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WJOA Happy Hour, Trivia Night and Friendsgiving Shabbat

10/22/2025

See below for the WJOA mid-October announcements!

Featured in today's newsletter:
Happy Hour: 10/21
Trivia Night: 10/22
Dungeons and Dragons: 11/2
Friendsgiving Shabbat: 11/7
Book Club Brunch and Discussion: 11/9
Schmooze News

Happy Hour

Tuesday, October 21, 7pm–9pm
The Rabbit Hole Astoria (38-04 Broadway, Astoria)

Join WJOA in hanging out for Happy Hour this month at The Rabbit Hole Astoria. Check out the Food and Drink menu here. They have an excellent Happy Hour. On Tuesdays, from 5pm–8pm, there is Half off Burgers and Steaks and $5 to $8 on Beers, Wine, Cocktails, Mocktails, and Frozen Drinks. Please RSVP to Jennifer, so that she can save you a seat. Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP to Jennifer

Trivia Night

Wednesday, October 22, 7pm–9:30pm
Finback LIC (29-37 41st Ave, LIC)

Please RSVP to Laura so she can save seats. The WJOA Trivia team will return to Finback LIC on Wednesday, October 22 to celebrate summer victories! Arrive at 7pm to help save seats, catch up, and grab a drink and/or snacks before trivia begins at 7:30pm. We hope to see you there! Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP to Laura

WJOA and CSI play Dungeons and Dragons

Sunday, November 2, 2pm
Congregation Sons of Israel (33-21 Crescent St, Astoria)

The Wandering Jews of Astoria will join Congregation Sons of Israel (CSI) for a spooky, Jewish-themed, one off Dungeons and Dragons campaign. Doors open at 2pm and we'll start playing around 2:15pm. Absolutely no experience is necessary—all are welcome. Kosher snacks will be provided; CSI asks for a $10 donation for the snacks. Please RSVP to Laura by Friday, October 31 to reserve your seat. Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP to Laura

Friendsgiving Shabbat

Friday, November 7, 6:30pm
Astoria Center of Israel (27-35 Crescent St, Astoria)

RSVP through this form by Wednesday, November 5, to get the sign-up sheet. Join us for a Friendsgiving Shabbat hosted at the Astoria Center of Israel synagogue. Mark your calendar for Friday, November 7, as we gather for our usual Shabbat services and a special autumnal vegetarian potluck dinner.

6:30–7:30pm – Erev Shabbat service
7:30–end – Kiddush and vegetarian potluck dinner

Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP here

Book Club Brunch and Discussion

Sunday, November 9, noon to 2pm
Location TBD

The next Book Club book will be Rabbis of the Garden State by Daniel Meltz (304 pages). We'll meet for a discussion and brunch potluck at location TBD. Come with a question or two if you'd like. We'll be joined virtually by the author! Here is the link to the book at Astoria Bookshop. RSVP to Jonah by Thursday, November 6 if you can make it, and he'll send you the address and potluck signup form. Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP to Jonah

Schmooze News

Shabbat Sandwich Making at Central
- Friday, October 24
  5:00–5:30pm | Lese Lobby
  Make sandwiches for the Upper East Side Community Fridge before Shabbat services on the second and fourth Friday of every month. Separate registration is required for each volunteer session. Register
Central 20s & 30s Spooky Sabbath: Shabbat with a Twist
- Friday, October 31
  6:30pm–9:15pm | Hebrew Union College
  Light the candles, raise your spirits, and step into a Spook-tacular Shabbat! Join us for a music-filled, soulful service followed by a delicious dinner with Halloween flair—think festive vibes, sweet treats (yes, candy!), and plenty of community warmth. Costumes encouraged. Good energy required. Register
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
- 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 Shabbat in the Sukkah, Taco and Game Night in the Sukkah

10/22/2025

See below for the WJOA early October announcements!

Featured in today's newsletter:
Shabbat in the Sukkah: 10/10
Taco and Game Night in the Sukkah: 10/12
Happy Hour: 10/21
Trivia Night: 10/22
Save the Date for Friendsgiving Shabbat: 11/7
Book Club Brunch and Discussion: 11/9
Schmooze News

Shabbat in the Sukkah

Friday, October 10, 6:30pm
Rebecca and Andrew's Backyard, Astoria

The Wandering Jews of Astoria returns to Rebecca and Andrew's backyard for Shabbat in the sukkah! Mark your calendar for Friday, October 10 at 6:30pm, 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

Taco and Game Night in the Sukkah with Young Israel of Sunnyside

Sunday, October 12, 4:15pm
Young Israel of Sunnyside (40-20 47th Ave, Sunnyside)

The Wandering Jews of Astoria will be partnering with Young Israel of Sunnyside for board games and taco dinner in the YIS Sukkah! Please RSVP to Young Israel of Sunnyside or (929) 365-0345. YIS will provide all food and drink and asks for a $10 donation, payable in cash at the door or through Venmo to YoungIsraelofSunnyside. After you RSVP, you will get a link to sign up to bring a board game (optional) and/or let us know if you have any dietary restrictions. Dinner will include both meat and vegetarian options. Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP to Young Israel of Sunnyside

Happy Hour

Tuesday, October 21, 7pm–9pm
The Rabbit Hole Astoria (38-04 Broadway, Astoria)

RSVP to Jennifer

Trivia Night

Wednesday, October 22, 7pm–9:30pm
Finback LIC (29-37 41st Ave, LIC)

RSVP to Laura

Save the Date: Friendsgiving Shabbat

Friday, November 7
Astoria Center of Israel

Book Club Brunch and Discussion

Sunday, November 9, noon to 2pm
Location TBD

The next Book Club book will be Rabbis of the Garden State by Daniel Meltz (304 pages). We'll meet for a discussion and brunch potluck at location TBD. Come with a question or two if you'd like. Here is the link to the book at Astoria Bookshop. RSVP to Jonah by Thursday, November 6 if you can make it, and he'll send you the address and potluck signup form. Here is the Facebook event.

RSVP to Jonah

Schmooze News

Shabbat Sandwich Making at Central
- Fridays, October 10 and 24
  5:00–5:30pm | Lese Lobby
  Make sandwiches for the Upper East Side Community Fridge before Shabbat services on the second and fourth Friday of every month. Separate registration is required for each volunteer session. Register
Central 20s & 30s Spooky Sabbath: Shabbat with a Twist
- Friday, October 31
  6:30pm–9:15pm | Hebrew Union College
  Light the candles, raise your spirits, and step into a Spook-tacular Shabbat! Join us for a music-filled, soulful service followed by a delicious dinner with Halloween flair—think festive vibes, sweet treats (yes, candy!), and plenty of community warmth. Costumes encouraged. Good energy required. Register
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
- 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 Happy Hour, Trivia Night and Friendsgiving Shabbat

Happy Hour

Trivia Night

WJOA and CSI play Dungeons and Dragons

Friendsgiving Shabbat

Book Club Brunch and Discussion

Schmooze News

WJOA Shabbat in the Sukkah, Taco and Game Night in the Sukkah

Shabbat in the Sukkah

Taco and Game Night in the Sukkah with Young Israel of Sunnyside

Happy Hour

Trivia Night

Save the Date: Friendsgiving Shabbat

Book Club Brunch and Discussion

Schmooze News

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