Rabbi Joshua Rabin
Cantor Emeritus George Lindenblatt
Judaism With Open Arms
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March 21, 2025 • 21 Adar, 5785
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ACI's Purim Carnival Was a Great Success!
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This past Sunday, the Astoria Center of Israel welcomed a record number of families from Northwestern Queens to its annual Purim Carnival. Children eagerly tested their skills at arcade games; collected tickets for prizes; enjoyed colorful face painting; and used a lively photo booth with friends and family. Two arts and crafts stations kept little hands busy, while classic carnival refreshments added to the festive atmosphere. Even officers from the 114th Precinct stopped by.
A highlight was the costume showcase, where children introduced themselves on stage. Hebrew school members joined the Education Director to perform Purim songs, and the festivities concluded with Dave the Magician, whose dazzling tricks—especially pulling a live bunny from a hat—left everyone in awe, perfectly capping off the celebration.
A huge thanks to all of the volunteers who made this possible, especially Joanna Muenz for organizing this event.
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Saturday, March 22
10:00am
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 6:51 pm. The weekly Torah portion is Vayakhel.
Havdalah will be Saturday at 7:51 pm.
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Mishloach Manot Sponsor Correction
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We apologize for inadvertently omitting Eric Black and Susan Mickel's names from our Mishloach Manot sponsor list. Thank you, Eric and Susan, as well as all of our other sponsors, for your kindness and continued dedication to our synagogue family!
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Get Ready for Passover with Kosher Wine & Spirits from Hakerem Wines
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Following our Centennial Kickoff Winetasting on March 1st, Pearl Schwartz of Hakerem Wines & Liquors will continue to donate 10% of sales to ACI when you mention "ACI Winetasting" at purchase.
Pearl offers a wide selection of Kosher-for-Passover (KP) wines to suit every taste. By March 25th, she'll also stock KP Tequila – a popular new Passover tradition.
Support our Synagogue by shopping at Hakerem for Passover and beyond!
Wishing everyone a Zeesen Pesach!
Hakerem Wines & Liquors
141-22 Jewel Avenue
Flushing (near Main Street)
(P) 718-261-9463
(C) 347-623-3831
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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:
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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This week our Hebrew school launched into the Passover unit across all classes. In Hebrew Language, Kitah Aleph and Bet practiced writing key terms including פֶּסַח (Passover), הַגָּדָה (Haggadah), and לֵיל סֵדֶר (Seder night). Kitah Aleph focused on reciting the Mah Nishtanah while Kitah Bet learned verses from Dayenu. Kitah Gimmel expanded their vocabulary and studied אֶחָד מִי יוֹדֵעַ ("Who Knows One"), mastering the first five verses.
In Judaica Studies, Kitah Aleph explored Jacob's family stories, discussing how jealousy emerged through Joseph's special coat and dreams. They traced Joseph's journey to Egypt and the subsequent enslavement of the Israelites, with Moses and the plagues coming next week. Kitah Bet examined how famine drove people to Egypt and how a new Pharaoh enslaved the Israelites. They discussed the experience of slavery and began exploring different Haggadahs. Kitah Gimmel reviewed the Jewish timeline from Abraham to Egyptian slavery, studied the Seder structure, and learned that all Haggadahs include Seder plate instructions. They also practiced singing Kadesh U'rechatz.
For Arts & Crafts, Kitah Aleph students created their own decorated Passover Seder plates.
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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 my mother, Anna Mickel, my grandmothers Rebecca Krasno and Ida Mickel, and my aunt Bella Mickel, from Susan Mickel
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Wishing Lou Epstein a happy birthday, from Susan Mickel
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Wishing Rabbi Josh a happy birthday, from Susan Mickel
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Wishing Phylis Hochberg a speedy recovery, from Susan Mickel
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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
Tovan 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
Phylis Hochberg
Pia Yehudi bat Ze’ev + Pesha
To add (or remove) a name, please contact Lizanne Fluxmon.
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This week (22-28 Adar), we observe the yahrzeits of the following ACI members, family and friends. May their memories always be a blessing.
Fannie Pritz
Harvey Weiss
Elsie Weiner
Stefan S. Winkler
Sarah Block Strauss
Ruth Blumenthal
Harry Horowitz
Meyer Schechter
Alan (Avrum) Trontz
Harry Horowitz
Monus Eisenberg
Elizabeth Schwartz
Harry Pack
Juliette Markowitz
Keevo Kupersmidt
Annie Marks
Sabina Nashoffer
David M. Steiger
Dr. Herman B. Caine
Jonah Cohen
Saul M. Sternfeld T
Benjamin Reiff
Harry Tifford
Harvey Margolin
Rose Nussenblatt
Charlotte R. Satin
Annie Baer
Samuel Borscher
Sally Scotch
Deena Pearl
William Abel
Lena Bolitzer
Harry Sklarofsky
Barnett Tabashowitz
Louis Goldstein
Kathie Bluh
Helen Beatrice Kant
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