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Rabbi Joshua Rabin Cantor Emeritus George Lindenblatt
Judaism With Open Arms |
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Friday Flyer |
October 3, 2025 • 11 Tishrei, 5786 |
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Celebrate Sukkot at ACI |
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We have a Sukkah on site this year, and we're making the most of it! Don't miss your chance to celebrate the holiday in Astoria. See the calendar events below, and visit our website for complete details. Build & Decorate the Sukkah First Night of Sukkot Blessings & Celebration Shabbat Dinner Potluck Cholent Kiddush |
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Shabbat Services |
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Saturday, October 4 10:00am Doors open at 9:45; come early to schmooze. Join us after services for a light Kiddush. |
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Upcoming Shabbat Children's Programs |
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Tot Shabbat 10:30-11:30am For preschool children
Junior Congregation 10:30-11:30am For school-aged children
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Candle Lighting |
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Shabbat candle lighting time is tonight at 6:16 pm. The weekly Torah portion is Ha'azinu.
Havdalah will be Saturday at 7:13 pm. |
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Thank You to All Who Made Our Holidays a Success |
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Very special thanks to Rabbi Josh Rabin for leading such thought-provoking and uplifting services; to Susan Mickel for organizing ushers and holiday honors; to Allie Aronshtam for managing ticketing and sign-in; and to Joanna Muenz for coordinating all of the children's programming! We'd also like to recognize the rest of the team that made all of ACI's holiday services possible: Gabbaim Greeters/Ushers Torah & Haftarah Readers Shofar Masters Children's Programming Livestream Flowers Finally, a special thanks to Paul & Alex for keeping watch at the door through several long days of services! |
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We Need Your Help after Shabbat Services! |
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We need help after services on Saturday, October 4th! We’ll be changing Torah covers, taking down the curtains in the Ark, putting away the Machzorim and bringing out the rest of the Siddurim and Chumashim. |
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Board Meeting Rescheduled to Thursday |
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Because of the Sukkot holiday, our monthly board meeting will be held on Thursday, October 9 rather than Tuesday. As always, the meeting will take place at 8pm over Zoom and is open to all ACI members. If you are interested in attending, please contact Eric Black for the meeting details. |
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DEADLINE SUNDAY: |
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Let's share Shabbat with our neighbors! Our Shabbat Meal Swap connects community members for meaningful Shabbat dinners in each other's homes. Whether you'd love to host a meal or join someone else's table, we'd love to match you up. Open to everyone - ACI membership not required!
Interested in hosting or being hosted? Let us know your preferences by October 5, 2025 |
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Support ACI's Centennial Kol Nidre Appeal |
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In celebration of ACI's extraordinary 100th anniversary, this year's Kol Nidre Appeal takes on special meaning as we honor our past and invest in our future. While membership dues cover basic operations, your generous contributions power the programs, building improvements, and community initiatives that make ACI a thriving center of Jewish life in Western Queens. In this centennial year, your support helps ensure that ACI continues to flourish l'dor va-dor — from generation to generation. Please give generously at astoriacenter.org/kol-nidre or by check to the synagogue office. |
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ONGOING PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES |
Open Door Shabbat |
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Join the ACI community once a month for a no-experience-necessary Shabbat service, where we will explore the structure and meaning behind the prayer service. Learn more here. The next dates:
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Rikers Island Services |
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ACI is partnering with the NY Jewish Coalition for Criminal Justice Reform to organize volunteer groups for worship services at Rikers Island - contact Litza Stark to participate or find out more. |
Sunday Meditation |
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Join Rabbi Josh each Sunday night from 9:00-9:15 pm ET on Zoom for a brief meditation to close out the weekend and start the new week with calmness, focus, and purpose. Our meditation is open to anyone who wants a few minutes of quiet to center themselves. Learn more, or join the meditation here. |
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Pathways to Judaism |
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ACI is offering an introduction to Judaism course via Zoom for those exploring Judaism or considering conversion. The Fall course, held Monday nights, is already underway, and the Spring session will be held Thursday nights from February to June. Learn more and register here. |
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This Week in Hebrew School |
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Our classes focused on Yom Kippur and the upcoming holiday of Sukkot. Students explored the importance of saying "I'm sorry" when we've hurt someone, and learned the story of Jonah through engaging crafts and discussions. In music with Morah Shana, the class reflected on how to be their best selves in the new year and expressed their thoughts by putting their own words into song. Hebrew lessons centered around key Yom Kippur vocabulary and correct pronunciation, helping students deepen their understanding of the holiday. During sanctuary time, Rabbi Josh wore a kittel and explained its meaning and significance. He also led the students in a meaningful song, creating a special moment of connection. This weekend, join us in the ACI lobby on Sunday, October 5th, from 2–4 PM as we make decorations for the ACI Sukkah! Everyone is welcome to take part in the fun and help prepare for the joyous holiday of Sukkot. |
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Pastoral Requests ACI is committed to serving our community’s needs. If you would like to 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.
Do You Want to Pray for Someone Who Is Sick?
Each Shabbat at ACI, we recite a מי שברך לחולים, a prayer for those in our community who are sick and in need of healing. You are welcome to add anyone to the list, regardless of whether the person is Jewish or not.
If you would like to add a name, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/6JwBqg1UJ1oMGRmz8. The form takes 1-2 minutes to complete.
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Messages |
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Wishing Rabbi Kass a speedy recovery, from Susan Mickel |
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Wishing a Refuah Shleima to Larry Singer and David Levin, from Sue Ann Vajda and Mitch Blas |
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In memory of my beloved mother, Sarah Scher, from Rose Scher |
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In loving memory of Alex and Jeanne Siegel, from Barbara and Jack Palmadesso |
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In honor of my mother's yizkor, from Phylis Hochberg |
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Wishing everyone a happy healthy new year, from Phylis Hochberg |
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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:
Natan Ben Avraham Yetta Miriam bat Sarah Faygele v'Rachmiel HaCohen Wilton Mungo HaRav Avraham ben Tovah Chaya Mindy Zimmerman Reyna Rosendorf Chia Minna Bas Asna Menachem Mendel Yonah Ben Beila V' Yaakov Shalom Ben Haim Heddy Bat Evelyn Asher Chaim ben Carol Jonah Alexander Hyman Aaron Vajda Zalman Mordechai Aaron ben Yehudit Adina bat Guta Leonard Rosendorf Faith Braunschweig Shashanna Bat Toda Jack Demsheck Tovan bat Sarah Faiga Leah bat Devorah Sarah Chana bat Zeesl v Dov-Beryl ben Rev Chaim HaLevi Shalom ben Perel Gail Seddon Siviya Leah bat Rochel Malcolm Mungo זב בן משה (Zev Ben Moshe) Esther Bat Chana Shandle Gittle bat Rivka Rosie Lazaro Avram Michal Ben Sylvia V'Fred Wishnoff Gary Lefkowitz Natanel Elazar Ben Devorah Gal Pessah Ruchel Bat Dina Tzvi Hersh Bar Esther Rachel bat Eleaonora Joel Tarlowe Rony Joel Nora Joel Deborah Ramirez HaRav Yaakov ben Esther Dinah Bat Brina Larry Opoliner Shaul ben Sara Shlomo ben Eleonora Z'ev Ben Batya V'Avram Pia Yehudi bat Ze'ev + Pesha Miriam bat Chana v Shaul Jonah Alexander Hyman Natan Ben Avraham Ze’ev ben Batya v Avram Elizabeth Bruner Larry Singer David Levin
To add (or remove) a name, please contact Lizanne Fluxmon. |
Yahrzeits |
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This week (12 - 18 Tishrei), we observe the yahrzeits of the following ACI members, family and friends. May their memories always be a blessing.
Fannie Schneiderman Regina Benvenisti Lipton B. Nemser Herman Beroza Libby Liberiman A. Elliott Pinkus Louis Marcus Leonard Gunsburger Max Weinstein Morris Sipes Jennie Jackson Freda Laxer (Hilda) Sylvia Ostrorv Stacy Rana Friedman Ann Kellman Joan Kosowsky William Marvin Abel Dr. Samuel Streim Viola Holzman Nathan M. Stern Nathan Levine Harold H Ost Florence Simon Charles Hilfreich Ilse (Illa) Cohn |
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