WJOA Board Games, Author Events and Erev Rosh Hashanah Dinner

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

See below for the WJOA early September announcements! Featured in today's newsletter: Board Games at Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden: 9/7 Author Event with Daniel Meltz: 9/14 Author Event at Astoria Bookshop: 9/15 Trivia Night: 9/17 Shabbat in the Park: 9/19 Erev Rosh Hashanah Dinner: 9/22 Schmooze News 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 CAMMY SITTING SHIVA by Cary Gitter, in conversation with Amy Feltman Monday, September 15, 6:45pm Astoria Bookshop (36-19 30th St, Astoria) Join us to celebrate Cary Gitter's return to his old Queens stomping grounds and his debut novel, Cammy Sitting Shiva, in conversation with fellow Astorian Amy Feltman. See more info here. The event starts at 7pm, so let's get there at 6:45pm to get seats. We'll be going for drinks in the area after. Please RSVP to Jonah if you'd like to join. Here is the Facebook event. RSVP to Jonah Trivia Night Wednesday, September 17, 6:30pm–9:00pm The Trestle (34-02 Broadway, Astoria) Join WJOA this month for Trivia at The Trestle. Trivia starts at 7pm, but let's meet at 6:30pm to get seats, food and say hello. Trestle has Happy Hour until 7pm. Check out their menu here. Please RSVP to Ali so she can save you a seat. Here is the Facebook event. RSVP to Ali Shabbat in the Park Friday, September 19, 6:30pm–8:30pm Athens Square Park (30th Ave by 30th St, Astoria) Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat in Athens Square Park (bring something comfortable to sit on). RSVP by Wednesday, September 17, by emailing Brian so he can send you the sign-up sheet for the vegetarian potluck. Here is the Facebook event. RSVP to Brian Erev Rosh Hashanah Dinner Monday, September 22, 5:30pm Rivercrest (33-15 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria) Join the Wandering Jews of Astoria for our annual Erev Rosh Hashanah dinner. We are huge fans of Rivercrest, so we hope we'll see you there. It will be a chance to connect with others and be with community. Happy Hour goes until 7pm. You can view the menu here. Please RSVP to Jonah by Thursday, September 18. Here is the Facebook event. RSVP to Jonah Schmooze News Rooted: A day of service for the Earth Join Adamah for ROOTED, a one-day Jewish volunteer event on Sunday, September 21, 2025, mobilizing 1,000+ participants for hands-on projects across NYC, Westchester, and Long Island—from parks and beaches to gardens and farms. Join a shift between 9am–4pm and be part of something bigger than yourself. There are events in Forest Park and Socrates Sculpture Park. You can register here.   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