WJOA Shabbat, Havdalah on the Roof, and Trivia

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See below for the WJOA early August announcements! Featured in today's newsletter: August Shabbat on the Roof: 8/11 Havdalah on the Roof: 8/19 Trivia: 8/23 High Holy Days with Malkhut: 9/15–9/25 Schmooze News August Shabbat on the Roof Friday, August 11, 7pm Lizzie's roof Come to this summer WJOA Shabbat services and potluck on Lizzie's roof! RSVP to Lizzie by August 9 for the address and sign-up for the vegetarian potluck. Here is the Facebook event. RSVP to Lizzie Havdalah on the Roof in LIC Saturday, August 19, 7:45pm RSVP for exact location 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 Trivia Night Wednesday, August 23, 8pm–10:30pm Sunswick 35/35 (35-02 35th St, Astoria) Please RSVP to Brian so he can reserve the table. This month's trivia is again at Sunswick 35/35. Contribute your knowledge to WJOA's legendary trivia team! Here is the Facebook event. RSVP to Brian High Holy Days with Malkhut Friday night, September 15–Monday, September 25 CUNY School of Law (2 Ct Square W, Long Island City) Early-bird registration opens for Malkhut Partners, including WJOA, on Friday, August 18, and for everyone else on Friday, August 25. More info here.  Malkhut High Holy Days Schmooze News 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, here is their Ukraine Crisis 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. Another fundraiser is 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.   Help Earthquake Survivors in Turkey and Syria Two powerful earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria on the same day, killing more than 3,000 people and injuring thousands more. Homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure have been destroyed under layers of rubble. Your donation to the Turkey and Syria Earthquake Relief Fund will provide emergency relief and fuel long-term recovery efforts in Turkey and Syria. Donate to GlobalGiving's Turkey and Syria Earthquake Relief Fund here. Have an event you'd like to organize or share? As always, please don't hesitate to send them our way! —The WJOA Team