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Comment by Michael Croland on February 29, 2012 at 5:18pm

Chag Purim!

Wandering Jews of Astoria’s Purim party is this Saturday. It will take place at the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden (29-19 24^th Ave., Astoria). The party starts at 6:32 p.m., and the Purim schpiel and talent showcase begin at 7:30. Hamentaschen will be served, and alcohol will be available for purchase. Costumes are encouraged!

 

• We’re looking for actors for the Purim schpiel (funny play) and performers for the talent showcase (really, anything goes). If you want to sign up for either or both, please e-mail Adena: AdenaRDershowitz@gmail.com. 
• The hamentaschen baking will take place at Adena’s (in Astoria) on Saturday at 1. To sign up or to get the address, please e-mail Melinda: MelCoop@gmail.com.

We will not be having an event on Purim; for some places where you can go to hear the megillah, please click here.

 

Shabbat on 3/16

Dan will be hosting Shabbat services and a vegetarian potluck on Friday, 3/16, at 7 p.m. Please e-mail Dan at DSieber74@gmail.com to RSVP, say what vegetarian potluck dish you're bringing, and get the address.

 

Mazel Tov

Mazel tov to Stu and Alissa Akerman on the birth of their daughter, Hailey Reese! We hope she’ll be able to say the Four Questions at WJOA’s Passover seder in 2014.

Comment by Michael Croland on February 22, 2012 at 12:56pm

 

Save the date: Wandering Jews of Astoria’s Purim party will be on Saturday evening, March 3! There’ll be a talent showcase featuring members of our group, a fun Purim schpiel, alcohol, and hamentaschen. It’ll take place at a venue in Astoria.

* We’re looking for actors for the Purim schpiel (funny play) and performers for the talent showcase (really, anything goes). If you want to sign up for e...ither or both, please e-mail Adena: AdenaRDershowitz@gmail.com.
* There’ll also be hamentaschen baking earlier in the day.

More specific information will follow in an e-mail soon. We will not be having an event on Purim; for some places where you can go to hear the megillah, please click here: http://nyblueprint.com/Events/Results.aspx?fd=2%2F22%2F2012&td=2%2F22%2F2013&rid=-1&tid=6&k .

Comment by Michael Croland on February 6, 2012 at 10:15pm

Happy Hour: This Thursday

WJOA member Ben Nathan is performing this Thursday at Rapture Lounge (34-27 28th Ave., Astoria). Join us for a WJOA happy hour prior at 7 p.m. and stick around to see Ben rap and tap (with his band Ben Tap Soul: BenTapSoul.com) at 8. Happy hour specials (2 for 1 on all drinks!) last until 8. RSVP to Tammy at tammylew@gmail.com.

Shabbat: This Friday and 3/16
Ben will be hosting Shabbat services and a vegetarian potluck this Friday at 7:30 p.m. Please e-mail Ben at BenRyanNathan@gmail.com to RSVP, say what vegetarian potluck dish you're bringing, and get the address. If you're coming and can bring a chair, please do.

Dan will be hosting Shabbat services and a vegetarian potluck on Friday, 3/16, at 7 p.m. Please e-mail Dan at DSieber74@gmail.com to RSVP, say what vegetarian potluck dish you're bringing, and get the address.

News From the Board
Are you interested in getting involved with Purim or Passover planning? Please contact Melinda at melcoop@gmail.com.

Do you have questions for the board or about how you can become more involved in Wandering Jews of Astoria? Contact Wendy at LevineWendy@yahoo.com.

Comment by Michael Croland on January 23, 2012 at 8:14pm

Happy Hour, Rap and Tap
WJOA member Ben Nathan is performing on Thursday, 2/9, at Rapture Lounge (34-27 28th Ave., Astoria). Join us for a WJOA happy hour prior at 7 p.m. and stick around to see Ben rap and tap (with his band Ben Tap Soul: BenTapSoul.com) at 8. Happy hour specials (2 for 1 on all drinks!) last until 8. RSVP to Tammy at tammylew@gmail.com.

Shabbat on 2/10
Have you ever seen a rapper/tapdancer perform and wondered what it'd be like to celebrate Shabbat with him? Ben will be hosting WJOA's next Shabbat services and vegetarian potluck on Friday, 2/10, at 7:30 p.m. Please e-mail Ben at BenRyanNathan@gmail.com to RSVP, say what vegetarian potluck dish you're bringing, and get the address.

Comment by Michael Croland on January 14, 2012 at 3:03pm

Shabbat This Friday
Please join us for our monthly Shabbat services and vegetarian potluck this Friday (January 20) at 7 p.m. Please RSVP to Mor at Mormez@gmail.com for the address and to let him know what you will be bringing.

Community Meeting
Following discussions at our last community meeting, we'll be having a more in-depth meeting to discuss our vision for this group. This is a chance to chart the course of our group, and Jewish community life in Astoria, for the future. Rabbi Michael Friedman from Central Synagogue and at least one consultant will also be in attendance. Complimentary dinner will be served.

The meeting will take place on Sunday, January 22, from 5 to 9 p.m at my apartment in Astoria. Please RSVP to me (Michael: mcroland@gmail.com) by Friday, and then I'll let you know the address.

Happy Hour, Rap and Tap
WJOA member Ben Nathan is performing on Thursday, February 9, at Rapture Lounge (34-27 28th Ave., Astoria). Join us for a WJOA happy hour prior at 7 p.m. and stick around to see Ben rap and tap (with his band Ben Tap Soul: BenTapSoul.com) at 8. Happy hour specials (2 for 1 on all drinks!) last until 8. RSVP to Tammy at tammylew@gmail.com.

Comment by Joshua Kail on January 6, 2012 at 5:37pm

Shabbat Shalom from Utica! I come bearing news of a great event in NYC benefiting Holocaust survivors.

My cousin let me know about this great event/fundraiser that is geared towards us younger-ish Jews and benefits holocaust survivors.  All of the details are below. Thank you for your time.

Hi there. iVolunteer (www.ivolunteerny.com) is hosting their annual
gala at the Angel Orensanz Foundation on Thursday, January 26, 7:30
pm, to raise money for their support and home visitation program of
Holocaust survivors throughout the country. The event link is:
http://www.ivolunteerny.com/gala-event-2012.

The event will be attended by young New Yorkers with sponsors already
consisting of Google, Axel, Metro-Spaces, DesiHits!, Affinity
Commercial, DJ Skee of Sirius Radio, JEMB Realty, Hiltzik Strategies,
and others. There will be a silent auction and many members of the
young and trendy Jewish community will be attending one of the first
events of its kind for 2012.

Comment by Michael Croland on January 5, 2012 at 7:52pm

Join us for another fun Wandering Jews of Astoria happy hour at the Astoria Brewhouse (2850 31st Street-- located right under the 30th Ave train station) on Wednesday, January 11, at 7 p.m. As always, there will be some new and returning faces. Wind down after a hectic work day with your friends in Astoria! At 8:30 p.m. there is a free comedy show in the back room. Either stay up front to chat with friends or head into the other room for some laughs! Either RSVP on the Facebook event page or to Tammy at tammylew@gmail.com.

*Save the Date: There'll be another happy hour on 2/9 at Rapture Lounge*

Comment by Michael Croland on December 19, 2011 at 9:41pm

Happy Hour This Thursday
Chag Chanukah sameach! Following the success of our last happy hour, we're having a Chanukah celebration at Sweet Afton (30-09 34th St., Astoria) on Thursday, 12/22, at 7 p.m. Sweet Afton has a good selection of food and drinks for all. RSVP to Tammy Lew at tammylew@gmail.com.

Shabbat on January 20
Please join us for our monthly Shabbat services and vegetarian potluck on Friday, January 20, at 7 p.m. Please RSVP to Mor at Mormez@gmail.com for the address and to let him know what you will be bringing.

Community Meeting
Following discussions at our last community meeting, we'll be having a more in-depth meeting to discuss our vision for this group. Tentatively, the meeting will take place on Sunday, January 22, from 5 to 9 p.m at my apartment in Astoria. Confirmation and more details will follow in January.

Comment by Michael Croland on December 5, 2011 at 10:00pm

Reminder: Adam and Adena Dershowitz will be hosting a Shabbat service and vegetarian potluck this Friday at 7p.m. RSVP to Adena at adenardershowitz@gmail.com for the address and to tell her what vegetarian dish you'll bring.

And don't forget! Following the success of our last happy hour, we're having a Hanukkah celebration at Sweet Afton (30-09 34th St., Astoria) on Thursday, 12/22, at 7 p.m. Sweet Afton has a good selection of food and drinks for all. RSVP to Tammy Lew at tammylew@gmail.com or via the Facebook invite that she'll set up on WJOA's Facebook page.

Comment by Michael Croland on November 19, 2011 at 4:57pm

Community Meeting on 12/4
Our community meetings are an opportunity to reflect on what's going well with our group and what can be improved. If you've been coming to our events and/or are looking to become more involved, then you're welcome to attend! The next community meeting will take place on Sunday, 12/4, at 4 p.m. Please e-mail Rabbi Mara Young (maraeyoung@gmail.com) for the address; she and her husband, Mark, will be hosting at their apartment in Astoria.

Please make an effort to be on time. A rabbi from a synagogue in Manhattan will be joining us toward the end of the meeting, and we want to have enough time to discuss everything before then.

Shabbat on 12/9
Adam and Adena Dershowitz will be hosting a Shabbat service and vegetarian potluck on Friday, 12/9, at 7p.m. RSVP to Adena at adenardershowitz@gmail.com for the address and to tell her what vegetarian dish you'll bring.

Happy Hour on 12/22
Following the success of our last happy hour, we're having a Hanukkah celebration at Sweet Afton (30-09 34th St., Astoria) on Thursday, 12/22, at 7 p.m. Sweet Afton has a good selection of food and drinks for all. RSVP to Tammy Lew at tammylew@gmail.com or via the Facebook invite that she'll set up on WJOA's Facebook page.

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