This year's Anniversary Journal is special: we're honoring ACI itself, celebrating 100 years of community in our historic sanctuary. You can place a tribute to a fellow congregant, commemorate a milestone, or just celebrate the centennial!

Questions? Email Elysa at [email protected].

Interested in Jewish education for your child in Astoria this fall? The whole family is welcome for our Hebrew School open house on Sunday, May 17 (pizza provided!). Join us to learn about our program, which meets Tuesday afternoons starting in Kindergarten.

Please fill out the survey to RSVP. Can't make it but want to learn more? Fill it out anyway and we'll be in touch.

We're also always looking for teachers, teaching assistants, and volunteers! If you know of any qualified candidates, please let us know.

Our synagogue is a proud member of the Adamah Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition, which offers members access to interest-free loans and matching grants to fund real facility improvements — from energy efficiency and solar to waste reduction and sustainable purchasing.

To take advantage of these opportunities, we need a few motivated members to help us build a proactive plan. No prior expertise required — just enthusiasm for our community and our planet.

Interested? Reach out to Rebecca Dengrove

Be part of something truly special as we celebrate the Astoria Center of Israel’s centennial milestone! This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to honor our rich history, vibrant community, and shared future.

Check out the new “100 Year” button on our website’s navigation bar to learn how you can get involved. There, you’ll find details on:

• Submitting your ACI memories and photos
• Placing a journal ad
• Participating in the upcoming 100 Year Celebration on Sunday, June 14th

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help bring this meaningful celebration to life—whether through planning, outreach, event support, or creative contributions. Your time and energy will make a real difference in creating an unforgettable experience for all.

We’d love your ideas, talents, and energy to help make this a truly memorable occasion. Whether you have skills in marketing or public relations, a talent for organizing, or even connections to something fun like a balloon artist, there’s a place for you to contribute. If you’re interested in getting involved, please reach out—we’d be honored to have you be part of this historic moment.

This week, in honor of Shavuot, students explored the meaning of the holiday through hands-on learning, discussion, and collaborative art. The Tzahov class focused on the Ten Commandments, while Yarok explored how the Torah connects to their lives today. Adom and Katom learned about Shavuot as both the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai and a harvest holiday, discovering the seven species and fruits of the Land of Israel. Together, all classes contributed to a collaborative flower art project symbolizing the tradition that Har Sinai bloomed with flowers when the Torah was given.

Reminder we are having our Open House on Sunday, May 17th (this week) from 3pm-5pm!