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Comment by Tanya A on May 9, 2013 at 12:45pm

Hi everyone,
Just a quick reminder about our community meeting THIS Sunday, May 12th at 7:30pm (please note time change!). All are welcome, especially those who are interested in taking a more active role in the group. Please RSVP to Elizabeth at eelizpaul2@hotmail.com for the address and contact info. It will be BYOS - bring your own snack!
If you cannot attend this event you are welcome to email me your input that I will pass along to the rest of the members at the meeting.

Also, don't forget the next Shabbat and Potluck will be next Friday, May 17th at 7:30pm! Please RSVP to Dan at dsieber74@gmail.com and then sign up for what you're bringing here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AoClySL54kmkdFdVTWJ2Tm...

Thanks!

Comment by Tanya A on May 2, 2013 at 1:01pm

Hi everyone,
Happy May! See below for all our May updates.

Shabbat and Potluck
Dan will be hosting our next Shabbat and Potluck on Friday, May 17th at 7:30pm. Please RSVP to Dan at dsieber74@gmail.com and then sign up for what you're bringing here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AoClySL54kmkdFdVTWJ2Tm...
The next potluck will be in Astoria Park on June 15th, with Elizabeth hosting the rain location - please mark your calendars!
If you are interested in hosting, please email Eli at eli.steier@gmail.com

Book Club
The next book we are reading is "What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank" by Nathan Englander. We will be meeting on May 5th at 12pm for a bagel brunch potluck. Please RSVP to Jonah to let him know you're coming at jonah.schrogin@gmail.com

Community Meeting
We will be having our first community meeting of the year on Sunday, May 12th at 7pm. All are welcome. Please RSVP to Elizabeth at eelizpaul2@hotmail.com for the address. It will be BYOS - bring your own snack!
If you cannot attend this event you are welcome to email me your input that I will pass along to the rest of the members at the meeting.

Shavuot!
If anyone is interested in helping to plan an event/outing please email me at tayzikovich@gmail.com.

Movie Night
We will be having our first ever movie night on Saturday, May 18th at 7:30pm, location TBD. This will also be a BYOS event. For more info and to RSVP please email Sam Schachter at samschac@gmail.com, and check out the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/308433069289279/

Happy Hour
Our next Happy Hour will take place on Wednesday, May 22nd at 7pm Hellgate Social, 12-21 Astoria Blvd. Please RSVP on the Facebook event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/679507888741940
In addition, Ally will be leading a trivia team on Tuesday, May 28th at 8:15pm at Break Bar and Billiards, 32-04 Broadway. Email her at travelin.ally@gmail.com if interested in joining the team!

Schmooze News
Saturday, May 18 - 6:00PM
OMAR KHAYYAM-POETRY SALAAM, delivered in English, French, Arab, Farsi
Farid Bitar and other Arab-Farsi poets + limited open mic (Eli Steier will be performing)
$ 8 includes a drink
http://corneliastreetcafe.com/

Comment by Tanya A on April 4, 2013 at 12:56pm

Hi everyone,
See below for what's going on this month:

Shabbat and Potluck
Mor will be hosting a Shabbat and Potluck on Friday, April 12th at 7:30pm. Please RSVP to Mor at mormez@gmail.com and then sign up for what you're bringing here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AoClySL54kmkdHlreFBoM2...

Happy Hour
Our next Happy Hour will take place on Wednesday, April 24th at MexiBBQ. It's located at 37-11 30th Ave. As a bonus, on Wednesdays they have happy hour all night long! Please RSVP on the Facebook event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/142671815910873

Book Club
Like to read? Join the WJOA Book Club! We meet about once a month at someone's home or at a cafe to discuss a book of our choosing. The next book we will be reading is "What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank" by Nathan Englander. We will be meeting on May 5th at 12pm for a bagel brunch potluck. Please RSVP to Jonah to let him know you're coming at jonah.schrogin@gmail.com

Community Meeting

We are currently planning a community meeting, open to all members to provide input and suggestions about the group. Those interested can email me at tayzikovich@gmail.com with your availability on Sundays in April or May.

Any more updates or people to add to the email list, please email me!
Thanks,
Tanya

Comment by Aaron on March 23, 2013 at 8:42pm

Hi fellow WJs of Astoria!

My wife and I are hosting a Seder here in Astoria on the first night, Monday the 25th. A friend had to bag out at the last minute...leaving us with one free seat (we have 10 seats total). If you're in need of a place to go the first night, please don't hesitate for a moment to reach out. We do a real-deal Seder, with great food, terrific discussion, and a motley group of friends. We'd love to have you join us, no strings attached. Just email me at as219 at yahoo dot com. And hag sameach in advance!

Aaron

Comment by Tanya A on March 5, 2013 at 5:07pm

Hi all!
See below for what's going on this month:

Shabbat and Potluck
Jonah will be hosting a Shabbat and Potluck on Friday, March 15th - space is limited for the service, but all are welcome to join for the potluck. Please let Jonah know your preference of coming to service AND potluck starting at 7:15pm, or potluck only starting at 8:45pm when you RSVP to jonah.schrogin@gmail.com, and then sign up for what you're bringing here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AoClySL54kmkdHNCc3Z4N0.... Next Shabbat and potluck will be taking place at Mor's on April 12th, so be sure to add it to your calendar!

Book Club
Like to read? Join the WJOA Book Club! We meet about once a month at someone's home or at a cafe to discuss a book of our choosing. The next book we will be reading is "Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots" by Deborah Feldman. We will be meeting on March 24th at 12pm for a bagel brunch potluck. Please RSVP to Jonah to let him know you're coming and get the link for the sign-up at jonah.schrogin@gmail.com

Passover
Anyone interested in attending/helping organize a second night seder can email me.

Schmooze News
A cool event happening March 12th: http://jdcentwine.org/events/from-leningrad-to-st-petersburg

Blood Drive on Sunday March 10 at 33 E. 12th Street (The Village Temple) - shared by Ben and Ariane

Did you know that only 2% of New Yorkers donate blood, compared to 5% nationwide?  Over 2200 pints of blood are needed every day to meet the needs of patients in the New York/New Jersey area.  Please sign up to donate blood this coming Sunday, March 10, through The Village Temple Blood Drive.  It is being held from 10am to 4pm.  You will need to sign up for an appointment by contacting Inez at 212-835-1705 or iquetant@nybloodcenter.org Once you sign up, just bring picture ID to the appointment.  Hope you can make it!

One more upcoming event, if you'd like to go with a group please email Elizabeth at eelizpaul2@hotmail.com:

Call for Volunteers: DOROT's Passover Package Delivery
Brighten the day of a senior by delivering a Holiday Package or visiting an older person in Manhattan! Afterwards, we'll find a place to have lunch together.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
10AM-12PM
171 W 85th Street near Amsterdam Ave
Register online at www.dorotusa.org or call 212-769-2850
Email Rory at youngadults@tandv.org for more information

Comment by Tanya A on February 19, 2013 at 1:00pm

Hi everyone!
I just wanted to send a reminder about the Purim party coming up this Saturday, Feb 23rd starting at 6:30 pm. It will be a fun-filled evening starting with Purim Play festivities followed by a live band.
We are still looking for volunteers for the shpiel! The only time commitment would be a mini rehearsal about a half hour before the event. If interested, please email me at tayzikovich@gmail.com. Previous shpiel experience not required.
For the food, we aren't looking for a full potluck dinner, but are asking people to bring drinks and/or snacks to munch on given the time frame. You can let Mor know when you RSVP and get his address at mormez@gmail.com.
Costumes welcome but not obligated :-)
Also, we will be collecting donations for the soup kitchen at Mor's, so please feel free to bring your items on Saturday or to the next Shabbat and potluck (details coming in next email). We will be collecting toiletries (particularly soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes and deodorant), socks, shirts, coats, etc. that you no longer use.
Thank you!

Comment by Tanya A on January 31, 2013 at 1:14pm

Hi everyone,
We have a lot going on this month!

February Shabbat and Potluck
Jonah will be hosting a Shabbat and Potluck on February 8th - everyone is now welcome to sign up for the service and potluck. Email Jonah to RSVP at jonah.schrogin@gmail.com, and then sign up for what you're bringing here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AoClySL54kmkdDg2LW9jZUc0UmwxM3BUY2FVOTI0UGc 
If you'd like to volunteer to lead services, please email me or Jonah.
We will also be collecting socks, shirts, coats, etc. that you no longer use to bring to the soup kitchen for our community service event. If you have anything to donate, please bring it to Jonah's or the event (see below). If you can't make either but would like to donate you can contact me to schedule a pickup.

Community Service Opportunity

HUC's rabbinical school runs a soup kitchen in the West Village, near West 4th street. We are going looking for 5 or 6 volunteers on Monday, February 18th (Presidents Day Weekend). We will be leaving from Astoria and going together via subway to the kitchen at 2:45pm and we will start work at 4:15pm. We will help serve clients and get an information session about the clients they serve. We may go to dinner after depending on interest. To RSVP email eelizpaul2@hotmail.com. Please make sure you can be available from 2:45 to 7. They count on us to run that day so only RSVP if you are sure. 

PURIM
We will be celebrating Purim the night of Saturday, February 23rd, starting at 6:30 pm. Mor has generously offered to host - we will be doing a Purim shpiel (a play) and including a "half-time" performance show. If you're interested in performing in the shpiel and/or your own performance for the half-time show, please email me at tayzikovich@gmail.com. To RSVP, you can email Mor at mormez@gmail.com

Like to Read?

Join the WJOA Book Club! We meet about once a month at someone's home or at a cafe to discuss a book of our choosing. This month we are reading "This is Where I Leave You" by Jonathan Tropper. We are meeting on Sunday, Feb. 24 at noon. Please email Jonah at jonah.schrogin@gmail.com to RSVP and for more information.

Happy Hour
We will be having a post-Purim happy hour on Thursday, February 28th at 7:30pm, at The Strand, 25-27 Broadway. RSVP at the Facebook event here: www.facebook.com/events/593262937365804

Have any updates you'd like me to send out? Feel free to email me!

Happy Thursday!

Comment by Tanya A on January 23, 2013 at 9:16pm

Hi All,
Just a reminder that Ariane (apanter182@gmail.com) is hosting a Shabbat and Potluck this Friday at 7:30pm. Make sure to email her to RSVP and sign up for what you're bringing here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AoClySL54kmkdFIyTWIwTT...

February Shabbat and Potluck
Jonah will be hosting a Shabbat and Potluck on February 8th - space is limited for the service, but all are welcome to join for the potluck. Please let Jonah know your preference of coming to service AND potluck starting at 7:15pm, or potluck only starting at 8:45pm when you email him to RSVP at jonah.schrogin@gmail.com, and then sign up for what you're bringing here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AoClySL54kmkdDg2LW9jZU...

Limmud Like No Other
Are you interesting in getting away from it all, yet getting into it all? This February 15-18 in East Brunswick New Jersey, the Wandering Jews of Astoria will be wandering to the 2013 annual Limmud conference. It is a weekend chock full of food, fun, learning with Jews from all different backgrounds. Check it out here: http://limmudny.org/ Please contact Eli at eli.steier@gmail.com for more information and to RSVP - we will be getting a group discount of 10%.
In addition, Zelig has space in his car for two to three people who are going to Limmud. Those interested can email zeligkrymko@yahoo.com.

Purim
A Purim event is in the works for the night of Saturday, February 23rd, so mark your calendars!

Happy Hour
We will be having a post-Purim happy hour on Thursday, February 28th at 7:30pm, location TBD. Event details will be sent soon.

Schmooze News
Eli will be performing with other members from the Forest Hills Jewish Center on Saturday Jan 26th at 7:30. It is $20 at the door. The Forest Hills Jewish Center is three blocks away from the 71st Street Continental station on the E, F, or R. The address is: Rabbi Ben Zion Bokser Square106-06 Queens Boulevard Forest Hills, NY 11375-4248 Phone:(718) 263-7000

Stay warm, everyone!

Comment by Tanya A on January 4, 2013 at 5:14pm

I apologize - the date of Elizabeth's potluck will be Friday, January 18th.

Comment by Tanya A on January 4, 2013 at 4:53pm

Hi Everyone! See below for what's going on this month:

Shabbat and Potluck
Elizabeth will be hosting a limited capacity Shabbat service and potluck on Friday, January 11 at 7:30pm. Email her to RSVP and tell her what you're bringing at eelizpaul2@hotmail.com. Email soon to ensure you get a spot!
Ariane will also be hosting Shabbat services and potluck this month on Friday, January 25th at 7:30pm. RSVP to Ariane at apanter182@gmail.com to get the address, and sign up for what you're bringing here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AoClySL54kmkdFIyTWIwTT...

Limmud Like No Other

Are you interesting in getting away from it all, yet getting into it all? This February 15-18 in East Brunswick New Jersey, the Wandering Jews of Astoria will be wandering to the 2013 annual Limmud conference. It is a weekend chock full of food, fun, learning with Jews from all different backgrounds. Check it out  here: http://limmudny.org/  Please contact Eli at eli.steier@gmail.com for more information and to RSVP - we will be getting a group discount of 10%.  

Like to Read?

We are gauging interest in starting a WJOA book club, where we read a book related to Judaism in some way (Jewish author, Jewish characters, Jewish theme, etc.). Options would be meeting for a couple hours one weekend day every few weeks, or even once a month, and discuss the book we choose to read. We could gather at someone's home, or in a cafe in Astoria. Please email Jonah at jonah.schrogin@gmail.com and let him know your preferences!

Happy Hour

We are working on planning some upcoming happy hours (updates will be coming soon!). If you're interested in helping with planning/organizing, please email Adena at adenardershowitz@gmail.com

Schmooze News
Town and Village: Beat the cold! Enjoy a sumptuous BBQ Shabbat! We will also have a special performance by T and V's own poet Eli Steier. We welcome all Young Adults and Grad Students in their 20s & 30s. Drinks and dinner begin at 7:15 pm, following spirited services to welcome Shabbat at 6 PM on January 11. To purchase tickets, visit: http://winterbbq.eventbrite.com/

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