Rabbi Joshua Rabin
Cantor Emeritus George Lindenblatt
Judaism With Open Arms
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April 18, 2025 • 20 Nisan, 5785
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Announcing ACI's 2025 Journal Service Honorees
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This year, we celebrate Ari Gershon and Litza Stark, both of them longtime members and volunteers at ACI. Ari, a past President (2022-2024) and long-term Education Chair, has dedicated over a decade to overseeing Hebrew-school programming while working to maintain and modernize our synagogue. Litza, a current Board member, has modernized the Center's communications, organized family-friendly programming, and participated in social justice activities.
Join us in honoring their commitment to ACI at our Anniversary Journal service on Friday, June 20, 2025.
The Journal is ACI's major fundraiser supporting our aging building, religious services, and multi-generational programs. In these times of increasing antisemitism, supporting Jewish spaces like ACI is crucial.
Submit your ads and tributes by May 30, 2025, either online at astoriacenter.org/journal-order or via the our paper form. Contact Elysa at [email protected] with questions.
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Saturday, April 19
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:
Pre-B'nei Mitzvah Program
10:30-11:30am
Upcoming dates:
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Light Shabbat/Holiday candles at 7:21 pm.
Saturday night, light holiday candles from a pre-existing flame after 8:23 pm.
Holiday ends at 8:24 pm on Sunday night.
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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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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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Announcing Our First Israel Policy Forum Event on Friday, May 9
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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.
Shabbat Dinner: 6:00 pm
Guest Lecture and Q&A: 6:45 pm
Dessert: 8:00-8:30 pm
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:
- 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 is on vacation for Passover. We will see everyone again this Tuesday, April 22!
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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, Juliette Markowitz, from Ms. Charlotte Zuckerman
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In memory of my beloved mother in law, Annie Saler, from Elinor Saler
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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
Shandle Gittle bat Rivka
Miriam bat Chana v Shaul
To add (or remove) a name, please contact Lizanne Fluxmon.
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This week (21 - 27 Nisan), we observe the yahrzeits of the following ACI members, family and friends. May their memories always be a blessing.
Elizabeth K. Pomerantz
Jacob Leib Litz
Dr. Frank Ratner
Clara Richman
Joseph Levinsky
Lori Beth Utain
Bernard A. Birnbaum
Morris Stein
Yetta Witzling
Benjamin Wachtel
Lynda Pargh Wildman
Fannie Sharnack
Morris Zeifman
Harry H. Summers
Bertha Sroka
Dorothy Shaber
Ida Weinstein
Jacob Printz
Florence Schinz
Samuel Friedlander
Phillip L. Wiener
Claire Raphael
Rev. Samuel Dembowitz
Lester Woods
Joseph Dym
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