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June Events

6/1/2017

 

Shabbat Iftar Potluck

his month we'll gather for Shabbat on June 16th with prayer, discussion,and a potluck with our Muslim neighbors, as they break their Ramadan fast (aka Iftar). This event will be co-hosted by WJOA, Malkhut, and the NYC Muslim-Jewish Solidarity Committee.
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6:30 p.m. - Renewal-inspired service with music led by Rabbi G and Kris Wettstein
7:45 p.m. - Discussion
8:30 pm Iftar (break the fast), Kiddush/Motzi and Vegetarian Potluck

Please bring a vegetarian dish to share and contribute $10 (suggested donation per adult) towards rent HERE. SPOTS ARE LIMITED SO SIGN UP ASAP! All are welcome to sign up with this LINK, so please share this event. For further updates see our Facebook event page. Please contact Sam Schachter if you have any questions about this event.

June Trivia
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Hip hip hooray! To follow-up on our 1st place win, we'll be returning to Sek'end Sun on Monday June 19th at 7:45pm. Please email Robin Herman if you plan to attend so that we know how many seats to save. For updates see the Facebook event!

Pre-Independence Day Concert & Fireworks
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Celebrate the 4th of July a little early! The Queens Symphany Orchestra will be giving a special performance at this year's Independence Day Celebration in Astoria Park (Shore Blvd. Between the Hell Gate Bridge & Pool) followed by a spectacular fireworks display. Feel free to bring a blanket & snacks. Want to join our group? Just email Brian Mawyer or look for him when you arrive. RSVP optional. Facebook invite coming soon!

Shabbat Potluck & Comedy Show
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A little gefilte fish & a lotta laughs. Join us for a Potluck Shabbat  on July 14th followed by a standup comedy show in an apartment off the Ditmars stop. Couch seating first come first serve - otherwise get comfy on the floor! 
**Prize giveaway goes out to the guest who brings the tastiest dish.**
7:00pm services
7:45pm dinner 
8:30pm comedy
9:30pm dessert

Hosted by husband and wifey comedians Michelle Slonim and Ben Rosenfeld | Services led by Gabe Roth (nu, he's a rabbi's son!) | Food & booze provided by YOU! 

RSVP by Wednesday 7/12 to Michelle for address and sign-up sheet. And as always, our potlucks are pareve/dairy only. Curious about who's going? See theFacebook page.


If you would like to host a future Shabbat Potluck or lead a service, please contact Brian Mawyer.

Book Club Brunch
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The voting was very close (again!), and the winner is "The Human Stain" by Philip Roth. We'll meet for brunch and discussion on Sunday July 9 at noon, location TBD. It could take place anywhere in Astoria! Who knows where it could be...go start reading! EmailJonah Schrogin if you'd like to join. Have thoughts on the book and/or brunch? Share them on the Facebook event.

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