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Rabbi Joshua Rabin Cantor Emeritus George Lindenblatt
Judaism With Open Arms |
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Friday Flyer |
October 17, 2025 • 25 Tishrei, 5786 |
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This Tuesday:
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Calling all teens and tweens! Join us for our first-ever High School/Middle School lounge night on Tuesday, October 21st from 6-8 pm. We'll provide dinner and games - you bring the energy and ideas. This is your space to hang out, connect with friends, and help us shape future ACI programming for your age group. Come ready to relax and have fun! RSVP to Eric so that we know how much pizza to have! |
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Don't Miss Tot Shabbat and Junior Congregation Tomorrow |
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We're moving inside for the colder seasons, but that won't stop the music or the fun! Tkiya's own Maddy will be leading Tot Shabbat, with PJ Library parent connector Nicole bringing snacks and stories. Meanwhile, Morah Audrey will be leading Junior Congregation in the chapel. We'll see you there! |
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Shabbat Services |
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Saturday, October 18 10:00am
Tot Shabbat & Junior Congregation 10:30-11:30am 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 5:54 pm.
Havdalah will be Saturday at 6:51 pm.
This week's Torah reading is Bereishit. |
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Deadline Extended for Shabbat Meal Swap |
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The holiday bustle kept us all busy, and we want to make sure everyone has a chance to share Shabbat with the community this fall! We've extended the deadline to sign up for our Shabbat Meal Swap until October 28. Please fill out this form to let us know your availability and preferences. |
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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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Hebrew School did not meet on October 7 and 14 because of the holidays. We will see everyone again on October 21! |
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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.
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Support ACI's Mission |
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Help us continue to serve our community with meaningful programs, welcoming services, and a well-maintained sacred space. Donate Here. |
Mi Sheberachs |
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Please keep the following people in your hearts and prayers for the blessing of r'fua sh'leima:
Faiga bat Feivel v Leia
Natanel Elazar Ben Devorah Gal
Aaron Vajda Adina bat Guta Asher Chaim ben Carol Avram Michal Ben Sylvia V'Fred Wishnoff Chia Minna Bas Asna David Levin Deborah Ramirez Dinah Bat Brina Elizabeth Bruner Esther Bat Chana Faiga Leah bat Devorah Faith Braunschweig Gail Seddon Gary Lefkowitz HaRav Avraham ben Tovah Chaya HaRav Yaakov ben Esther Heddy Bat Evelyn Joel Tarlowe Jonah Alexander Hyman Larry Opoliner Larry Singer Malcolm Mungo Menachem Mendel Yonah Ben Beila V' Yaakov Mindy Zimmerman Miriam bat Chana v Shaul Natan Ben Avraham Nora Joel Pessah Ruchel Bat Dina Pia Yehudi bat Ze'ev + Pesha Rachel bat Eleaonora Reyna Rosendorf Rony Joel Rosie Lazaro Sarah Chana bat Zeesl v Dov-Beryl ben Rev Chaim HaLevi
Shalom Ben Haim Shalom ben Perel Shandle Gittle bat Rivka Shashanna Bat Toda Shaul ben Sara Shlomo ben Eleonora Siviya Leah bat Rochel Tovan bat Sarah Tzvi Hersh Bar Esther Wilton Mungo Yetta Miriam bat Sarah Faygele v'Rachmiel HaCohen Zalman Mordechai Aaron ben Yehudit Z'ev Ben Batya V'Avram
To add (or remove) a name, please contact Lizanne Fluxmon. |
Yahrzeits |
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This week (26 Tishrei - 2 Cheshvan), we observe the yahrzeits of the following ACI members, family and friends. May their memories always be a blessing.
David Lehrman Yetta Levine Hyman Saunders Edith Berkowitz Max Hampton Joseph Nadel Minnie Reicher Florence Weiss Bella Steiner Helen Moss Rebecca Kalendar Rosie Weisberg Sohmer, Hyman Dorothy Dall Horowitz Sarah Cohen Sophie Hammer Ruth Markowitz Joan Sipes Ely Kadetz Rae Friedlander Leonard Baker Fannie Friedman Pesse Gillert Martha Rottenberg Ida Schwartz Jacob Ilowite Leonard M. Eisenberg Leonard B. Abrams |
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