Bernard Greenberg
Minnie Weinstein
Rose Krum
Annie Saler
Sion Kermani
(Tzion ben-Chaim)
Louis Sharpio
Celia Meyer
Abraham Kozower
Ben Blumenthal
Bernard Goldberg
Rose Rubin
Joseph Rubinstein
Adolph Wegner
Anna Hirshfield
Jennie Lazarowitz
Schaye Schwartz
Anne Klein
Abraham Kant
Maurice Rothfeld
Nathan Ross
James Epstein
Ida Arak
Harriet Kupfer
Rose Litz
Lloyd Glen Sternfeld
David J. Newman
Hyman Wasserman
William Brody
Jack Matathias
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Rabbi Joshua Rabin Cantor Emeritus George Lindenblatt
Judaism With Open Arms |
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Friday Flyer |
April 11, 2025 • 13 Nisan, 5785 |
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Chag Pesach Sameach |
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We wish everyone in the ACI community a joyous and meaningful Passover! May this season of freedom bring renewal, hope, and sweet celebrations with family and friends as we gather around the Seder table to retell our ancient story of liberation. |
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Preparing for Pesach |
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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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Shabbat Services |
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Saturday, April 12 10:00am Doors open at 9:45; come early to schmooze! We will have an earlier Kiddush/Motzi in the Sanctuary, but for Kiddush following services we invite anyone to bring a Kosher for Passover treat (but no matzo, please!). |
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Upcoming Children’s Programs |
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Tot Shabbat 10:30-11:30am For preschool children
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Junior Congregation 10:30-11:30am For school-aged children
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Pre-B'nei Mitvah Program 10:30-11:30am
Upcoming dates:
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Candle Lighting |
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Tonight's candle lighting time is 7:13 pm. The weekly Torah portion is Tzav.
Saturday night, light holiday candles from a pre-existing flame at 8:15 pm.
Sunday night, light holiday candles from a pre-existing flame at 8:16 pm.
Holiday ends at 8:17 pm on Monday night. |
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Jehuda Lindenblatt זצ"ל, Brother of Cantor Emeritus George Lindenblatt, profiled in NY Times |
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In case you missed it, we encourage you to read this powerful reflection on the life of Jehuda Lindenblatt, Cantor Lindenblatt's older brother. |
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Announcing ACI's New Pre-B'nei Mitzvah Program! |
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ACI is thrilled to launch our Pre-B'nei Mitzvah Enrichment Program, focusing on preparing students to learn and confidently recite many of the familiar prayers found in the Shabbat morning liturgy. Classes meet on the first and third Shabbat of every month.
The program is designed for students ages 10 - 13 who have completed at least five years of Hebrew language instruction, or possess an equivalent level of proficiency, and are ready to enhance their Hebrew reading skills.
For additional details about the program or to register, please contact [email protected]. |
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World Zionist Congress Elections |
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Voting is now open in the World Zionist Congress election. Please consider supporting the Mercaz slate, which represents the American Conservative/Masorti movement. Learn more and vote here! |
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ACI Membership Renewals |
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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 |
19 Months of Upheaval: Israel's Challenges in a Post-October 7 Era |
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Join us for a catered Kosher Shabbat dinner followed by a lecture from Alex Lederman of the Israel Policy Forum on "19 Months of Upheaval: Israel's Challenges in a Post-October 7 Era." While recommended for adults ages 21-45, all are welcome to attend.
Tickets are $30 per person. Learn more and reserve your seat at the link below! |
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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:
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 year, ACI’s Hebrew School brought the Passover story to life with a multi-sensory, interactive model Seder that engaged students at every turn. With the support of our dedicated teachers, each table was transformed into its own Seder experience, complete with symbolic foods and joyful learning.
Morah Shanah led us beautifully through the Seder using the PJ Library Haggadah, inviting students to explore and explain the meaning behind each item on the Seder plate. Rabbi Josh opened the event with a heartfelt recitation of the Kiddush, offering a meaningful explanation of what it means to sanctify the holiday.
As we moved through the 15 steps of the Seder, Morah Shanah guided the students in reciting special blessings. They enjoyed tasting parsley, potatoes, and celery dipped in saltwater, immersing themselves in the flavors and meanings of each tradition.
Throughout the experience, students deepened their understanding of Passover’s symbols—learning why we use three matzot, which one becomes the afikoman, and the significance of the number four in the Haggadah.
To bring the Ten Plagues to life, our teachers and volunteers added a fun and tactile twist—showering students with red pom-poms, plastic frogs, toy insects, and ping pong balls as each plague was recited. Kitah Aleph proudly performed the Mah Nishtanah, and the entire school joined Rabbi Josh in a spirited rendition of “Dayenu,” filling the room with song and celebration.
Later, students teamed up for a friendly charoset-making competition, crafting delicious blends using apples, oranges, dates, lemon zest, and an array of spices. Rabbi Josh served as the official (and blind!) taste-tester, while everyone enjoyed grape juice, matzah, and bitter herbs.
The creativity continued with a storyboard activity, where small groups pieced together illustrated scenes from the Exodus and arranged them in order. Once completed, each group narrated their scene, weaving together the full story as they moved from table to table.
We wrapped up our celebration with a spirited afikoman hunt—students scattering through the playroom and social hall like a swarm of locusts in search of the hidden prize. To cap it all off, each child proudly collected the personalized matzah covers they had crafted the week before.
It was a meaningful, joyful, and unforgettable celebration—one that truly brought the Passover story to life for our students and their families. |
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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. |
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In memory of my beloved father, Samuel Goldstein, from Sandra Levine |
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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 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 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 Shandle Gittle bat Rosie Lazaro
To add (or remove) a name, please contact Lizanne Fluxmon. |
Yahrzeits |
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This week (14 - 20 Nisan), we observe the yahrzeits of the following ACI members, family and friends. May their memories always be a blessing.
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