WJOA Ice Cream Happy Hour, Shabbat on the Roof and Kayaking

Read about upcoming events and news from the Wandering Jews of Astoria.

See below for the WJOA mid-August announcements! Featured in today's newsletter: Ice Cream Happy Hour: 8/20 Shabbat on the Roof: 8/23 Kayaking on the Hudson: 8/26 Havdalah on the Roof in LIC: 9/7 Author Reading: 9/15 Trivia Night: 9/25 Schmooze News Ice Cream Happy Hour Tuesday, August 20, 6:30pm–8:30pm Ample Hills Creamery (34-02 30th Ave, Astoria) Join WJOA in another summer favorite for Ice Cream Happy Hour. We will gather at the Ample Hills Creamery in Astoria. To attend, please RSVP to Jennifer so that we can expect you there! Here is the Facebook event. RSVP to Jennifer Shabbat on the Roof Friday, August 23, 7pm Lizzie's apartment Join us for the next Wandering Jews Shabbat, as Lizzie hosts us on her roof. We'll sing Kabbalat Shabbat and have a vegetarian potluck dinner. Please e-mail Lizzie to RSVP. She'll send you her address and a spreadsheet so you can tell us what delicacies you can share for dinner. Here is the Facebook event. RSVP to Lizzie Kayaking on the Hudson Monday, August 26, 6pm–8pm Pier 26 Have you ever wanted to go kayaking on the Hudson? Well, here is your chance! Come kayaking with the Wandering Jews of Astoria in Manhattan with The Downtown Boathouse.  The Location:  We will meet at Pier 26, which is at North Moore Street and the Hudson River. You can Google Map the location, but our recommendation is to take the 1 train to Franklin Street. The Details: You will get wet, so bring a change of clothes. Locks, lockers, changing room, life vests and paddles are all provided and FREE. This is FREE kayaking! Also, you must sign a waiver and know how to swim. There is more information on the Downtown Boathouse site. To RSVP, please email Jennifer so we can know who to expect. Only those who RSVP will be able to join. See you on the water! Here is the Facebook event. RSVP to Jennifer Havdalah on the Roof in LIC Saturday, September 7, 7:30pm LIC Come to a rooftop in LIC for amazing views, desserts and beverages as we celebrate Havdalah. RSVP to Jonah for the exact location and for the sign-up sheet for what to bring. Here is the Facebook event. RSVP to Jonah Author Reading: Laura Samotin Sunday, September 15, 3pm–5pm LIC   Come hear author Laura Samotin read from and discuss her new book, The Sins on Their Bones. There will be an opportunity to purchase a signed copy of the book! Snacks will be provided. RSVP to Jonah by Friday, 9/13. Here is the Facebook event. Set in a Jewish folklore-inspired reimagining of 19th century Eastern Europe, this queer dark fantasy debut pits two estranged husbands and a daring spymaster on opposite sides of a civil war. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, C.S. Pacat, and Katherine Arden. For more info, see the publisher's webpage here. RSVP to Jonah Trivia Night Wednesday, September 25, 8pm–10pm Heart of Gold (37-14 31st Ave, Astoria) Please RSVP to Laura so she can save seats. The WJOA Trivia team will return to perhaps win another round of drinks at Heart of Gold. Join us on Wednesday, September 25th at 8pm. We hope to see you there! Here is the Facebook event. RSVP to Laura Schmooze News Central 20s & 30s Karaoke Kickoff Wednesday, September 4 6:30pm–8:30 pm | Planet Rose, 219 Avenue A Whether you're ready to showcase your singing skills (or just your enthusiasm for yelling along to music) or prefer cheering from the sidelines, enjoy a spectacular night of karaoke, new and returning friends, pizza, and unlimited drinks. REGISTER   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 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.   Donate to Aid Wildfire Survivors in Hawaii Contribute to GlobalGiving's Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund here. The worst wildfires in Hawaii's history have caused more than 90 deaths, left dozens injured, and reduced towns to ash. Hundreds of people are missing. Strong winds from Hurricane Dora fueled the flames in Maui and the Big Island. Your donation to the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund will support wildfire relief and recovery efforts in affected communities. Have an event you'd like to organize or share? As always, please don't hesitate to send them our way! —The WJOA Team