Wandering Jews of Astoria

WJOA Passover Movie Night, Mimouna at Milkflower and Shabbat at ACI

4/17/2025

See below for the WJOA mid-April announcements!

Featured in today's newsletter:
Passover Movie Night: 4/17
Mimouna at Milkflower: 4/20
Shabbat with ACI Young Professionals: 4/25
Trivia Night: 5/1
Author Event with Reuven Fenton: 5/4
Club Room Shabbat: 5/9
Schmooze News

Passover Movie Night

Thursday, April 17, 6:30pm
Ali's apartment in Astoria

Join the Wandering Jews of Astoria on Thursday, April 17 as we resume our tradition of Passover movie night! 6:30pm arrival time, 7pm showtime! We have the vast array of Mel Brooks movies to choose from and we will vote that night. Please bring a snack to share and we ask that it is kosher for Passover. Please RSVP to Ali for her address. Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP to Ali

Mimouna at Milkflower

Sunday, April 20, 7pm
Milkflower (34-12 31st Ave, Astoria)

Join WJOA as we break Passover with delicious pizza at Milkflower, a BOAST: Best of Astoria & LIC 2024 Winner for Best Pizza in Astoria. RSVP to Jonah by Tuesday, April 15 so we can make a reservation. Here is the Facebook event.

(Mimouna is a Jewish celebration marking the end of Passover and a return to chametz.)

RSVP to Jonah

Shabbat with ACI Young Professionals

Friday, April 25, 6:30pm–10pm
Astoria Center of Israel (27-35 Crescent St, Astoria)

Join us for post-Passover Shabbat services and potluck dinner being hosted at the Astoria Center of Israel synagogue with their Young Professionals group. Mark your calendar for Friday, April 25, as we gather for a special dairy/pareve potluck dinner. RSVP to Brian to get the sign-up sheet. Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP to Brian

Trivia Night

Thursday, May 1, 6:30pm–9pm
Halsey's (30-95 33rd St, Astoria)

Please RSVP to Laura so she can save seats. The WJOA Trivia team will return to celebrate our previous victory at Halsey's. Join us on Thursday, May 1 at 6:30pm to help reserve a table and grab happy hour drinks before trivia begins at 7pm. Halsey's trivia has become extremely popular, so we are hoping to take advantage of expanded outdoor seating now that the weather is getting warmer. In the event of rain on May 1, we may have to transition to an indoor happy hour nearby if there is not enough space for us (they do not take reservations). We hope to see you there! Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP to Laura

Author Event with Reuven Fenton

Sunday, May 4, 3pm–5pm
LIC

Reuven Fenton, who is a longtime writer for the New York Post, published a novel in 2024 called Goyhood. The book is about a devoutly Orthodox Jewish man who discovers in middle age that he's not, in fact, Jewish, and embarks on a remarkable road trip through America's Deep South with his estranged ne'er-do-well twin brother to come to grips with his fate. We'll be sitting down with Reuven to have a discussion about his book. We hope you'll join us! Please RSVP by Thursday, May 1 to Jonah, and he will provide the address. Space is limited. Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP to Jonah

Club Room Shabat

Friday, May 9, 6:30pm–9:30pm
Jonah's apartment building in LIC

Join us for the next Wandering Jews Shabbat, as Jonah hosts us at his building's Club Room in LIC. This special Shabbat will be led with musical accompaniment, and the vegetarian potluck dinner has pizza included. It is $10 to attend, and that will help offset the cost of reserving the room. Please RSVP to Jonah by Tuesday, May 6. This will be a larger capacity Shabbat, but space is still limited so RSVP early. After he receives your payment, he will provide the OneTable registration link, address, and potluck sign-up for sides, beverages and desserts. Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP to Jonah

Schmooze News

WJOA member Eli Steier has a YouTube series of two-minute videos called Whole Heart Torah Fundamentals. You can check it out here.
- These short clips are designed to introduce and deepen key Torah concepts such as the significance of the unity of Hashem, Hashem's love for us, and the importance of being wholehearted.
Central 20s & 30s
- Passover Wine Tasting
  Thursday, April 17
  6:30–8:30pm | Central Synagogue Pavilion
  Wine is a major part of the Passover seder, but are we taking the time to truly appreciate the fruit of the vine? Enjoy delicious Israeli wine at a special tasting led by "Israel Wine Girl” Jody Nestel and Central member Michelle Aspis. Chocolate and cheese pairings will be provided. Register
Central 30s & 40s
- New group alert!
  Central Synagogue now has a group for those in their 30s and 40s. The group goes to Shabbat services at Central on the third Friday of the month, followed by a bar nearby to schmooze. (They also have other events.) You can sign up here to get on the email list, and the WhatsApp group is linked here.
Donate to Aid in the Israel-Gaza Crisis
- We are heartbroken and devastated by the Israel/Gaza war. You can contribute to GlobalGiving's Israel-Palestine Crisis Relief Fund, which provides emergency relief and long-term support to people in need.
Donate to Aid in the Ukraine Crisis
- In February 2023, WJOA board member Jonah Schrogin volunteered at JCC Krakow, where he packed and sorted food for Ukrainian refugees. If you'd like to contribute to JCC Krakow's Ukraine relief program, here is their Ukraine Appeal. JCC Krakow is a 501(c)(3) organization, so any donations made are tax-deductible. Please write “Ukraine donation via Jonah Schrogin, int vol” in the comment box.
- Jonah has another fundraiser, this one benefitting GlobalGiving's Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund. This supports more than 80 non-profit organizations on the ground in Ukraine and in the surrounding areas providing humanitarian aid, such as shelter, medical care, food, and clean water. Contribute here, and you can get more information by emailing Jonah, including seeing a recorded presentation.

Have an event you'd like to organize or share? As always, please don't hesitate to send them our way!

—The WJOA Team

WJOA Cardmaking, Field Trip to Central and Happy Passover

4/17/2025

See below for the WJOA early April announcements, and Happy Passover!

Featured in today's newsletter:
Passover Seder Match: 4/12–4/13
Happy Hour and Cardmaking for Dorot: 4/1
Conversation with Dara Horn and Rabbi Angela Buchdahl: 4/7
Passover Movie Night: 4/17
Mimouna at Milkflower: 4/20
Shabbat with ACI Young Professionals: 4/25
Schmooze News

Passover Seder Match

Passover: Saturday evening, April 12 through Sunday evening, April 20

If you are hosting and looking to fill seats at your table with WJOA members or are looking to join a seder, email Brian for WJOA’s seder match. Please specify whether it is for the first night or the second night.

Happy Hour and Cardmaking for Dorot

Tuesday, April 1, 6:30pm
Oliver's Astoria (37-19 Broadway at 38th St, Astoria)

Join Jennifer as she leads a handmade cardmaking workshop where the cards are made by YOU! The cards will then be given to Dorot, a non-profit organization that provides many different services mainly for older adults living on the Upper West Side. One way to volunteer is by making cards that Dorot will distribute to older adults for birthdays and holidays. Here is more info about Dorot and their cardmaking program. All materials will be provided. We will meet at Oliver's in Astoria and enjoy Happy Hour while creating our cards. Here is Oliver's menu. To attend, RSVP to Jennifer. Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP to Jennifer

WJOA Field Trip: Dara Horn in Conversation with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl

Monday, April 7, 6:30pm–9pm
Central Synagogue (652 Lexington Ave, NYC)

The Wandering Jews of Astoria will wander over to Central Synagogue in Manhattan to hear author Dara Horn talk about her new book, One Little Goat, with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl (6:30–7:30pm). After, we'll grab a drink nearby to debrief (7:30–9:00pm). Register with Central for a ticket here. And RSVP to Laura to connect with the Wandering Jews and find out location of drinks afterward. Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP to Laura

Passover Movie Night

Thursday, April 17, 6:30pm
Ali's apartment in Astoria

RSVP to Ali

Mimouna at Milkflower

Sunday, April 20, 7pm
Milkflower (34-12 31st Ave, Astoria)

Join WJOA as we break Passover with delicious pizza at Milkflower, a BOAST: Best of Astoria & LIC 2024 Winner for Best Pizza in Astoria. RSVP to Jonah by Tuesday, April 15 at 8pm so we can make a reservation. Here is the Facebook event.

(Mimouna is a Jewish celebration marking the end of Passover and a return to chametz.)

RSVP to Jonah

WJOA Shabbat with ACI Young Professionals

Friday, April 25, 6:30pm–10pm
Astoria Center of Israel (27-35 Crescent St, Astoria)

RSVP to Brian

Schmooze News

WJOA member Eli Steier has a YouTube series of two-minute videos called Whole Heart Torah Fundamentals. You can check it out here.
- These short clips are designed to introduce and deepen key Torah concepts such as the significance of the unity of Hashem, Hashem's love for us, and the importance of being wholehearted.
Virtual event for Iddo Gefen's new book, Mrs. Lilienblum's Cloud Factory
- April 7, 6pm ET
  It will be a conversation with Iddo Gefen and actress Mayim Bialik about how the brain understands stories, and will probably also touch on Jewish identity in the current climate. More information and sign up here
Central 20s & 30s
- Passover Wine Tasting
  Thursday, April 17
  6:30–8:30pm | Central Synagogue Pavilion
  Wine is a major part of the Passover seder, but are we taking the time to truly appreciate the fruit of the vine? Enjoy delicious Israeli wine at a special tasting led by "Israel Wine Girl” Jody Nestel and Central member Michelle Aspis. Chocolate and cheese pairings will be provided. Register
Central 30s & 40s
- New group alert!
  Central Synagogue now has a group for those in their 30s and 40s. The group goes to Shabbat services at Central on the third Friday of the month, followed by a bar nearby to schmooze. (They also have other events.) You can sign up here to get on the email list, and the WhatsApp group is linked here.
Donate to Aid in the Israel-Gaza Crisis
- We are heartbroken and devastated by the Israel/Gaza war. You can contribute to GlobalGiving's Israel-Palestine Crisis Relief Fund, which provides emergency relief and long-term support to people in need.
Donate to Aid in the Ukraine Crisis
- In February 2023, WJOA board member Jonah Schrogin volunteered at JCC Krakow, where he packed and sorted food for Ukrainian refugees. If you'd like to contribute to JCC Krakow's Ukraine relief program, here is their Ukraine Appeal. JCC Krakow is a 501(c)(3) organization, so any donations made are tax-deductible. Please write “Ukraine donation via Jonah Schrogin, int vol” in the comment box.
- Jonah has another fundraiser, this one benefitting GlobalGiving's Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund. This supports more than 80 non-profit organizations on the ground in Ukraine and in the surrounding areas providing humanitarian aid, such as shelter, medical care, food, and clean water. Contribute here, and you can get more information by emailing Jonah, including seeing a recorded presentation.

Have an event you'd like to organize or share? As always, please don't hesitate to send them our way!

—The WJOA Team

WJOA Happy Hour and Book Club

4/17/2025

See below for the WJOA mid-March announcements!

Featured in today's newsletter:
Happy Hour: 3/25
Book Club Brunch and Discussion: 3/30
Happy Hour and Cardmaking for Dorot: 4/1
Schmooze News

Happy Hour

Tuesday, March 25, 6pm
Bar Dalia (33-17 31st Ave, Astoria)

Come hang out with us as we continue choosing bars from the BOAST: Best of Astoria & LIC best Happy Hour bars in Astoria winners list. Check out the other BOAST 2024 winners here. Here is the Bar Dalia Happy Hour menu. Please send a RSVP to Jennifer so she can hold you a seat. Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP to Jennifer

Book Club Brunch and Discussion

Sunday, March 30, noon
Location TBD

The next Book Club book will be Jerusalem Beach by Iddo Gefen (304 pages). We'll meet for a discussion and brunch potluck at location TBD. Come with a question or two if you'd like. Here is the link to the book at Astoria Bookshop. RSVP to Jonah by Thursday, March 27 if you can make it. Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP to Jonah

Happy Hour and Cardmaking for Dorot

Tuesday, April 1, 6:30pm
Oliver's Astoria (37-19 Broadway at 38th St, Astoria)

RSVP to Jennifer

Schmooze News

WJOA member Eli Steier has a YouTube series of two-minute videos called Whole Heart Torah Fundamentals. You can check it out here.
- These short clips are designed to introduce and deepen key Torah concepts such as the significance of the unity of Hashem, Hashem's love for us, and the importance of being wholehearted.
Central 20s & 30s
- Shabbat Dinner and Service
  Friday, March 21
  6:30 pm | Central Synagogue Pavilion
  Spring has sprung, and Central 20s & 30s is feeling sunny about our next Shabbat program. Join us for an evening of warmth and light as we shmooze, pray, and nosh as a community. Register
Virtual event for Iddo Gefen's new book, Mrs. Lilienblum's Cloud Factory
- April 7, 6pm ET
  It will be a conversation with the actress Mayim Bialik about how the brain understands stories, and the conversation will also probably touch on Jewish identity in the current climate. More information and sign up here
Central 30s & 40s
- New group alert!
  Central Synagogue now has a group for those in their 30s and 40s. The group goes to Shabbat services at Central on the third Friday of the month, followed by a bar nearby to schmooze. (They also have other events.) You can sign up here to get on the email list, and the WhatsApp group is linked here.
Donate to Aid in the Israel-Gaza Crisis
- We are heartbroken and devastated by the Israel/Gaza war. You can contribute to GlobalGiving's Israel-Palestine Crisis Relief Fund, which provides emergency relief and long-term support to people in need.
Donate to Aid in the Ukraine Crisis
- In February 2023, WJOA board member Jonah Schrogin volunteered at JCC Krakow, where he packed and sorted food for Ukrainian refugees. If you'd like to contribute to JCC Krakow's Ukraine relief program, here is their Ukraine Appeal. JCC Krakow is a 501(c)(3) organization, so any donations made are tax-deductible. Please write “Ukraine donation via Jonah Schrogin, int vol” in the comment box.
- Jonah has another fundraiser, this one benefitting GlobalGiving's Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund. This supports more than 80 non-profit organizations on the ground in Ukraine and in the surrounding areas providing humanitarian aid, such as shelter, medical care, food, and clean water. Contribute here, and you can get more information by emailing Jonah, including seeing a recorded presentation.

Have an event you'd like to organize or share? As always, please don't hesitate to send them our way!

—The WJOA Team

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WJOA Passover Movie Night, Mimouna at Milkflower and Shabbat at ACI

Passover Movie Night

Mimouna at Milkflower

Shabbat with ACI Young Professionals

Trivia Night

Author Event with Reuven Fenton

Club Room Shabat

Schmooze News

WJOA Cardmaking, Field Trip to Central and Happy Passover

Passover Seder Match

Happy Hour and Cardmaking for Dorot

WJOA Field Trip: Dara Horn in Conversation with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl

Passover Movie Night

Mimouna at Milkflower

WJOA Shabbat with ACI Young Professionals

Schmooze News

WJOA Happy Hour and Book Club

Happy Hour

Book Club Brunch and Discussion

Happy Hour and Cardmaking for Dorot

Schmooze News

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