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Rabbi Joshua Rabin Cantor Emeritus George Lindenblatt
Judaism With Open Arms |
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Friday Flyer |
May 3, 2024 • 25 Nisan, 5784 |
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Shabbat Events |
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Join us this Shabbat for a special morning filled with warmth and community spirit! Both Junior Congregation and Tot Shabbat will be in session, and we will also be celebrating a Baby Naming during services. Be sure to stick around for our monthly potluck Kiddush—bring a Kosher (dairy or parve) dish to share if you are able to, and enjoy the company of friends both old and new. |
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Shabbat Services |
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Saturday, May 4 at 10am
Junior Congregation From 10:30-11:30am
Tot Shabbat From 11am-12pm Doors open at 9:45; come early to schmooze! Please join us afterwards for a potluck 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 7:37 pm. Havdalah will be Saturday at 8:41 pm. This week's Torah portion is Acharei. |
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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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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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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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Messages |
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In beloved memory of my father Alex Siegel, from Jack & Barbara Palmadesso
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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 Lif
To add (or remove) a name, please contact Lizanne Fluxmon. |
Yahrzeits |
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This week (26 Nisan - 2 Iyar 5784), we observe the yahrzeits of the following ACI members, family and friends. May their memories always be a blessing.
Ida Weinstein |
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