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Rabbi Joshua Rabin Cantor Emeritus George Lindenblatt
Judaism With Open Arms |
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Friday Flyer |
October 18, 2024 • 16 Tishrei, 5785 |
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Help Us Build Our Sukkah! |
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Our next-door neighbors have granted ACI permission to use their backyard to build a sukkah, and we’re looking for some help constructing it before the holiday is over!
We’ll be building the sukkah on Sunday, October 20, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. Please come by to lend a hand if you can! Kindly email [email protected] to let us know you're coming so that we can provide refreshments for all.
The Hebrew School will be using the sukkah for activities on Tuesday, and at 5:30 PM, we invite everyone from the community to join us in the mitzvot of the sukkah. Bring your dinner to eat there, or just come and shake the lulav! 🌿🌾🌿🍋 |
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Kol Nidre Appeal |
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During this serious and spiritual time of year, we invite you to deepen your relationship with ACI. Please consider becoming a member, making a donation, or supporting the community by volunteering.
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Shabbat Chol Hamoed |
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Saturday, October 19 at 10am
Please note that our Tot Shabbat leaders are not available this week, but supervised play will be available downstairs from 11-12 for anyone who wishes to join us! Doors open at 9:45; come early to schmooze! Please join us afterwards for a potluck Kiddush.
After Kiddush, please stay to help change the Torah covers and take down the curtains in the Ark. The more the merrier (and the faster)! |
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Upcoming Children’s Programs |
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Tot Shabbat returns next week, October 26 11:00am-12:00pm For preschool children Every Shabbat
Junior Congregation 10:30-11:30am For school-aged children
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Candle Lighting |
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Shabbat Light Shabbat candles at 5:52pm from a pre-existing flame. Shabbat ends at 6:50pm.
Shemini Atzeret Light Holiday candles at 5:45pm on Wednesday 10/23.
Simchat Torah Light Holiday candles after 6:43pm on Thursday 10/24 from a pre-existing flame. |
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Celebrate Simchat Torah with ACI and Malkhut! |
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ACI and Malkhut Queens are teaming up yet again to celebrate Simchat Torah! Please join us on Thursday, October 24 at 6pm for a children's program, followed by Maariv and Hakafot at 7pm. |
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The ACI Honey Sale is Back! |
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For ACI's Sweet New Year Honey Sale, we are partnering with local business The Honey House at Astor Apiaries! You can buy your High Holiday honey directly from ACI at a discount.
Honey is available in two flavors (Orange Blossom and Clover Blossom), and two sizes: 3oz jars for $7 each and 12oz jars for $15 each (while supplies last, flavor selection is first-come, first-served). |
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Get a Preview of Camp Ramah |
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For families looking for Summer programming, here's a chance to learn about Camp Ramah in Nyack, where several ACI families already participate! Sign up for sessions here. |
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Pathways to Judaism |
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This November, ACI will launch an intro to Judaism course called Pathways to Judaism. This is perfect for the person in your life who wants to learn about Judaism from the ground up, as well as significant people in your life who are of a religion other than Judaism (regardless of whether or not they are interested in conversion). If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Rabbi Josh.
Classes will take place on Monday evenings at 8:00-9:30 p.m. ET on Zoom and once a month on Shabbat morning at ACI at 9:00-10:00 a.m. |
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Open Door Shabbat Calendar |
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Our Open Door Shabbat services are back once a month, starting in November! Upcoming dates are:
What is Open Door Shabbat?
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:
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]. |
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This Week in Hebrew School |
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Kitah Alef In Judaica Studies, students learned about the festive holiday of Sukkot, its connection to the Exodus from Egypt, and how the sukkah provided temporary shelter for the Jews in the desert. They also learned how Sukkot coincides with the fruit harvest in Israel. We explored the Arba Minim (Four Species) — the Etrog (citron), Lulav (palm branch), Hadas (myrtle), and Aravah (willow) — and practiced shaking the lulav in six directions, symbolizing God’s presence everywhere. Students reinforced their learning with a worksheet.
In Hebrew Language, we reviewed the letters learned so far, played a movement game using Hebrew words for stand, sit, jump, turn, dance, walk, and run, and practiced reading three-letter words.
In Arts & Crafts, students began making dream-catcher sukkah decorations.
Kitah Bet In Judaica Studies, students explored Sukkot through hands-on learning, focusing on the Arba Minim and their symbolism. We also introduced the tradition of Ushpizin—symbolically inviting guests into the sukkah. Each student had the opportunity to hold the Lulav and Etrog and recite the blessings.
In Hebrew Language, we reviewed movement words and played aleph-bet bingo with Sukkot riddles.
In Arts & Crafts, students started creating dream-catcher sukkah decorations.
Kitah Gimmel This week in Judaica Studies, students learned about Sukkot by exploring the Arba Minim and practicing the blessings. We also discussed Ushpizin, the spiritual ancestors we symbolically invite to join us in the sukkah, and asked students who they would invite to their own sukkah.
In Hebrew Language, we reviewed movement words and played aleph-bet bingo with Sukkot riddles.
In Arts & Crafts, students continued working on their dream-catcher sukkah decorations. |
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Get Involved Planning ACI's Events! |
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We have a great roster of activities planned for the High Holidays and beyond, but we can always use more help and more ideas. If you're interested in helping to plan and run our community events, please join our standing Events Committee meetings, the second Tuesday of every month at 8pm (over Zoom).
Reach out to [email protected] for the meeting link. |
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LAST CHANCE! High Holiday Food Drive |
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ACI is once again supporting City Harvest's High Holidays Food Drive. From September 16 through October 21, we will be collecting non-perishable, Kosher foods at 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. |
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Pastoral Requests |
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ACI is committed to serving our community’s needs. If you would like to add a name to our Mi Sheberach list, inform the synagogue about a hospital visit or death, or request pastoral care for yourself or someone you know, please fill out this simple form. All submissions are confidential. |
Mi Sheberachs |
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Please keep the following people in your hearts and prayers for the blessing of r'fua sh'leima:
Mindy Zimmerman Shalom ben Perel
To add (or remove) a name, please contact Lizanne Fluxmon. |
Yahrzeits |
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This week (17 - 23 Tishrei), we observe the yahrzeits of the following ACI members, family and friends. May their memories always be a blessing.
Nathan Levine |
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