Rabbi Joshua Rabin
Cantor Emeritus George Lindenblatt
Judaism With Open Arms
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April 4, 2025 • 6 Nisan, 5785
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Community Potluck Tomorrow
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Join us tomorrow, April 5, for a potluck Kiddush after services & children's programming! 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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Rabbi Josh Rabin will act as our congregation's agent for those who wish to sell their hametz. If you want to sell hametz, please complete this form by Friday, April 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET.
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Events Committee Meeting
Tuesday, April 8 at 8pm
Anyone with energy and ideas is welcome to join! Contact [email protected] for details.
The next board meeting will be on Tuesday, May 6.
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Saturday, April 5
10:00am
Tot Shabbat &
Junior Congregation
10:30-11:30am
Doors open at 9:45; come early to schmooze. Join us after services for a potluck Kiddush!
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Upcoming Children’s Programs
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Tot Shabbat
10:30-11:30am
For preschool children
Upcoming dates:
- April 19 Rescheduled to April 26!
- May 3
Junior Congregation
10:30-11:30am
For school-aged children
Upcoming dates:
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Tonight's candle lighting time is 7:06 pm. The weekly Torah portion is Vayikra.
Havdalah will be Saturday at 8:07 pm.
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Membership renewal invoices were sent out in late March. If you did not receive your invoice or have any questions about membership and payment, please reach out to [email protected]. Checks can be mailed to ACI, Zelle payments may be directed to [email protected], and payments by credit card are available via the link in your invoice.
Interested in becoming a member of ACI? We would love to welcome you! Please contact [email protected] to discuss your options.
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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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Announcing Our First Israel Policy Forum Event
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19 Months of Upheaval: Israel's Challenges in a Post-October 7 Era
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Astoria Center of Israel (ACI) is proud to partner with the Israel Policy Forum to connect young adults in Western Queens and deepen their knowledge of Israel. Join us for a catered Shabbat dinner, followed by a lecture from Alex Lederman of the Israel Policy Forum.
The program is recommended for young and emerging adults ages 21-45, although anyone is welcome to attend. Tickets are $30 per person.
Shabbat Dinner: 6:00 pm
Guest Lecture and Q&A: 6:45 pm
Dessert: 8:00-8:30 pm
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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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In Hebrew class, Kitah Aleph and Bet reviewed the seder's 15 steps and the Mah Nishtanah. Aleph completed a "color me" worksheet of the 4 questions, Bet expanded their Passover vocabulary, and Gimmel learned the remaining verses of "Echad Mi Yodeah," reviewed the 10 plagues and 15 seder steps in Hebrew.
In Judaic Studies, Aleph and Bet explored the Ten Plagues, discussing whether they affected the Hebrews, how God identified their homes, and their experience during the darkness plague. We explored matzah symbolism, the hasty exodus, and the feeling of freedom for the Israelites, while learning Passover songs and practicing the Four Questions.
Kitah Bet additionally discussed life in Egypt during the plagues and how Pharaoh's stubbornness caused suffering for everyone. The children performed the "Baby Moses" skit and discussed important seder night traditions.
In Arts & Crafts, after discussing key matzah concepts—including the number used at the Seder, their symbolism, and which one becomes the Afikoman—students created personalized matzah covers using acrylic markers or fabric paint.
The day concluded with the entire school gathering in the sanctuary where Rabbi Josh explained key verses of 'Dayenu' before leading everyone in a joyful rendition of the song with guitar accompaniment.
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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 beloved mother Rose Seiden, from Ceil and Steven Chiprut
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In memory of Cantor's Lindenblatt's brother, Yehuda, from Ceil and Steven Chiprut
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In memory of my beloved mother, Mae Enselberg, from Dr. Karl Enselberg
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In memory of my beloved husband, Dr. Robert B Nussenblatt, from Mrs. Rosine Nussenblatt
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In memory of my beloved mother, Mrs Etta Telsey, from Rosalyn T. Wieselthier
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In memory of Sylvia Steinberg, from Cantor & Mrs. George Lindenblatt
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In memory of Jack Matathias, from Professor Asher Matathias
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In honor of Ari Gershon and his work with Hebrew School, from Marion Suekoff
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In memory of my beloved mother, Ethel Freed, from Elaine Lindenblatt
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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 (7 Adar - 13 Nisan), we observe the yahrzeits of the following ACI members, family and friends. May their memories always be a blessing.
Osias Pollack
Etta Telsey
David Leinwol
Erna Lustig
Lee Bloch
Moses L. Kupfer
Hyman Zipes
Al Braun
Dr. Robert B. Nussenblatt
Gittel Sokol
Sue Santora
Moses L. Kupfer
Dr. Herman Samuels
Anne Schipior
Cecil Toback
Minnie Mushlin
Isaac Weinstein
Beatrice Klein
Ray Hirsch
Rubin Holland
Mrs. Sarah Pritz
Sydney H. Kellman
Sarah Schwartz
Abraham Schwartz
Marian Utain
Rose Seiden
Moshe Ben Joseph Amsilay
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