2-3 Iyyar, 5771 • May 6-7, 2011 Parsha Emor Shabbat Candles: 7:39pm
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.
May 6/7 Shabbat Services
Count Me In - The Romemu 2011 Membership Drive It is now the third week of the Romemu Membership Drive and we are counting on you to make this membership drive a success. If you are already a member, renew your membership today. We rely on your friendship and commitment as the cornerstones of Romemu’s foundation. If you’re not yet a member of Romemu, now is the perfect time to join us. There are many benefits to membership, including guaranteed complimentary tickets to our High Holiday services, invitations to members-only events, preferred access to our clergy for counseling and support for all
life cycle events. But more than all of these benefits are the benefits that can’t be counted or quantified. By becoming a member of Romemu, you express your desire and commitment to playing a vital role within this growing community. You can join us on a deeper level as a stakeholder--and as a stakeholder, we both experience sustenance and well being far beyond dollars and cents. Your participation helps to shape and define our present and our future. By joining Romemu now, you become our future.
In the Community Social Justice Committee Meeting:
The next installment of the Social Justice/ Tikkun Olam Committee will meet Thursday, May 12 at 7:00pm. To RSVP and for location please email Elana Shneyer at: eshneyer@gmail.com
Sacred Quilt Project: Leona Strassberg
Steiner invites you to help build our sacred space through the creation of a quilt. Please decorate your own quilt square (at the back of the schul) and mail to 308 W. 92nd Street by June 6.
Refuah Shlemah
We would like to wish a speedy recovery and blessings of healing upon Karen Miriam Rosenbaum, Gerald Sandler, Miriam Rose, Batia and Chaim Melamed, Sally Staver, Blanche and Jack Frank, Frank Palmer, Mortan Tankus and Phillip Jones.
Mazal Tov
Yehuda Hyman will be appearing in the Target Margin Production of William Shakespeare's The Tempest in the role of Gonzalo. This production is running from May 4 through May 27. To attend: www.here.org
Friday: 7:00pm Shabbat Services led by Rabbi David Ingber with Shir Yaakov Feinstein-Feit Saturday: 8:30am: ShabbatAsana Yoga Practice with Amy Milano 9:30am: Meditation 10:00am: Shabbat Services led by Rabbi David Ingber To sponsor Shabbat flowers or a kiddush, please contact: info@romemu.org
Membership Shabbat Events: -May 13: Sha'Baby Family Oneg with Rabbi Jennifer Tobenstein -May 20: Shabbat Home Dinners sponsored by Romemu Members
For more information and to RSVP contact Marla Alt & Jeff Wallace, Membership Committee Co-Chairs: membership@romemu.org
Classes with Rabbi Ingber Kabbalah Cafe'
Tuesdays, 7:00pm Join us as we explore the mysteries of the Kabbalah in an intimate setting. Free for Members, $10 for Nonmembers
Featured Event:
Shavuot with Reb Zalman: The Festival of First Fruits Tuesday-Friday, June 7-10
In commemoration of the day Torah was given on Mount Sinai, we celebrate Shavuot, also knowns as the Festival of First Fruits. Join Reb Zalman SchachterShalomi, Eve Ilsen, Rabbi David Ingber, Shir Yaakov Feinstein-Feit, Marcia Prager and Hazzan Jack Kessler at this ALEPH, P'nai Or and Romemu co-sponsored retreat. Together we will take part in study, lectures, practices and discussions that will open your heart and mind to your own first fruits. Registration is open now. For more information and to register call 1-800-398-2630 or visit isabellafreedman.org 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 Dir. of Development, Membership and Outreach Cassie Pena cassie@romemu.org Administration
Romemu Community Music Fund
Conceived of and generously funded by Romemu members Dr. Shari MelamedKaplan and Dr. Steve Kaplan, the Romemu Community Music Fund represents our focus on community in all its rich diversity. Please consider honoring someone special or marking a life cycle event by donating. Visit romemu.org/music for more information.
Rome'Member Social
Saturday, May 7, 7:30pm We invite all new members to join Rabbi David Ingber and Ariel Rosen-Ingber at their home for a light buffet and havdallah. Begin the new week with us while getting to know your Rabbi and fellow Romemu Members. If you are a Romemu member and your birthday falls in May or June we invite you to join to honor your birthday. To RSVP and for more information please contact: membership@romemu.org
Rome' Red Tent
Monday, May 9, 7:00pm Join the Rome’Red Tent, Romemu’s group for all female-identified friends and members of Romemu. Spend time in a safe and sacred space where we will explore what it means to be Jewish and female-identified in the 21st century. Bring something yummy to eat, an object for the altar and wear red! For more information: redtent@romemu.org
The 14th International ALEPH Kallah
June 27 to July 3 Kallah 2011 is the Jewish Renewal retreat that happens every two years. This year it is at The University of Redlands in southern California. Visit aleph.org/kallah or contact Baron, our local representative at 212-242-6567.
Sha' baby Family Oneg and Shabbat Service
Friday, May 13, 5:00pm Join Sha'baby families for a fun Oneg with Rabbi Jennifer Tobenstein; connect with other young families in this informal atmosphere. Stay for Sha'baby Shabbat Service for children 0 to 2 yrs old. Please come with at least one caregiver. This will be an engaging Shabbat for babies and their families. For more information: minis@romemu.org
The Religion of Love with Deepak Chopra
Monday, May 16, 6:30pm ABC Carpet and Home, 888 Broadway and East 19th Street, invites Rabbi David Ingber, Deepak Chopra and Andrew Harvey to discuss Rumi and Love. This is a must attend event and you must RSVP to attend: 646-602-3590.
KabaLove in NYC: Sacred Relationships for our Generation with Rabbi Ohad and Dawn
Saturday & Sunday, May 14-15 Romemu is pleased to co-sponsor this love centered conference created by our friend and teacher Rabbi Ohad. KabaLove teaches the sacred work of connecting deeper to our romantic relationships. Romemu members will receive a 10% discount. For more information: eng.kabalove.org
Lag B'Omer at Eden Village
Sunday, May 22, 1:30pm Lag B'Omer, the 33rd day of the Omer lifts the semi-mourning restrictions between Passover and Shavuot. Join Romemu's Hebrew Kids Class at Eden Village for a day of hands-on volunteerism at the Eden Village Farm. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids. For more information and to register visit: edenvillagecamp.org