WJOA Board Openings

Interested in getting more involved with this amazing group of Yids? The Wandering Jews of Astoria has openings for board positions. Through volunteering a small amount of time, you can help us plan events and strengthen the Jewish community in Western Queens!

WJOA is particularly looking for new Board Members to assist with:

• Organizing social action events
• Assisting with holiday event planning
• Managing our Facebook and social media

Join Us for Virtual Shabbat!

Jews Do Comedy: Passover Seder Edition

Thursday, Apr. 1, 8 p.m.

Buy tix here ($18 + fees) – Facebook event here

Join our Passover Seder, one the likes of which you've never attended!

Each part of the seder will be presented as a game, song, sketch, or stand-up comedy thematic to this special holiday!

Hosted by Rachel Gordon

Featuring:

• Myq Kaplan
• Orli Matlow
• Jessica Brodkin
• Rick Cisario
• Noah Weston
• Sandip Sen
• Liz Glazer
• Ophira Eisenberg
• Rich Aronovitch
• Ester Steinberg
• Gabe Nathans
• And the sketch comedy stylings of
  God Should Not Have Chosen Us

Earth Day 5K Fun Run

Sunday, Apr. 18, 12:30 p.m.

Astoria Park Loop Trail

Join us for WE ACT’s* Earth Day 5K Fun Run. WJOA will be gathering at the Astoria Park Loop Trail on April 18th to run, walk, skip, dance, and cheer as part of the 5K. Walking around the loop 2.5 times will bring us to our 5K goal. You can also participate virtually, exercising in your own home, walking around your neighborhood, or even marathoning environmental documentaries on your couch.

Facebook event here. Contact Marina with any questions.

Fundraising Link – Join the WJOA Team here.

*WE ACT is a Woman of Color-founded environmental justice organization in Northern Manhattan, whose mission is to build healthy communities by ensuring that people of color and/or low-income residents participate meaningfully in the creation of sound and fair environmental health and protection policies and practices.

WJOA Board Openings

Virtual Card Making Workshop for Dorot

Wednesday, Mar. 3, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Join Jennifer as she leads a handmade card making 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 for older adults living on the Upper West Side. One way to volunteer is by making cards that Dorot distributes for birthdays and holidays.

For more info about Dorot and their Cardmaking program, you can click the link here.

To find out more info and the materials list go to the Facebook event page.

RSVP to Jennifer with any questions and for the Zoom link.

WJOA Virtual Happy Hour

Wednesday, Mar. 10, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Let's get together on Zoom and schmooze! We are having a virtual Happy Hour in the weeks before Passover. Either work on what's in your cupboard or get a meal to go by supporting some local Astoria businesses. We've listed some top choices for you to try below. Selected from the BOAST: Best of Astoria website. Be sure to check out the 2020 winners in the EAT, DRINK and DO & SEE sections on the site. Oh, and don't forget a cocktail too! RSVP to Jennifer for the Zoom link. Here is the Facebook event page.

Best Bakery: Cerasella

Best Bar for Beer/Best Sandwich: Astoria Bier & Cheese

Best Vegetarian: Jujube Tree

Best Bar for Cocktails: Sweet Afton

Best Pizza: Tufino Pizzeria

Friday, Mar. 19, 7 p.m.

Friday, Apr. 23, 7 p.m.