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Rabbi Joshua Rabin Cantor Emeritus George Lindenblatt
Judaism With Open Arms |
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Friday Flyer |
April 26, 2024 • 18 Nisan, 5784 |
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ACI's Passover Road Show |
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On the second day of Passover, ACI members provided a Seder service to residents at the New York Center for Rehabilitation on 21st Street in Astoria.
ACI provided Shmura Matzah and a complete Seder plate for the event, and Ari Gershon and Mitch Blas led services. Many thanks to these volunteers for ensuring that these members of our Jewish community were able to enjoy the mitzvah of telling the story of the Exodus from Egypt! |
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Shabbat Services |
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Saturday, April 27 at 10am
Tot Shabbat From 11am-12pm
Yizkor Service Approximately 11am Doors open at 9:45; come early to schmooze! Please join us afterwards for a light (kosher for Passover) 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 7:29 pm. Havdalah will be Saturday at 8:33 pm.
Passover Candle Lighting
Sunday, April 28: Light holiday candles at 7:32 pm.
Monday, April 29: Light holiday candles after 8:35 pm from a pre-existing flame.
Tuesday, April 30: Holiday ends at 8:36 pm. |
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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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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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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 Oneg 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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May Movie Night at ACI |
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By popular demand!
Adam Sandler Movie Night - May 24th, 2024 - 6 PM Join the ACI community for a film night ideal 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 PM and Shabbat candle lighting immediately following the film.
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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 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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Yahrzeit List for 12-18 Nisan |
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We regret that we erroneously published the incorrect names for this past week's Yahrzeit list. Please see the correct list below for 12-18 Nisan (April 20-26): |
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Ray Hirsch Celia Meyer |
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Abraham Kozower |
Messages |
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In memory of my beloved mother Piroska Lindenblatt, from Cantor George Lindenblatt
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In memory of my beloved mother Ethel Freed, from Elaine Lindenblatt
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In memory of my beloved mother Harriet Kupfer, from Susan Kupfer
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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 Elimelech Ben Nosson
To add (or remove) a name, please contact Lizanne Fluxmon. |
Yahrzeits |
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This week (19-25 Nisan 5784), we observe the yahrzeits of the following ACI members, family and friends. May their memories always be a blessing.
Ida Arak |
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