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Friday Flyer
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July 10, 2026 • 25 Tamuz, 5786
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Join Us for Book Club
July's book club meeting will take place on August 1, after services in Astoria Park.
We are discussing Memoirs of A Jewish Extremist, by Yossi Klein Halevi. It is perfect reading for the times, and a great precursor to his more recent book Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor.
Please direct any questions to Kivi Young at [email protected].
Tot Shabbat in Astoria Park
Tot Shabbat will be in the park this Saturday morning with Yael from Tkiya at 10:30am
PJ Library Parent Nicole will be there with snacks and PJ books. We will meet near the ACI set up for Open Door Shabbat by the War Memorial on Shore Blvd.
* There is currently a 55% chance of rain. We will make a decision related to rain and weather. and if we move inside. please keep an eye out on social or email.
More dates to remember:
July 11 at 10am — Open Door Shabbat in Astoria Park
August 1 at 10am — Open Door Shabbat in Astoria Park
August 15 at 10:30 — Tot Shabbat
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Shabbat Services
Children’s Programs
Tot Shabbat
10:30–11:30 am
For preschool children › July 11
› August 15
Shabbat Candle Lighting
Tonight at 8:10pm Havdalah: Saturday at 9:17pm Torah reading: Matot-Masei
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Register Now for Pathways to Judaism in the Fall
Whether you're rediscovering Judaism, learning it from scratch, or thinking about conversion, ACI's Pathways to Judaism class has a place for you. Open to individuals and couples; please share with friends and family who might be interested.
Rabbi Josh teaches via Zoom on Monday evenings, 8:00–9:30 p.m. ET:
- Fall cohort: September 7, 2026 – January 2027
- Spring cohort: February – June 2027
Tuition is $180 per person, plus the textbook (Essential Judaism by George Robinson). Participants also join our monthly Open Door Shabbat.
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Hebrew School Registration is Open!
You've read about our Hebrew School every week in this Flyer; now's your chance to be a part of it! Join us Tuesdays throughout the school year for kids from Kindergarten through Bar/Bat Mitzvah age.
Our program builds Hebrew skills, deepens understanding of Jewish history, holidays, and values, and grows lasting friendships, both among the kids and among the families who find each other through it! It's where holiday celebrations come alive, where kids develop their own relationship with Jewish tradition, and where they prepare for the milestones ahead.
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Run (or Walk) with Rabbi Josh!
Join Rabbi Josh on Sunday, September 20, 2026, for the LiveOnNY Donor Heroes 5K at Flushing Meadows Corona Park—a meaningful run/walk honoring the heroes of organ and tissue donation. This is more than just a 5K; it’s a chance to come together as a community, celebrate life, and support a vital cause.
Whether you’re a runner, walker, or cheerleader, I’d love for us to show up as a team from our synagogue. Let’s move with purpose and make a difference—together.
Pick "Astoria Center of Israel (ACI)" as your 5K team!
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Ongoing Programs & Opportunities
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Pathways to Judaism
An introduction to Judaism course via Zoom for those exploring Judaism or considering conversion.
Learn more and register →
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Rikers Island Services
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 to find out more.
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Pastoral Requests
If you would like to inform the synagogue about a hospital visit or
death, or request pastoral care, please fill out this form. All submissions
are confidential.
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Support ACI’s Mission
Help us continue to serve our community with meaningful programs,
welcoming services, and a well-maintained sacred space.
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Messages
In memory of Israel (Sirque) Raphael my beloved grandfather, from Jennie Berkson & David Edelstein
In memory of Ruth Schloss, from Lou Epstein
In memory of Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan "Yoni" Netanyahu, who gave his life to bring our people home from Entebbe, Uganda, during the audacious hostage rescue mission by the IDF special forces (Sayeret Matkal), fifty years ago, on July 4th, 1976, coinciding with the United States Bi-Centennial. From Mitch Blas
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Mi Sheberachs
Please keep the following people in your hearts and prayers for the blessing of r'fua sh'leima:
Aaron Vajda
Avram Michel Ben Sylvia V'Fred Wishnoff
Chana Yakira Landau and Rachel Liba Landau
Elizabeth Bruner
Eric David Laxman
Esther bat Chana
Faiga bat Feivel v’Leia
Fanya Rachel Ben Shoshana Idel
Gary Lefkowitz
Helen Patred
Joel Tarlowe
Madeh Bat Chana V' Shimon
Malcolm Mungo
Menachem Mendel Yonah Ben Beila V'Yakov
Michael Laster
Pia Yehudit bat Pesha
Reynah Rosendorf
Richard and Laura Cohen
Robert McBee
Rony Joel
Sarah Chana bat Zeesl v Dov-Beryl ben Rev Chaim HaLevi
Shalom ben Haim
Shandel Gittle bat Rifka
Shari Levin
Stanley M. Back
Wilton Mungo
Zalman Mordechai Aaron ben Yehudit
Want to pray
for someone who is sick? You can add anyone to the list, regardless of whether the person is
Jewish. Submit a name here.
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Yahrzeits
This week (26 Tamuz – 3 Av), we observe the yahrzeits of the following ACI members, family and friends. May their memories always be a blessing.
Sarah Steiger
William Crell
Nettie Goldberg
Gisella Katz
Rose Ratnoff
Ruth Schloss
Sidney Horowitz
Janice Gelfand
Celia Blumberg
Max Rosenthal
Anna Marks
Elsie Pinkus
Anne Smith
Sigmund Witzling
Rose Breitstein
Gertrude Benumof
Sofie Hilfreich
Fannie Rosen
Elka Schwartz
Anna Wortman
Morris Kramer
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