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Rabbi Joshua Rabin Cantor Emeritus George Lindenblatt
Judaism With Open Arms |
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Friday Flyer |
May 24, 2024 • 16 Iyar, 5784 |
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Tonight: Movie Night! |
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Friday, May 24th, 2024 at 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.
The screening will be in the chapel, which has ample air conditioning for this summery day.
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Shabbat Services |
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Saturday, May 25 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 through June 29 For preschool children
Junior Congregation With Morah Audrey 10:30-11:30am For school-aged children The last Junior Congregation of the 2023-24 school year will be on June 1! |
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Candle Lighting |
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Tonight's candle lighting time is 7:57 pm. Havdalah will be Saturday at 9:04 pm. The weekly Torah portion is Behar. |
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ONE WEEK LEFT: Submit Journal Ads By May 31 |
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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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Monthly Potluck Next Shabbat, June 1 |
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Come next Shabbat, June 1, for services, Junior Congregation, and Tot Shabbat, then join us for our monthly potluck Kiddush afterwards! No contribution of food is required, but if you can, please bring a kosher dairy/pareve dish to share (sign up here). |
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Celebrate Shavuot with Malkhut and ACI |
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For the second year, Malkhut and ACI are coming together for a shared Shavuot program in Jackson Heights!
This year, Malkhut is bringing the holiday of Shavuot and Pride month together with a special storytelling program, "The First Jew in Canada: The Incredible True Story Of Jacques LaFargue, The 18th Century Transgender Jewish Ancestor You’ve Never Heard Of," written and performed by S. Bear Bergman, a celebrated trans Jewish writer and performer. We will also share a potluck dinner celebrating the richness and diversity of our community through the foods that represent our journeys and identities.
Date & time: Tuesday, June 11th, 5:30 - 10pm Location: St Mark's Episcopal Church, 33-50 82nd St, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 (enter off 34th ave, indoor and/or outdoor locations weather permitting)
Find more details and register for the event on Malkhut's website. |
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This Week in Hebrew School |
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In Hebrew school, we started our unit on Lag B’Omer and Shavuot. In Kitot Bet and Gimmel, we delved into the celebration of Lag B’Omer, exploring its significance in bridging the gap between the Exodus from Egypt and the giving of the Ten Commandments. Our introduction to Gematria, revealing the numerical equivalents of the Hebrew letters, sparked curiosity among students as they uncovered the deeper meanings behind words. We acquainted ourselves with holiday-related vocabulary, engaging students in writing exercises featuring words like מדורה (bonfire), אש (fire), מוזיקה (music), and ריקודים (dances).
Meanwhile, Kita Aleph learned to read holiday-related words and participated in a movement game, showcasing their growing mastery of vocabulary.
In Music and Art, students across all classes dedicated time to complete their craft projects for their personalized Shabbat boxes (a catch-up day for students who were absent). Kitot Bet and Gimmel revisited the significance of the Saturday night ritual of reciting Havdalah, learned why we recite the blessings, and discussed what it signifies. We then learned how to craft colorful beeswax Havdalah candles and sang Shabbat songs.
In Judaic studies, Kita Aleph absorbed insights from a video elucidating S’firat Ha’omer, the 49-day countdown from Passover to Shavuot, marking the journey from the Exodus to the giving of the Torah. They explored the vibrant festivities of how Lag B’Omer is celebrated in Israel, symbolized by bonfire rituals honoring the enlightenment of Torah scholar Shimon Bar Yochai.
Kitot Bet and Gimmel discussed the tradition of counting the Omer as well as the significance of Gematria. Students learned about Shavuot’s status as one of the three pilgrimage holidays, celebrating the offering of first fruits in Jerusalem. They connected these ancient practices to the tradition of “aliyah,” ascending to Jerusalem to share the first crops with priests and Levites during the temple era. Understanding the customs observed during the Omer period (such as refraining from celebrations, cutting one’s hair, or buying new clothes) until Lag B’Omer helped enrich their appreciation of this holiday.
Finally, students congregated in the main sanctuary with Rabbi Josh, absorbing insights on the imminent arrival of Shavuot. |
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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 for our final Open Door Shabbat of the season on 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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Messages |
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In honor of Mia (Miriam) Blake's baby naming, from Judith Mendel
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In memory of beloved beloved mother Jeanne Siegel, from Barbara and Jack Palmadesso.
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In memory of beloved father Maurice Badler, from Jeffrey & Jennie Badler.
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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 HaRav Yaakov ben Esther Dinah Bat Brina
To add (or remove) a name, please contact Lizanne Fluxmon. |
Yahrzeits |
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This week (17-23 Iyar), we observe the yahrzeits of the following ACI members, family and friends. May their memories always be a blessing.
Morris Fuld |
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