It feels as if summer has just started, but we're already thinking about the High Holy Days at Romemu!
High Holy Day tickets will be distributed to active 2017-18 Romemu members after June 30th, when
all previous memberships will expire.
To reserve your 2017 High Holy Day tickets and start taking advantage of all the benefits of Romemu membership,
join or renew today!
Don't miss this opportunity to guarantee your tickets for Romemu's truly unique and inspirational High Holy Day services.
If you have questions about your membership status or need assistance, please contact Membership and Programming Associate Lizzie Busch at
[email protected] or (212) 580-4294 x802.
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Expand your mind and deepen your knowledge.
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Lunch and Learn: Jewish Mindfulness
Sat. 6/17 @ 12:30 PM
Join Rabbi Jeff Roth, author of "Me, Myself and God," as he offers a path to liberate ourselves from alienation, awaken to the truth of the present, and open to the Divine Presence. No registration required. Vegetarian kiddush lunch provided. 
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LGBTQ Pride Shabbat Potluck Dinner
Fri. 6/16 @ 8 PM
Join Romemu and Dr. Shirly Bahar as we celebrate the LGBTQ community with a special Shabbat potluck. Dr. Bahar is a queer femme Mizrahi Jew and the Director of Public Programs at the American Jewish Historical Society. We will eat, get to know each other and talk about being LGBTQ and Jewish! Registration required. Please click here to register.
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There are a variety of ways to learn more about Seekers - Romemu's holistic Hebrew school for kids and their families:
Seekers Website - Check out romemu.org/seekers for full program details, schedules, tuition information, and registration.
Info Session - Parents of prospective Seekers students are welcome to join us for an information session on Thursday June 22 at 6 PM at a member's home.
To RSVP to the Seekers info session, please email Rabbi Shoshana Leis, Director of Youth and Family Education, at [email protected].
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Support Romemu and Sacred Sounds at UJA's "Pop Up Philanthropy"
Tues. 6/20 @ 7 PM
We're thrilled to report that Romemu's multi-faith initiative Sacred Sounds is a finalist to receive a grant from UJA. The grant will be given as part of an event called "Pop Up Philanthropy" where attendees are given the chance to vote on recipients. Grant winners will be based on the number of votes they receive in the room, so show up to support Romemu!
Tickets are $36 and will be matched 3-1 by UJA.
Click here for more information and for tickets.
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12-Step Inspired Group at Romemu
If you are a member of any
12
-
step
program and part of the Romemu community, we invite you to a
Jewish,12-step inspired recovery meeting. For more information and for meeting dates and locations, please contact [email protected]
or speak with a Romemu clergy member.
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Seeking Tech Savvy Volunteers for Social Justice Film Series
The Romemu Herring and Vodka Social Justice Film series is seeking a few individuals who can attend to the technical aspects of showing the films, including downloading the video files, hooking up the projector, and playing the film from a computer. Interested individuals should email Rachel Makleff directly at [email protected].
Seeking Volunteer Shomerim
Shomerim
are guardians of our sacred space. They prepare the sanctuary for services, recycle leftover newsletters, close the doors following services/ programs, and generally ensure all goes well in the sanctuary before, during, and after services. If you are interested in becoming part of the
Shomerim
, contact [email protected].
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 [email protected].
The Chesed Committee
The Chesed Committee serves and supports members' well-being through acts of loving-kindness. Visiting the sick, escorting disabled members to services, and providing support to members during times of need. For more info, please click here to
email David Barrett at
[email protected] or call him at (212) 799-5579.
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Friday, June 16
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6:10PM
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Pre-Prayer Meditation |
6:30PM
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Kabbalat Shabbat Services
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Saturday, June 17
Mazel tov to Michelle and Jordy Greenstein on the naming of their daughter, Eden Harper Greenstein.
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8:30AM
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Shabbatasana Yoga and Meditation
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The Open Book |
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10:00AM
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Shabbat Morning Service
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11:00AM
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Children's Blessing in Main Sanctuary |
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Interested in becoming a Romemu member?
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We thank you so much for supporting our community!
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Please note that Soul Spa will be on hiatus for the summer months. Sessions will resume in the fall.
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This week's parsha is
Shelach. Get ready for Shabbat by listening to the sermon from this parsha last year.
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You can watch our Shabbat services and other exciting programming on Livestream and now on Facebook!
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Looking for a way to AWAKEN your week?
Sign up today
for weekly inspirational Monday morning wake-up emails from Romemu, written by blogger Meredith Levick.
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Attention Romemu Families!
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Looking for a Jewish summer camp experience for your children?
For more information on discounts and eligibility, please contact the camps directly using the information on their websites.
Be sure to mention that you are a Romemu member!
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