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Friday Flyer
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October 16, 2026 • 5 Cheshvan, 5787
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Celebrating Francesca Vawdrey's Bat Mitzvah
Tomorrow we celebrate Francesca Vawdrey becoming Bat Mitzvah! Please join us for services to share in this simcha.
Following Francesca's Bat Mitzvah, please join us for a celebratory Kiddush, in the memory of Bob Vawdrey.
More dates to remember:
Saturday, October 17, 10:30 am — Bagels, Babies and Books
Saturday, October 24 — Bar Mitzvah of Max Baker
Sunday, November 1, 4:00 pm — Join the Church of the Redeemer for Choral Evensong
Friday, November 6, 6:00 pm, Social Hall — Celebrate Friendsgiving with ACI
Friday, November 13, 6:00 pm — Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, November 14 — Open Door Shabbat
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Shabbat Services
Children’s Programs
Candle Lighting
Tonight at 5:55pm Havdalah: Saturday at 6:53pm Torah reading: Noach
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Bagels, Babies and Books
This Saturday, join PJ Library Parent Connector Nicole for a cozy Shabbat morning of bagels, books, and play!
Enjoy a parent-led playgroup where Nicole will share some PJ Library stories while little ones play and families enjoy fresh bagels and coffee at ACI. Families are welcome to bring their children upstairs to join the main service whenever they feel comfortable.
Come connect, enjoy a little Shabbat sweetness, and spend time with other families. Questions? Contact Nicole at [email protected].
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Join the Church of the Redeemer for Choral Evensong
ACI is a founding member of Neighbors Together, an interfaith initiative building relationships and mutual understanding across the diverse faith communities of Western Queens. Please join our congregation as we support the Astoria Church of the Redeemer for their Choral Evensong prior to All Saints' Day.
This initiative is supported by a grant from the New York City Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes (OPHC).
No RSVP required, but please email Rabbi Josh if you plan on attending.
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Celebrate Friendsgiving with ACI
Join ACI, in partnership with the Wandering Jews of Astoria, for our fourth annual Friendsgiving celebration! Join members of the community as we come together for a potluck Shabbat dinner, and celebrate the vibrant Jewish community we're all thankful for.
We ask those attending to bring a dairy or pareve item to share. Entrées are always most needed, but we welcome anything you can bring. And if you can't bring something, you are of course still welcome to attend; just let us know in advance at [email protected].
Note: this event is primarily geared to adults. There is no children's programming this evening.
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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:
- November 14
- December 12
- January 9
- February 6
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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 Mark Sohmer, from Lou Epstein. May his memory always be for a blessing.
In memory of Ralph Schloss, from Lou Epstein
In memory of Jack Burkert, from Lou Epstein. May his memory always be for a blessing.
In memory of my beloved Mother Gloria DeLisi on her first yahrzeit, from Elaine DeLisi
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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
Bill Weber
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
Tziporah bat Devorah
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 (6–12 Cheshvan), we observe the yahrzeits of the following ACI members, family and friends. May their memories always be a blessing.
Florence Baumann
Roscoe Bronstein
Ida Katz
Walter Bersinger
Ralph Schloss
Jeshua Melman
Germaine Gorstein
Amy Geisenberg
Sylvia Brody
David Rosenberg
Rabbi Dr. Alvin Kass
Joseph Steinhardt
Doris Brownstein
Jacob Bernstein
Fanny Pasteelnick
Sadie Sklarofsky
Sam Wigod
Max Berkowitz
Beatrice Hamby
Hyman Mickel
Isidor Cohn
Jennie Leinwol
Jennie Braunschweig
Rosalie K. Kirshen
Abraham Mishler
Minnie Weisberg
Bessie Zipes
Alexander Lindey
Isaac Roth
Heather Pressler
Edith Groopman
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