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WJOA Shabbat and Christmastime with the Jews

12/25/2023

Happy Holidays! See below for the WJOA mid-December announcements.

Featured in today's newsletter:
Trivia Night: 12/19
Shabbat Services and Potluck: 12/22
Christmastime with the Jews: 12/24
Schmooze News

Trivia Night

Tuesday, December 19, 7–10pm
Astoria Bier & Cheese Broadway (34-14 Broadway, Astoria)

Please RSVP to Brian so he can reserve the table. The WJOA trivia team is trying a new location for December: Astoria Bier & Cheese Broadway. We hope to see you there! Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP to Brian

Shabbat Services and Potluck

Friday, December 22, 7pm
Dan's apartment

Please e-mail Dan to RSVP. He'll send you the address and a spreadsheet so you can tell us what vegetarian dishes you will bring for dinner. Join us for the next Wandering Jews Shabbat for the first Shabbat of winter, as Dan hosts us at his place. We'll sing Kabbalat Shabbat and have a vegetarian potluck dinner. Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP to Dan

Christmastime with the Jews

Sunday, December 24, 5pm
Jujube Tree (35-02 30th Ave, Astoria) then Regal UA Kaufman Astoria (35-30 38th St, Astoria)

We will celebrate the way our people do with Asian food at Jujube Tree and a movie at Regal UA Kaufman Astoria. We'll meet at the restaurant at 5pm. Afterward, we'll march to the nearby movie theater and watch the movie of your choice. (Highlights this year include: The Color Purple, Aquaman, Wonka, and American Fiction.) Join us for just dinner, just the movie, or both. If you'd like to join, RSVP to Jonah by 12/22. Hope to see you there! Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP to Jonah

Schmooze News

Central 20s & 30s
- Drawing Strength: The Jewish History of Comics
  Wednesday, December 27, 1:30–2:30pm, Center for Jewish History
  Accompanied by a knowledgeable museum guide, we’ll delve into the vibrant origin story of the comic book industry, celebrate renowned Jewish comic writers and artists across generations, and explore the compelling connection between comics and fighting fascism. REGISTER
Donate to Aid in the Israel-Palestine Crisis
- We are heartbroken and devastated by the war in Israel and Gaza. 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
- Last February, 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

WJOA Chanukah, Trivia, and Shabbat

12/25/2023

See below for the WJOA early December announcements!

Featured in today's newsletter:
Learning Happy Hour with Aviv: 12/6
4th Night of Chanukah Gathering: 12/10
Trivia Night: 12/19
Shabbat Services and Potluck: 12/22
Christmastime with the Jews: 12/24
Schmooze News (BOAST survey!)

Learning Happy Hour with Aviv

Wednesday, December 6, 7pm
American Brass (2-01 50th Ave, LIC)

Come to a Learning Happy Hour with Aviv (B'nai Jeshurun's 20s/30s group), as Rabbi Sammy Kanter of BJ leads us in some teaching relating to Chanukah (it starts the next evening, on Thursday, Dec. 7). We'll meet for drinks and/or food at American Brass, a great spot by the water in LIC. Please RSVP to Jonah. Waiting list only. Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP to Jonah

4th Night of Chanukah Gathering

Sunday, December 10, 5pm
Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden (29-19 24th Ave, Astoria)

We will gather for a casual dinner and Chanukah celebrations at The Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden at 6:30pm. Bring your menorah if you like; we will light them together. Here's the link for food choices. On December 10th and December 17th from noon to 6pm at the Bohemian Beer Hall is a holiday craft fair, called Astoria Market. You are welcome to attend at any time. We will casually meet up at the Market between 5–6pm. Then at 6:30pm we will sit down for dinner. Here is more info about Astoria Market. To attend the meet-up, please RSVP to Jennifer. Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP to Jennifer

Trivia Night

Tuesday, December 19, 7–10pm
Astoria Bier & Cheese Broadway (34-14 Broadway, Astoria)

Please RSVP to Brian so he can reserve the table. The WJOA trivia team is trying a new location for December: Astoria Bier & Cheese Broadway. We hope to see you there! Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP to Brian

Shabbat Services and Potluck

Friday, December 22, 7pm
Dan's apartment

RSVP to Dan

Christmastime with the Jews

Sunday, December 24, 5pm
Jujube Tree (35-02 30th Ave, Astoria) then Regal UA Kaufman Astoria (35-30 38th St, Astoria)

RSVP to Jonah

Schmooze News

The BOAST: Best of Astoria & LIC 2023 Survey is LIVE!
The link to the survey is boast.nyc/survey and it will be open until Sunday, Dec. 17. There are three sections (EAT, DRINK, and DO & SEE) and 60 categories total. We want to hear from you, so please think about your favorite spots in Astoria and LIC and submit the survey soon. (We always appreciate short write-ups, and there is a space for that in each category.) This year we have added Best Place to Eat (overall), Best Place to Drink (overall), and Best Thing to Do or See (overall). Be sure to enter your name and email at the end of the survey for a chance to win a prize!
Central 20s & 30s
- Chanukah Shabbat Services and Dinner
  Friday, December 8, 7–10pm, Hebrew Union College
  As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, let's come together to bring some light and warmth into the world. Join Central 20s & 30s to celebrate Shabbat and—you guessed it—Chanukah, aka the Festival of Lights! There will be latkes and jelly donuts galore. REGISTER
- Packing Hygiene Kits
  Thursday, December 14, 7:00–8:45pm, Community House
  Helping bring light to our Breakfast Program community by packing hygiene kits for NYC neighbors facing food insecurity. Together, we can make a difference. As we begin our program, we will light the Chanukah candles and set bright kavanot (intentions) for our evening. A pizza dinner will be provided. REGISTER
Donate to Aid in the Israel-Palestine Crisis
- We are heartbroken and devastated by the war in Israel and Gaza. 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
- Last February, 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

WJOA Book Club and Learning Happy Hour with Aviv

12/4/2023

Happy Thanksgiving! See below for the WJOA mid-November announcements.

Featured in today's newsletter:
Book Club: 12/3
Learning Happy Hour with Aviv: 12/6
4th Night of Chanukah Gathering: 12/10
Trivia Night: 12/19
Schmooze News

Book Club

Sunday, December 3, noon
Location TBD

Join us for a Book Club discussion and potluck brunch as we talk about The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant (336 pages). Here is the link to the book at Astoria Bookshop. RSVP to Jonah by Friday, December 1 if you can make it. Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP to Jonah

Learning Happy Hour with Aviv

Wednesday, December 6, 7pm
American Brass (2-01 50th Ave, LIC)

Come to a Learning Happy Hour with Aviv (B'nai Jeshurun's 20s/30s group), as Rabbi Sammy Kanter of BJ leads us in some teaching relating to Chanukah (it starts the next day, on Thursday night, Dec. 7). We'll meet for drinks and/or food at American Brass, a great spot by the water in LIC. Please RSVP to Jonah by Monday, Dec. 4 at 5pm. Space is limited! Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP to Jonah

4th Night of Chanukah Gathering

Sunday, December 10, 5pm
Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden (29-19 24th Ave, Astoria)

We will gather for a casual dinner and Chanukah celebrations at The Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden at 6:30pm. Bring your menorah—we hope to light them together, more details to come. Here's the link for food choices. On December 10th and December 17th from noon to 6pm at the Bohemian Beer Hall is a holiday craft fair, called Astoria Market. You are welcome to attend at any time. We will casually meet up at the Market between 5–6pm. Then at 6:30pm we will sit down for dinner. Here is more info about Astoria Market. To attend the meet-up, please RSVP to Jennifer. Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP to Jennifer

Trivia Night

Tuesday, December 19, 7–10pm
Astoria Bier & Cheese Broadway (34-14 Broadway, Astoria)

Please RSVP to Brian so he can reserve the table. The WJOA trivia team is trying a new location for December: Astoria Bier & Cheese Broadway. We hope to see you there! Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP to Brian

Schmooze News

Central 20s & 30s
- How to Talk about Antisemitism and Israel
  Wednesday, November 29, 6:30–8:30pm, Pavilion
  As conversations about the war in Israel and Gaza permeate our work spaces, friend circles, and family dinner tables, it may feel uncomfortable to speak up and confront misinformation and hateful rhetoric. Join your 20s & 30s community and the American Jewish Committee for a discussion on how to best approach these moments as they arise. A light dinner will be served. REGISTER
- Chanukah Shabbat Services and Dinner
  Friday, December 8, 7–10pm, Hebrew Union College
  As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, let's come together to bring some light and warmth into the world. Join Central 20s & 30s to celebrate Shabbat and—you guessed it—Chanukah, aka the Festival of Lights! There will be latkes and jelly donuts galore. REGISTER
Donate to Aid in the Israel-Palestine Crisis
- We are heartbroken and devastated by the war in Israel and Gaza. 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
- Last February, 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

WJOA Shabbat and Christmastime with the Jews

Trivia Night

Shabbat Services and Potluck

Christmastime with the Jews

Schmooze News

WJOA Chanukah, Trivia, and Shabbat

Learning Happy Hour with Aviv

4th Night of Chanukah Gathering

Trivia Night

Shabbat Services and Potluck

Christmastime with the Jews

Schmooze News

WJOA Book Club and Learning Happy Hour with Aviv

Book Club

Learning Happy Hour with Aviv

4th Night of Chanukah Gathering

Trivia Night

Schmooze News

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