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Rabbi Joshua Rabin Cantor Emeritus George Lindenblatt
Judaism With Open Arms |
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Friday Flyer |
November 14, 2025 • 23 Cheshvan, 5786 |
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Celebrate Jewish Book Month |
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The Jewish Book Council has generously shared materials (and books!) with ACI in recognition of the 100th anniversary of Jewish Book Month. Stop by ACI's lobby to check it out! |
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No Shabbat Services Thanksgiving Weekend |
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ACI will not be holding Shabbat services on Saturday, November 29. We wish everyone in our community a joyful holiday! |
Shabbat Services |
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Saturday, November 15 10:00am
Tot Shabbat 10:30-11:30 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 4:20 pm.
Havdalah will be Saturday at 5:21 pm.
This week's Torah reading is Chayei Sarah. |
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Blood Drive Announced for November 23 |
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Save a life! The New York Blood Center will be at ACI from 10:30am to 4:30pm on Sunday, November 23. Make your appointment now! |
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November Teen Lounge Next Tuesday |
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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. |
ACI's Hanukkah Events Calendar - We Need You! |
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ACI has a full calendar of Hanukkah events in the works, but we need your help to make them all happen! If you'd like to help out with activities both at ACI and around the neighborhood, please contact Joanna at [email protected]. Mark your calendar now for these annual traditions, and stay tuned for more to be announced soon! 12/16 Athens Park Menorah Lighting with Klezmer 12/21 ACI Hanukkah Pajamukkah Party |
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 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 memory of my grandfather, Hyman Mickel, from Susan Mickel |
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A Refuah Shelema to Shari Levin, with love from Sue Ann and Mitch. |
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In memory of my beloved mother, Gussie Kamlet, from Beryl & Lenny Rosendorf |
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In memory of Rabbi Alvin Kass, for a lifetime of loving memories, from Jacqueline Lederer |
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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:
Starting December 12, we'll be refreshing our Mi Sheberach list to keep it current. Only names submitted through our online form will be included, and names will remain on the list for six weeks unless resubmitted.
If someone you care about needs continued prayers, please be sure to use the form to submit their name before December 12.
Aaron Vajda Ari Ortiz 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 HaRav Avraham ben Tovah Chaya 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 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 Shari Levin 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 (24 Cheshvan-1 Kislev), we observe the yahrzeits of the following ACI members, family and friends. May their memories always be a blessing.
Louis Sklarofsky Ignatz Streim Lewis Rosenbaum Morris Hofstadter Barnet Kaplan Lottie Winkler Lou Moss Max Finkelstein Gussie Kamlet Mollie Rosenzveig Gertrude Miller Fannie Kuhl Michael Sohmer Mary Kurtz Rosenwald Robert Stern Lillian Polstein S. Jacob Newman Hanna Cohn Sally Levitas |
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