This Shabbat at Romemu Manhattan | |
Kabbalat Shabbat Services Start at 6:30 PM | |
Mazel Tov to Birgit and Frank Benayoun on the B'Mitzvah of their son Noah this Shabbat! | |
Thank you to Susan Silverstein and Pamela Gross for ther generous sponsorship of music for Kabbalat Shabbat. | |
This Shabbat at Romemu Brooklyn | |
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Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Friday, April 5 at 6.30 pm @ Luria Academy
Join Rabbi Scott and Hazzan Basya at our first spring Kabbalat Shabbat for this year. Start your spiritually preparation for Passover with some cleansing of the soul and mind, and celebrate the change of the seasons as it beautifully manifest.The services will be followed by a vegetarian dinner with vegan, gluten free, and dairy free options.
Register for Dinner Here
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Israel Lit | Final Two Dates!
Thursday, April 11 at 7:30 PM EDT on Zoom | The Woman Beyond the Sea
Thursday, May 9 at 7:30 PM EDT on Zoom | Journey to the End of the Millennium
Join facilitators Rhonna Rogol and Ronnie Scharfman and community members for discussion and connection.
Register here
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Havdalah to Pray for the Hostages
Saturday, April 6 7:30 at JCC Manhattan & Live on Romemu Socials
Join Rabbi Joanna Samuels and Shimon Smith for Havdalah as we end Shabbat together in song and solidarity. Free and open to all. Registration is not required, but requested.
Register here
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Six Months | They are out of Time: Rally With the Hostages & Missing Families Forum
Sunday, April 7, 12 PM EDT, Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza at 47th St and 2nd Avenue
Romemu is proud to co-sponsor this important rally and protest marking six months since October 7th, six months of captivity for loved ones abducted in Israel. Our own Shimon Smith will be providing music for this urgent moment. Please join us.
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Jewish Climate Summit
Sunday, April 7, 1 - 4 PM EDT at Central Synagogue
The Jewish Climate Summit will provide an entry point for getting involved in climate efforts, by offering:
- Education to motivate and remind us of the importance of addressing climate change.
- Community-building to connect with others who share our values and want to address climate change.
- Opportunities for participants to learn about and determine what role they are most interested in taking as part of the larger effort to combat climate change.
All are welcome — including those who have not been active in climate efforts before, and those who have.
Register here
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April Shabbat Dinner - Poets of Romemu
Friday, April 12, 8:30 PM at the Romemu Center
Join us for a Shabbat dinner celebrating the artistry of poets in the Romemu community. We will gather for a delicious meal while hearing readings from Romemu poets including Sharon Dolin, Nikki Stiller, and more.
Register Here - THIS WILL SELL OUT!
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Second Night Holistic Seder at Romemu
Tuesday, April 23, 7:30 PM EDT at The Romemu Center & Online
Join Romemu for our Holistic 2nd Night Seder, led by Rabbi Ingber, with Rabbi Cohler-Esses, and Shimon Smith, Featuring guests from the Renewable Rikers coalition, and food by FED. More details coming soon!
Register here. Do you need support to join the Seder? Let us know here.
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Shabbat Hagadol Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Ingber
Saturday, April 20, 12:30 PM EDT at The Romemu Center & Online
A Romemu tradition returns with a Passover teaching and for the whole community from Rabbi Ingber marking the Shabbat which precedes Passover, traditionally known as Shabbat hagadol, the 'Great Shabbat.' All are welcome.
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Passover Preparation Beit Midrash with Rabbi Cohler-Esses
Tuesday, April 16, 7 PM EDT at the Romemu Center & Online
Join Rabbi Dianne Cohler-Esses and a community of Romemu students for a special session of our popular Beit Midrash to prepare us for the rituals and richness of our liberation holiday in unprecedented times.
Register here.
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Passover Prayer: Havdalah For the Hostages
Saturday, April 20, 7:30 PM EDT at JCC Manhattan and Live on Romemu Socials
Join Rabbi Joanna Samuels and Shimon Smith for a special Passover themed Havdalah to end Shabbat together and prepare for liberation in song and solidarity. Free and open to all. Registration is not required, but requested.
Registration coming soon.
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Rabbi Cohler-Esses Featured in Seder Interrupted: A Post October 7 Haggadah Supplement
Available Now
Seder Interrupted is a timely resource for the Jewish community that will help us all to process and celebrate Pesach 2024/5784 – finding joy and allowing ourselves to experience sadness, and connecting to the Divine and each other, perhaps in different ways in the new world we are experiencing.
Download digital version here
Purchase print version here
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Tuesday, April 23
9:30 AM EDT Passover Day 1
@ The Romemu Center & Online
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Wednesday, April 24
9:30 AM EDT Passover Day 2
@ The Romemu Center & Online
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Monday, April 29
9:30 AM EDT Passover Day 7
@ The Romemu Center & Online
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Tuesday, April 30
9:30 AM EDT Passover Day 8
@ The Romemu Center & Online
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Watch Your Inbox for Additional Passover Offerings & Resources | |
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Listening Circle In-Person
Wednesday, May 1, 7 PM EDT at the Romemu Center
Join us as we gather to give voice to what's in our hearts and on our minds regarding the situation in Israel and Gaza during these painful days. These listening circles will be facilitated by Rabbi Dianne Cohler-Esses, she creates a safe space for sharing.
Register here
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The Spiritual Eldering Circle
Every Other Tuesday, Starting May 7, 4 PM EDT, On Zoom Only
The Spiritual Eldering Circle offers a profound exploration of the rich tapestry of aging inspired by the visionary teachings of Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, the spiritual founder of Renewal Judaism. At the heart of this initiative lies the concept of "Sage-ing," a transformative approach to late-life development. Under the guidance of Romemu's Certified Saging Leader, Neshama Waller and DOROT Social Worker, Hilary Forrest. the group will explore a range of topics aimed at fostering personal growth and spiritual enrichment.
Register here
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Rabbi Ingber & 92NY Invite Romemu To... | |
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Childhood in Times of Crisis: Supporting Children in Israel Childhood and at Home Post-October 7th
Thursday, April 11, 7:00 PM at 92NY & Online
Join a panel of experts moderated by Rabbi David Ingber. Since October 7th, Andrea Arbel and her team have been navigating challenging circumstances to connect with Israeli children and provide them with books, educational materials, and virtual resources.
Join us to learn about the significant emergency response and recovery efforts her team is undertaking to support over 500,000 children and educators affected by the conflict.
Register here
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Understanding the Arab-Israeli Conflict: An Educational Symposium for High School Students and their Parents
Sunday, April 14, 2:00 PM at 92NY
Join a panel of experts moderated by Rabbi David Ingber. Intended for High school students in public, independent, and Jewish day schools and their parents/guardians.The symposium aims to provide students and parents with a basic understanding of the Arab-Israeli conflict, promoting empathy, critical thinking, and informed dialogue.
Register here
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Tackling Antisemitism on College Campuses
Sunday, April 14, 7:30 PM at 92NY & Online
Join us for a conversation between Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO and National Director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), and Rabbi David Ingber as they discuss the concerning rise of antisemitism on college campuses across the country since October 7.
Greenblatt will be sharing more information about ADL’s recent initiatives to counter anti-Jewish hate and keep students safe, including the Not On My Campus campaign and a new tool that evaluates college campus climates and their approach to combatting antisemitism.
Register here
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Oneg: A Shabbat Experience at 92NY
Friday, April 19, 6:30 PM at 92NY
Featuring Rabbi David Ingber and Naomi Less with Performances by Carol Gimbel and Yuval Lion. Join the 92NY community on shabbat for connection, contemplation, uplifting musical prayer, and delicious kosher nosh!
Register here
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Beit Midrash with Rabbi Cohler-Esses
Tuesdays @ 7 PM | The Romemu Center & Online
This is a free weekly class (suggested donation of $18). Register here.
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Wisdom from Last Week's Parsha | |
Watch Rabbi Ingber's Sermon on Parshat Tzav | |
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