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Friday Flyer
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October 9, 2026 • 28 Tishrei, 5787
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ACI Blood Drive This Weekend
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.
Make your appointment below.
More dates to remember:
Saturday, October 17 — Bat Mitzvah of Francesca Vawdrey, followed by a celebratory Kiddush in the memory of Bob Vawdrey
Saturday, October 24 — Bar Mitzvah of Max Baker
Saturday, November 14 — Open Door Shabbat
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Shabbat & Shemini Atzeret Services
Children’s Programs
Candle Lighting
Tonight at 6:06pm Havdalah: Saturday at 7:04pm Torah reading: Bereshit
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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:
- October 10
- November 14
- December 12
- January 9
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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
Schedule Update: This weekend's Lollipop Shabbat has been postponed. Details on a new date will be shared as soon as it is rescheduled.
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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 my beloved brother Daniel M Horowitz, from Ms. Gina Horowitz
In memory of my beloved father Theodore M Weiss, from Ms. Phyllis Hanlon
In memory of my beloved grandfather Jacob Gunburger from Ms. Carol Tweedy
In honor of Mitch Blas, from Carol Lipman
In memory of beloved Aunt Amy Geisenberg, Grandfather Isidor Cohn, and sister Heather Pressler, from Susan Cohn
Refuah Schlemah Dr. Wen, with love from Sue Ann and Mitch. May you speedily be returned to whole health.
Refuah Schlemah to Sophia Prieto. May you soon be returned to whole health, with love from Sue Ann and Mitch
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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
Dr. Wen Lu
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
Sophia Prieto
Wilton Mungo
Yitzchak ben Raizel
Zalman Mordechai Aaron ben Yehudit
Tziporah bat Devorah
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 (29 Tishrei – 5 Cheshvan), we observe the yahrzeits of the following ACI members, family and friends. May their memories always be a blessing.
Sarah Cohen
Sophie Hammer
Ruth Markowitz
Miryom S. Kass
Joan Sipes
Ely Kadetz
Rae Friedlander
Leonard Baker
Fannie Friedman
Pesse Gillert
Martha Rottenberg
Ida Schwartz
Jacob Ilowite
Leonard M. Eisenberg
Leonard B. Abrams
George Harris Weitzman
Murray Schwartz
Frances Geslewitz
Donald Jon Weber
Lillian Meyer
Harry Cohen
Rose Sommers
Tema Leah Jacobs
Josephine Norden
Mary Streim
Professor Nathan Schmukler
Mark Sohmer
Gloria DeLisi
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