Welcome back to life everyone. The summer is pretty much gone from sight and school/internship and everything else is back on the plate. August, the great vacation month in the DC Metro area was slow going, but this past shabbat dinner rocked. Our new neighbor, a young Jewish women, came in "just fro some challah" declared, "I thought Jews were all old and fuddy. You are guys are so fun." And that was when a few of us gathered to pray. My my! So much to be done and so much fun to be had. Tonight I kick off the Sacred Evenings event, monthly meetings of meditaiton and music. There is no telling who will show up, for better or worse, But I am excited!
Till next month!
Zvi
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Silver Spring Noam
Hi everyone, it's that time again. August really zipped by and now I'm back in classes finishing up my stint at the University of Maryland. August saw the arrival of a new Moishe House member, Margo, so that is cool. For this past movie night we watched Back to the Future, and it was a big success, which is a relief. I was afraid movie night was a failing project, but it grew 700% last time and we had a good group for the movie. September is going to be really interesting, over the summer I was working, but still had a lot of free time on my hands for Moishe House and vacation time. Now that I have two jobs and classwork, balancing all that with the Moishe House is going to be a bit more interesting, but I am not worried, but rather looking forward to how my schedule will turn out. Although, with the holidays right around the corner, things really are going to be hectic for the next month. Well, I'll let you know what happens in my next installment. Until next month.
--Noam
--Noam
Iron Comic, David MHSF
What is more nerve racking than watching an old friend potentially make a fool of himself at a San Francisco comedy club? Just a few weeks ago I realized that there truly is no answer to this question. Organizing an event at MHSF for a group of us to go see Nato Green, an old childhood friend of mine, perform in a show which he created, I had the chance to put on my parenting persona. In my head I couldn't help but worry. Would enough people show up? Would Nato's material be received well?
Luckily I had a dozen nice folks from the MHSF joining me for this evening of comedy. Bringing out a group of young jews to see my young jewish comedian friend felt like it counterbalanced, at least a little bit, my nervousness for my friend on stage.
Before the show Nato came over to our group to greet us. I could see in his facial expression that he was overjoyed to have the support of our community when he went on stage. Having the opportunity to organize my friends in a manner that could benefit one of our own in fulfilling his professional dream, to be a successful performer, was my gratifying moment of the month.
Luckily I had a dozen nice folks from the MHSF joining me for this evening of comedy. Bringing out a group of young jews to see my young jewish comedian friend felt like it counterbalanced, at least a little bit, my nervousness for my friend on stage.
Before the show Nato came over to our group to greet us. I could see in his facial expression that he was overjoyed to have the support of our community when he went on stage. Having the opportunity to organize my friends in a manner that could benefit one of our own in fulfilling his professional dream, to be a successful performer, was my gratifying moment of the month.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
silver spring alan muses
Wake me up when September ends... August overstimulated me.
Moishe House Silver Spring Maryland events, not one but TWO weddings up on Long Island, a week spent at NHC's Summer Institute, saying goodbye to a friend off to carillon-players-school in Belgium, and I don't even remember what else...
But I'm still here, and I *think* I'm ready for the New Year. Margo (Moishketeer #4 in Silverysprung) moved in two weeks ago, and Rachael (a founder of MHSS who's been farming in New England this summer) is on her way back.
And then... the MAGIC happens?
We're gonna get out of our house and out into the wider world for some fun beyond movies, Shabbat, and (our very successful) open mic nights. We're even talking about a field trip to the Maryland Renaissance Festival. We've got a new repeating event in the mix - challah baking with Margo - and we'll be having a BBQ while building a sukkah for the Sukkot holiday OLD-SCHOOL: using nothing but nails, tarps, 2x4's, and leafy roofing materials cut from our very overgrown backyard.
Moishe House Silver Spring Maryland events, not one but TWO weddings up on Long Island, a week spent at NHC's Summer Institute, saying goodbye to a friend off to carillon-players-school in Belgium, and I don't even remember what else...
But I'm still here, and I *think* I'm ready for the New Year. Margo (Moishketeer #4 in Silverysprung) moved in two weeks ago, and Rachael (a founder of MHSS who's been farming in New England this summer) is on her way back.
And then... the MAGIC happens?
We're gonna get out of our house and out into the wider world for some fun beyond movies, Shabbat, and (our very successful) open mic nights. We're even talking about a field trip to the Maryland Renaissance Festival. We've got a new repeating event in the mix - challah baking with Margo - and we'll be having a BBQ while building a sukkah for the Sukkot holiday OLD-SCHOOL: using nothing but nails, tarps, 2x4's, and leafy roofing materials cut from our very overgrown backyard.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Down time in August
What I like best about organizing work is that when you've done a good job at it, you're no longer necessary.
So although I did very little to coordinate efforts in August, our housing justice team got rolling and canvassed foreclosed properties throughout Boston to find tenants and inform them of their rights vis-a-vis the multinational banking corporations that are trying to evict them (nice, right?), and our Jewish-Muslim group held an awesome interfaith service event that is leading towards an inter-community breakfast during the upcoming High Holidays/Ramadam season.
And what's best is that was a slow month. This weekend we're kicking off our community board and fundraising so that folks who get involved with it can spin off their own projects and build even more energy that our community can tap into and build off of and use to grow. It's about democratic decision-making, having broader buy-in into a shared mission of social justice, and giving people the opportunities they want to shape the community we share.
I'm proud of how far our house has come over the last year and am excited to see what happens this fall...!
I'll report back on our progress next month, but in the meantime, shana tovah to all.
So although I did very little to coordinate efforts in August, our housing justice team got rolling and canvassed foreclosed properties throughout Boston to find tenants and inform them of their rights vis-a-vis the multinational banking corporations that are trying to evict them (nice, right?), and our Jewish-Muslim group held an awesome interfaith service event that is leading towards an inter-community breakfast during the upcoming High Holidays/Ramadam season.
And what's best is that was a slow month. This weekend we're kicking off our community board and fundraising so that folks who get involved with it can spin off their own projects and build even more energy that our community can tap into and build off of and use to grow. It's about democratic decision-making, having broader buy-in into a shared mission of social justice, and giving people the opportunities they want to shape the community we share.
I'm proud of how far our house has come over the last year and am excited to see what happens this fall...!
I'll report back on our progress next month, but in the meantime, shana tovah to all.
Moishe House LA Summer to end?? Lee Levivavitch Chrumtastic Levin Reports
Another month bites the dust yeah yeah, another month bites the dust hey hey. The month of August was hot dry and full of flavor. Many happy times were had by all. Plans for up coming holidays were discussed and put into actions. One thing i've noticed, as the months roll on the evenings get later and later. I have even stumbled upon moishnicks asleep on our many couches and extra beds on more than a few occations. Lets leave the summer with a bang and everybody hora.
Lee
Lee
Rachel, Moishe House Philly, August
Wow, our first full month in the house and it's already really beginning to feel like home. The girls are great; Jackie has been fabo; My mom has finally chilled now that we have a security gate on our back door; and we've met some really awesome people, including some a few regulars that rock.
We're so excited for another month with Moishe. September is going to be nuts with all the holidays, but I'm certain it will be fantastic. I particularly excited to be spending my fav holiday (Sukkot) with the girls and the Moishe crew. We'll be building a Sukkot, something I've always wanted to do, and looking at how our actions can support the greater community with guest lectures speaking about the local food movement.
Other upcoming events linking us with the larger community this Autumn are: Our clothing swap this evening, where all unclaimed swap items will be donated to a local shelter; Mitzvah Mania, where we'll be joining other Jewish young professional groups to help paint a mural in South Philly; walking with Kristin's Krusade, a walk in memory my friend Sam's best friend who right after graduating from a local Philadelphia university was brutally murdered by her boyfriend. The walk raises money to help prevent violence against women.
While this month has been amazing building our community, we're ready to start engaging the existing community more and more, and lending a hand in making Philadelphia a better place to live.
We're so excited for another month with Moishe. September is going to be nuts with all the holidays, but I'm certain it will be fantastic. I particularly excited to be spending my fav holiday (Sukkot) with the girls and the Moishe crew. We'll be building a Sukkot, something I've always wanted to do, and looking at how our actions can support the greater community with guest lectures speaking about the local food movement.
Other upcoming events linking us with the larger community this Autumn are: Our clothing swap this evening, where all unclaimed swap items will be donated to a local shelter; Mitzvah Mania, where we'll be joining other Jewish young professional groups to help paint a mural in South Philly; walking with Kristin's Krusade, a walk in memory my friend Sam's best friend who right after graduating from a local Philadelphia university was brutally murdered by her boyfriend. The walk raises money to help prevent violence against women.
While this month has been amazing building our community, we're ready to start engaging the existing community more and more, and lending a hand in making Philadelphia a better place to live.
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