Rabbi Joshua Rabin
Cantor Emeritus George Lindenblatt
Judaism With Open Arms
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February 21, 2025 • 23 Sh'vat, 5785
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PJ Library Playgroup Tomorrow
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We've got a busy calendar of upcoming events! Read more below about:
- March 1: Havdalah Wine Tasting Event
- March 7: Shabbat Across America Dinner
- March 16: Purim Carnival
- And our annual Mishloach Manot Fundraiser
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Saturday, February 22 at 10am
PJ Library Playgroup
11am-12pm
Doors open at 9:45; come early to schmooze. Join us after services for a light Kiddush.
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Upcoming Children’s Programs
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Tot Shabbat
10:30-11:30am
For preschool children
Upcoming dates:
Junior Congregation
10:30-11:30am
For school-aged children
Upcoming dates:
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Tonight's candle lighting time is 5:20 pm. The weekly Torah portion is Mishpatim.
Havdalah will be Saturday at 6:20 pm.
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Kick Off ACI's Centennial With a Wine Tasting on March 1 🍷
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Join us for a festive evening of community, wine, and celebration! We'll start with a family-friendly Havdalah service at 6:30 PM, followed by a guided tasting of kosher wines from around the world, led by ACI member Mitch Blas and wine expert Pearl Schwartz of Hakerem Wines & Liquors. Appropriate Kosher charcuterie and Parve (vegan) refreshments will accompany the tasting.
Stock up on your favorites for Purim and Passover! For wine enthusiasts, stay for our special vertical tasting of premium Israeli wines from Domaine Du Castel.
The whole family is welcome - kids can enjoy a movie night while adults sample the wines!
Saturday, March 1st at 6:30pm
Havdalah & Wine Tasting: $18
Optional Premium Tasting: +$36
Please RSVP by Tuesday, February 25.
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Shabbat Across America on Friday, March 7
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On Friday night, March 7, hundreds of synagogues across the continent will take part in a historic national Jewish event to celebrate what unifies all Jews — Shabbat!
Join us for a family-friendly Shabbat service, followed by a catered dinner in the social hall.
Schedule of Events
5:00 PM - Hebrew School Shabbat Service Begins
6:00 PM - Dinner served in the social hall (registration in advance required)
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Annual Mishloach Manot Fundraiser
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Fulfill the Mitzvah of Mishloach Manot and support ACI at the same time with our annual fundraiser!
- $118 - Sent to All Members
- $18 - Sent to Individual Members
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We will assemble packages of treats and distribute them at the Purim Party and Megillah reading to all ACI members and Hebrew School families. Members receiving a package purchased by multiple friends will receive one basket with a list of the names of all who contributed to the gift.
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🎭 ACI's Purim Carnival on March 16 🎉
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Join us for a fun-filled afternoon on Sunday, March 16, from 2–5 PM!
🎪 Carnival games
🍿 Food & treats
🎨 Face painting
📸 Photo booth
✨ Magic show!
More details coming soon—mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate!
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Open Door Shabbat Calendar
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Our Open Door Shabbat services are back once a month! Upcoming dates are:
- March 8
- April 26
- May 10
- June 14
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:
- Structure of a prayer experience
- Meaning behind key Jewish prayers
- How to sing when you don't know Hebrew
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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Hebrew School was not in session this week because of the NYC School winter break. We will see you again on Tuesday, February 25!
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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.
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In memory of Yehudah Lindenblatt, may his memory be for a blessing,
from Sandra Levine
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Wishing a full and speedy recovery to Elaine Brichta, from Allen Steinberg
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In memory of Yehudah Lindenblatt, brother of Cantor Lindenblatt,
from Allen Steinberg
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Please keep the following people in your hearts and prayers for the blessing of r'fua sh'leima:
Mindy Zimmerman
Reyna Rosendorf
Chia Minna Bas Asna
Menachem Mendel Yonah Ben Beila V' Yaakov
Shalom Ben Haim
Heddy Bat Evelyn
Rachel bat Eleaonora
Joel Tarlowe
Aaron Vajda
Zalman Mordechai Aaron ben Yehudit
Adina bat Guta
Leonard Rosendorf
Shashanna Bat Toda
Gary Lefkowitz
Eric Laxman
Michael Stoess
Pessah Ruchel Bat Dina
Tzvi Hersh Bar Esther
Faith Braunschweig
Deborah Ramirez
Sherwin Lif
HaRav Yaakov ben Esther
Jack Demsheck
Dinah Bat Brina
Tovah bat Sarah
Wendy Lu
Faiga Leah bat Devorah
Larry Opoliner
Sarah Chana bat Zeesl v Dov-Beryl ben Rev Chaim Ha Levi
Shalom ben Perel
Shaul ben Sara
Moshe Ben Tova
Gail Seddon
Sande Lefkowitz
Siviya Leah bat Rochel
Malcolm Mungo
Shlomo ben Eleonora
זב בן משה (Zev Ben Moshe)
Z'ev Ben Batya V'Avram
Esther bat Chana
Shandle Gittle bat Rivka
To add (or remove) a name, please contact Lizanne Fluxmon.
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This week (24-30 Sh’vat), we observe the yahrzeits of the following ACI members, family and friends. May their memories always be a blessing.
Emma Weiner
Edward Saunders
Anna H Fox
Abraham C. Gottlieb
Dora Goldsmith
Leonard L. Bernstein
Dr. Alau A. Livingston
Moses M. Birnbaum
Isaiah Bronstein
Dora Rubinstein
Michael Freeman
Yetta Kronowitz
Bertha Lehrman
Terry C. Finch
Lisa Toback
Elias (Louis) Reinstein
Meyer Rubinstein
Dr. Selma Silagi
Morris Fruchter
Martha Michaels
Samuel Kline
Rebecca Goldenthal
Joseph A. Leichter
Isaac Silver
Rachel Sater
Samuel W. Aron
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