Dec
26
Celebrating a Spectacular Hanukkah Season
Also: There will be no Shabbat services on Saturday, December 27. We'll see you next Shabbat!, Starting Soon! A New Opportunity for Jewish Study
Community
The Friday Flyer
Our weekly newsletter: Shabbat times, programs, and community news. Browse past issues by year.
December 2025
Dec
19
Thanks to all who have joined us for our Hanukkah events!
Also: Coming in January: PJ Library's Jewish Children's Book Festival, Out of the Ruins: Jewish Wisdom on Resilience
Dec
12
Open Door Shabbat
Also: We Need YOU to Make our Hanukkah Events a Success!, Celebrate Hanukkah With ACI
Dec
5
We Need YOU to Make our Hanukkah Events a Success!
Also: Celebrate Hanukkah With ACI, 12/11, 7:00–8:30 PM — From Oil to Oil with Adamah at ACI
November 2025
Nov
28
No Shabbat Services This Week
Also: We Need YOU to Make our Hanukkah Events a Success!, ACI's Hanukkah Calendar of Events
Nov
21
Out of the Ruins: Jewish Wisdom on Resilience
Also: We Need YOU to Make our Hanukkah Events a Success!, Blood Drive Announced for November 23
Nov
14
Blood Drive Announced for November 23
Also: November Teen Lounge Next Tuesday, ACI's Hanukkah Events Calendar - We Need You!
Nov
7
Open Door Shabbat
Also: November Teen Lounge Announced, Rikers Island Services
October 2025
Oct
31
Don't Forget!
Also: Shiva for Rabbi Alvin Kass ז״ל, November Teen Lounge Announced
Oct
24
Save the Date: Friendsgiving Shabbat with the Wandering Jews of Astoria
Also: Open Door Shabbat, Rikers Island Services
Oct
17
This Tuesday: Lounge Night
Also: Don't Miss Tot Shabbat and Junior Congregation Tomorrow, Open Door Shabbat
Oct
10
Celebrate Sukkot at ACI
Also: And Next Week: It's Simchat Torah at ACI!, Open Door Shabbat
Oct
3
Celebrate Sukkot at ACI
Also: Open Door Shabbat, Rikers Island Services
September 2025
Sep
26
Yom Kippur Services
Also: Tot Shabbat & Tashlich in Astoria Park Tomorrow, Build a Sukkah With ACI
Sep
19
Rosh Hashana Services
Also: Join the ACI Community for Two Good Causes on Sunday, It's Not Too Late to Get High Holiday Tickets
Sep
12
Open Door Shabbat & Potluck Kiddush Tomorrow
Also: You Could Save a Life During the High Holidays, Open Door Shabbat
Sep
5
High Holiday Volunteers Needed!
Also: New This Fall: Quiet the Sunday Scaries with Rabbi Josh, New Open Door Shabbat Dates
August 2025
Aug
29
New This Fall: Quiet the Sunday Scaries with Rabbi Josh
Also: New Open Door Shabbat Dates, High Holiday Tickets On Sale Now
Aug
22
New Open Door Shabbat Dates
Also: High Holiday Schedule for 5786, Bringing Jewish Worship to Rikers Island
Aug
15
Announcing Our High Holiday Services for 5786
Also: Bringing Jewish Worship to Rikers Island, Register for ACI's Hebrew School
Aug
8
Register for ACI's Hebrew School
Also: Tot Shabbat in Astoria Park Tomorrow, Tot Shabbat Summer
Aug
1
Pathways to Judaism and Conversion Class
Also: Tot Shabbat Summer, IN ASTORIA PARK
July 2025
Jul
25
Tot Shabbat Brings Families Together in Astoria Park
Also: Tot Shabbat Summer, IN ASTORIA PARK
Jul
18
Tot Shabbat Summer
Also: IN ASTORIA PARK, Last Chance to Drop Off PJ Library Books!
Jul
11
Kabbalat Shabbat Picnic in Astoria Park - Updated Schedule
Also: Tot Shabbat Summer, IN ASTORIA PARK
Jul
4
Open Door Shabbat
Also: Thank You to All Who Participated in our June Shabbat Swap, Happy Independence Day!
June 2025
Jun
27
Read the 2025 ACI Journal
Also: Join Us for Kiddush Tomorrow, Tot Shabbat Summer
Jun
20
TONIGHT: Annual Journal Service at 7pm
Also: Pre-B'nei Mitzvah Program, Tot Shabbat Summer
Jun
13
Open Door Shabbat
Also: ACI’s Summer Schedule, Tot Shabbat Summer
Jun
6
Join Us for a Special Kiddush Tomorrow
Also: Pre-B'nei Mitzvah Program, Mark Your Calendars for the ACI Journal Service on Friday, June 20
May 2025
May
30
Join Us in Jackson Heights on Sunday!
Also: 11am: Walk With ACI at Queens Pride, Register Now
May
23
Celebrate Shavuot with ACI and Malkhut
Also: Register Now, Pre-B'nei Mitzvah Program
May
16
Submit Your Ads for the 2025 Journal
Also: Tot Shabbat & Pre-B'nei Mitzvah Program, Pre-B'nei Mitzvah Program
May
9
Open Door Shabbat
Also: Tonight! Our First Israel Policy Forum Event, Potluck Kiddush Tomorrow
May
2
ACI's Passover Festivities in the Local News
Also: Potluck Kiddush Next Week!, Tot Shabbat &
April 2025
Apr
25
Open Door Shabbat
Also: Celebrate Shabbat With ACI, Pre-B'nei Mitzvah Program
Apr
18
Announcing ACI's 2025 Journal Service Honorees
Also: Pre-B'nei Mitzvah Program, Announcing ACI's New Pre-B'nei Mitzvah Program!
Apr
11
19 Months of Upheaval: Israel's Challenges in a Post-October 7 Era
Also: Chag Pesach Sameach, Preparing for Pesach
Apr
4
19 Months of Upheaval: Israel's Challenges in a Post-October 7 Era
Also: Community Potluck Tomorrow, Preparing for Pesach
March 2025
Mar
28
Hamantaschen Baking This Monday at ACI
Also: ACI Board Meeting, Events Committee Meeting
Mar
21
ACI's Purim Carnival Was a Great Success!
Also: Mishloach Manot Sponsor Correction, Get Ready for Passover with Kosher Wine & Spirits from Hakerem Wines
Mar
14
Purim Carnival Sunday!
Also: Help Needed With Security Improvements, Open Door Shabbat Calendar
Mar
7
Open Door Shabbat
Also: Last Chance for Mishloach Manot Fundraiser!, The deadline for purchase is Monday, March 10, so don't delay!
February 2025
Feb
28
Blood Drive Volunteers Needed
Also: Help Needed With Security Improvements, Shabbat Across America on Friday, March 7
Feb
21
PJ Library Playgroup Tomorrow
Also: Saturday, February 22nd, PJ Library Playgroup
Feb
14
Join Us for Open Door Shabbat Tomorrow
Also: Wine Tasting March 1, Shabbat Across America on Friday, March 7
Feb
7
Super Bowl Watch Party This Sunday
Also: Save the Date for Our First Centennial Year Event, Shabbat
January 2025
Jan
31
Shabbat
Also: Do You Have Construction Experience? We Need You!, Open Door Shabbat Calendar
Jan
24
PJ Library Play Group at ACI Tomorrow
Also: Potluck Kiddush, January 25th
Jan
17
Potluck Kiddush
Also: January 25th, Ezra Gershon's Bar Mitzvah
Jan
10
Join Us for Open Door Shabbat Tomorrow!
Also: Board Meeting Tuesday, January 14, Events Meeting Tuesday, January 15
Jan
3
Thank You for a Joyous Hanukkah!
Also: Shabbat, Open Door Shabbat Calendar