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Friday Flyer
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November 6, 2026 • 26 Cheshvan, 5787
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Shabbat Dinah: Ending Silence Around Domestic Violence
On December 5, 2026, please join us for Shabbat services as we open a communal conversation about issues too often kept quiet.
Shabbat Dinah began in Israel as a dedicated Shabbat to raise awareness about domestic abuse. Shabbat Services will include a presentation from Lindsey Curtis of SAVI, Mount Sinai Hospital's sexual assault and violence intervention program. Our guest speaker will speak during Shabbat services and lead a conversation during the Oneg Shabbat.
More dates to remember:
Tuesday, November 10, 5:45 pm — Shorashim B'nai Mitzvah Kickoff Session
Tuesday, November 10, 8:00 pm — ACI Board Meeting
Friday, November 13, 5:30 pm — Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, November 14 — Open Door Shabbat
Friday, November 20, 6:30 pm, Social Hall — Celebrate Friendsgiving with ACI
Sunday, November 22, 2:00 pm — Shorashim B'nai Mitzvah Kickoff Session
Saturday, December 5, after Kiddush — ACI Book Club: My Father, The Messiah
Saturday, December 5, 10:00 am — Shabbat Dinah: Ending Silence Around Domestic Violence
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Shabbat Services
Children’s Programs
Candle Lighting
Tonight at 4:28pm Havdalah: Saturday at 5:28pm Torah reading: Chayei Sara
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Shorashim B'nai Mitzvah Program: Kickoff Sessions
Rabbi Noa Rubin is hosting two kickoff sessions for Shorashim, ACI's new, inclusive B'nai Mitzvah program: Tuesday, November 10 at 5:45 pm or Sunday, November 22 at 2:00 pm, at ACI (same content both days). They're geared to families planning a B'nai Mitzvah in the next two years, but everyone is welcome. Please RSVP to Lizanne at [email protected].
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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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ACI Book Club: My Father, The Messiah
The next meeting of ACI's book club will take place after Kiddush on December 5. We will be discussing My Father, The Messiah by Gil Hochberg. This memoir follows a woman's relationship with her father as she discovers her own identity while his mental illnesses become increasingly worse. You can read more about the book and purchase it through the Jewish Book Council.
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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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Mi Sheberachs
Please keep the following people in your hearts and prayers for the blessing of r'fua sh'leima:
Aaron Vajda
Andrea Surette
Eric David Laxman
Esther bat Chana
Faiga bat Feivel v’Leia
Fanya Rachel Ben Shoshana Idel
Gary Lefkowitz
Joel Tarlowe
John Keegan
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 (27 Cheshvan – 3 Kislev), we observe the yahrzeits of the following ACI members, family and friends. May their memories always be a blessing.
Mollie Rosenzveig
Gertrude Miller
Fannie Kuhl
Michael Sohmer
Mary Kurtz Rosenwald
Robert Stern
Lillian Polstein
S. Jacob Newman
Hanna Cohn
Sally Levitas
Lena Friedman
Israel Halpern
Grace Felsher
Jacob Dall
Rebecca Hyams
Mollie Singer Kahn
Zelig Solkerman
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