September News & Updates

Shabbat at the Paper Factory
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*Flyer designed by community member, Jonah Schrogin: Jonahschrogin.com

Please RSVP and buy your ticket by tomorrow, AUGUST 31ST!! via the OneTable platform ​​HERE. THIS WILL BE YOUR LAST CHANCE SO BUY YOUR TICKET ASAP!!
Feel free to reach out to Zahava Lipton  if you have any questions. For additional updates see the WJOA Facebook event. If you would like to share the event with friends who are not WJOA members please use this Facebook link..

** if you require a certified kosher meal, please email Zahava Lipton  when you sign up for the event. We will bring in certified kosher meals as needed from an outside caterer.

Learning Happy Hour
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Join us for some drinks and some Jewish learning on 9/13 from 7-10 PM at ​Bonjour Crepes and Wine. You can come to either portion - No stress! This month we will be getting ready for the high holidays by exploring the Yom Kippur haftarah.
 
What we will be learning:
 
What does it mean to be a good Jew?  On the morning of Yom Kippur, we read from Isaiah 57:14-58:14, which discuss the concepts of repentance and fasting.  G-d commands Isaiah to counsel the Jews to not simply fast for their own sake, but to extend their practice to alleviating all oppression.  This haftarah pushes us to consider how our observance supports our values.  We will examine this text, as well as contemporary commentaries, songs, and poetry that explore the concept of social justice in Jewish culture.  Led by WJOA board member Lisa Huberman.  Email Lisa to let her know you'll be there! Facebook invite coming soon!

Location: 34-10 30th Ave, Astoria, Queens 11103
Learning: 7:00
Chatting and Drinking: 8:15

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High Holiday Services
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If you would like to attend High Holiday services locally, you've come to the right place! We've put together this handy list of free & discounted options HERE. If you have one for us to add email Brian Mawyer!

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