WJOA Shabbat in the Sukkah, Beach Volleyball and Trivia

Read about upcoming events and news from the Wandering Jews of Astoria.

See below for the WJOA mid-October announcements! Featured in today's newsletter: Shabbat in the Sukkah: 10/18 Book Club Voting: 10/23 Beach Volleyball in LIC: 10/27 Trivia Night: 11/7 Shabbat: 11/8 Schmooze News Shabbat in the Sukkah Friday, October 18, 7pm Rebecca and Andrew's backyard The Wandering Jews of Astoria returns to Rebecca and Andrew's backyard for Shabbat in the sukkah! Mark your calendar for Friday, October 18 at 7pm, as we gather for abbreviated Shabbat services and an unabbreviated vegetarian potluck dinner. Email Brian for their address and the sign-up sheet. Here is the Facebook event. RSVP to Brian Book Club Voting By Wednesday, October 23, 7pm Please vote (only once) using the link below for the next Book Club book. We are doing ranked-choice voting again, so rank your choices first to fifth. Here is the form to vote. Vote by Wednesday, October 23 at 7pm. Here is the Facebook event. Fear of Flying by Erica Jong (480 pages) The Sins on Their Bones by Laura Samotin (416 pages) The Way Back by Gavriel Savit (368 pages) Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman (352 pages) Empire Falls by Richard Russo (496 pages) Vote by 10/23 Beach Volleyball in LIC Sunday, October 27, 10:30am Sand volleyball court by Hunters Point South NYC Ferry (by Center Blvd btwn 54th Ave and Borden Ave) 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 by October 24 if you plan to play or watch. After volleyball we may get brunch nearby. Here is the Facebook event. RSVP to Jonah Trivia Night Thursday, November 7, 7pm–9pm Halsey's (30-95 33rd St, Astoria) Please RSVP to Laura so she can save seats. The WJOA Trivia team will return to perhaps win another round of drinks at Halsey's. Join us on Thursday, November 7 at 7pm! We hope to see you there! Here is the Facebook event. RSVP to Laura Save the Date for Shabbat Services and Potluck Friday, November 8, 7pm Schmooze News Central 20s & 30s Shabbat Dinner and Service Friday, October 25 6:30 pm | Central Synagogue Pavilion As we begin the new year, we come together for a life-affirming Shabbat of reflection and friendship. We’ll hold space to honor the memory of the October 7 attacks and celebrate the warm, vibrant community we’ve built together. REGISTER   Central 30s & 40s New group alert! Central Synagogue now has a group for those in their 30s and 40s. The group goes to Shabbat services at Central on the third Friday of the month, followed by a bar nearby to schmooze. (They also have other events.) You can sign up here to get on the email list, and the WhatsApp group is linked here.   Donate to Aid in the Israel-Gaza Crisis  We are heartbroken and devastated by the Israel/Gaza war. 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 In February 2023, WJOA board 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