Mid-September 2021 Newsletter

VIEW ONLINE FORWARD Wandering Jews of Astoria Mid-September 2021 Newsletter Featured In Today's Newsletter: Cocktails, Food, and Friends: 9/19 Mid-Sukkot Erev Shabbat: 9/24 Picnic in Central Park: 10/3 Milkshake Meet-Up: 10/17 Schmooze News Facebook Events Page Cocktails, Food, and Friends... Oh MY Mai Tai! The Highwater Sunday, Sept. 19, 7:00 p.m. Join Wandering Jews of Astoria and pretend you're on a tropical vacation for the evening! Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt or floral dress. Everyone who attends will receive a flower lai. Click here for the Facebook event. We will plan on sitting in the outdoor dining area, but make sure to have your vaccination card on you just in case! Please RSVP by e-mailing Jennifer. RSVP Here Mid-Sukkot Erev Shabbat Athens Square Park, Astoria Friday, Sept. 24, 6:00 p.m. (note the earlier time as sunset is earlier!) For our first Fall 2021 Erev Shabbat, we’ll meet in Athens Square Park. Note that the service is different, with an abbreviated Kabbalat Shabbat (only Psalm 29). We want you to help us lead davening! Sign up for a leader's spot here, and RSVP to Shabbat using this Google Form. For any questions, please e-mail Chelsea. RSVP Here Picnic in Central Park Central Park (5th Avenue and 69th Street entrance) Sunday, Oct. 3, 12:00 p.m. Join WJOA in Central Park and bring your own food, drinks, and blanket! You can find us on the grassy area just west of 5th Avenue near 70th street. Here is the Facebook event page. RSVP to Jonah. RSVP Here Milkshake Meet-Up Pie vs. Cake (30-08 36th Street, Astoria, NY 11103) Sunday, Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. Join WJOA for a Milkshake Meet-up at Pie vs. Cake. They are a new Milkshake place owned by the same people connected to Sugar Freak! Throughout the summer, Pie vs. Cake is open only on weekends. Come to chat with old friends, and new, and find out which is better - Pie or Cake? Click here for the Facebook event. Please RSVP by e-mailing Jennifer. RSVP Here Schmooze News Join Repair the World as a Fall Service Corps Member! Are you looking for a way to serve in your community and grow in your social justice journey? Join Repair the World as a part-time, stipended Service Corps member. Serve virtually or in-person, following CDC guidelines, with trusted partners while learning and reflecting with peers. Our learning will focus on social inequities, systemic injustices (racial, food, and education), and addressing urgent needs through meaningful service rooted in Jewish values. Learn More Sukkot Opportunities in Western Queens Are you looking for a place to celebrate Sukkot? Well, we've got you! Malkhut is celebrating Sukkot in Jackson Heights this year with several events over the next week. Help build the sukkah on September 19th, welcome the holiday with a festival service on September 20th, and close out the holiday with Sukkot song on September 26th! If you're interested in finding other Sukkot and Simchat Torah opportunities, reach out to Chelsea! Register for Events 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 E-mail Us Here! Copyright © 2021 Wandering Jews of Astoria Astoria, Western Queens, New York City www.wanderingjewsofastoria.com     [email protected]