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Friday Flyer
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September 25, 2026 • 14 Tishrei, 5787
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The Sukkah is Open!
Come visit our Sukkah! Drop in between 6pm and 8pm, weather permitting, and bring snacks for yourself or to share.
Changing Torah Covers and Prayer Books
Please join us after services on Saturday, October 3. We’ll be changing Torah covers, taking down the curtains in the Ark, putting away the Machzorim and bringing out the rest of the Siddurim and Chumashim.
More dates to remember:
Saturday, September 26 — Open Door Shabbat
Saturday, September 26, after services — Interfaith Sukkot Lunch
Saturday, October 3, after Kiddush — ACI Book Club
Sunday, October 11, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm — ACI Blood Drive
Saturday, October 24 — Bar Mitzvah of Max Baker
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Shabbat Services
Children’s Programs
Candle Lighting
Tonight at 7:26pm Havdalah: Saturday at 7:25pm
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ACI Book Club
The next Book Club, tentatively scheduled to meet after Kiddush on Saturday, October 3, will discuss I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman. You can purchase it from The Strand or Amazon, or request it from Queens Public Library. It is also available as a six-hour audiobook.
Questions? Ask Kivi Young, Book Tsar.
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ACI Blood Drive
Give the gift of life! ACI is hosting a blood drive on Sunday, October 11, from 10am to 4pm. Every donation can save up to three lives, and the need is constant.
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Come Lend a Hand!
The team at ACI could use your help getting our space back up and running. We have a long to-do list, and 30–60 minutes of your time will go a long way. Examples of volunteer duties include:
- Refilling the water coolers
- Cleaning the kids play room
- Sorting books
- Cleaning whiteboards
- Relocating chairs or tables after services or events
If you're interested, please email Lizanne at [email protected] with the subject line VOLUNTEER
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Ongoing Programs & Opportunities
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Open Door Shabbat
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:
- September 26
- October 10
- November 14
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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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This Week in Hebrew School
Thirty participants from ten creative ACI Hebrew School Families joined together last Sunday to create beautiful decorations for the ACI Sukkah and to enjoy a delicious brunch.
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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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Mi Sheberachs
Please keep the following people in your hearts and prayers for the blessing of r'fua sh'leima:
Aaron Vajda
Andrea Surette
Avram Michel Ben Sylvia V'Fred Wishnoff
Bill Weber
Chana Bat-ya bat Sarah Leah
Eric David Laxman
Esther bat Chana
Faiga bat Feivel v’Leia
Fanya Rachel Ben Shoshana Idel
Gary Lefkowitz
Joel Tarlowe
Lydia bat Edith
Madeh Bat Chana V' Shimon
Malcolm Mungo
Menachem Mendel Yonah Ben Beila V'Yakov
Michael Laster
Niva Bachar
Pia Yehudit bat Pesha
Reynah Rosendorf
Richard and Laura Cohen
Sarah Chana bat Zeesl v Dov-Beryl ben Rev Chaim HaLevi
Shalom ben Haim
Shandel Gittle bat Rifka
Wilton Mungo
Yitzchak ben Raizel
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 (15–21 Tishrei), we observe the yahrzeits of the following ACI members, family and friends. May their memories always be a blessing.
Max Weinstein
Morris Sipes
Jennie Jackson
Frieda Laxer
Sylvia Ostrorv
Stacy Rana Friedman
Ann Kellman
Joan Kosowsky
William Marvin Abel
Dr. Samuel Streim
Viola Holzman
Nathan M. Stern
Nathan Levine
Harold H Ost
Florence Simon
Charles Hilfreich
Ilse Cohn
Lena Stein
Sylvia Peters
Edward Berman
Esther Aberman
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