Hi there,

I will be starting work at CalTrans' office on N Street in downtown Sacramento and would like to find a place ASAP.

I have a light load now, as I just came down from Arcata, and can get by, but once we connect, I'd be going back soon to get my other stuff.

Me: 43, single, don't have any kids, don't have any pets, don't smoke, and am a light/social drinker. I do not drive/have a car, so being near transit would be nice but I have ridden my bike to work daily as…

What do you think? If you are in an interfaith relationship or were raised in an interfaith family, do you agree with this finding? Should NextDor create programs specifically targeted to this group?

From the IFF Network blog - the full press release and post are online at http://www.interfaithfamily.com/smf/index.php?article=4381& .

FOR IMMEDIATE…

I just heard the news.  An agreement has been reached and Gilad Schalit is to be released from Hamas imprisonment in the next few days.  I hope with all my heart that they keep their end of the bargain.

For years the Jewish people have felt pain for Gilad Schalit.  In 2006, the young…

On September 20, 2011, the United Nations General Assembly will hold a vote on whether or not to endorse a unilaterally declared Palestinian state.

In an effort to respond to…

Volunteer and make a Jewish future in Sacramento! A local Jewish educator shares the following opportunity:

I am Ian Lobel, Director of the new teen Midrasha program for Congregations Beth Shalom and Mosaic Law. I am contacting you because we are looking for teachers, and I was hoping that you could help get the word out to any aspiring educators or interested parties at NextDor. Since our program is for teens, I think this is a great opportunity for anyone who is currently,…

For those who are not on the Federation's e-mail list, here is a message sent this morning with a request to sign a petition to UC President Mark Yudof:

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Are you 26 or under and have never been on an official visit to Israel? Our Sacramento community is sponsoring a busload of young Jewish adults to go to Israel with Birthright!

Travel to Israel for FREE with Taglit-Birthright Israel!

~Winter 2011/2012~

For the first time ever, The Jewish Federation of the Sacramento Region is hosting a Birthright Israel…

What do you think?

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-conservative-jews-20110412,0,4863581.story

Leaders of Conservative Judaism press for change as movement's numbers drop

Leading Conservative rabbis gather in Las Vegas to 'rebrand' the movement, but there is little agreement about how to draw people…

For Friday's Shabbat edition, Ha'aretz (an Israeli newspaper and website) published a long article about the split among American Jews about Israel - which has gotten to the point of seriously dividing synagogues. Here is an English translation of the article. What do you think?

http://www.haaretz.com/weekend/magazine/our-brothers-ourselves-1.353502

From deep…

I saw this in the weekly e-mail from the Israeli Consulate in San Francisco - a free seminar on the challenges…

Take the NextDor survey of young adults: go to http://goo.gl/yknsF ! It only takes about 5 minutes! Get discounted admission to the Chocolate Seder or the Sukkot party! Survey closes March 31!

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Ilan Tokayer moved here to Sacramento last Auguest.  I remember welcoming him to the community and NextDor and helping answer questions about Sacramento and Davis.  

I can say that I am saddened by the untimely passing of NextDor and community member Ilan Tokayer. There has been an outpouring of support for Ilan's family in this difficult time of mourning.

For those of you who did not know Ilan, he was active at KITC, and in the UC Davis Viticulture graduate…

The Men's Club at Mosaic Law is hosting a Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament on April 2 from 8pm to 11pm at the Center at 2300.  Our goal is to raise $3,000 in one night for updated and new supplies in the religious school.

Here are the details of the Tournament:

$25 buy-in ... you get $250 in playing chips and a drink voucher for the bar. You can re-buy up to two more times for $15 receiving $100 more in chips

Winner takes home a $200 Visa Gift…

Hey Everyone!!!

Last summer we had a blast playing on the NextDor outdoor kickball team...I'd love to start a new team for the upcoming season!

Whether you've played every season, every sport, or haven't played any....we want you!!!

Check out www.xososports.com and let me know ASAP if you'd like to play!!