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WJOA Movie Night, Trivia Night, and Shabbat in the Park

8/10/2025

 
Read about upcoming events and news from the Wandering Jews of Astoria.
See below for the WJOA early August announcements!

Featured in today's newsletter:

Movie Night in Astoria Park: 8/11
Trivia Night: 8/13
Shabbat in the Park (LIC): 8/22
Happy Hour: 8/26
Board Games at Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden: 9/7
Author Event with Daniel Meltz: 9/14

Schmooze News

Movie Night in Astoria Park

Monday, August 11, 7pm
Astoria Park Ditmars Lawn

Come join WJOA at Astoria Park for movie night. Experience Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Anger and all the newest emotions in Inside Out 2. Read the movie description for Inside Out 2 here. The movie starts at sundown around 8pm, and we will meet at 7pm to settle into a spot in the park. Bring a blanket/chair to sit on, a Kosher snack to share (any Kosher label or certification is OK) and a friend (if you want)! You can also bring your own dinner if you'd like. Find out more about Monday Movie Waterfront Series here. Please RSVP to Russ so he can save you a seat and let you know where the group is. Here is the Facebook event.
RSVP to Russ

Trivia Night

Wednesday, August 13, 7pm
Finback LIC (29-37 41st Ave, LIC)

Hot off our win from last month, the WJOA Trivia team will again return to Finback LIC on Wednesday, August 13. Arrive at 7pm to grab a drink and snacks before trivia begins at 7:30pm. Please, RSVP to Ali so that we can save you a seat. We hope to see you there! Here is the Facebook event.
RSVP to Ali

Shabbat in the Park (LIC)

Friday, August 22, 6:30pm–9:00pm
Gantry Plaza State Park, LIC

We're heading back to the waterfront park in LIC! Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. RSVP to Jonah by Wednesday, August 20 to receive the specific location and the spreadsheet to sign up for the vegetarian potluck. Here is the Facebook event.
RSVP to Jonah

Happy Hour

Tuesday, August 26, 6:30pm
Luna Asian Bistro (32-72 Steinway St, 7th fl, Astoria)

Come join WJOA for Happy Hour at Luna Asian Bistro and Japanese Rooftop Restaurant, where we can hang out, grab drinks, food, and enjoy the view. You can check out the menu here. RSVP to Jennifer so we can save you a seat. Here is the Facebook event.
RSVP to Jennifer

Board Games at Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden

Sunday, September 7, 3pm–7pm
Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden (29-19 24th Ave, Astoria)

Please RSVP to Laura by Friday, September 5 so that she can save seats (required) and to sign up to bring a board game (optional). Join the Wandering Jews for Board Games at Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden! We'll play outside if the weather is nice, but there is also an indoor option downstairs if it is rainy or windy. Come by any time between 3pm and 7pm, but please let Laura know if you are coming after 3 so that she can make sure to have a seat ready when you do. Here is the Facebook event.
RSVP to Laura

Author Event with Daniel Meltz

Sunday, September 14, 3pm–5pm
LIC

Come listen to Daniel Meltz talk about his new book, Rabbis of the Garden State: "Rabbis of the Garden State delivers a sharp look at synagogue life laced with teenage yearning. This powerful portrayal of suburban Jewish life in the '60s is both funny and moving. As Andy transitions to adulthood, the mysteries of childhood unravel, exposing secrets and deep truths about family, faith, and the unexpected twists of love. Daniel Meltz's beautifully crafted debut novel captures the spirit of an era and delves into the timeless questions of belonging, belief, and the complicated relationships that shape us all." We hope you'll join us! Please RSVP by Thursday, September 12, to Jonah and he will provide the address. Space is limited. Here is the Facebook event.
RSVP to Jonah

Schmooze News

  • WJOA member Eli Steier has a YouTube series of two-minute videos called Whole Heart Torah Fundamentals. You can check it out here. 
    • These short clips are designed to introduce and deepen key Torah concepts such as the significance of the unity of Hashem, Hashem's love for us, and the importance of being wholehearted. 
       
  • 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.
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 Ice Cream Happy Hour, Shabbat in the Park and Ultimate

8/10/2025

 
Read about upcoming events and news from the Wandering Jews of Astoria.
See below for the WJOA mid-July announcements!

Featured in today's newsletter:

Ice Cream Happy Hour: 7/22
Shabbat in the Park (LIC): 7/25
Ultimate in Astoria Park: 7/27
Astoria Park Concert: 7/31

Schmooze News

Ice Cream Happy Hour

Tuesday, July 22, 6:30pm
Uncle Louie G (29-22 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria)

Come join WJOA to check out the newest location for Uncle Louie G Italian Ices and Ice Cream on Ditmars Blvd. Check out their flavors in advance here. Please RSVP to Jennifer so that we can expect you. Here is the Facebook event.
RSVP to Jennifer

Shabbat in the Park (LIC)

Friday, July 25, 6:30pm–9:00pm
Gantry Plaza State Park, LIC

We're heading back to the waterfront park in LIC! Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. RSVP to Brian by Wednesday, July 23 to receive the specific location and the spreadsheet to sign up for the vegetarian potluck. Here is the Facebook event.
RSVP to Brian

Ultimate in Astoria Park

Sunday, July 27, 10:30am
Astoria Park North Lawn, 19th St and 22nd Rd

WJOA Ultimate is back! Come play a game of Ultimate at Astoria Park on the North Lawn, by 19th St and 22nd Rd. No experience necessary, as we will teach the rules of the game (and you can also look them up in advance). Bring clothes to run around in, and cleats or running shoes. You can also come to spectate and cheer if you don't want to play. RSVP to Jonah by Friday, July 25. We may go out for food afterwards. Here is the Facebook event.
RSVP to Jonah

Astoria Park Concert

Thursday, July 31, 7pm–9:30pm
Astoria Park Great Lawn

RSVP to Laura so that she knows how much lawn to save and so that you can find us in the park. Come join the Wandering Jews of Astoria for an outdoor concert in our home (Astoria) park on the Great Lawn! The Sky High Band will be playing '90s and '00s hits on Thursday, July 31. We'll arrive at 7pm to snag a good spot on the lawn before the concert starts at 7:30pm. Sign up to bring light snacks, dessert, or drinks to share (feel free to bring your own dinner if you wish!). Recommended, but optional: bring a blanket, towel, or lawn chair to sit on and some bug spray! Here is the Facebook event.
RSVP to Laura

Schmooze News

  • WJOA member Eli Steier has a YouTube series of two-minute videos called Whole Heart Torah Fundamentals. You can check it out here. 
    • These short clips are designed to introduce and deepen key Torah concepts such as the significance of the unity of Hashem, Hashem's love for us, and the importance of being wholehearted. 
       
  • 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.
Have an event you'd like to organize or share? As always, please don't hesitate to send them our way!

—The WJOA Team

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