The end of March was just the jumping-off point for creative, global programming in the Moishe House universe. In April, Houses and Pods continued to host meaningful programs that engage their home communities and beyond, making it very difficult for us to award just two Moishe Houses or Pods of the Month. Check out some of the April program highlights and celebrate the Moishe House Class of 2020’s achievements!
Moishe Pod Paris – Ouest
Dan and Lea are the brother-sister duo behind the new Moishe Pod in Paris! Although they were able to host only one in-person program before the lockdown, they’ve been utilizing their time to deliver meals and groceries to their elderly community in Paris!
Moishe House Atlanta – Toco Hills
Moho Toco hosted a Netflix watch party for the Reunion of Tiger King. They even offered to order pizza delivered from the CW Zoo, but no one took them up on the offer for some reason.
Moishe House Boston- Fenway
In April, Moishe House Boston – Fenway hosted a workout/birthday party with over 35 people in attendance! Boston – Fenway is creative with their programming and their reach in the community is wide.
Moishe House Chicago – Lincoln Park
Why let in-person limitations stop Moishe House Chicago-Lincoln Park from continuing their learning series with Base Hillel? In April, they hosted the 5th installment of their series “Jews and Food,” where they cooked the classic noodle kugel.
Moishe House Sydney
Moishe House Sydney (soon to be Moishe Pod Sydney) hosted a community candle lighting for Passover, followed by their own seder and then re-connected with their community members for a Pesach party of over 40 people!’
Moishe House Vancouver
Moishe House Vancouver partnered with a local Jewish LGBTQ+ organization to host a virtual, queer inclusive seder. This is what a participant said: “Hearing the non-binary prayers at the Moishe House Vancouver seder was extremely moving for me…It was my first time hearing the non-binary versions of these prayers, and I am filled with gratitude for Moishe House for introducing them to me.”
Moishe House LA- Sherman Oaks
Watch out soulcycle! Moishe House Sherman Oaks has been hosting a new series “Fab Fit Friday’s” to help their community members stay active!
Moishe House São Paulo
Moishe House São Paulo made a video in partnership with Jovens Sem Fronteiras, a group of social volunteers of Hebraica São Paulo. The video is an analysis, done by three women, of the movie “Sufragist” that connects Pessach to the types of slavery that still exist nowadays with respect to gender discrimination.
Moishe House Dallas
Moishe House Dallas hosts weekly check-ins with community members called “Tequila and Taboo Topics.” They provide a relaxing environment for community members to discuss what’s on their minds and things that might be considered “Taboo.”
Moishe House London – Clapham
Moishe House London – Clapham hosted an online salon tutorial where their community members for to witness Emily’s hair go from drab to FAB!
San Diego – Queer Moishe Pod
In April, Jordan and Preston hosted a mid-Passover text study and discussion group exploring what liberation and the messages of Passover look like in a Queer context. These new residents have started building community in truly meaningful ways.
Moishe House Toronto
Moishe House Toronto hosted a virtual crochet class led by Amy, one of their regular community members, who happens to be a teacher – such a mensch! Attendees cozied up with their favorite warm drinks and learned a new skill.
Moishe House Philadelphia – RSJ
Moishe House Philadelphia – RSJ hosted a program on April 19th called “Ask Us Anything” where they welcomed dating experts Danielle Selber (Tribe 12), Aleeza Ben Shalom (Marriage Minded Mentor), and Michal Naisteter (Three Day Rule) to their virtual home and held a session about relationships and answered all those burning love questions!”
Moishe House NYC – Park Slope
Above and beyond in April, they hosted 6 programs including a Calligraphy class, Storytelling workshop, virtual concert series, dance class, and game night! Park Slope is brimming with talented and creative energy which connects their community in a beautiful way!
