THIS SHABBAT
at the Romemu Center – 176 West 105th St. (Abbreviated as RC)
at the West End Presbyterian Church – 165 West 105th St. (Abbreviated as WEPC)
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Friday, September 20
5:00 PM – Sha'Baby Shabbat (RC)
6:30 PM – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (WEPC)
8:30 PM –
Oneg
(RC)
Saturday, September 21
9:00 AM – 'Open Book' Torah Study (WEPC)
10:00 AM – Shabbat Services (WEPC)
11:00 AM – Children's Blessing (WEPC)
11:30 AM – Children's Services: '
Sha'Boker Tov
&
Parsha Play'
(WEPC)
Selichot Services, September 21
10:00 PM – Text Study with Rabbi Ingber (RC)
11:00 PM – Selichot Services (RC)
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Mazal Tov
Please join us this Shabbat morning in wishing a mazal tov to Reese Binder and her family as she is called to the Torah as
a B Mitzvah!
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Can't make it to our services in person? Join us online!
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High Holy Days Ticket Information
*** Current Romemu members who have joined/ renewed for the 2019-20 season have just automatically received their High Holy Day electronic tickets via email to print at home. Please check your inbox or spam folder for an email from "[email protected]." ***
A
VERY
limited number of tickets for this year's High Holy Day services at Romemu are available for purchase online for guests of members and non-members.
IMPORTANT SECURITY NOTICE
: As an added security measure for this High Holy Day season, we will be checking identification at the door. We please ask you arrive 10 minutes before you originally would. Thank you!
To purchase tickets and for more information please visit us online at
romemu.org/hhd5780
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The Final Session of Rabbi Ingber's Three-Part Facebook Live Teaching
Fri.
9/6
,
9/13,
9/20 @ 12 PM
Tune in to
Facebook Live
on Friday, September 20th at 12 PM EST for the final
teshuvah
/repentance teaching with Rabbi David Ingber.
Click here
for teaser about tomorrow's Facebook teaching.
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In the Realm of Repentance:
Teshuvah
and Transformation –
A Pre-High Holy Days Course with Rabbi Dianne Cohler-Esses
Tues.
9/10
,
9/17
& 9/24 @ 7 PM
Location given upon registration
In this final session, we will enter the process of
teshuvah
through study of ancient and modern texts, group discussion, journal writing, practices of mindfulness and exploring how to approach those we've hurt for the sake of repair.
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Spiritual Prep for the High Holy Days
Starting on the first day of Elul (Sept 1)
through Yom Kippur
, we’re sharing reflections by community members on repentance, each voice a shofar call to our community, a clarion call to
Teshuvah
.
Today's (Elul 19, 5779)
Teshuvah
Reflection shared below, we hope you share your own by using the
#awakenVOICE
hashtag:
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Also, please make sure to like us on Twitter and Facebook to see all the reflections in your feed!
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Here All Along: Sarah Hurwitz’s Book Launch in Conversation with Abigail Pogrebin
Thurs. 9/26 @ 7:30 PM
JCC Manhattan – 334 Amsterdam Ave.
After a decade as a political speechwriter for notable leaders like First Lady Michelle Obama, President Barack Obama, and Secretary Hillary Clinton, Romemu Yeshiva student Sarah Hurwitz shares her journey about rediscovering Judaism in her new book titled: Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life–in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There).
Special Offer
: At checkout, use the code HURWITZROMEMU to get the JCC/Romemu Member price ($20).
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T'ai Chi Returns
Mon. 9/16 through 12/26 @ 7:30 PM
The West End Presbyterian Church – 165 West 105th St.
New York School of T’ai Chi Chuan teachers Fran Snyder and Bob Chausow return to the Romemu community to offer T’ai Chi classes for everyone.
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Romemu Choir
Fri. 9/27, 10/25, 11/15, 12/20 @ 4:30 PM
The West End Presbyterian Church – 176 West 105h St.
Come experience the magic of harmonious singing and join the Romemu Choir! Choral director and arranger Josh Ehrlich will teach a new song each Shabbat, with rehearsal from 4:30 to 6 and a chance to sing for and with the entire community during Kabbalat Shabbat services.
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Volunteer for DOROT'S Rosh Hashanah Package Delivery
Sun. 9/22 @ 10 AM
DOROT – 171 West 85th St.
Central Synagogue – 123 East 55th St.
Volunteering at either location (DOROT or Central Snyagogue) to Bring warmth and companionship to an older neighbor with a Sunday visit. Sign up for orientation, package pick-up, and a home visit assignment.
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Jewish Journal – August 28, 2019
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Jewish Telegraphic Agency– July 17, 2019
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Jewish Telegraphic Agency – July 2, 2019
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Still Need to Join/Renew Your Membership?
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High Holy Day Tickets Included Free for All Members, Join Today!
Visit
romemu.org/membership
or click the button on the side to join or renew your Romemu membership today.
If you have any questions, please contact Miriam Rubin, Director of Membership, at (212) 580-4294 or
[email protected]
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Registration for Seekers Holistic Hebrew School is Now Open!
Seekers provides a holistic, hands-on approach to meaningful engagement with Jewish life. We aim to help students ages K-7 cultivate a deep love for Jewish tradition through experiential learning by incorporating music, movement, and thoughtful learning. Seekers is comprised of students of all socio-economic statuses, cultures, and gender identities.
For more information about the Seekers program, please contact Youth and Family Program Associate, Mika Yaakoba-Zohar, at
[email protected]
or (212) 580-4294.
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Join the Youth Climate Strike with Rabbi Mira on Her Birthday!
Fri. 9/20 @ 9:30 AM – 5 PM
JCC Manhattan – 334 Amsterdam Ave.
Romemu Families are invited to join Rabbi Mira Rivera and Seekers father, Jeffery Levi-Lyons to partake in the Youth Climate March with the New York Jewish Coalition for Action on Climate Change.
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Family B Mitzvah Cohort Program
Sun. 9/23 @ 6 PM
The Romemu Center – 176 West 105th St.
If your kid is in 6th or 7th grade, join us for dinner and an inspiring family learning program. We'll connect and study as a group to prepare together for your kids B Mitzvah journey.
Free and open to all.
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Taste of Seekers Family Art Workshop
Tues. 9/24 @ 5:30 PM
The Romemu Center – 176 West 105th St.
Come meet other families at this interactive art-based learning program!. Dinner will be served at 5:30 PM, and will be followed by a collage workshop based on the concept of
hazar
: renew, recycle, reflect, return, refresh. How are we looking back and moving forward, and what do you want to renew for the coming year? For children in grades K-5 and their grown ups.
Free and open to all.
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Romemu Near You: Brooklyn
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Romemu Brooklyn's 2019-2020 Service Dates Announced!
Save the Date – BK's first Shabbat Service of the season is on Sat. 9/7
Location TBD
Thank you to all those who joined Romemu BK and made our services so special. We can't wait to see you in September!
Click here
for a full list of next year's Shabbat Services and Romemu Brooklyn's High Holy Days dates.
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High Holy Days in Brooklyn 2019 / 5780
Rosh Hashanah Day 1 – 9/30
Kol Nidre – 10/8
Yom Kippur and Neilah – 10/9
The Berkeley Carrol School – 152 Sterling Place, Brooklyn
We are so excited to invite you to our second season of celebrating the High Holy Days in Brooklyn.
Click here
to purchase or register for your Brooklyn High Holy Day tickets.
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H
esed Committee
Find yourself in need of help? The
H
esed Committee is here for you.
Romemu's
H
esed Comittee serves and supports members' well-being through acts of loving kindness.
For more information, to volunteer as a member of the committee, or to reach out for assistance, please contact Shelley Cahn, Mijanou Mosher, or Valerie Kanofsky at
[email protected]
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Support Romemu's future by making a donation. Please
click here
to make your gift today.
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Romemu | (212) 580-4294 | romemu.org
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