1-2 Sivan, 5771 • June 3-4, 2011 Parsha Nasso Shabbat Candles: 8:04pm
Rome'News and Upcoming Events Shabbat Services West End Presbyterian Church 165 W 105th Street Please refrain from using your mobile devices within the sanctuary, whether texting or merely checking the time. Please consider the time we are together worshipping to be beyond the reach of time and other mundane matters and worthy of our undivided attention.
Count Me In The 2011 Membership Drive
fees will count directly towards making your dream a reality.
Today is the day to join our community or renew your membership. There are several financial tiers listed on the Support Page of the Romemu website (romemu.org/support), tailored to fit your financial position.
Upcoming Member Events:
The benefits of joining are too numerous to list here. Begin your membership today! We recently sent out a Questionnaire asking you, our members and our nonmember attendees, to weigh in on our future. Fill out the Questionaire and join Romemu today; your membership
- Lunch n'Limmud Kiddush with Poet Minx Boren and Philosopher Lable Braun, Saturday, June 11 - Same Stage with Reb Zalman and Rabbi Ingber, Sunday, June 12
Sunday, June 12 7:30pm (165 W. 105th Street) Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi and Rabbi David Ingber come together for a deep conversation. Join us as the author and founder of Renewal Judaism meets with his student as they discuss the most pressing topics in Judaism and the world today. This event is free and open to the public.
Saturday: 8:30am: ShabbatAsana Yoga taught by Yehuda Hyman 9:30am:Â Meditation 10:00am: Shabbat Services led by Rabbi David Ingber.
Current or contemplating, each of us can step forward with enthusiasm and generosity and together ensure that Romemu thrives for years to come.
To sponsor Shabbat flowers or a kiddush, please contact: info@romemu.org
For more information on how to renew or join: membership@romemu.org
Kabbalah Cafe' (No class June 7 during Shavuot)
Upcoming Community Events Same Stage with Reb Zalman and Rabbi Ingber
June 3/4 Shabbat Services Friday: 7:00pm Shabbat Services led by Rabbi David Ingber 8:30pm Potluck Fruit & Dessert Oneg
Honoring Rabbi David Ingber: Monday, June 13, 6:00pm Join us for a very special evening with Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, founder of Renewal Judaism and mentor of Rabbi David Ingber. Reb Zalman will be making a rare visit to New York City to honor Rabbi David Ingber's leadership and vision for Renewal Judaism. To attend this RSVP only event, visit: www.tinyurl.com/ romemu-five-years
Classes with Rabbi Ingber
Tuesdays, 7:00pm Join us as we explore the mysteries of the Kabbalah in an intimate setting. Free for Members, $10 for Non-members. RSVP to attend: info@romemu.org
The Transformative Teachings of Kabbalah (No class June 8 during Shavuot) Wednesdays, May 25-June 22, 6:00pm Rabbi Ingber will lead this workshop at the New York Open Center (22 East 30th Street), every Wednesday until June 22. Romemu members only pay $90. Register by calling 212-219-2527
Featured Event:
Shavuot in the City Journey Dance at the JCC with Yiska Obadia, June 8 at 3:00am Dance to funky and inspiring world music and be guided on an empowering journey to self acceptance and transforamtion: RSVP by calling 914-450-6692 Iyyun: Center for Spirituality Shavuot June 7 at 8:45pm join Rabbi Dov Baer Pinson for all night learning with Ma'ariv Service. iyyun.com
Contact Romemu:
308 W. 92nd Street, Ste. 5B 212.580.4294, info@romemu.org Rabbi David Ingber rabbi@romemu.org Founder & Spiritual Director Shir Yaakov Feinstein-Feit shir@romemu.org Creative & Musical Director Jane Graver jane@romemu.org Director of Operations Jade Netanya Ullmann jade@romemu.org Development, Membership & Outreach Cassie Pena cassie@romemu.org Administration
The Transformative Teachings of Kabbalah: Rabbi David Ingber at the NYC Open Center
Sacred Quilt Workshop
Thursday, June 16, 7:00pm If you are a Romemu member and have been wanting to contribute to Romemu but aren't sure how, come to the Sacred Quilt Workshop. Led by Rabbi Ingber and Leona Strassberg Steiner, beautify our sacred space. Bring a fabric square and materials to decorate our Romemu Quilt (supplemental materials will be provided). RSVP with Leona Strassberg Steiner: 201-610-1412
Wednesdays, June 1- June 22 6:00pm (22 East 30th Street) Rabbi David Ingber joins once again with the Open Center to offer an interesting course exploring the teachings of Kabbalah. You will be introduced to the mystery of the sefirot, the esoteric power of the Hebrew letters and a range of other transformative Community Shabbat Dinner Kabbalistic teachings. Friday, June 17 Cost: $90 for Romemu Members Judy & Jonathan Siegel are catering a To register, call 212-219-2527 community dinner in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Gabe Siegel. You are invited Lunch n'Limmud: to join their family after services for a The Lamed Vav lovingly prepared Shabbat meal. Saturday, June 11, 12:00pm Howie Borowick, Romemu Member, is The 14th International Kallah sponsoring this Lunch n' Limmud Kiddush with Poet Minx Boren (whose June 27 to July 3 Registration for the Kallah is underway. many poems are often shared during Friday night services) and philosopher This year's focus is on healing the planet, finding new paths to peace, and being a Lable Braun. Join us after services for beacon of joy and justice. If 10 Romemu this intellectually stimulating lecture. members register, we receive a 10% Location: Downstairs at West End discount. Contact Jonathan Baron, our Presbyterian Church, 165 West 105th local representative at 212-242-6567. Street.
In the Community Living Deeply with a Sacred Text
Sunday, June 5, 6:00pm This group meets once a month to share their journey with a sacred line of Torah. livingdeeply@romemu.org
Rome'Red Tent
Monday, June 6, 7:00pm Spend time in this sacred space where we will explore what it means to be Jewish and female in the 21st Century. redtent@romemu.org
Bereavement Support Group
Beginning Wendesday, June 15, 6:30pm for 8 weeks, JBFCS is hosting a Parental Loss Jewish Bereavement Support Group open to Romemu. Contact KrSmith@jbfcs.org by June 8 to attend.
Refuah Shlemah
We would like to wish a speedy recovery and blessings of healing upon Karen Miriam Rosenbaum, Batia and Chaim Melamed, Sally Staver, Blanche and Jack Frank, Frank Palmer, Mortan Tankus and Phillip Jones.
Mazal Tov
Esty and Michael Sykora, Romemu Members, are celebrating the birth of their newborn son. More information about how you can help feed this new family will be coming soon from our Nourishment Committee. Julie Sonkin, and Michael Belgraier have become engaged.