Mishpacha: mish·pa·chah, mə̇shˈpäḵə,-pȯḵə:
Origin: Hebrew/Yiddish
Definition: a Jewish family or social unit including close and distant relatives
Example: "We invited the whole mishpacha"
Malkhut Mishpacha is our way of weaving smaller
circles of connection within our wider Malkhut community.
These intimate, volunteer-led gatherings bring Shabbat
and other holidays to life throughout Queens. They are
moments to pause and come together — to sing, share
stories, pray, create, play, and enjoy food in one
another’s company. Each gathering is shaped by the
vision of its host, making every Mishpacha a unique
expression of community.
We are seeking Malkhut Partners across all Queens neighborhoods to open their homes and hearts as hosts. Resources such as songs, prayers, and guided meditations are available to support you, though there’s no set formula — your gathering can be as formal or informal, as creative or traditional, as you’d like it to be. Rebecca (rebecca@malkhutqueens.org) is available to collaborate and help you imagine the experience. If you feel called to host a Malkhut Mishpacha in your home or neighborhood, please email Rebecca at rebecca@malkhutqueens.org.
A Few Things to Know:
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Timing: We schedule Mishpacha gatherings on Shabbat and other holidays when Malkhut does not already have larger events. At particularly busy times of year, we may pause these gatherings — but there’s plenty of room throughout the calendar to create these special moments together.
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Promoting: Staff will gladly create your sign up sheet once you provide all necessary information. We are able to feature the event in emails for 2 weeks leading up to the event. You should also plan on sending the sign up to people you think would be interested as well as posting it on Slack.
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Recurring Gatherings: Some hosts choose to make their events ongoing, which is wonderful! We occasionally feature them in Malkhut emails, and the details and sign-up information will always live on this page.
Here are some of our upcoming Malkhut Mishpacha events!
Erev Rosh Hashanah in Astoria Park
Join the Ellis/Berson and Forlenza families for a vegetarian potluck in Astoria Park on September 11th at 5:30. We'll say the blessings, eat together, and enjoy welcoming the 5787.
LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group Shabbat Dinners
Do you identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community? Join us for a Shabbat dinner! Click the dates below for more information and to register:
Other Outings with the LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group
Email Larry Kay at larrythekay@hotmail.com to coordinate meeting up with the group!
September 17th New York Sings Yiddish in Central Park. The performance begins at 7:00, but we are meeting early at 5:30 to get a good spot. Larry will have a Malkhut placard to help people locate the group.
October 25th Pirates of Penzance in Yiddish at Symphony Space
Monthly New Moon Circle for Women in Midlife
In collaboration with At The Well Project, Artist, Educator and Malkhut Partner, Jess Levey, will be facilitating a New Moon Well Circle for women, and anyone experiencing perimenopause or menopause, in midlife.
