Rome'News and Upcoming Events

8-9 Sivan, 5771 • June 10-11, 2011Parsha Beha'aloscha Shabbat Candles: 8:08pm

Upcoming Community EventsCommunity Shabbat Dinner Friday, June 17 Judy & Jonathan Siegel are catering a Romemu Community Shabbat dinner in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Gabe Siegel. You are invited to join their family after services for a lovingly prepared Shabbat meal.

Lessons from the Book of Ruth: A Bibliodrama ShabbatonJune 24-26 Join Shir Yaakov Feinstein-Feit at the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center for a creative and joyous Shabbat weekend, exploring the unspoken words, feelings and thoughts of the biblical figures from the Book of Ruth to shed light on both the text and ourselves. For more information: isabellafreeman.org

Kallah 2011 - Or ChadashJune 27-July 3Be enriched, inspired and brighted by connecting with Renewal communities from around the world. Join Rabbi Ingber at this ALEPH sponsored bi-annual conference. Romemu Members receive a 10% discount if 10 or more people register. Contact Jonathan Baron for more details: 212-242-6567

Kabbalah CafeTuesday, June 14, 7:00pm229 West 97th Street, Apt 2AJoin us as we explore the mysteries of the Kabbalah in an intimate setting. Led by Rabbi David, we will focus on the wisdom of the Jewish mystical tradition (Kabbalah) and its application to our daily lives. Class will be postponed Tuesday, June 21

Sacred Quilt WorkshopThursday, June 16, 7:00pmIf 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: 201-610-1412

Sound Committee MeetingThursday, June 16, 7:00pm Come and learn more at the Romemu Sound Committee's monthly meeting. Technical knowledge is not a requirement, just a willingness to learn and a commitment to serve the community. Meet at West End Presbyterian Church, 165 West 105th at Amsterdam Avenue.sound@romemu.org

Shabbat Services West End Presbyterian Church165 W 105th Street

June 10/11 Shabbat Services

Friday: 5:30pm Sha'baby Shabbat with special

guest Zach Fredman7:00pm Shabbat Services led by

Rabbi David Ingber with Shir Yaakov Feinstein-Feit

8:30pm Shabbat Community Potluck & Zimmun

Welcome visiting group the Cultural Leadership Teens from St. Louis, MO.

Saturday:8:30am: ShabbatAsana Yoga taught

by Rhonda Rose9:30am:! Meditation10:00am: Shabbat Services led by

Rabbi David Ingber 12:00pm Lunch n'Limmud Kiddush

sponsored by Laurel & Howie Borowick - The Lamed Vav: A Conversation About Compassion with Minx Boren and Lable Braun

To sponsor Shabbat flowers or a kiddush, please contact: info@romemu.org

Location by RSVP only

Romemu: Judaism for Mind, Body and Spirit Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center & the New York Open Center

Presents A Conversation with Reb Zalman and Rabbi IngberModeratorRabbi Joseph Telushkin featuring: The West End Presbyterian Church Gospel Choir,Shir Yaakov Feinstein-Feit and Romemu Musicians

Sunday, June 12 at the West End Presbyterian Church165 West 105th Street at Amsterdam AvenueDoors: 7:00pm Event: 7:30pm

7:30pm The West End Presbyterian Church Gospel Choir

7:45pm Opening Remarks: Jade Netanya Ullmann, Romemu Director of Development, Membershp & Outreach

8:00pm A Conversation with Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi &Rabbi David Ingber moderated by Rabbi Joseph TelushkinReb Zalman is the founder of Renewal Judaism and spiritual mentor of Romemu's Rabbi David Ingber. Join as they they discuss the most pressing topics in Judaism and the world today. This conversation will be moderated by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, author of Jewish Literacy, the most widely sold book on Judaism in the last two decades.

8:45pm Question & Answer

9:00pm Contemplative Prayer Service led by Shir Yaakov Feinstein-Feit with musical accompaniment: Laura Wolfe - vocals, violin and harmoniumDavid Sanders - pianoTBA - guitar

9:45 Closing

Contact Romemu:308 W. 92nd Street, Ste. 5B212.580.4294, info@romemu.org

Rabbi David Ingberrabbi@romemu.org Founder & Spiritual Director

Shir Yaakov Feinstein-Feit shir@romemu.orgCreative & Musical Director

Jane Graverjane@romemu.orgDirector of Operations

Jade Netanya Ullmann jade@romemu.orgDevelopment, Membership & Outreach

Cassie Penacassie@romemu.orgAdministration

Featured Event:

Honoring Five Years &Rabbi David Ingber: Monday, June 13, 6:00pmJoin us for a very special evening with Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, founder of Renewal Judaism and teacher 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

Mazal TovNili Weisman will be featured in the 9th Annual Exhibition: The Artists' Beit Midrash at the Skirball Center for Adult Jewish Learning at Temple Emanu-El, 1 E. 65th Street. Opening reception, Tuesday, June 13 from 6-9pm

Refuah ShlemahWe would like to wish a speedy recovery and blessings of healing upon Merril Feinstein, Karen Miriam Rosenbaum, Batia and Chaim Melamed, Sally Staver, Blanche and Jack Frank, Frank Palmer, Mortan Tankus and Phillip Jones

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