Early September 2022 Newsletter

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See below for the early September announcements! Featured in today's newsletter: Community Survey Book Club: 9/11 Ice Cream Social: 9/13 Volleyball in LIC: 9/18 Kabbalat Shabbat: 9/23 High Holy Days with Malkhut Art Reflection Inspiration Cards: 9/27 Schmooze News Community Survey In anticipation of our annual community meeting, we're asking everyone to fill out a short survey. It takes just a few minutes, and your feedback will be very important as we plan events for the next year. Even if you can't make the meeting, please provide us with your feedback on our current offerings, and suggestions on how we might improve in the next year. Fill out the survey here! Book Club Sunday, September 11, noon Location TBD The next WJOA Book Club book will be Paris in the Present Tense by Mark Helprin (400 pages). We'll meet for a discussion and potluck brunch on Sunday, September 11, noon, location TBD. RSVP to Jonah. Check out the Facebook event here. Ice Cream Happy Hour: Ices, Sherbet, and Twisters, Oh my! Tuesday, September 13, 5:30–7:30 pm Ralph's Italian Ices/Athens Square Park Let's all come together for an end of summer ice cream happy hour. We will meet at Athens Square Park, then head to Ralph's Italian Ices, which is across the street. We'll then eat and hang out back at Athens Square Park. To attend please RSVP to Jennifer. Check out the Facebook event here. Volleyball on the Sand Court in LIC Sunday, September 18, 4 pm Sand court by Hunters Point South NYC Ferry Come play, or watch, some volleyball on the sand court in Long Island City by the Hunters Point South ferry stop. No experience necessary! RSVP to Jonah if you plan to play or watch. Check out the Facebook event here. Kabbalat Shabbat Services and Potluck Friday, September 23, 7 pm Mor and Liz's apartment near Astoria Park Join us on Friday September 23 at 7 pm for Shabbat services and a potluck dinner with Liz and Mor. E-mail Mor to RSVP. You will receive a spreadsheet to sign up for what vegetarian dish you’re bringing. Being fully vaccinated is required, and a rapid test within 24 hours is recommended. Check out the Facebook event for more details. Art Reflection Inspiration Cards Tuesday, September 27, 5:30–8 pm Athens Square Park Join Jennifer, a WJOA board member, as we partner with Malkhut to come together for a reflective 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 a decorative inspiration card. Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own as well. RSVP to Jennifer. See more information on the Facebook event here. High Holy Days with Malkhut September 25–October 5 Once again this year, the Wandering Jews of Astoria is partnering with Malkhut for the High Holy Days. Malkhut’s High Holy Day services will take place at CUNY Law School this year. Find the full schedule and to register here! WJOA will host an Erev Rosh Hashanah dinner Sunday, September 25 at the Shady Lady in Astoria. More information to come soon. Questions? Want to volunteer? Please reach out to Chelsea. Save the Dates for Sukkot events in the sukkah at Rebecca and Andrew's backyard in Astoria. Thursday, October 6, 4 pm: Building/Decorating the sukkah  Week of October 9: Eating in the sukkah Tuesday, October 11: Song share with Malkhut Friday, October 14: WJOA Shabbat in the sukkah Schmooze News Check out a brand new Jewish satire site: From the Desk of the Rebbitzman, brought to you by the husband of WJOA co-founder Rabbi Cassi Kail! This site is filled with songs, lists, Rebbitzermons, and other content which gives a bit more of a tongue in cheek look at Judaism. He was recently featured in the Jewish News Syndicate for some more background information. Central 20s & 30s is back! 20 & 30s THIRD FRIDAY: Return Friday, September 16, 2022, 7:00–8:45 pm In-Person (Community House) Register here 20s & 30s HHD Bag-Packing Thursday, September 29, 2022, 7:00–8:00 pm  In-Person (Community House) Register here 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