September Fun!

Hey Moisheniks, 

Hope you're enjoying the summer! Although as I write this it is pouring rain, but I guess it's the summer thoughts that count... 

Here at the House we are busy busy busy-- between festivals, holiday travels, planning for Rosh Hashana, and getting ready for our newest member. We have said goodbye to Joel, and are welcoming Rebecca/Becky who (in her own words) has been spending the last year in goat poo and is nervous to return to a place with WiFi and a decent public transport system. I am sure she will fill you in on the details if you only ask!

Anyway, September is jam-packed with events from geeky films, Tantra, Rosh Hashana spiritual and physical preparations, services, and even Craniosacral therapy-- read on for details! 

Have a beautiful month, 

Alli, Aviad, Rachel, Brett, and Clive x

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, 30 August

Geek Week pt 1- Back to the Future

Moishe House

Tomorrow 19:00

Welcome to Moishe House London's "Geek Week". 
Three nights, three different "geeky" films. 

Come to one, come to all-- dress up if you want, bring some snacks and drinks, and be prepared for some fun. 

Tuesday: Back to the Future Trilogy
Wednesday: Indiana Jones (best two we can think of)
Thursday: X-Men Trilogy

Wednesday 31 August

Geek Week pt 2- Indiana Jones

Moishe House London

Wednesday 19:00

01 September

Geek Week pt 3- X-Men Trilogy

Moishe House London

Thursday 19:00

08 September

Mini-introduction to Tantra

Moishe House London

08 September at 18:30

After Leora Lightwoman's fantastic session at the Moishe House in December, we decided to team up with Diamond Light Tantra again. We will be their venue for this mini-introduction session. It is open to the general public for £25 per person if booked in advance (£30 on the door) but MOISHE HOUSE LONDON COMMUNITY CAN BOOK IN ADVANCE FOR JUST £10 - just call Diamond Light on 0845 388 2231 with a credit/debit card and say you're from Moishe House London, or book using the following link: http://diamondlighttantra.com/content/september-7th-tantra-introductory-evening-individual

YOU MUST BOOK IN ADVANCE WITH DIAMOND LIGHT FOR THE £10 OFFER - IT IS £30 ON THE DOOR.

Please do not re-post this special offer on any other public forum.

18 September

Elul Through Art & Learning (link to event page)

Moishe House London

18 September at 11:00

Elul is the Hebrew month preceding the High Holidays. It is a time dedicated to preparing ourselves for the upcoming Big Days. Come to our Elul day so that when we hit Rosh Hashana you feel ready instead of bewildered. Guaranteed to enhance your Grassroots experience or I'm wrong.
Freel free to join us regardless of whether you will be with us for the Grassroots Jews services on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
For more about those services though, see: 
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=146199175464786

Grassroots Art Camp:

Create our space. Rutie Borthwick, Alli Zionts and Gaby Pomeroy will be coordinating this day of creation, decoration and adornment for the Grassroots temporary home in Moishe House. Come and crochet a part of our new trichitza will Rutie and help make beautiful things to make our space beautiful.

Grassroots Elul Learning: 

Program of talks, shiurim and lectures by the best in the business. More of the high quality approachable learning that Grassroots hosts. Speakers include: Rabbi Judith Rosen Berry, Benedict Roth, Daniel Lichman, Prof. Vic Seidler. Subjects range from Talmudic insights into fasting to understanding Rosh Hashana through the lens of submissive/dominant sexuality. 

Full program to be published nearer the date!

28-30 September

Grassroots 2011 (link to event page)

Moishe House London

28 September at 18:30

*Please take care! Saying you are 'attending' on Facebook does NOT secure your place at Grassroots. To ensure your spot, click this link: http://grassrootsjewishnewyearproject.wordpress.com/booking and look around the blog for all the crucial info you'll need!*

Daniel Kingsley

Craniosacral Therapy at Moishe House with Daniel Kingsley – Individual Sessions

Available every Monday from 2pm to 9pm

[link to a facebook event/page for the individual sessions]

Craniosacral therapy is a very gentle yet powerful hands-on form of bodywork, developed from Osteopathy. It is great for relieving stress, helping to resolve headaches, neck and back issues. Because it supports the body in its own rebalancing and self-healing it can also be used to treat many other conditions that conventional medicine can't such as insomnia, digestive problems, low energy, depression and hormonal imbalances. Sessions are usually experienced as deeply relaxing and revitalising.

Daniel Kingsley will be offering individual 50 minute sessions every Monday. Sessions cost £60. Free consultations are available either by phone or just by dropping into the house.

For more information call Daniel on 07958 655 406, check out his websitehttp://www.facebook.com/l/TAQATYGjOAQBMTM1eCXSacG0tdkSit2_tI4B0vs9kvr6qBQ/www.reconnectohealth.co.uk or his facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/Daniel.Kingsley.Cranio

Of All the Little Surprises

In my determination not to help at all during the transition of Moishe House OC from Laguna Beach to Costa Mesa I decided to break my ankle in two places, confine myself to a couch for six weeks or so, and have a bunch of metal installed in m body. This is the obvious solution to laziness. I mean really who enjoys packing up a house and moving, when I say “I will do anything to avoid moving.” I mean it.

I am writing this from a well worn patch of couch situated in the living room of our new house. Strewn about me are the necessities of daily life, IPOD, water bottle, crutches, pen , paper, and of course my laptop. My world is really small right now, and yet the community it holds is larger than I ever imagined. After the break I disappeared home for 3 weeks to recuperate, drawing on the support of family leaving my roommates to run the new MoHo. Now that I am at our new home, my wonderful roommates are helping me, I get to enjoy events from the couch perspective, we plan events together better than ever, and out turnout skyrocketed after with the location change.

I want to return to the community though, never before in my life have I sought out a strong network of support. Yet here I am on a couch, getting messages on Facebook, phone calls and emails from community members, the very people that make this organization thrive asking how they can help. When one member of the community is in trouble, we all help. I think that this simple idea of community helping its members is often forgotten, it is the original social safety net. At our house we have not missed a beat, participants are helping with breakdown of events, moving us in, bringing extra food for Shabbat, even though we are down one person (me!) we have ten more people to help out.

Honestly all of this sentiment is feeling rather maudlin, but the truth is had anyone asked me when I started here, “If you broke your ankle what would you do?”
I would’ve said “I have no clue”. During all my forced vacation time I’ve done too much reading, and one very talented author’s words bring me comfort right now,
“…we cannot possibly know what it is we’ve yet to make manifest in our lives…”.
I couldn’t have planned for any of this, Moishe House happened to me just as accidentally as my broken ankle. All I am certain of right now is that our house is going to keep going strong, and that we have a wonderful group of people around us that will make sure we are here for quite some time to come.

Parker
Moishe House OC

August: a fond farewell

It's been an unbelievable four years, but I'm moving out of MoHoLo at the end of August. If all goes well, I'll still be involved in Moishe House, working with the other MoHoLo residents and Moishe Houses in other countries, but my time living here is coming to an end.

When five of us decided to start a Jewish community house in 2007 we were prompted by a deep sense of personal need, for a type of community that was almost within reach but didn't yet exist. On my part, I wanted a better Jewish life.

Four years on and my Jewish life is completely transformed, through Moishe House London and other stellar clusters of creative Jewish community. So for this individual, it's mission accomplished.

MoHoLo continues to evolve, with all of us shaping it. If you want to run an event, get in touch - I certainly plan to be part of things.

Clive Selwyn has been a resident since before the summer and he'll continue to bring his special brand of madness to the Moishe House. And in September, again all going well, you'll be able to meet a sixth resident, arriving back in the UK with fresh ideas.

Indulge me here. I'd like to sign off with my top 5 Moishe House London events from the last four years - evenings of magic:

5) Shotei Ha'Nevua (January 2011)

4) Gaza Listening (January 2009)

3) Dining in the Dark (February 2011)

2) The Big One (December 2009)

1) Moishe Fest (July 2009)

And the future...? READ ON

Love,

Joel

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We've got two Tisha B'Av events, dancing, drumming, geeky movies and, moving into September and beyond, Tantra and - oh yeah - Grassroots Jews Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services.

One more thing first: Facebook groups are changing and their new format doesn't let us do the things we need to do as residents of MoHoLo. Please help us transition to a new system of alerting you to events by filling in this form: http://tripler.wufoo.com/forms/moholo-contact-list/

It only takes a few seconds.

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EVENTS

08 August

Yachad Beit Midrash - Tisha b'Av Tikkun Where: Moishe House London When: 08 August from 21:00 to 23:00

The first of two Tisha B'Av events at MoHoLo is presented by Yachad. Study texts on Jewish sovereignty, ask difficult questions and search for answers together.

09 August

Footsteps in the Sand - Tisha B'Av Event Where: MoHoLo When: 09 August from 19:00 to 20:30

Aviad presents his personal take on Tisha B'Av and Gush Katif, looking at the expulsion of 8,600 Jews from their houses six years ago. We will learn some Talmud and more recent Jewish approaches to suffering, before watching the film 'Footsteps in the Sand.'

10 August

Dancing the Philtrum Where: Moishe House London, message us for specific address When: 10 August from 19:30 to 22:00

Free dance movement, meditation, voice, breath and automatic drawing/writing to get in touch with our innate wisdom. This session is full but there is a waiting list - email tanyabenardout@hotmail.com for more info.

11 August

Drumming Workshop Where: MoHoLo When: 11 August from 19:30 to 21:30 Back by popular demand. Bring your own hand drums and percussion, and learn how to play it!

30 August

Geek Week pt 1- Back to the Future Where: Moishe House When: 30 August from 19:00 to 22:00

Three nights, three 'geek classics' - projected on our big screen. Dress up (if you want), bring some snacks and drinks, and be prepared for some fun.

31 August

Geek Week pt 2- Indiana Jones Where: Moishe House London When: 31 August from 19:00 to 22:00

Three nights, three 'geek classics' - projected on our big screen. Dress up (if you want), bring some snacks and drinks, and be prepared for some fun.

01 September

Geek Week pt 3- X-Men Trilogy Where: Moishe House London When: 01 September from 19:00 to 22:00

Three nights, three 'geek classics' - projected on our big screen. Dress up (if you want), bring some snacks and drinks, and be prepared for some fun.

08 September

Mini-introduction to Tantra Where: Moishe House London When: 08 September from 18:30 to 21:00

After Leora Lightwoman's fantastic session in December, we decided to team up with Diamond Light Tantra again, for this mini-introduction session. Enhance connectedness, harmony and compassion - with a special offer for MoHoLo community.

September 28th-29th Grassroots Jews Rosh Hashanah services: Watch This Space!

Kosher...I think so!

Max Pollak and Mickey Rubin are friends of mine from Towson University. When they mentioned they were moving into Baltimore’s Moishe House, I really didn’t understand the concept. There was one Friday night where they were hosting a Shabbat dinner and I figured I’d go and see what it was all about. I ended up having such a great time and meeting so many nice people. I eventually started coming to more and more events; and helping out if my assistance was needed. For example, I’d come over early and help former Moishe House member, Andi Wagelstein with preparing for Shabbat dinners. As the year progressed, Max and Mickey found out that Andi’s job was transferring her to an office in Hoboken, New Jersey; therefore they would need a third (female) roommate. One of the main reasons I decided living in Moishe House would be a good fit for me is because all my life, Judaism has sort of been an obligation. For example, I was obligated to attend Hebrew School and go through Confirmation. Additionally, my parents keep kosher in our home. I have always been intimidated to help out in my parents’ kitchen because I never wanted to use the milk sponge for some type of meat. I want to be able to enjoy all aspects of the religious and cultural values and learn what being Jewish means to me. When all was said and done, it was mutually agreed upon that I was a good fit for Moishe House and as a roommate for the boys. I really enjoy seeing all the friendships Moishe House has created and maintained. People who meet at Moishe House have said there’s no other way to maintain a sense of a Jewish identity, besides going to services on Shabbat. Once becoming involved and eventually a member of Moishe House, I learned that being Jewish is more than going to Hebrew School and keep Kosher; it’s about how I choose to identify with Judaism- whether that’s through hosting Shabbat Dinners, playing Bingo with the elderly, volunteering at Ronald McDonald House, or gathering friends for a low key trivia night."

Invitation to group trips

Hi,                                                                                                                                                                       

 

Our trips provide an unforgettable insight into Jewish history plus the rich culture exploring the world that once existed, whilst concentrating on the present through the remaining communities. Join us and learn about the astonishing contribution the Jewish communities once made and enjoy the main sites of each particular country :-

 

ROME – the Eternal city 2nd September 2011 – 1 room left Week-end in Rome consisting 3 days of ancient, classical and ghetto tours, staying in Hotel overlooking the Forum Rome – A 3,000 year multi layered museum under the open sky with the worlds oldest continuing Jewish community outside Israel. The former ghetto is fascinating & thriving again with some of the best kosher restaurants in Europe. See www.jewishheritagetours.co.uk for full agenda and cost

 

Romania, Moldova & Bessarabia trip for 7 days leaving on 15^th September 2011 – Few rooms left Romania & Moldova covering the former Bessarabia & beautiful Transylvanian region of a former once vast Jewish presence where still communities exist and synagogues are being restored. We fly with Wizz airline to Cluz airport in the North West of Romania returning from Bacau in the North East by Blue Air. We will have the use of minibus and guide at all times, staying in 3+ star hotels in interesting towns and areas of natural beauty. See the detailed itinerary in what promises to be a great trip - See www.jewishheritagetours.co.uk for full agenda and cost

Magical Morocco Marrakesh CHILL-OUT weekend 27^th October 2011 - Following a hugely successful sold out 2011 trip, and further enquiries, demand will be huge for our next Morocco trips. We suggest you book early, as limited rooms available. We will be staying at the magnificent KSAR ANIKA RIAD with gourmet kosher food in evenings and shabbos, with only 1 or 2 guided walks planned. Four days 3 nights at a cost of £485 - See www.jewishheritagetours.co.uk for full agenda and cost

DANUBE Luxury 8 day river cruise from Budapest from £999 per person in August & November 2011 JHTee is proud to announce that we have negotiated with a leading cruise Company a truly exciting trip on an exceptional boat, and at an affordable price. This amazing offer 5% discount available through JHTee tours will navigate 4 countries and the 3 capital cities of Budapest, Bratislava, and Vienna before concluding in Germany, and flying home either from Nuremberg or Budapest on the reverse trip - See www.jewishheritagetours.co.uk for full agenda and cost

FULL Morocco tour 16^th February 2012 is now confirmed for full 12 day trip, including Sahara desert. The way the trip has been planned only allows a return flight home after 8 days when we arrive in Marrakesh, for those not wishing to stay for the full trip. Our guide for the entire time is Raphael Elmaleh [excellent raconteur] who is responsible for the only Jewish museum in the Arab world and involved in the restoration of shuls and cemeteries and Jewish artifacts.
Tunisia including Djerba island – Planned for March 2012

Lithuania trip 29^th April 2012 Vilnius and Kovno trip – Consisting of 3 days 2 nights - See www.jewishheritagetours.co.uk in planning stage

Spain - May 2012 – Starting in Madrid then Toledo Seville Codoba concluding in Gibraltar  www.jewishheritagetours.co.uk in planning stage

UKRAINE Autumn 2012 - 10 days covering everything from Lvov to Odessa - See www.jewishheritagetours.co.uk for full agenda and cost

Incredible INDIA November 2012 - See www.jewishheritagetours.co.uk for full agenda and cost of  8 or 13 day or 20 day trip

 

    Marcel Manson
 

Jewish Heritage Tours

6, Golf Close

Stanmore

Middlesex

England    HA7 2PP

Tel No   0044 0 208 9545074

Fax No 0044 0 208 954 5074

Mobile N0 0771 2290520

e-mail:     marcel@jewishheritagetours.co.uk

Web site: www.jewishheritagetours.co.uk

 

World Champ Team - MH Dallas

The world-champion Dallas Mavericks provide a profound lesson in the triumph of teamwork over selfishness. When the Miami Heat sought to craft a world championship team they did so with the thought that if they could acquire the most-talented players in their starting five they would be able to defeat anyone. The raw desire that each of the stars the Heat acquired had in obtaining a championship for themselves would naturally result in their working together to obtain a goal that would benefit all of them, (think free-market economics: As long as markets are free and competitive the actions of private individuals, motivated by self-interest, will work together for the greater good of society). LeBron wanted a championship for LeBron, Bosh for Bosh, and Wade for Wade, and in the end none of them got a ring. The self-interest model failed miserably.


The Mavs on the other hand kept their eye on one goal, a championship for the team. There was no room for egos, simply get the job done, forget the limelight. When Mavs needed inspiration the players did not rely on their own naked ambition for personal glory but dedicated their playoff run to the likes of Caron Butler a star teammate who had been unable to play since February due to injury, yet played an integral part in keeping up morale in the locker room.


At Moishe House Dallas, we take inspiration from our world champion team. Ultimately there is only one goal at MoHo Dallas run the most meaningful and unique events possible for the greatest amount of young Jews in Dallas, by any means necessary. We all have extremely busy schedules in this house and running successful events is very time consuming and hard work, but as a cohesive unit there is little we cannot accomplish effectively. As a team it is imperative that we can rely on one another to perform necessary tasks to get the job done. Yet there are doubtless times where differing obligations will conflict for a “teammate” and require greater effort from the other teammates. In MoHo D, there are no questions asked when greater effort is needed the job will get done with no complaints. (think: Dirk’s shot goes cold, get the ball to Chandler or Terry)


There is no ego in MoHo D, the goal and mission is bigger than any one of us. The past few months have been extraordinarily difficult for me with final exams and bar review and I would like to thank my teammates of MoHo D who despite the fact that I produce like Dirk with a 103 degree fever or even Peja trying to play defense at times, my teammates with out fail always come out strong and get ‘er done, by any means necessary.

Damon Mathias

Moishe House London - July Events

Greetings! 

It's July: it's not that hot but it's the English Summer so that's okay. Murray, our only British hope, has got knocked out of Wimbledon spectacularly and been told that it's probably because his best is just not good enough - lovely! London just hosted this year's Gay Pride Parade. Lots of festivals. Lots of fun. London, for the most part, is a happy place to be.

Events for July are a delightful assortment of education, festival fun, and music and film goodness.  See below for the complete list of events for July.

As always, Moishe House is open to you all the year round so come chill, play, chat, learn, entertain, be entertained, create new friends, and consolidate old ones. You are an integral part of our community, so get involved in any way you like - our doors are always open.

Much love to you all.

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10 July

Freecycle Clothes Day! Where: Moishe House London When: 10 July from 14:00 to 17:00 Get ready for the summer by cleaning out your closet!  Have a jumper in your closet you don't think you need anymore? Love finding treasures in other people's clothing-trash? Come participate in the Moishe House Freecycle Clothes Day!  Bring your books, bring your old jewelry, and bring your clothes! So spend an afternoon with Moishe House, bag a few gems for your closet! Whatever isn't picked up by one of us will be donated to a local charity, so what do you have to lose?  Message Alli if you have any questions.  See you then!

14 July

Open Mic Evening Where: MoHoLo When: 14 July from 20:00 to 23:00 Moishe House's very own open mic evening. A chance for you to show us what you've got.  Open to all... Perform in our very open, welcome and accepting space. Bring your instrument if you have one. We will provide a guitar, a mic and the sound system

18 July

Jews Dating non-Jews: the end of the Jewish people or no big deal? Where: Moishe House London, Willesden Green (message us for the full address) When: 18 July from 20:00 to 22:00 Are you a Jew in a relationship with a non-Jew? A non-Jew in a relationship with a Jew? The child of one Jewish and one non-Jewish parent? Are you converting or contemplating conversion for a Jewish partner? Or do you simply want to air your views about mixed faith relationships?  Whatever your circumstances come and share your thoughts, experiences and opinions on this issue with Zahavit Shalev. Zahavit runs the conversion course at New North London (Masorti) Synagogue. She is also a project worker at Jeneration (www.jeneration.org) where her job is to reach out to mixed faith couples and support them in finding a connection to Judaism that's right for them.

19 July

Burning Man Pre-Compression Briefing Where: MoHoLo When: 19 July from 19:30 to 22:30 A how to and hang out for peeps going to Burning Man this year and anyone else who's interested. Travel Supplies Costumes Medical Camping Food Water Old-timers share experience, newcomers ask questions, everyone gets excited. Dress up optional. Bring snacks.

21 July

Labyrinth Film Night Where: MoHoLo - please message for the address When: 21 July from 19:30 to 22:30 Following up on the success of The Big Lebowski night, we will be celebrating all things Bowie with the screening of the amazing '80s cult classic Labyrinth.  Get lost in a beautiful film, dress up like the Starman himself if you want (who doesnt love big hair, big make-up and tight, shiny clothes?), and come along for a fun night!  7:30pm for drinks and snacks, 8pm for the film. Bring snacks and drinks as you wish, and come along for a fun night - if anyone has any ideas of Bowie-themed cocktails, let us know!! You have no power over me...