UPCOMING EVENTS
MLK Day Volunteer Lunch Bag Prep
Monday, January 20th, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
First Reformed Church, 18 Farragut Ave, Hastings-On-Hudson, NY 10706
Mishkan Ha’am community families and individuals of all ages are invited to prepare 40 lunch bags in the church kitchen, to be distributed Monday evening on the streets of New York City to people without homes. Use this link to sign up for this activity, and to donate food for the project. Questions? Email Joyce Bluestone at joycebluestone@gmail.com or text her at (914) 844-3841.
Joyce also mentions that earlier in the day (10:00am to 11:30am), the Shames JCC in Tarrytown will be sponsoring a similar activity.
Rabbi Jonathan’s Open Office Hour – No Appointment Necessary
Wednesday, January 22, 7:00-8:00pm (Drop-in any time)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 846 5477 0828
Passcode: officehour
Open drop-in hour for any and all members of the Mishkan Ha’am & She’arim community to chat with Rabbi Jonathan. Feel free to raise an issue, pose a question, tell a joke, ask a riddle. Since everyone has different schedules, this week we’ll see if Wednesday is good for more folks.
Community Learning
Saturday, January 26th, 11:00am – 1:00pm
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Meeting ID: 814 9344 2319
Rabbi Jonathan Malamy will lead a discussion about the Jewish philosophers besides Mordecai Kaplan whose ideas inspire us. This was the most popular selection from the Community Learning Survey, so we hope you’ll join the conversation!
New Member/Veteran Member Progressive Dinner
Saturday, February 1, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Members’ homes (from 5pm to 6:15pm), then at First Reformed Church
Come together with other Mishkan Ha’am members for one of the most fun events of the year! New members and veteran members gather for dinner at each others’ homes. Then, all members join together at the church for Havdallah, dessert and family-friendly games. This is a wonderful way to get to know your fellow MH’ers, and is always a good time. Contact Tobie at tobiestanger@gmail.com or Jay at jaygilbe@optonline.net if you’re interested in hosting or attending.
Steering Committee Meeting
Monday, February 3rd, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
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Meeting ID: 844 9197 1375
Passcode: 692159
Shabbat and She’arim Tu B’Shevat Green Fair
Saturday, February 8th, 10:00am – 2:00pm
First Reformed Church, 18 Farragut Ave, Hastings-On-Hudson, NY 10706
Israel Book, Film and Podcast Program
Saturday, February 23rd, 11:00am – 1:00pm
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Meeting ID: 814 9344 2319
Topic TBD
Dinner and Shabbat Service
Friday, February 28th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
We will continue to monitor and adapt our policy as conditions evolve. If you have questions or feedback, or are interested in being involved in future policy discussions, please write to mishkanhaam@gmail.com.