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Rabbi Joshua Rabin Cantor Emeritus George Lindenblatt
Judaism With Open Arms |
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Friday Flyer |
November 7, 2025 • 16 Cheshvan, 5786 |
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This Shabbat: Potluck Kiddush, Junior Congregation & Open Door Shabbat |
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Join us this Shabbat for our monthly Open Door Shabbat learning service and Junior Congregation with Morah Audrey. Then stick around for a potluck dairy/pareve Kiddush. Planning to bring something? Great! Sign up here. But please come either way; your presence is what matters most. |
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Food Drive |
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With the government shutdown affecting SNAP benefits, ACI is collecting food donations throughout November to support our neighbors in need. Drop off non-perishable items Monday through Saturday from 10am-2pm. Most needed items:
Please ensure all items are unopened and not past their expiration date. Every donation makes a difference! |
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Open Door Shabbat |
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Saturday, November 8
10:00am Meditation 10:30am Learning Service
Junior Congregation 10:30-11:30 Doors open at 9:45; come early to schmooze. Join us after services for a potluck 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 4:27 pm.
Havdalah will be Saturday at 5:26 pm.
This week's Torah reading is Vayera. |
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November Teen Lounge Announced |
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We had a great time at our last hangout, so please join us again on Tuesday, November 18 from 6-8pm. 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 we know how much food to have. |
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 this Tuesday because of Election Day, and will not meet next Tuesday because of Veterans Day. We will see you on November 18! |
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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. |
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Messages |
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In loving memory of our parents, Gussie & Joe Kamlet and Minnie & Meyer “Shelley” Rosendorf, and beloved family and friends, from Beryl and Lenny Rosendorf |
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In memory of Arnie Scholder, from Jessi Scholder |
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My sincere condolences to the family of Rabbi Kass, from Elaine Brichta |
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In honor of my father, Sam Goldstein (former ACI Man of the Year & Board Member, who heroically and against NYFD orders, entered the burning Shul & rescued two Torahs!), from Sandra Levine |
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In Memory of Prime Minister (Lieutenant General - IDF) Yitzchak Rabin (Z"L) . . . A Warrior For Peace . . . Who was struck down at a peace rally 30 years ago on November 4, 1995, from Sue Ann and Mitch |
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Refuah Schlemah to Evelyn Levy (חוה בת שרה) wife of Rabbi Benjamin Levy, former members of ACI when they lived in Astoria, With Love from Sue Ann and 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:
Aaron Vajda Asher Chaim ben Carol Avram Michal Ben Sylvia V'Fred Wishnoff Chia Minna Bas Asna David ben Adele David Levin Deborah Ramirez Dinah Bat Brina Elizabeth Bruner Esther Bat Chana Faiga Leah bat Devorah Faiga bat Feivel v Leia Faith Braunschweig Gail Seddon Gary Lefkowitz Gayle Demsheck HaRav Yaakov ben Esther Heddy Bat Evelyn Joel Tarlowe Jonah Alexander Hyman Larry Opoliner Larry Singer Lenny Rosendorf Malcolm Mungo Menachem Mendel Yonah Ben Beila V' Yaakov Mindy Zimmerman Miriam bat Chana v Shaul Natan Ben Avraham Natanel Elazar Ben Devorah Gal Nora Joel Pessah Ruchel Bat Dina Pia Yehudi bat Ze'ev + Pesha Rachel bat Eleaonora Rachell Bat Tova V'Arya 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 |
Yahrzeits |
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This week (17-23 Cheshvan), we observe the yahrzeits of the following ACI members, family and friends. May their memories always be a blessing.
Ray P. Gold Susan Rothfeld Dorothy Kirshen George Fondiller Lilli Gershon Samuel Barrel Sarah Epstein Minnie Gunsburger Rivka Karr Henry Rubinstein Betty Abrams Caroline Weinstein Myron Fondiller Sadye Barrel Vitta Hennelis |
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