Rome'News and Upcoming Events

5/6 Av, 5771 • August 5-6, 2011Parsha Devarim Shabbat Candles: 7:50pm

Living Deeply with a Sacred TextMonday, August 15, 6:30pmAs we approach Simchas Torah in October, the final months of this Rome'chevra group will meet together to complete their exploration of a sacred line of Torah in an intimate and quiet setting. To join, contact Nili Weissman at livingdeeply@romemu.org.

Shabbat Services West End Presbyterian Church165 W 105th Street

Please refrain from using all electronic devices during services including cell phones and cameras. For your safety Romemu will be conducting random bag searches at the entrance of our sanctuary. Thank you for your coooperation.

August 5/6 Shabbat ServicesFriday: 7:00pm Shabbat Services led by

Rabbi David Ingber with the Romemu Band

Saturday:8:30am: ShabbatAsana Yoga taught

by Howie Katz9:30am:! Meditation10:00am: Shabbat Services led by

Rabbi David Ingber with the Romemu Band

August 8/9 Tisha B'Av Services

Monday:West End Presbyterian Church165 W 105th Street8:00pm Services led by

Rabbi David Ingber with Basya Schechter of musical group Pharaoh's Daughter & the Romemu Band

Please bring a flashlight .

Tuesday:Private Residence 229 West 97th StreetApartment 2ARSVP to attend (info@romemu.org)8:00pm: Teachings and song led by

Rabbi David Ingber followed by Communal Break-fast

Sacred Quilt Workshop Thursday, August 11, 7:00pmYou are invited to a creativity workshop at Jump Apparel (1400 Broadway). Help decorate our sacred space as we gather to work on our quilt squares, share prayer and meditate. Materials are available but please feel free to bring your own. This is the last chance to decorate your sacred quilt square with the inspiration of the community. RSVP to Leona at 201-610-1412

Tisha B'Av ServicesMonday & Tuesday, Aug 8 & 98:00pmThe Fast of the Ninth of Av is a day of mourning to commemorate the destruction of the first and second Temples. In this solemn tradtion, we will come together Monday evening at West End Presbyterian church to read the Book of Lamentations. Tuesday evening join us at 229 West 97th Street, Apartment 2A(RSVP: info@romemu.org) for deeper learnings around this holiday and a communal break-fast. All are welcome.

Sha'BabyFriday, August 12, 5:30pmJoin Romemu for this fun and musical Shabbat program for children, ages 0 to 2 years old. Zach Fredman, Rabbi Jennifer Tobenstein, and Ariel Rosen-Ingber will be leading you and your baby in inspiring music and prayer. This is an engaging Shabbat experience for babies and their families. minis@romemu.org.

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:

Westchester Rome'SocialSunday, August 7 4:30pmIrvington, NY

Attention Westchester members and friends of Romemu. Take the opportunity to spend some time with other Romemu members, Rabbi David Ingber and his family in your Westchester community.

Relax, shmooze, nosh, sing and learn in an idyllic private garden space.

There will be a vegetarian bu!et supper; you are invited to bring an appetizer, dessert or bottle of wine.

The evening will begin at 4:30pm, teachings will begin around 5:30pm.

This is an RSVP event only for residents of Westchester. Contact Jade Netanya Ullman for location: jade@romemu.org

Swami & the RabbiSpiritual Activism: Awakening the Heart to Transform the WorldWednesday, August 17, 6:30pmSwami Ramananda and Rabbi David Ingber come together at the Integral Yoga Institute (227 West 13th Street) to share the common truths at the heart of their spiritual traditions. Join us for an evening of dialogue and discussion that will inspire and uplift. This event may be attended on a drop-in basis with no pre-registration. Donations are accepted. iyiny.org

Kabbalah CafeEvery Tuesday, 7:00pmNext class: August 16Kabbalah Cafe focuses on the wisdom of the Jewish mystical tradition and its application to our daily lives. These teachings are free for Romemu Members; a $5 donation is suggested for non members. Please RSVP at info@romemu.org.

Romemu Hazon TeamRomemu will participate in the 11th annual Hazon New York Ride and Retreat, Labor Day Weekend (Sep. 2nd - 5th). To join the Romemu team or tosponsor us go to hazon.org/programs/new-york-ride/romemu/ or contact Rhonda Rose at 212-794-2285

High Holiday VolunteersAre you a member of Romemu and interested in contributing your energy to Romemu's High Holiday Services?Romemu needs you! We need 150 volunteers to give 20 minutes of their time. Contact the Romemu O"ce to get involved. info@romemu.org

Get Involved at RomemuRefuah ShlemahWe would like to wish a speedy recovery and blessings of healing upon Tova Ladley, Hal Steiner, Donna Gallers, Tsivia Finman, Karen Miriam Rosenbaum, Batia and Chaim Melamed, Sally Staver, Blanche and Jack Frank, Frank Palmer and Phillip Jones.

Development Committee:Help WantedThe Romemu Development Committee is looking to connect with individuals in the community who have experience with grant writingor people who may not have experience but are interested in lending their time to help us expand our support among foundations and other grantmakers. Relevant skills include writing, research and outreach. Contact :Felice Winograd: 917-697-3707 or staceyfelice@gmail.com

July Contributions:Thank You for Sustaining Your Community Romemu Music Fund:Jade Netanya UllmannIn Honor of Rabbi David Ingber:Bettina & Spencer WaxmanJade Netanya UllmannGeneral Contributions:In Gratitude:Esther NussbaumJe! ElsterKatherine Woods-Morse & Davis MorseRichard CohenSally & Steve ParidisIn Honor of Elena Shneyer's Job Promotion:Jane GraverIn Honor of David Steinmetz for his new role as Zayde:Jane GraverRabbi's Discrectionary Fund:Daniel Wolf Savin & Fryda Villars