see if anything is going on, and if there is, please join…if
there isn't, please consider helping to organize something!
Alumot
is run entirely through the help of volunteer organizers and hosts…there
are no paid organizers. So if you are able to help organize or host in your area,
please contact Laurie in Tzfat at livbst@livnot.com.
Yad VaShem has put on-line the Central Database of Shoah Victim's names.
This project is the result of decades of work by Yad VaShem in gathering the names
of Holocaust martyrs. To search for a name, go to http://www.yadvashem.org/wps/portal/IY_HON_Welcome.
If you know of names of Holocaust martyrs who are not listed, please contact Yad
VaShem to give your testimony.
Hazon, the Jewish environmental
organization, is planning an amazing trip to Israel - a bike ride from Jerusalem
to Eilat, over 5 days with riders from Israel and North America. The ride is a
fun, fabulous way to experience Israel; it looks quite different perched on a
bicycle seat. The full title of the Ride is 2005 Arava Institute Hazon Israel
Ride: Cycling for Peace, Partnership & Environmental Protection, and as you
can see by the name, you'll explore the countryside, meet new people, and learn
about environmental issues in Israel and the Middle East. We hope that you can
join them, and even if you can't make it, please pass the word on to those who
might be interested in participating in this unique experience. If you want
to find out more information you can contact Hazon at 212.284.6812 or find information
on the website at www.hazon.org.
Are you studying at a university? (Or do you live near one?).
Do you spend time at other places where young adults frequent? Can you post some
flyers for Livnot? If so, contact Laurie at livbst@livnot.com
and we'll send you some materials to put up.
Past chevre Rachel Brown-Goodman
has begun a Livnot blog-pagehttp://www.livejournal.com/community/livnot/
for chevre of various programs and locations to "talk". Join in and
e-meet your fellow chevre!
Looking for some ideas for creative
Judaica? Check out past chevre Terah Brossart's site www.koshercreative.com
New Livnot flyers and posters! If you can post some, please
contact Laurie, livbst@livnot.com and we'll send you some!
The Aleph Institute offers an
amazing opportunity to do a wonderful mitzva! Check it out : http://www.jewishpenpals.org/
(Thanks to chevre Julie Levin for the information!)
Israel Environmental Bike Ride 2005 - Jerusalem to Eilat! May 10th
- 17th 2005. See Israel as you support environmentalism in Israel as you bike
from Jerusalem to Eilat! Visit www.israelride.org
or contact 301-589-8565.
The PAL Program of Jewish Family
and Career Services is in need of "Big" Pals to mentor children ages 6 to 14 from
single parent homes. Just a few hours a month can make a huge difference to a
child. Call Erika Lang at (770) 677-9310 or e-mail: erikalang@jfcs-atlanta.org.
We are looking to start a Chanukah
for singles living in the/Emory/Downtown area ages 25-35 (advanced graduate students
(i.e. internship level) and professionals) to have Shabbat dinners, hikes, theatre,
and other events. Our contact info is: Jennifer Garvin 404-634-5485 Jennifer_Gavrin@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
or Heidi Dickstein 404-663-3879 hdickstein@student.gsu.edu
Pardes, located in Jerusalem, is a co-ed, non-denominational
Institute of Jewish Studies for young adults from all backgrounds. It is committed
to providing an open study atmosphere where students can explore Jewish texts
in meaningful ways. For more information about Pardes log on to www.pardes.org.il.
Rabbi
Marc Baker completed his undergraduate degree at Yale University. He earned his
Masters in Education through a joint program at Hebrew University and Pardes.
He moved from Jerusalem to Atlanta last year to teach
Learning Hebrew for Practical Purposes B'nai Israel,
the Downtown Synagogue, invites all interested people to join them for their "Practical
Purposes Hebrew" class presents sections of the Davening Services that will
be practiced. The structure of the Synagogue Service will be introduced. Classes
until Rosh HaShannah will center on the study of Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers)
Classes in this series are not cumulative, so please join in at any time. When:
Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. Cost: FREE
Ongoing "Shishi B'Tsavata"
Monthly gathering of Israelis and Americans who gather to celebrate Shabbat with
an Israeli ambiance. Warm and informal…first Friday of every month.
Ongoing We are a women's
rosh chodesh group that meets monthly, usually around the full moon.
At this time, our group is still open and we are looking to solidify membership
by inviting other women in their 20's and early 30's who are creative and interested
in studying/exploring Judaism with other women as well as social action, leadership,
spirituality or the arts. If you are interested in joining or know someone
who would be, please contact Reise at 415-264-1786 or maagalisha@yahoo.com. Maagal Isha is a grassroots group of progressive, diverse, creative,
Jewish young women who meet monthly to connect, express, create, study, discover
and build community in an atmosphere of openness to different levels of observance,
education and experience where everyone's contribution is valued and encouraged.
Za'atar is a Berkeley-based band
dedicated to the performance of the vivacious music of Mizrahi (Middle Eastern
Jewish) cultures. The members of Za'atar breathe spirit into the music, leading
to dancing, chanting, and the ululating (zagharid) that commonly accompanies this
music in the Middle East. Za'atar combines many traditional and modern instruments
and arrangements with extensive improvisation to present an uplifting musical
experience. See www.zaatarweb.com For more information, please contact Dina Maccabee, 510.845.6420 x 10, dina@lehrhaus.org
Past Chevre Ari Messer is looking to start a small Torah
study and meditation group to meditate and study Torah together once a week
or so. He would like to assemble a small chevre of folks in their 20s and maybe
early 30s for this. If you're interested, contact Ari at arimesser@stanfordalumni.org.
Especially looking for those into connections between Torah interpretation and
deep readings of other poetry (WS Merwin, William Carlos Williams, Muriel Rukeyser,
etc.)
Ongoing HAFTARAH CLASS Ely Levine of the
Tremont Street Shul will be teaching a class on reading the haftarah. "If
you wish to learn how to read Haphtara, this is for you. If you read Haphtara
at your Bar or Bat Mitzvah, but do not remember how, this is for you. If you want
to brush up your Haphtara skills, this is also for you. Classes will begin in
February, and will be determined in part based on the schedules of those interested.
If you are interested, please call 617.623.0472 or email me at leyning@levinesonline.org."
Ongoing
New Minyan in Brookline, MA. The Washington Square Minyan will be holding its
first Shabbat services the week of Parshat Beshalach, January 22, 2005 at 9:15am.
Services will be held at 1566 Beacon Street in Brookline, MA (the downstairs chapel
of Temple Beth Zion). Please enter at the door to the left of the main stairs.
The Washington Square Minyan is an independent congregation, guided by halacha
and following the traditional liturgy. The Minyan is committed to creating spirited
and spiritual davening and community in a family-friendly atmosphere. The service
will be egalitarian, with full participation by men and women. There will be separate
seating for men and women without a mechitza. All are welcome - please feel
free to forward this email widely. If you would like to be involved in any way,
or if you have more questions, please email us at wsminyan@gmail.com.
Ongoing Every Sunday (Kehilateynu) Weekly Torah Study
Group meets from 7:00-8:30 p.m. for a discussion of the week's Parasha. Danielle
at 303-759-2041.
Ongoing "Breakneck through the
Bible", a class which teaches the Bible's history. Sponsored by Jewish
Experience Center. Wednesdays from September 2004 - May 2005 at the JCC. For more
information, call 303-316-6412.
Ongoing Houston Hillel's Graduate and
Young Professionals division invites local Houstonian young adults to join
them for their weekly Friday night Shabbat dinners. Contact hillel@houstonhillel.org
for more information.
Ongoing MOVABLE MINYAN You won't
find a more heimishe High Holy Days opportunity than the Movable Minyan, a
lay-led egalitarian minyan open to all. The Minyan meets throughout the year,
the first and third Saturday morning of the month, 10-1, followed by a dairy/kosher
potluck lunch; and one Friday evening a month for dinner and an education program.
At the Institute of Jewish Education, 8339 W 3rd St., Los Angeles (near the Beverly
Center). For information call 310 285 3317.
Yehoshua Rubin
will be traveling to the States periodically throughout the upcoming summer, fall
and winter, and is available for Shabbatons and other events by request.
Please contact Yehoshua's agent at shlomo7@actcom.net.il
for more details.
Ongoing MAKOR WHAT:
Makor Shabbos Dinner Program: An excellent experience comprised of a Shabbos Dinner,
discussion and after-event WHEN: Last Friday of every month
(On Hiatus in November) WHERE: Homes throughout the Pico-Robertson,
Valley and Santa Monica areas AGES: 20's-40's (mostly singles) INFO: email Makor123@hotmail.com,
or www.makor.net (Click on
Los Angeles)
Ongoing "Dinner for 60 Strangers"
Shabbat dinners at the Chai Center in Santa Monica for anyone who would like to
enjoy Shabbat with lots of other young Jews! For more information, contact the
Chai Center, or Rabbi Schwartz aka Schwartzie at ChaiCntr@aol.com
(from Schwartzie: There is no service. We begin with "Shmooz & Cruiz"
& then sit down to a traditional meal with whole wheat home baked Challah
& many delicious courses for veggies (in addition to the usual chicken and
other dishes)
Ongoing The Movable Minyan is an
egalitarian, lay-led minyan which many participants describe as "inspirational".
The Movable Minyan is open to all, and all are encouraged to come and try! The
Movable Minyan meets the first and third Shabbat of the month for Saturday services,
10-1, followed by a dairy/kosher potluck lunch. They also have a potluck dinner
and brief service the fourth Friday of each month, and meet for all holidays.
They meet at the Institute of Jewish Education, 8339 W 3rd St., Los Angeles. For
info call the president of the minyan, Brenda, at (323) 735-0667 or leave a message
at their hotline at 310 285 3317.
Ongoing NEW CLASSES AT
THE LINK! WHAT: Los Angeles Intercommunity Kollel (LINK) at the Westwood Kehilla,
a newly created entity that offers an enormous wealth of classes in judaism, jewish
life and hebrew WHEN: Various times, consult their website WHERE: Westwood Kehilla 10523 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles,
CA 90025 COST: $5.00 Suggested Donation AGES:
Open INFO: http://www.linkla.org/,
Rabbi Gidon Shoshan 310-470-LINK
Ongoing FRIDAY NIGHT
LIVE (WORLD FAMOUS!) WHAT: Friday Night Live (Conservative
event regularly hosting 1200 mostly single Jews!) WHEN: 2nd
Friday of every month (Service 7:30-8:30, Party 8:30-10:45) WHERE:
Sinai Temple; 10400 Wilshire Blvd, (at Wilshire and Bev Glen) COST:
Free of Charge INFO: Leslie Klieger 310/481-3244 lklieger@sinaitemple.org
Ongoing Past Chevre David Behrendt invites LA chevre
to join him and his family for Shabbat meals (Friday night dinner or Saturday
lunch) whenever you need a Shabbat pick-me-up! Just invite yourself...contact
David at dkbehr@sbcglobal.net. He lives
in the "Pico-Robertson" neighborhood and their family enjoys guests!
Fall 2004 LEARN WISDOM FROM A HOLLYWOOD PRODUCER WHAT: 2 Classes with David Sacks exec Producer of “3rd
Rock from the Sun” and writer-producer of The Simpsons” will be teaching
2 ongoing weekend classes. The Handbook of Jewish Thought” (by Reb Aryeh
Kaplan) and Bringing Heaven Down to Earth” (365 Meditations of the Rebbe). WHERE/WHEN: “Fundamentals of Judaism” 3rd Floor of
Hillel Building (Call for Address), Saturdays from 9:00-9:30 am; “Bringing
Heaven Down to Earth” Sundays from 10:00 am in the downstairs Beit Midrash
at Beth Jacob—9030 W. Olympic Blvd., Bev Hills CA 90211 COST:
Free AGES: Open INFO: 310-285-7777
April 14th, May 12th, June 9th Yiddishkayt LA and Avada present Red
Yiddish. For Angelenos in their 20s and 30s. Red Yiddish is for Angelenos
in their 20s and 30s interested in exploring contemporary Yiddish culture. Red
Yiddish salons are monthly presentations by Los Angeles-based artists, writers,
filmmakers, musicians, and professors who are pushing the boundaries of Yiddish
culture. Study beginning Yiddish for the first hour (at 7:30) or come for the
guest speaker at 8:30. Red Yiddish salons are held in the library of the Yiddish
Culture Club, inside the Jewish Educational Institute. 7:30PM - Beginning
Yiddish with Miriam Koral 8:30PM - Miamon Miller, professional musician and
Fulbright Scholar, describes and demonstrates the instruments, musicians, and
characteristics that define klezmer music. He'll trace its evolution from Eastern
Europe to contemporary Los Angeles in an evening that will change the way you
listen to klezmer music. 9:30PM - Yiddish/Klezmer jam
New York Alumot yahoogroup!Join the New York Alumot
yahoogroup and stay in touch with other Alumoters in the area! Subscribe at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NewYorkAlumot/
Ongoing Manhattan Jewish Experience Shabbat hospitality. If you would like to be "set up" for a Shabbat meal (or the whole
Shabbat), call 212.787.9533
Ongoing Manhattan Jewish Experience's
Beginners Service will be followed by a catered Shabbat dinner. Join with
other young Jewish adults to pray, since and express yourself while you open your
eyes to your tradition, ask questions, and have meaningful discussions. Each dinner
includes a guest speaker on topics such as Business, Law, Israel and Anti-Semitism,
Media and the Arts, and Health and Wellness as part of the network.mje program.
6:30p.m. West Side: April 23, May 28, June 25, July 23, August 20 East side: June 24 $30 per person. Paid reservations by phone must
be received by Wednesday preceding each dinner. See http://www.jewishexperience.org/shabbat.html
for more details.
Join
the Jewish Flame for Shabbat Services. Learn more about prayer and Judaism
in a relaxed in a friendly environment. Participate in the discussions and
ask questions, no Hebrew required. We hold regular Sabbath services, Sabbath weekends,
Passover Sedars and High Holiday services in a variety of locations throughout
the NY Metropolitan area.
Our service schedule varies throughout
the year so please check back often. Beginners Minyan Jewish
Heritage Center 68-29 Main Street Kew Gardens Hills, Queens For more
details call: Bob/Susie Garber (718) 268-2448 or The Jewish Heritage Center at
(718) 575-3100
Beginners Minyan New Rochelle, NY
Check back for future dates For more details call: Rabbi Mat Hoffman (212)
872-9216
Volunteer with Hadar at Ansche Chesed Homeless
Shelter. The Homeless Shelter at Ansche Chesed provides a safe, clean
place to stay every night for 10 men who are trying to transition out of homelessness.
Volunteers from Hadar have been staffing the overnight shift at the homeless shelter
at Ansche Chesed every Tuesday night for nearly a year. Whether you are one of
the people who have made this happen, or if you have been meaning to volunteer,
there is room for you to sign up for this important and relatively easy work.
Please contact Brent Spodek at brspodek@jtsa.edu
or 917-579-6845.
Summer 2004 PARDES-MAKOR BEIT MIDRASH.
Take a week this summer to treat yourself to enriching Jewish study with
renowned faculty from Jerusalem's Machon Pardes and the Makor/Steinhardt Center
of the 92nd Street Y. Spend the mornings immersed in Bible and Talmud in a challenging
and dynamic intellectual community. Afternoons are devoted to electives exploring
Jewish philosophy, prayer, mysticism, and Hebrew poetry and literature as well
as intimate salons with guest faculty on contemporary Jewish issues. Program includes
a festive Shabbat dinner, a range of prayer options, evening cultural arts events
and special speakers, and the option for reduced cost continuing study programs
at Pardes and Makor. Absolute beginner to experienced learners will discover the
magic and depth of Jewish study with Pardes and Makor. Special discounts for
Pardes alumnae. Financial aid and scholarships are available. PROGRAM TAKES PLACE
AT MAKOR. Call 212.413.8835 or email for details.
On-going. Get Involved with "Walk the Walk!"
Every month the Collaborative will highlight a charity that you can get involved
with -- including a hip event for 20 and 30 somethings that will take place during
that month. This is another opportunity to get involved with our community-- don't
just talk the talk..."Walk the Walk!"
Ongoing FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH: ONEG SHABBAT with
Shaarie Torah for beginners. 8pm. Service, discussion with Rabbi Rosenberg--questions
answered, and dessert. All are welcome. For more information, contact Rabbi
Rosenberg at rabbir@shaarietorah.org
or (503) 226-6131. 920 N.W. 25th Avenue Portland, Oregon 97210.
Ongoing We are pleased to announce the addition of a monthly Friday
night Shabbat service in the tradition of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach. The service
features uplifting melodies accompanied by much singing and dancing. The songs
include many niggunim (songs without words), making it easy for everyone to participate
regardless of Hebrew ability. Both Carlebach fans and newcomers will enjoy
the ruach and warmth as they sing along with Jan Courte to the ever popular melodies
that have inspired generations of Carlebach aficionados. At Congregation Sinai
1532 Willowbrae Ave.
http://uscj.org/ncalif/sanjose/ For more information, contact Linda Brandt,
408-264-8542
Ongoing -- women: Join Rabbi Levitin at
Congregation Shaarei Tefilah, 6250 43rd Ave. N.E., Seattle on Monday evenings
from 7:45-8:45 p.m. Classic Commentaries on the Weekly Parsha, Rashi, Rambam,
Or Hachaim. Text based, all in English. Call 206-527-1411
Ongoing
Shabbat in a Box: Celebrate Shabbat in a whole new way every 4th Friday of
the month at locations around the Greater Seattle area. Dinners begin at 7pm and
are vegetarian potluck. Dinners will be preceded by an optional half-hour minyan.
Please RSVP by the Friday before the Shabbat you are planning to attend.
For more information, Apr 16 at 7:30 pm. Jconnect's Third Friday Shabbat
Services and Oneg at The Wilsonian Ballroom (4718-1/2 University Way) Third Friday
is Jconnect's premiere monthly event: a Shabbat celebration featuring a lively
guitar-led shabbat service led by Josh Miller and Rabbi Dan Bridge, followed by
an oneg with wine, drinks, snacks, desserts and a chance to make new friends and
see old. This event is free, but we ask you to please take a moment to RSVP Online
if you plan to attend!
Ongoing- Jconnect's Jewish Learning
Initiative: Teachers Wanted New Tuesday Night Class Series Will Begin Jan
4, 2005, Starting the first week in January Jconnect Seattle with help from Limmud
Northwest will bring you a fabulous evening of Jewish learning every Tuesday night
with multiple classes to choose from including Intro Judaism, Jewish Philosophy,
Jewish Law, Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino, Folk Music, Israeli Folk Dancing,Guitar,
and much more to come! Do you have a Jewish talent or area of expertise that could
translate into a 4 or 8 week class for this new initiative? If so, email your
idea to Josh and Terri so we can incorporate it into the offerings! We're particularly
looking for a folk dance instructor if you know a good one.
Ongoing
Register Now for the New Jewish Learning Initiative Classes Tues Nights 7:30
pm - 9:45 pm, Starts Jan 4. Early
Registration is Online Starting the first week in January, Jconnect Seattle
with help from Limmud Northwest will bring you a fabulous evening of Jewish learning
every Tuesday night with multiple classes to choose from including Intro Judaism,
Jewish Philosophy, Text Study, Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino, Folk Tales, Folk
Music, Guitar, and much more to come. Courses will be offered by Hillel staff,
young adult educators, and some of the best teachers from our community. Online
registration is now open. Visit our Jewish
Learning Initiative Website to learn more and sign up during this pre-registration
period. Questions? Email Josh
and Terri.
What is Our Minyan? Our Minyan is
a young, spiritual, Jewish community. We meet every few weeks or so in community
members' homes in the Seattle area for Kabbalat Shabbat (usually Carlebach melodies)
and Maariv service followed by some sort of social function, either dessert, vegetarian
potluck, singing, or Torah study. OurMinyan Services are completely egalitarian
and open to people with all levels of Jewish experience and knowledge. Depending
on the leader, parts of Kaballat Shabbat and/or Maariv may be abridged. You do
not need to RSVP in order to join us, but please remember to bring something to
contribute to the potluck. We are always looking for people to take initiative
and leadership, people to lead services, host Minyans, or help coordinate the
group. If you would like to get involved, contact Stephanie Hader-Robbins at stoof1@hotmail.com,
or Alex Berger at aberger@isomedia.com.
Ongoing:
Nashville Jewish Organization of Young Adults: "We understand that it
can be nerve-wracking walking into a room full of people you haven't yet met,
SO... If you'd like to attend Shabbat services with other young people, please
contact Nickie Roberts at NickieK@Juno.com
or 385-5423 and we will put you in touch with someone who frequents the specific
synagogue you want to attend.
Ongoing: Join Rabbi Michael
Merdinger for a Hebrew reading class open to all Jews interested in taking the
first step towards reading Hebrew like a pro. The class will meet Sunday mornings
from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the JCC beginning Sunday, November 16th. Open yourself
up to a new world--the world of Hebrew! The number of spots in the class is limited,
so please RSVP to Rabbi Merdinger at 292-6614.
FABULOUS OPPORTUNITY: If you would like a spot for a
Shabbat meal after services this week, or if you are hosting a Shabbat meal yourself
and have extra room at your table, please email us at dcminyanhospitality@hotmail.com.
Also, if you regularly host meals and would like us to contact you to ask if you
have room for guests, then please email us to join our list of dedicated hospitality
regulars.
Ongoing BEIT MIDRASH: SUMMER SCHEDULE!!
Beit Midrash meets at the DC JCC on TUESDAY nights at 7:30 PM and features a half-hour
long class, offering insights into the weekly parsha (Torah portion), followed
by an hour-long paired study (chavruta) period. The classes are accessible to
people at a beginner level and also rewarding for people with considerable background;
chavrutas can be found at all levels. If you're here for the summer- stop by and
check it out. For information or to be paired up with a chavruta, please log on
to http://www.dcbeitmidrash.org
or write to DCBeitMidrash@hotmail.com.
Ongoing The Florence Melton Adult Mini-School of Greater
Washington, a project of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, enables Jewish learners
from all backgrounds to learn about our heritage and culture in a challenging
and inspiring course of study. If you desire to add a strong foundation in Jewish
learning to your daily life, then this is the place for you. Come study in an
intellectually stimulating, pluralistic learning environment. The sophisticated
curriculum introduces the shared heritage of the Jewish people and its development
into contemporary forms of Judaism. Classes at the DCJCC are first year classes
and will be on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-9:30 p.m. For more information
or to register, contact Jackie Land at 301-255-1956 or jackie@bjedc.org
Ongoing The Jewish Study Center's is running. The Jewish
Study Center starts its winter semester next week, so check out the website at
www.jewishstudycenter.org for the full listing of classes. Next week, these
classes start: Basic Judaism, Beyond the Basics, Feng Shui and Judaism, A Jewish
Approach to Leadership, Jewish Connections with the Outside World, Intro to Kabbalah,
and A Look at Rabbi Akiva's Life and Legend. Later on, we have The Return of the
Hidden Sephardic Jews and Jews and American Politics. If you have any questions
or would like to RSVP, please email us at jewishsc@starpower.net
or give us a call at (202) 332-1221.
April 17th 2005 Sukkot
in April - On Sunday, April 17, 2005, the D.C. Minyan will join over 500 volunteers
from the Washington area Jewish community to participate in the annual "Sukkot
in April" home repair program sponsored by Yachad. D.C. Minyan volunteers
will paint, clean, plaster, and renovate the home of a lower-income, elderly,
and/or disabled D.C. resident. Please let us know as soon as possible that you
are interested, so we can decide if the minyan has enough people to participate.
If interested, please contact michelleboorstein@yahoo.com.
To join the SAC list, please email socialaction@dcminyan.org.
