to register for Purim programming today!
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Romemu Members: Send
Mishloach Manot for Purim!
Romemu is offering the opportunity to share in the joy of Purim by sending and receiving
Mishloach Manot (celebratory gifts of food).
All members should have received an email containing an invitation and personalized instructions to take part in this exciting and joyous tradition. Not only will participants be able to exchange treats with the community, but each gift will help raise money for Romemu!
All orders must be placed by Sunday, February 18, so be sure to click on the personalized link in your email to place your order as soon as possible!
If you are a current Romemu member and have not received your
Mishloach Manot email, please email
chantelle@romemu.org.
Please note: We are seeking volunteers to help package
Mishloach Manot bags on during business hours on February 20-23 and February 26-27 in the Romemu office. If you are available to volunteer, please email
chantelle@romemu.org.
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Ruth Messinger |
"Tikkun: The Jewish Motivation to Heal the World"
A Sparks dialogue with Ruth Messinger and Rabbi David Ingber
Thurs. 2/15 @ 7 PM
West End Presbyterian Church - 165 West 105th St
Join social change visionary and human rights worker Ruth Messinger, currently serving as Global Ambassador for the American Jewish World Service, in conversation with Rabbi David Ingber, as they discuss the Jewish spark that inspires social change in the community and the world.
Click here
for more info and to register.
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Romemu in Brooklyn - THIS FRIDAY!
Fri. 2/16 @ 6 PM
First Unitarian Congregational Society
119 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn
 We are happy to invite you to
Romemu
Brooklyn, an emergent community that is open to all who are interested
in exploring and creating elevated Jewish experiences. Join Romemu Brooklyn on a monthly basis for Kabbalat Shabbat services and potluck dinners.
For more information, please visit
romemu.org/brooklyn
. To register, please
click here
.
Upcoming dates:
March 16,
April 20,
May 18.
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Romemu and IJKL Present: Snowbird Shabbaton
Feb 23-25
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Join Rabbi David Ingber of Romemu and Rabbi Akiva Mann of the Institute of the Institute of Jewish Knowledge and Learning (IJKL) for a Shabbaton weekend in South Florida! Contact program organizer Kim Lerner at (954) 249-820 or
kim@IJKL.org
for more information on hospitality options, programming, and registration.
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Time to Break the Silence: Post-MLK Check In
Sat. 2/24 @ 12:15 PM
West End Presbyterian Church - 165 West 105th Street
Following up on our class "Time to Break Silence" on MLK weekend, please attend this check-in on how we are taking action against injustice in our own lives. No registration required.
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Members are Invited to Register for Romemu's First Home Hosting Project Dinner
Fri. 3/9 - Times TBD
Various locations
The Yad b'Yad (Hand in Hand) Membership Committee is delighted to invite Romemu members to the first Shabbat dinner in Romemu's Home Hosting Project!
This program will allow Romemu members to
host
and be hosted for Friday night meals in other members' homes following Kabbalat Shabbat services.
When you participate in the Home Hosting Project, you will be paired up with other Romemu members that you probably don't know yet to celebrate Shabbat, enjoy delicious food, and have an opportunity to make new friends around the Shabbat Table.
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Save the Date:
Romemu's 2018 Community Gathering!
Wed. 3/14 @ 6 PM
West End Presbyterian Church - 165 West 105th Street
Mark your calendars! The community will come together in Romemu's celebratory 10th year for our annual community gathering. More information coming soon.
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Special Session of The Sky Within
Mon. 2/18 @ 6:30 PM
Location shared upon registration
This monthly class brings together the teachings of Rosh Chodesh, astrology, and Mussar. Participants work directly with their own astrological charts and are encouraged to set intentions to maximize the potent new mood period. Registration required. Please email
skyinthewell@gmail.com to register.
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The Write Prescription: Storytelling
Weekly Starting Mon. 2/26 @ 8:30 PM
Upper East Side - Location shared upon registration
The goal of this writing workshop is to heal through storytelling. As we write about the earthquake of our lives we witness our strengths and discover opportunities for transformation. With Judi Hannan. Registration required. Please click here to register.
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 Blinded by the Light: The Zohar Revealed
Co-Sponsored by Romemu and JTS's Block/ Kolker Center for Spiritual Arts
Sun. 3/18, 10 AM - 3 PM
Jewish Theological Seminary - 3080 Broadway
A day of studying, song, food, and prayer in celebration of Dr. Daniel Matt's monumental new translation of the great work of Jewish mysticism. Featuring Dr. Daniel Matt (Romemu's 2017 Scholar-in-Residence) and JTS Associate Professor Dr. Eitan Fishbane. Also featuring Rabbi David Ingber,
Hazzan Basya Schechter, and others. Registration required.
Click here for more information and to register.
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Thurs. 2/22 @ 7 PM
33 Riverside Drive (@ West 75th Street), Apt 16F
The Romemu
Men's
Circle is open to all Romemu members of the male gender and those who identify as male. Bring your joys and your pains, but most of all your heart. We support each other, we bond, and we have fun. Please contact David Barrett at (212) 799-5579 or
davidbarrettesq@verizon.net with any questions. No registration required.
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2018 benefit tickets go on sale!
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All spots have been filled, but a waitlist is available
 If you are interesting in joining Rabbi David of Romemu and Nigel Savage of Hazon on a one-of-a-kind mission to Israel, exploring sustainable food production, healthy living, and social justice, but have not yet registered for the trip, you can still add your name to the waitlist.
For more information, please visit
hazon.org/israeltour
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Seeking New Members of Romemu's Chevra Kaddisha
Chevra kaddisha, meaning "holy society," performs the mitzvah of
shmira
for our members and their loved ones who have died.
Chevra kaddisha
volunteers
sit with/near the deceased, often reading psalms or meditating until the time of burial. Interested individuals or those seeking more information about this sacred work should email Rabbi Eva Sax Bolder at
evasaxbolder@gmail.com
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Friday, 2/16
5:00 PM Sha'Baby
6:10 PM Pre-Prayer Meditation
6:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Saturday, 2/17
9:00 AM Open Book Torah Study
10:00 AM Shabbat Morning Services
11:00 AM Sha'Boker Tov and Parsha Play
12:00 PM Children's Blessing in the Sanctuary
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You can watch our Shabbat services on
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Find yourself in need of help? The Chesed Committee is here for you.
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Romemu's Chesed Comittee serves and supports members' well-being through acts of lovingkindness. If you find yourself in need of support from the community - whether you need assistance during a time of illness, have a death in the family, or just need help getting to services - the Chesed Committee is here to assist you. For more information, to volunteer as a member of the committee, or to reach out for assistance, please
email David Barrett
or call him at (212) 799-5579.
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