Early December 2020 Newsletter

12/1/2020

See below for the Early December announcements!

Featured in today's newsletter:
WJOA Board Openings
Virtual Shabbat, 12/18
Jews Do Comedy (A Brand New Concept!), 12/16
Christmastime for the Jews, 12/24
Schmooze News

WJOA Board Openings

Interested in getting more involved with this amazing group of Yids? The Wandering Jews of Astoria has openings for board positions coming up. A small amount of time can help us plan events and strengthen the Jewish community in Western Queens. To learn more, contact us!

Join us for virtual Shabbat!

Friday, Dec. 18, 7 p.m.

Link to register here – Facebook event here

Do you have a favorite Shabbat prayer or song? Volunteer to lead a part of our service! Email us and let us know what part you'd like to lead, and we'll "pass the mic" to you during the service!

Jews do Comedy (a brand new concept)

Wednesday, Dec. 16, 8–9:30 p.m.

Alright, we know this is not a new concept - at this point there are probably more Jewish comedians than Talmudic scholars. But, whether you can quote Mel Brooks or you can quote Maimonides, this show is for you! After your Chanukah candles are lit and your stomach is full of latkes and jelly doughnuts, join us for some thematic holiday hilarity!

$5 – Click here to purchase tickets!

Facebook event linked here.

hosted by:

NOAH WESTON
(Songwriter, rapper)

featuring:

JON FISCH
(The Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, host of podcasts Spiraling Up & In the Tank with Jon Fisch)
MYQ KAPLAN
(The Tonight Show, Conan, the Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Seth Meyers, the Late Late Show with James Corden)
ORLI MATLOW
(Rated one of "8 Rising Jewish Female Comedians That Will Make You Pee Your Pants" by Alma)
OPHIRA EISENBERG
(Host of NPR’s Ask Me Another)

Christmastime for the Jews

Thursday, Dec. 24, 7 p.m.

One of our most popular annual events is back, and this year, it's COVID-friendly!

Let's get together from the comfort of our own homes to eat dinner and watch T he Prom via Teleparty! (Teleparty, formerly Netflix Party, allows you to watch movies in a group and chat as the movie plays!) Facebook event is here. RSVP to Meredith if you can make it, and she will send you the link to join.

Please note that in order to participate, you must have a Netflix account and have the Teleparty extension downloaded on Chrome.

The Prom summary: A troupe of hilariously self-obsessed theater stars swarm into a small conservative Indiana town in support of a high school girl who wants to take her girlfriend to the prom.

Schmooze News

Central Synagogue's 20s and 30s First Fridays

Join Central Synagogue's 20s and 30s group in welcoming Shabbat on the first Fridays of the month. To get the link, RSVP to Rabbi Dan.

Save the dates for First Friday Shabbats for the rest of the year:

Friday, December 4
Friday, January 8 (special Second Friday!)
Friday, February 5
Friday, March 5
Friday, April 9 (special Second Friday!)
Friday, May 7
Friday, June 4

Chanukah with Malkhut

Dec. 10th - 17th, 7PM

Malkhut is celebrating Chanukah by bringing everyone together for several evenings during the eight nights. Different people connected to the Malkhut community will be hosting virtual menorah lightings via zoom. It will be a chance for us to feel connected while still apart!

Saturday, Dec. 12th, 5PM: Inter-generational Chanukah Gathering on Zoom with singing, menorah lighting, and more!
Sunday, Dec. 13th, 7PM: WJOA board member Jennifer hosts!

For more information and to register please go to Malkhut's website.

Combat food insecurity in our city!

Did you cook too much food for your smaller-than-usual holiday gathering?
Donate your leftovers to reduce waste and prevent hunger!

Mayor Bill de Blasio estimates that over 2 million people — roughly a quarter of the city — could be food insecure, according to a recent article by Eater New York, linked here. One of the community groups helping to combat food insecurity is Astoria Fridges, community fridges that provide free, accessible food to the Astoria community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Donate your excess food to an Astoria Fridge near you (click here for a map of locations)!

Have an event you'd like to organize or share? As always, please don't hesitate to send them our way! Stay safe and well during these trying times!

—The WJOA Team

Mid-November 2020 Newsletter

11/15/2020

See below for the Mid-November announcements!

Featured in today's newsletter:
WJOA Board Openings
Virtual Book Club, 11/15
Upcoming Virtual Shabbat, 11/20 and 12/18
The Miracles of Chanukah, 11/30
Jews Do Comedy (A Brand New Concept!), 12/16
Christmastime for the Jews, 12/24
Schmooze News

WJOA Board Openings

Virtual Book Club
Sunday, Nov. 15, noon

The next WJOA Book Club book will be "The Immortalists" by Chloe Benjamin (352 pages). We will meet on Sunday, November 15 at noon, for a brunch and discussion. RSVP to Jonah for the Zoom link. The book is available at Astoria Bookshop. Here is the Facebook event.

Join us for virtual Shabbat!

Friday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m.
Link to register here – Facebook event here

Friday, Dec. 18, 7 p.m.
Link to register here – Facebook event here

The Miracles of Chanukah: Co-sponsored with 20s & 30s at Central Synagogue
Monday, November 30, 7 p.m.

One of the foundational commandments of Chanukah is that we should "publicize the miracle" by displaying our Chanukah menorahs in our windows. We are familiar with the story of the oil that lasted for eight days, but Chanukah is a holiday of many miracles: a wondrous light, a military victory, and a community coming together in common cause. Join us as Rabbi Dan Ross of Central Synagogue discusses these miracles. We'll also learn about the miracle of the mutual aid groups that have been formed across New York City in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying recession, plus how you can get involved. Register here.

Jews do Comedy (a brand new concept)!
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 8–9:30 p.m.

Alright, we admit… Jews doing comedy is as old a concept as the Hillel sandwich. But hey, we’re Jews — we’re partial to tradition! So, as your Chanukah candles burn down, open up your laptop and join us for some virtual, traditional, fun! ($5 – click here to purchase tickets – lineup TBD). Here is the Facebook event.

Christmastime for the Jews
Thursday, Dec. 24, 7 p.m.

In order to keep this very popular annual event COVID-friendly, we'll be enjoying dinner from the comfort of our own homes and watch T he Prom together via Teleparty. Please note that you must have a Netflix account and have the Teleparty extension downloaded on Chrome. More details and Facebook event coming soon! RSVP to Meredith if you can make it.

About The Prom: A troupe of hilariously self-obsessed theater stars swarm into a small conservative Indiana town in support of a high school girl who wants to take her girlfriend to the prom.

Schmooze News

Virtual Torah Study with Ohel Ayalah
Join Ohel Ayalah on Monday evening, November 16, 7–7:30 p.m., for their first virtual Torah Study with Rabbi Judith! This is for people who never studied Talmud before and for veteran Talmud learners!! Texts will be on screen in Hebrew/Aramaic and English. Click here to register.

Central Synagogue's 20s and 30s First Fridays for the year:

Join Central Synagogue's 20s and 30s group in welcoming Shabbat on the first Fridays of the month. To get the link, RSVP to Rabbi Dan. Save the dates for the First Friday Shabbats for the rest of the year:

Friday, December 4
Friday, January 8 (special Second Friday!)
Friday, February 5
Friday, March 5
Friday, April 9 (special Second Friday!)
Friday, May 7
Friday, June 4

Combat food insecurity in our city!

Have an event you'd like to organize or share? As always, please don't hesitate to send them our way! Stay safe and well during these trying times!

—The WJOA Team

Early November 2020 Newsletter

11/7/2020

See below for the Early November announcements!

Featured in today's newsletter:
Virtual Game Night, 11/5
Virtual Book Club, 11/15
Upcoming Virtual Shabbat, 11/20
The Miracles of Chanukah, 11/30
Jews Do Comedy (A Brand New Concept!), 12/16
Schmooze News

Virtual Game Night
Thursday, Nov. 5, 7–9 p.m.

Need a break after Election night? Join Emily and Ali as they host another WJOA virtual game night though Zoom and Jackbox. Lookout on Facebook for more details in a day or two. Please RSVP to Ali with an email to gain access to the zoom link. Here is the Facebook event.

Virtual Book Club
Sunday, Nov. 15, noon

Join us for virtual Shabbat!
Friday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m.

Link to register here – Facebook event here

The Miracles of Chanukah: Co-sponsored with 20s & 30s at Central Synagogue
Monday, November 30, 7 p.m.

Save the date for Jews do Comedy (a brand new concept)!
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 8–9:30 p.m.

Schmooze News

Central Synagogue's 20s and 30s First Fridays for the year:

Join Central Synagogue's 20s and 30s group in welcoming Shabbat on the first Fridays of the month. For Shabbat this Friday on Nov. 6, there is preneg at 5:30 p.m. and services at 6 p.m. To get the link, RSVP to Rabbi Dan. Save the dates for the First Friday Shabbats for the rest of the year:

Friday, November 6
Friday, December 4
Friday, January 8 (special Second Friday!)
Friday, February 5
Friday, March 5
Friday, April 9 (special Second Friday!)
Friday, May 7
Friday, June 4

Combat food insecurity in our city!

Mayor Bill de Blasio estimates that over 2 million people — roughly a quarter of the city — could be food insecure, according to a recent article by Eater New York, linked here. This article also details a number of ways that you can get involved with local groups to help combat hunger! Check it out and get involved!

One of our favorite local groups is Astoria Fridges, community fridges that provide free, accessible food to the Astoria community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you have an excess of food, donate some to an Astoria Fridge near you (click here for a map of locations).

WJOA Board Openings
Interested in getting more involved with this amazing group of Yids? The Wandering Jews of Astoria has openings for board positions coming up. A small amount of time can help us plan events and strengthen the Jewish community in Western Queens. To learn more, contact us here.

Have an event you'd like to organize or share? As always, please don't hesitate to send them our way! Stay safe and well during these trying times!

-The WJOA Team ~ Jennifer, Lane, Rachel and Meredith

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Early December 2020 Newsletter

WJOA Board Openings

Join us for virtual Shabbat!

Friday, Dec. 18, 7 p.m.

Jews do Comedy (a brand new concept)

Wednesday, Dec. 16, 8–9:30 p.m.

$5 – Click here to purchase tickets!

Christmastime for the Jews

Thursday, Dec. 24, 7 p.m.

Schmooze News

Central Synagogue's 20s and 30s First Fridays

Chanukah with Malkhut

Combat food insecurity in our city!

Mid-November 2020 Newsletter

WJOA Board Openings

Virtual Book Club
Sunday, Nov. 15, noon

Join us for virtual Shabbat!

The Miracles of Chanukah: Co-sponsored with 20s & 30s at Central Synagogue
Monday, November 30, 7 p.m.

Jews do Comedy (a brand new concept)!
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 8–9:30 p.m.

Christmastime for the Jews
Thursday, Dec. 24, 7 p.m.

Schmooze News

Early November 2020 Newsletter

Virtual Game Night
Thursday, Nov. 5, 7–9 p.m.

Virtual Book Club
Sunday, Nov. 15, noon

Join us for virtual Shabbat!
Friday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m.

The Miracles of Chanukah: Co-sponsored with 20s & 30s at Central Synagogue
Monday, November 30, 7 p.m.

Save the date for Jews do Comedy (a brand new concept)!
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 8–9:30 p.m.

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Early December 2020 Newsletter

WJOA Board Openings

Join us for virtual Shabbat!

Friday, Dec. 18, 7 p.m.

Jews do Comedy (a brand new concept)

Wednesday, Dec. 16, 8–9:30 p.m.

$5 – Click here to purchase tickets!

Christmastime for the Jews

Thursday, Dec. 24, 7 p.m.

Schmooze News

Central Synagogue's 20s and 30s First Fridays

Chanukah with Malkhut

Combat food insecurity in our city!

Mid-November 2020 Newsletter

WJOA Board Openings

Virtual Book Club Sunday, Nov. 15, noon

Join us for virtual Shabbat!

The Miracles of Chanukah: Co-sponsored with 20s & 30s at Central Synagogue Monday, November 30, 7 p.m.

Jews do Comedy (a brand new concept)! Wednesday, Dec. 16, 8–9:30 p.m.

Christmastime for the Jews Thursday, Dec. 24, 7 p.m.

Schmooze News

Early November 2020 Newsletter

Virtual Game Night Thursday, Nov. 5, 7–9 p.m.

Virtual Book Club Sunday, Nov. 15, noon

Join us for virtual Shabbat! Friday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m.

The Miracles of Chanukah: Co-sponsored with 20s & 30s at Central Synagogue Monday, November 30, 7 p.m.

Save the date for Jews do Comedy (a brand new concept)! Wednesday, Dec. 16, 8–9:30 p.m.

Schmooze News

Archives

Categories

Virtual Book Club
Sunday, Nov. 15, noon

The Miracles of Chanukah: Co-sponsored with 20s & 30s at Central Synagogue
Monday, November 30, 7 p.m.

Jews do Comedy (a brand new concept)!
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 8–9:30 p.m.

Christmastime for the Jews
Thursday, Dec. 24, 7 p.m.

Virtual Game Night
Thursday, Nov. 5, 7–9 p.m.

Virtual Book Club
Sunday, Nov. 15, noon

Join us for virtual Shabbat!
Friday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m.

The Miracles of Chanukah: Co-sponsored with 20s & 30s at Central Synagogue
Monday, November 30, 7 p.m.

Save the date for Jews do Comedy (a brand new concept)!
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 8–9:30 p.m.