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Rabbi Joshua Rabin Cantor Emeritus George Lindenblatt
Judaism With Open Arms |
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Friday Flyer |
June 27, 2025 • 1 Tammuz, 5785 |
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Read the 2025 ACI Journal |
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Last Friday night, the ACI community paused to celebrate the volunteer spirit that makes our synagogue thrive. This year's honorees, Ari Gershon and Litza Stark, were recognized for their contributions across nearly every aspect of ACI life - from communications and building management to social justice and education.
The evening wouldn't have happened without an incredible team effort. Enormous thanks to Elysa Blumenthal for organizing this complex celebration and creating the beautiful commemorative publication; to Ralph and Marsha Jacobs, for sponsoring the delicious desserts; to Eric Black, Allie Aronshtam, Janet Abrams Piechota, and Josh Abrams for their moving tributes; to Rabbi Josh for leading a lovely service; to Mitch Blas and Sue Ann Vajda for the beautiful flower arrangements; and to Robin O'Hanlon and Sam Stabler for seamlessly managing the livestream; and to Lizanne Mobini for her impeccable setup work.
Thanks also to everyone who joined us in person or online, and to all who supported the evening through journal sponsorships. You can read the full commemorative publication, featuring highlights from this past year, here. |
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Join Us for Kiddush Tomorrow |
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Please join us for a light dessert Kiddush after Shabbat services tomorrow, sponsored by Allie Aronshtam and Kivi Young in honor of Allie's grandfather Filipp Kovalik. |
Shabbat Services |
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Saturday, June 28 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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Candle Lighting |
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Tonight's candle lighting time is 8:13 pm. The weekly Torah portion is Korach.
Havdalah will be Saturday at 9:22 pm. |
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ACI’s Summer Schedule |
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Our regular schedule of services will be changing for the Summer!
We will not be meeting weekly on Shabbat, but join us for services on the following dates:
Regular Shabbat services will resume on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
And for those with little ones, don't miss our Musical Tot Shabbat in Astoria Park, with Morah Shana! See below for details. |
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ACI Torah Reading Academy |
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Haven't read Torah since your B'Mitzvah?
Feel OK with your Hebrew reading, but want to learn to read Torah?
This summer, join Rabbi Josh for an online Shabbat morning class to get a crash course on learning how to read Torah. At the conclusion of the course each student in the class will be able to read a Torah portion with 3-5 verses at a date TBD.
Note: The class is designed for adults who want to learn or relearn to read Torah.
The course will be held via Zoom from 10:00 am-11:00 am ET on:
Participants will be provided a Zoom link upon registration. While the class is free for all participants, there is a suggested donation of $36 to ACI.
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Open Door Shabbat Calendar |
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Upcoming dates:
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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Hebrew School is on hiatus for the Summer. Have a wonderful break and we will see you in the Fall! |
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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 loving Memory of my Grandfather Filipp Kovalik, who was taken from us suddenly and much too soon in 2021. He is missed by his two children and six grandchildren every single day. From Allie Aronshtam.
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In memory of my beloved father, Nathan Braunhut, from Helen Margolin
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In memory of my beloved father-in-law, Irving S. Eisenberg, from Sonia Eisenberg
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In memory of Jennie's beloved parents, Harvey and Nina Mintzers, from Jennie & Jeffrey Badler
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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
Natanel Elazar Ben Devorah Gal
To add (or remove) a name, please contact Lizanne Fluxmon. |
Yahrzeits |
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This week (2 - 8 Tammuz), we observe the yahrzeits of the following ACI members, family and friends. May their memories always be a blessing.
Elizabeth Bruzelle Cohen Jack Jacobs |
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