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Friday Flyer
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October 23, 2026 • 12 Cheshvan, 5787
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Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv
This weekend, we will be celebrating the Bar Mitzvah of Max Baker. This Friday night, we will have Shabbat services for those who wish to attend. Services will be at 6:00 pm, after which there will be the chance to make kiddush and motzi, while the Baker family will have a family-only dinner in the social hall.
If you have any questions, please contact Rabbi Josh.
More dates to remember:
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 13, 6:00 pm — Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, November 14 — Open Door Shabbat
Friday, November 20, 6:30 pm, Social Hall — Celebrate Friendsgiving with ACI
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Shabbat Services
Children’s Programs
Candle Lighting
Tonight at 5:45pm Havdalah: Saturday at 6:43pm Torah reading: Lech-Lecha
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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
Friday, November 20, at 6:30 pm
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 my beloved grandfather Hyman Mickel from Susan Mickel
In memory of my friend, Mark Sohmer from Susan Mickel
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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 Esther
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 (13–19 Cheshvan), we observe the yahrzeits of the following ACI members, family and friends. May their memories always be a blessing.
Sarah Schawelson
David G. Steiner
Rose Kaplan
Estelle Reiff
Ruth Redisch
Louis Arak
Theodore M. Weiss
Ray P. Gold
Susan Rothfeld
Dorothy Kirshen
George Fondiller
Lilli Gershon
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