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Rabbi Joshua Rabin Cantor Emeritus George Lindenblatt
Judaism With Open Arms |
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Friday Flyer |
April 12, 2024 • 4 Nisan, 5784 |
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Get Ready for Passover |
Sell Your Chametz |
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Rabbi Josh is proud to share that this year we will be selling our hametz to Rana Abdelhamid, who lives in Astoria and has been instrumental in connecting him with leaders of other faith communities during this challenging time.
If you wish to sell hametz, please complete this form by Monday, April 22, 2024, at 10:00 am ET. |
Passover Services |
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We will be holding services on the first day of Passover, Tuesday, April 23, at 10:00am. |
We Need Your Matzoh Boxes! |
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Save your matzoh boxes this Passover and bring them to ACI so that we can use them for a future craft project! Please leave your clean matzoh boxes in the office outside the chapel. |
Shabbat Services |
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Saturday, April 13 at 10am
Tot Shabbat From 11am-12pm Doors open at 9:45; come early to schmooze! Please join us afterwards for a light Kiddush. |
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Upcoming Children’s Programs |
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Tot Shabbat Every Week 11:00am-12:00pm For preschool children
Junior Congregation With Morah Audrey 10:30-11:30am For school-aged children
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Candle Lighting |
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Tonight's candle lighting time is 7:15 pm. Havdalah will be Saturday at 8:16 pm. The weekly Torah portion is Tazria. |
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Celebrate Susan Mickel in Our 2024 Anniversary Journal |
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Join us in honoring Susan Mickel, our dedicated Ritual Committee Chair, for her outstanding contributions to ACI. From reading the Torah on Shabbat to organizing our most sacred services, Susan's efforts are at the heart of our community.
Support Our Cause: Our Anniversary Journal is a crucial fundraiser that helps sustain our beloved synagogue and its diverse programs. This is your chance to support us while honoring Susan!
Design and pay for your ad at astoriacenter.org/journal-order.
Ad Deadline: May 31, 2024. For more info or to view sample ads, visit the Journal website. |
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Passover Food Drive |
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It's time for our annual City Harvest Passover food drive! From Now through April 30, please bring your non-perishable kosher food items to ACI. Look for the box in the lobby, and donate whatever you can to support our fellow New Yorkers in need.
Of particular need are shelf-stable, non-perishable kosher sources of protein, such as: beans, nuts, sardines, salmon, tuna, and peanut butter. (But don't forget the matzoh!) |
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Looking for a Seder? |
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If anyone is looking for a seder to join this Pesach, please contact [email protected] for assistance. |
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Come and celebrate Shabbat with the ACI community during May's Kabbalat Shabbat service. Join us for a service in the sanctuary, followed by a Yom Ha'atzmaut-themed Kiddush and a social gathering in ACI's lobby. Whether you're coming alone, with friends, or with the whole family, this evening promises to be a great way to celebrate Shabbat and spend time together.
ACI Tot Shabbat, Junior Congregation, and Hebrew School families are highly encouraged to attend - we'd love to see you there!
May 17th, 2024 - 6:30 PM
RSVPs not required, but feel free to let us know you're coming by writing to [email protected].
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Open Door Shabbat |
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Shabbat morning is the best time for Jews to come together, and the WORST time to feel out of place in synagogue.
Join the ACI once a month for a no-experience-necessary Shabbat service, where we will explore the:
Don't know Hebrew? No problem! Skeptical about religion? We'd love to have you!
Haven't gone to synagogue since your Bar/Bat Mitzvah? You're perfect!
Join us from 10:30 am until noon on April 13, May 11, and June 22. At 10:00, there will be a brief meditation service, and at 10:30 we will start the learning service.
If you have any questions, contact Rabbi Josh at [email protected]. Attendance at all sessions is not required; sign up at the link below.
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Save the Date: Movie Night at ACI |
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By popular demand!
Adam Sandler Movie Night - May 25th, 2024 - 6:15 PM Join the ACI community for a film night perfect for the entire family! Perfectly timed with several B'nai Mitzvot at the center - we'll be screening the film You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah, starring Adam Sandler and Idina Menzel.
Join us for the movie and snacks at 6:15 PM and Havdalah immediately following the film.
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This Week In Hebrew School |
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In Judaic studies, Kita Alef read the story of Moses growing up in Pharaoh’s house. That upon discovering his Hebrew roots and defending a slave being mistreated by an Egyptian, Moses flees Egypt, fearful that his capital offense would be discovered. Students learned how Moses settles in the land of Midian and becomes a shepherd. It is then that God reveals himself to Moses, asks him to demand that Pharaoh free the Hebrews from bondage, and visits the Egyptians with 10 plagues when Pharaoh refuses. Students learned each of the plagues and reviewed the Mah Nishtanah. Kita Bet students learned that the word Seder means order, and proceeded to review the 15 steps of the Haggadah and the customs performed in each step. They also sang the Mah Nishtanah and Dayenu songs.
Kita Gimmel students reviewed the 15 steps of the seder as well as the symbols that are associated with Passover. Students also reviewed songs from the Haggadah and learned the one titled “Who knows One” featured towards the end of the seder. They then finished their illustrations of the pyramids that the Hebrews built for Pharaoh. In Art class, all three classes showed what they knew about the afikoman (which matzah we break, what portion of it is hidden and when it’s eaten). Then every student had a chance to create and decorate their own afikoman bag which they will take home next Tuesday.
In Language class all grades started off by playing the movement game without seeing the words on the board. Kitah Bet read and wrote words on the board related to Passover, Kitah Gimmel played a game where they had to pick the correct Hebrew spelling of words related to Passover, and Kitah Aleph took turns writing simple Hebrew Passover words. They finished class by watching a Shalom Sesame video of Grover and Avigayil trying to convince Moshe Oofnik to give them maror for their seder plate.
Finally, all students congregated in the main sanctuary with Rabbi Josh as they reviewed the Modeh Ani prayer that is said first thing every morning, showing our appreciation to God for restoring our bodies and all our normal functions. |
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Messages |
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In memory of beloved cousin Ellen Sherman, from Andrea Pack
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In honor of Sarah Billa and Sofia D'Andrea from Lou Epstein |
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Happy Birthday Lou Epstein, from the Markowitz Family |
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In memory of beloved Father Walter Hochberg, from Phylis Hochberg |
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In memory of Sylvia Steinberg, from Phylis Hochberg |
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In memory of cherished husband Dr. Robert Nussenblatt, from Rosine Nussenblatt |
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In memory of cherished mother Etta Telsey, from Rosalyn Wieselthier |
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In memory of Sylvia Steinberg from Norma & Harlan Spund |
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In memory of beloved husband Harold, from Beverly Kaye |
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Mi Sheiberachs |
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Please keep the following people in your hearts and prayers for the blessing of r'fua sh'leima:
Dodie Knebl Harold Lefkowitz Dov Meir Ben Avraham V’ Dvora אלונה בת שרה Sherwin Liff
To add (or remove) a name, please contact Lizanne Fluxmon. |
Yahrzeits |
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This week (5-11 Nisan 5784), we observe the yahrzeits of the following ACI members, family and friends. May their memories always be a blessing.
Anna Bogart |
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