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WJOA Happy Hour, Shabbat in the Park and Trivia!

5/18/2023

See below for the WJOA mid-May announcements!

Featured in today's newsletter:
Happy Hour: 5/16
Shabbat: 6/16
Trivia: 6/21
Book Club: 7/9
Schmooze News (Shavuot info)

Happy Hour

Tuesday, May 16, 7 p.m.
Sek'end Sun (32-11 Broadway, Astoria)

Come to Sek'end Sun with WJOA for Happy Hour. They have great beverages and food. If the weather allows, we may go outside on their back patio with the iconic QUEENS sign. RSVP to Jonah. Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP to Jonah

Shabbat in the Park

Friday, June 16, 7 p.m.
Astoria Park

In anticipation of summery weather, we will have Shabbat services and a potluck dinner in Astoria Park. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on! RSVP by Wednesday, June 14 by filling out this Google Form or emailing Brian to receive the location and the spreadsheet to sign up for the vegetarian potluck. Here is the Facebook event.

Google Form

Trivia Night

Wednesday, June 21, 8 p.m.
Sunswick 35/35 (35-02 35th St, Astoria)

The WJOA trivia team is going to build on our momentum from winning second place last month. RSVP to Brian so he can save you a seat. See the Facebook event for more details.

RSVP to Brian

Book Club

Sunday, July 9, noon
Location TBD

Our next book will be The World That We Knew by Alice Hoffman (400 pages). We'll meet for a discussion and potluck brunch. Please RSVP to Jonah for the sign-up sheet and location. Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP to Jonah

Schmooze News

Shavuot Options 2023
- JCC Manhattan (334 Amsterdam Ave at W 76th St, NYC)
  Thursday, May 25, 10 p.m. – Friday, May 26, 5 a.m.
  https://mmjccm.org/tikkun
- Malkhut and ACI, St Mark’s Church (33-50 82nd St, Jackson Heights)
  Thursday, May 25, 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
  https://www.malkhutqueens.org/shavuot
- Ashreynu Astoria (21-14 30th Ave, Astoria)
  Thursday, May 25, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  https://ashreynu.org/event/tikkun-leil-shavuot/
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

WJOA Trivia, Happy Hour, and Shabbat on the Roof!

5/2/2023

See below for the WJOA early May announcements!

Featured in today's newsletter:
Book Club Voting: 5/8
Trivia: 5/10
Shabbat on the Roof: 5/12
Happy Hour: 5/16
Schmooze News

Book Club Voting

By Monday, May 8, 8 p.m.
Online

Please vote (only once) here or with the button below for the next Book Club book, and again we are doing ranked-choice voting. Rank your choices, first to fifth. Vote below by Monday, May 8 at 8 p.m. Here is the Facebook event.

The World That We Knew by Alice Hoffman (400 pages)
People Love Dead Jews by Dara Horn (272 pages)
The Way Back by Gavriel Savit (368 pages)
Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman (352 pages)
The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant (336 pages)

Vote

Trivia Night

Wednesday, May 10, 7 p.m.
Mom's Kitchen & Bar (33-01 31st Ave, Astoria)

Does Jedi=yehudi? Let’s show off our Star Wars knowledge at Mom’s. There is a $5 entry fee per person. RSVP to Brian so he can save you a seat. See theFacebook event for details.

RSVP to Brian

Shabbat on the Roof

Friday, May 12, 7 p.m.
Phil's apartment

Phil Karnofsky will be hosting us for Shabbat services and a potluck dinner on his rooftop! RSVP by Wednesday, May 8 by requesting a seat on OneTable here or at the link below. Check out our Facebook event for more details.

Happy Hour

Tuesday, May 16, 7 p.m.
Maggie Hall's (34-06 30th Ave, Astoria)

Come to Maggie Hall's with WJOA for a night of hanging and imbibing. The Midnight Martini is their specialty, but all the cocktails are superb. If the weather allows, we may go outside on their patio. RSVP to Jonah. Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP to Jonah

Schmooze News

BOAST: Best of Astoria & LIC 2023 Spring Party
- Come to Rivercrest in Astoria on Sunday, May 7, at 3pm, where we'll celebrate the current BOAST: Best of Astoria & LIC winners! We'll provide some snacks, there will be a cash bar, and we'll have a raffle for great prizes from local businesses. Registration is $15 (plus fee), and goes up to $20 the day of the party. Sign up at boast.nyc/party. Please RSVP to Jonah if you will be coming. We hope to see you there!
Philip Feldman, a close friend of board member Jennifer Verbit has recently passed away. He became involved with Wandering Jews of Astoria during the pandemic and attended many of the Zoom Shabbats and activities since he lived in California. Phil was a big postcard collector and enjoyed sending postcards. Next week May 7–13 is National Postcard Week. Jennifer would like to invite you to honor Phil by asking you to send postcards to your friends and family during that week in May. If you would like to be included on Jennifer's postcard mailing list, please send her an email at [email protected].
Donate to Aid in the Ukraine Crisis
- JCC Krakow: 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

Trivia, Special Happy Hour and Shabbat with WJOA!

5/2/2023

See below for the WJOA mid-April announcements!

Featured in today's newsletter:
Trivia: 4/18
JCC Krakow Presentation and Happy Hour: 4/25
Shabbat in the Park and Restaurant: 4/28
Schmooze News

Trivia Night

Tuesday, April 18, 8 p.m.
The Wolfhound (38-14 30th Ave, Astoria)

The WJOA trivia team is trying our luck at The Wolfhound. Join us for bar trivia! RSVP to Brian so he can save you a seat. See the Facebook event for details.

RSVP to Brian

JCC Krakow Presentation and Happy Hour

Tuesday, April 25, 7 p.m.
Heart of Gold (37-14 31st Ave, Astoria)

Recently, WJOA member Jonah Schrogin went to Poland to volunteer at JCC Krakow, where he sorted and packed food for Ukrainian refugees. Come see his short presentation and learn how you can contribute to the cause. Then stick around for Happy Hour at Heart of Gold, one of the new great bars in Astoria. RSVP to Jonah so he knows how much space to reserve. Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP to Jonah

Shabbat in the Park and Restaurant

Friday, April 28, 7 p.m.
Athens Square Park (30th Ave and 30th St, Astoria)

The weather is once again nice enough for our Shabbat in the park and restaurant. Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat in Athens Square Park (bring something comfortable to sit on). After services, come for dinner at Namaste (31-15 30th Ave, just a 3-minute walk away).

RSVP by Wednesday, April 26 by filling out the Google form here or emailing Brian so he can reserve a table. Here is the Facebook event.

Email Brian

Schmooze News

Donate to Aid in the Ukraine Crisis through WJOA member Jonah's fundraisers
- JCC Krakow: 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

WJOA Happy Hour, Shabbat in the Park and Trivia!

Happy Hour

Shabbat in the Park

Trivia Night

Book Club

Schmooze News

WJOA Trivia, Happy Hour, and Shabbat on the Roof!

Book Club Voting

Trivia Night

Shabbat on the Roof

Happy Hour

Schmooze News

Trivia, Special Happy Hour and Shabbat with WJOA!

Trivia Night

JCC Krakow Presentation and Happy Hour

Shabbat in the Park and Restaurant

Schmooze News

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