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Friday Flyer
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August 7, 2026 • 24 Av, 5786
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Our Hebrew School is Hiring! Education & Teaching Positions Available
The Astoria Center of Israel is currently hiring for several part-time positions for the 2026–2027 year:
If you know someone who would be a great fit, or someone who might know someone, please forward this email and share our job postings.
Madrichim (plural) is the Hebrew word for guide! As guides for our students, teens will serve as role models and teachers assistants for our K-7th grade Religious School program at ACI on Tuesday afternoons. If teens are interested in helping out and working with students and teachers at our program, please reach out to Joanna at [email protected]
More dates to remember:
August 7 at 6:30pm — Kabbalat Shabbat in the Park
August 15 at 10:30 — Tot Shabbat
August 28 at 6:30 pm — Kabbalat Shabbat in the Park
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Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, August 7
6:30pm Join us at the Astoria Park War Memorial for a Kabbalat Shabbat service with songs and stories, and stay for a vegetarian / vegan / dairy potluck.
Children’s Programs
Check back soon for our upcoming dates!
Shabbat Candle Lighting
Tonight at 7:46pm Havdalah: Saturday at 8:48pm Torah reading: Re’eh
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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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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, from Jennie Berson
In honor of Steve Markowitz, from Lou Epstein
In memory of Ira Rothfeld, from Angela Rothfeld
In memory of Rose Patnoff, from Carol Kaplan
In memory of my beloved grandfather Harry Miller, from Beryl Rosendorf
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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
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 (25 Av – 1 Elul), we observe the yahrzeits of the following ACI members, family and friends. May their memories always be a blessing.
Julius Dall
Albert L. Ross
Morris H. Weiss
Abraham Jacovsky
Jacob Gunsburger
Dr. Bernard Telsey
Sophie Klein
Mary L. Pollack
Mollie Young
Samuel O. Rosenblum
Harry Miller
Pertz Goodman
Richard Nathan Satin
Sarah Kupfer
Pauline Goldberg
Solomon Baer
David Shaffer
Eva L. Brecher
David Teplowitz
David Blumenfeld
Rebecca Holland
Flora Schwartz
Celia Herr
Meyer Kaufman
Shirley Wigod
Andrew Alper
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