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Rabbi Joshua Rabin Cantor Emeritus George Lindenblatt
Judaism With Open Arms |
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Friday Flyer |
May 30, 2025 • 3 Sivan, 5785 |
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Join Us in Jackson Heights on Sunday! |
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11am: Walk With ACI at Queens Pride |
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ACI will be sending a delegation to march with our neighbors at the Queens Pride Parade on June 1 in Jackson Heights!
We'll be meeting at 11:00am on Sunday June 1, 2025 in front of the Trade Fair at 37th Avenue and 89th St. in Jackson Heights. Contact [email protected] if you plan to join us so that we can include you in coordinating the meetup!
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4:30pm: Celebrate Shavuot With Malkhut and ACI |
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Once again, Malkhut is graciously sharing their exuberant Shavuot celebrations with the ACI community!
When: Sunday, June 1st from 4:30-9:30pm Where: St Mark's Episcopal Church in Jackson Heights (33-50 82nd St, enter off 34th Ave).
This immersive community celebration will feature Torah decoration and garlanding, readings of the 10 Commandments, and a Torah procession down 34th Avenue Open Street (weather permitting), followed by blessings and a potluck dinner at 6pm.
The evening continues with mystical Torah study led by Rabbi Goldenberg, exploring Kabbalistic teachings from the Zohar, and community singing. We'll conclude with a dance party.
All ages are welcome for events through dinner, while the evening study and activities are for adults (B'Mitzvah age and up). Attendees should bring dairy/vegetarian potluck dishes with serving utensils and allergen labels. |
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Shabbat Services |
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Saturday, May 31 10:00am
Those who wish to recite Yizkor will have an opportunity to do so during Shabbat morning services. 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 & Junior Congregation have wrapped up for this school year. Thank you for a wonderful year, and we will see you in the Fall!
Pre-B'nei Mitzvah Program 10:30-11:30am
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Candle Lighting |
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Tonight's candle lighting time is 8:02 pm. The weekly Torah portion is Bamidbar.
Havdalah will be Saturday at 9:10 pm.
Light Shavuot holiday candles Sunday 6/1 at 8:30 pm. Light holiday candles after 9:11 pm on Monday 6/2. Holiday ends at 9:12 pm on Tuesday 6/3. |
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Get Your Submissions in Now, the Journal Ad Deadline is Today! |
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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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Don't Miss Your Chance to Sign Up for a Shabbat Meal Swap! **Deadline Tomorrow** |
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Start your summer by spending Shabbat with Jews across Western Queens. Our Shabbat Meal Swap will give people a chance to attend a Shabbat dinner in someone else's home or host someone for their Shabbat dinner. Anyone is welcome to volunteer to host or be hosted; you do NOT need to be a member to attend.
Please complete this form by May 31, 2025: https://forms.gle/npqpMgvBW8U3TBrt8
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Come to a Special Kiddush on June 7 |
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Please join us next week (June 7), as we honor the memory of Ben Vajda on the occasion of his 17th Yahrzeit. (Ben was the father of member Sue Ann Vajda.) After services, Sue Ann and husband Mitch Blas are hosting a catered (Kosher-dairy-parve-veggie) Kiddush luncheon in memory of Ben. See you then!
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Rabbi Alvin Kass to Be Honored by JTS |
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The Jewish Theological Seminary's Center for Pastoral Education is hosting its 2025 Benefit Luncheon on Tuesday, June 10th from 11:30am-2:00pm at JTS (3080 Broadway at 122nd Street).
The event, titled "Compassion in Action," will honor ACI's own Rabbi Dr. Alvin Kass, Chief Chaplain for the New York City Police Department, with the Pastoral Care Leadership Award. NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch will attend and offer tribute remarks for Rabbi Kass, recognizing his distinguished service in spiritual care and law enforcement chaplaincy. If any in the ACI community is interested in attending, please register here.
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Open Door Shabbat Calendar |
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Our Open Door Shabbat services are back once a month! The last of the year will take place on 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:
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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A Joyful and Reflective Last Day of Hebrew School |
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To mark the conclusion of the 2024–2025 Hebrew school year, our students celebrated with a spirited day of engaging activities in the social hall. Each class rotated through stations designed to reinforce their learning, foster creativity, and build community.
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Celebrate Life’s Milestones at Astoria World Manor |
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Planning a bar or bat mitzvah, wedding, baby naming, or community celebration? Astoria World Manor—just minutes away—is honored to host events for families in our local Jewish community. With elegant banquet rooms, flexible outside catering options, and respectful staff, AWM is the perfect place for your next event.
Ask about our special rates for Astoria Center of Israel!
25-22 Astoria Blvd, Astoria, NY |
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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. |
Messages |
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In memory of Helen & Meyer Saltzman, from Janice Spencer
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In memory of beloved father, Dr. Herman (Chaim) Enselberg, from Dr. Karl Enselberg
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In memory of my beloved mother, Dina Pack, from Andrea Pack
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Happy Birthday to Elaine Brichta, with Love from Sue Ann & Mitch
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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 Pia Yehudi bat Ze’ev + Pesha Shandle Gittle bat Rivka Rosie Lazaro
Debbie Katzen Blaustein
Phylis Hochberg
Rony Joel
Nora Joel
Asher Chaim ben Carol
Jonah Alexander Hyman
To add (or remove) a name, please contact Lizanne Fluxmon. |
Yahrzeits |
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This week (4 - 10 Sivan), we observe the yahrzeits of the following ACI members, family and friends. May their memories always be a blessing.
Morris Boss Isaac Baer |
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