Wandering Jews of Astoria

Mid-September 2021 Newsletter

9/17/2021

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Mid-September 2021 Newsletter

Featured In Today's Newsletter:

Cocktails, Food, and Friends: 9/19
Mid-Sukkot Erev Shabbat: 9/24
Picnic in Central Park: 10/3
Milkshake Meet-Up: 10/17
Schmooze News

Facebook Events Page

Cocktails, Food, and Friends... Oh MY Mai Tai!
The Highwater

Sunday, Sept. 19, 7:00 p.m.

Join Wandering Jews of Astoria and pretend you're on a tropical vacation for the evening! Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt or floral dress. Everyone who attends will receive a flower lai. Click here for the Facebook event.

We will plan on sitting in the outdoor dining area, but make sure to have your vaccination card on you just in case! Please RSVP by e-mailing Jennifer.

RSVP Here

Mid-Sukkot Erev Shabbat
Athens Square Park, Astoria

Friday, Sept. 24, 6:00 p.m. (note the earlier time as sunset is earlier!)

For our first Fall 2021 Erev Shabbat, we’ll meet in Athens Square Park. Note that the service is different, with an abbreviated Kabbalat Shabbat (only Psalm 29).

We want you to help us lead davening! Sign up for a leader's spot here, and RSVP to Shabbat using this Google Form. For any questions, please e-mail Chelsea.

RSVP Here

Picnic in Central Park
Central Park (5th Avenue and 69th Street entrance)

Sunday, Oct. 3, 12:00 p.m.

Join WJOA in Central Park and bring your own food, drinks, and blanket! You can find us on the grassy area just west of 5th Avenue near 70th street. Here is the Facebook event page. RSVP to Jonah.

RSVP Here

Milkshake Meet-Up
Pie vs. Cake (30-08 36th Street, Astoria, NY 11103)

Sunday, Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m.

Join WJOA for a Milkshake Meet-up at Pie vs. Cake. They are a new Milkshake place owned by the same people connected to Sugar Freak! Throughout the summer, Pie vs. Cake is open only on weekends. Come to chat with old friends, and new, and find out which is better - Pie or Cake? Click here for the Facebook event.

Please RSVP by e-mailing Jennifer.

RSVP Here

Schmooze News

Join Repair the World as a Fall Service Corps Member!

Are you looking for a way to serve in your community and grow in your social justice journey? Join Repair the World as a part-time, stipended Service Corps member. Serve virtually or in-person, following CDC guidelines, with trusted partners while learning and reflecting with peers. Our learning will focus on social inequities, systemic injustices (racial, food, and education), and addressing urgent needs through meaningful service rooted in Jewish values.

Learn More

Sukkot Opportunities in Western Queens

Are you looking for a place to celebrate Sukkot? Well, we've got you! Malkhut is celebrating Sukkot in Jackson Heights this year with several events over the next week. Help build the sukkah on September 19th, welcome the holiday with a festival service on September 20th, and close out the holiday with Sukkot song on September 26th!

If you're interested in finding other Sukkot and Simchat Torah opportunities, reach out to Chelsea!

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

E-mail Us Here!

Astoria, Western Queens, New York City

www.wanderingjewsofastoria.com wanderingjewsofastoria@gmail.com

Early September 2021 Newsletter

9/1/2021

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Early September 2021 Newsletter

Featured In Today's Newsletter:

High Holidays Information
Erev Rosh Hashanah Dinner: 9/6
Book Club: 9/12
Art Reflection Inspiration Cards: 9/14
Milkshake Meet-Up: 9/19
Sukkot Shabbat Save the Date: 9/24
Picnic in Central Park: 10/3
Schmooze News

Facebook Events Page

High Holidays with Malkhut and Queens Jews

We’re collaborating with Malkhut and the Queens Jewish Project for High Holidays this year! In-person attendance has been capped, but make sure to register now for Zoom services.

For the full schedule of events, make sure to visit Malkhut's website and check your inboxes! Send any questions to Chelsea Simon. If you’re looking for s’lichot services, also reach out, and we can go as a group!

E-mail Chelsea!

Erev Rosh Hashanah Dinner
The Shady Lady (34-19 30th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11103)

Monday, Sept. 6, 5:30 p.m.

Wandering Jews of Astoria will be holding space for people to get together on the first night of Rosh Hashanah. Click here for the Facebook event. If you're interested in joining us, RSVP directly to Chelsea.

RSVP Here

In-Person Book Club
Long Island City (Private Residence)

Sunday, Sept. 12, 12:00 p.m.

Come join the WJOA Book Club, as we will be meeting in person for the first time since before the pandemic started! After tabulating the ranked choice votes, the winner is Here All Along by Sarah Hurwitz. We'll meet on Sunday, September 12, at noon for an outside brunch potluck at a private outside covered patio area with chairs and tables in Long Island City, easily accessible by the 7 train.

RSVP to Jonah for the address and for the potluck signup. If you do not want to do a potluck, you can still come with your own food. If it rains or is very cold, we will move inside with proof of vaccination (send Jonah a picture of your vaccination card or screenshot of your Excelsior pass). Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP Here

Art Reflection Inspiration Cards
Bohemian Beir Garden, Astoria

Tuesday, Sept. 14, 6:30 p.m.

Join us as we partner with Malkhut to come together for a reflection art activity in the days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. We will brainstorm feelings/ideas that we want to let go of, and through a transformative art project, you will come away with decorative inspiration cards.

The activity will take place outside, in-person at the Bohemian Beir Garden in Astoria. Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own as well. For more information about materials, visit the Facebook event page. To attend, please RSVP to Jennifer.

RSVP Here

Milkshake Meet-Up
Pie vs. Cake (30-08 36th Street, Astoria, NY 11103)

Sunday, Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m.

RSVP Here

Special Sukkot Shabbat - Save the Date!
Friday, Sept. 24

Picnic in Central Park
Central Park (5th Avenue and 69th Street entrance)

Sunday, Oct. 3, 12:00 p.m.

Join WJOA in Central Park and bring your own food, drinks, and blanket! You can find us on the grassy area just west of 5th Avenue near 70th street. Here is the Facebook event page. RSVP to Jonah.

RSVP Here

Schmooze News

Join Repair the World as a Fall Service Corps Member!

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Kin to the Cove Beach Gatherings

Sept. 12, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Hallet's Cove Beach

Kin To The Cove is a community-powered environmental public art project that connects people to the water at Hallet’s Cove Beach. Participate in environmental stewardship, story-sharing, movement, deep listening, and explorations into our relationship with water. This program is part of artist Sarah Cameron Sunde’s global project, 36.5 / A Durational Performance With The Sea.

There is no RSVP or pre-registration required.

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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

E-mail Us Here!

Mid-August 2021 Newsletter

8/19/2021

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Mid-August 2021 Newsletter

Featured In Today's Newsletter:

WJOA Day at the Beach: 8/22
High Holidays Information
Book Club: 9/12
Milkshake Meet-Up: 9/19
Schmooze News

Facebook Events Page

A WJOA Day at the Beach!
Long Beach, NY

Sunday, Aug. 22, 12:00 p.m.

Meet us outside of Laurel Diner (300 W Park Ave, Long Beach, NY 11561) at 12:00 PM. We will then head over to the beach together! The cost of admission to the beach is $15, or a combo round trip LIRR and beach admission ticket is $23.75, available at your local LIRR station.

Things to consider:

Bring your own food for lunch or snacks, or get food there.
Bring water, sunscreen, towel, and any other beach items.
Bring or wear a swimsuit and a change of clothes if desired.

Contact Jonah to RSVP, if you want to travel together, or have any questions. Otherwise, just meet us there!

Here's the Facebook event page.

RSVP Here

High Holidays with Malkhut and Queens Jews

We’re collaborating with Malkhut and the Queens Jewish Project for High Holidays this year! There is limited capacity, so make sure to register now!

Malkhut is in need of a Torah leyner (reader) for Yom Kippur afternoon, shofar blowers (especially if you have your own!), ushers to help with the in-person services, and at-home tech support (Zoom hosting). E-mail Chelsea if you'd like to help out!

For the full schedule of events, make sure to visit Malkhut's website and check your inboxes! Send any questions to Chelsea Simon. If you’re looking for s’lichot services, also reach out, and we can go as a group!

E-mail Chelsea!

In-Person Book Club
Long Island City (Private Residence)

Sunday, Sept. 12, 12:00 p.m.

RSVP Here

Milkshake Meet-Up
Pie vs. Cake (30-08 36th Street, Astoria, NY 11103)

Sunday, Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m.

RSVP Here

Schmooze News

Roommate Wanted!

Two chill guys from WJOA are looking for a third roommate in the Ditmars/Steinway area starting in September or October. The room is small, but comes with an AC unit. The apartment has a porch, large living room, a big tv, full bar, and a nice record player with a lot of jazz and prog rock LPs. There are also 1.5 bathrooms, so sharing is rarely an issue. Rent is $800/month.

Inquire with Lane here

Kin to the Cove Beach Gatherings

Sept. 12, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Hallet's Cove Beach

There is no RSVP or pre-registration required.

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A Talk with Author David Grossman
Tuesday, Aug. 31, 11:30 a.m.
Zoom

The WJOA Book Club read A Horse Walks Into a Bar during their last meeting. For those interested, author David Grossman will be speaking about his new book, More Than I Love My Life in a virtual event through The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. There are various ticket options, some of which are free and some of which come with the option to purchase Grossman’s new book.

Donate Food

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).

Astoria Food Pantry is located at 25-82 Steinway Street, and accepts donations (read details here). As the world reopens and "normalcy" returns, donations to mutual aids have slowed down but their line is longer than it has ever been. In fact, AFP had to send folks away last week. They only have one week of funds remaining. Donate to help them get up to 3 weeks of funding!

If you would like to donate but going in-person presents a barrier, feel free to get in touch with Meredith, who is both a WJOA member and Astoria Food Pantry volunteer.

Donate to Astoria Food Pantry

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

E-mail Us Here!

Astoria, Western Queens, New York City

www.wanderingjewsofastoria.com wanderingjewsofastoria@gmail.com

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Mid-September 2021 Newsletter

Cocktails, Food, and Friends... Oh MY Mai Tai!
The Highwater

Mid-Sukkot Erev Shabbat
Athens Square Park, Astoria

Picnic in Central Park
Central Park (5th Avenue and 69th Street entrance)

Milkshake Meet-Up
Pie vs. Cake (30-08 36th Street, Astoria, NY 11103)

Schmooze News

Early September 2021 Newsletter

Erev Rosh Hashanah Dinner
The Shady Lady (34-19 30th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11103)

In-Person Book Club
Long Island City (Private Residence)

Art Reflection Inspiration Cards
Bohemian Beir Garden, Astoria

Milkshake Meet-Up
Pie vs. Cake (30-08 36th Street, Astoria, NY 11103)

Picnic in Central Park
Central Park (5th Avenue and 69th Street entrance)

Schmooze News

Mid-August 2021 Newsletter

A WJOA Day at the Beach!
Long Beach, NY

In-Person Book Club
Long Island City (Private Residence)

Milkshake Meet-Up
Pie vs. Cake (30-08 36th Street, Astoria, NY 11103)

Schmooze News

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Mid-September 2021 Newsletter

Cocktails, Food, and Friends... Oh MY Mai Tai! The Highwater

Mid-Sukkot Erev Shabbat Athens Square Park, Astoria

Picnic in Central Park Central Park (5th Avenue and 69th Street entrance)

Milkshake Meet-Up Pie vs. Cake (30-08 36th Street, Astoria, NY 11103)

Schmooze News

Early September 2021 Newsletter

Erev Rosh Hashanah Dinner The Shady Lady (34-19 30th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11103)

In-Person Book Club Long Island City (Private Residence)

Art Reflection Inspiration Cards Bohemian Beir Garden, Astoria

Milkshake Meet-Up Pie vs. Cake (30-08 36th Street, Astoria, NY 11103)

Picnic in Central Park Central Park (5th Avenue and 69th Street entrance)

Schmooze News

Mid-August 2021 Newsletter

A WJOA Day at the Beach! Long Beach, NY

In-Person Book Club Long Island City (Private Residence)

Milkshake Meet-Up Pie vs. Cake (30-08 36th Street, Astoria, NY 11103)

Schmooze News

Archives

Categories

Cocktails, Food, and Friends... Oh MY Mai Tai!
The Highwater

Mid-Sukkot Erev Shabbat
Athens Square Park, Astoria

Picnic in Central Park
Central Park (5th Avenue and 69th Street entrance)

Milkshake Meet-Up
Pie vs. Cake (30-08 36th Street, Astoria, NY 11103)

Erev Rosh Hashanah Dinner
The Shady Lady (34-19 30th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11103)

In-Person Book Club
Long Island City (Private Residence)

Art Reflection Inspiration Cards
Bohemian Beir Garden, Astoria

Milkshake Meet-Up
Pie vs. Cake (30-08 36th Street, Astoria, NY 11103)

Picnic in Central Park
Central Park (5th Avenue and 69th Street entrance)

A WJOA Day at the Beach!
Long Beach, NY

In-Person Book Club
Long Island City (Private Residence)

Milkshake Meet-Up
Pie vs. Cake (30-08 36th Street, Astoria, NY 11103)