Dear MoisheNOLA Supporters,
MoisheNOLA would like to thank you all for your participation in a fantastic month of January events! Your enthusiasm is an inspiration to us, and we hope that you continue to share with us your ideas and feedback so we can continue to provide events that are both fun and meaningful to you.
Highlights from January programming:
Krewe du Mishigas Shabbat Potluck
Jewish Funds For Justice Panel
Jewish Roots of Dumpster Diving – w/ Rabbinical Student Getzel
MoisheNOLA Shabbat Potluck
Bard College Volunteer Party
‘Get Fit!’ – Yoga w/ Tess
‘Get Fit!’ – Pilates w/ Meghan
Krewe du Vieux Float Build
Avodah/Moishe House Bonding and Career Development
Mardi Gras Bike Decorating and Tune up
Krewe du Vieux Parade
Our February 2010 calendar is filling up, and features several of your ideas from December’s‘MoisheNOLA Visioning Session’. Keep an eye out for emails with additional event details and follow us on the MoisheNOLA Facebook page where you can read up on our upcoming events and view pictures from past events.
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REMAINING JANUARY EVENTS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2010
Bike TuneUP/Decoration
Location: 5416 S. Tonti – Moishe House
5:30 – 7:30pm
We’ll be hosting a bike TuneUp/decorating night in preparation for Mardi Gras.Check out the Facebook page for more info. Jeff’s excited about the decoration he picked up cheap at Dollar General and spray painted Black & Gold.You may bring your own flair or tuneUP tools, but the house will provide some for you to use.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2010
Krewe Du Vieux Parade w/ Krewe du Mishigas
Location: Marigny/French Quarter
6:30PM – till…
Keep an eye out for Moishe House as we join KdM for the second year.
The Krewe du Vieux was founded in 1987 from the ashes of the storied Krewe of Clones. This wild, satirical Carnival parade first marched in 1978.
FEBRUARY 2010 CALENDAR
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2010
Meditation and Relaxation Workshop w/ Dr. Calderone
8:00PM – 9:15PM
Location: 5416 S. Tonti – Moishe House
Moishe House introduces Dr. Calderone for the first Meditation and Relaxation Workshop. Dr. Calderone is a professional who leads a conversation at yoga studios in New Orleans and will provide tools and a guided conversation to help the community find center before moving into Mardi Gras.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2010
WHO DAT! Saints Super Bowl Party @ Rendon Inn
5:30 PM Kickoff
Location: Rendon Inn – 4501 Eve St.
The Saints are heading to Miami! If you don’t already know, the Rendon Inn hosts one of the hottest Saints game-day parties in town. Great food, cheep drinks, and DJ spinning Saints Jams. Voted as 1 of the top 5 places in New Orleans to watch a Saints game.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2010
Kings of Zulu/ Rex Meet-up
7:00 AM
Location: TBD – check facebook!
Bike down and meet-up with the zulu and rex krewes down by the muddy Mississippi. Second lines, food, music and fanfare.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2010
‘Get Fit!’ – Yoga w/ Tess
6:00PM-7:00PM
Location: 5416 S. Tonti – Moishe House
Tess Monaghan – certified yoga instructor – hosts her monthly Moishe House yoga class. Approximately a one-hour class, you’ll leave feeling relaxed and realigned. This class is open to all skill levels and a great opportunity to get some one-on-one instruction to refine your skills. Floor mats are available for purchase from Tess day of, or bring your own.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRURAY 24, 2010
Swing Dancing w/ Joey
8:30PM – 11:00PM
Location: The Spotted Cat – 623 Frenchmen St.
Join the Moishe House for swing dancing in the Marigny. We'll start at Spotted Cat with the Loose Marbles, and Joey will provide dance instruction as we swing down Frenchman. Get on out and enjoy (swing to) some live local music!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2010
Shabbat Potluck
7:30PM Drinks; 8:00PM Dinner
Location: 5416 S. Tonti – Moishe House
MoisheNOLA’s monthly shabbat potluck is without a doubt our house’s most special event of the month. This is a great chance to catch up with your friends, make new friends, and enjoy great food in the comfort of our home. We encourage you to bring your friends who don’t know MoisheNOLA so that they can become a part of our monthly tradition. As always, please bring an appetizer, entrée or dessert to share.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2010
‘Share What You Do!’ - Moishe Homeroom
Location: 5416 S. Tonti – Moishe House
This will be the Moishe House’s first Homeroom event. ‘Homeroom’ is an opportunity for the diverse network of MoisheNOLA to share and present on the exciting projects that are going on their professional lives or projects of personal interest. Moishe house supporters are doing amazing work in New Orleans, and ‘Homeroom’ is a chance to share these interesting projects, get feedback, and garner support for your initiative.
Currently accepting presenter positions – please contact Jeff, Gill or Jon if you are interested in presenting your work.
LOOKING AHEAD TO MARCH 2010…
WICKED @ MEHALIA JACKSON –March ~26th
In February we’ll be sending out an invitation to attend a group session of Wicked at Mehalia Jackson Theater. We’ll be buying tickets midway through Feb based on RSVPs to a Facebook invite.
RABBI & PASTOR STUDY –Mid-March
An evening conversation with a local Pastor and Rabbi is sure to be an interesting discussion. We’ve been in conversation with our Rabbis and are reaching out to a 9th Ward and Central City Pastor to help with a Talmud/Bible Study.
IF YOU HAVE AN EVENT OR PROGRAM AND NEED SPACE, LET US KNOW. WE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP!!!!
Best Wishes,
Jeff Prussack, Gill Benedek, Jonathan Graboyes
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