September 16, 2026, 8:00-9:00 pm If God loves the poor, then why doesn’t he feed them himself? This is a question question that Rabbi Akiva is asked by Tunus Rufus, the Roman Emperor who clashes with Rabbi…
Wednesdays from 8:00-9:30 pm on Zoom First Class September 23, 2026 The year since October 7, 2023 raised urgent, complex, and at times painful questions about Zionism. For many, the work as has become harder: harder to…
Join Rabbi Josh on Sunday, September 20, 2026, for the LiveOnNY Donor Heroes 5K at Flushing Meadows Corona Park—a meaningful run/walk honoring the heroes of organ and tissue donation. This is more than just a 5K; it’s a chance to…
Songs and & Sunset: Summer Kabbalat Shabbat with ACI Starting July 3, 2026, please join us on Fridays at 6:30 pm ET to bring in Shabbat at Astoria Park by the War Memorial (weather permitting). Join us…
May 18, 2026, 8:00-9:00 pm Boaz is wealthy, powerful, and male; Ruth is a poor, widowed, non-Israelite woman alone in a space with a man she barely knows. Unfortunately, we can easily imagine an alternative universe in…
We Swear This Won’t Be Weird… Synagogues are wonderful — but they’re not always designed for deeper connection on a first (or fifth) visit. If you’ve been coming to ACI off and on and would like to…
As the Astoria Center of Israel celebrates 100 years of serving the Jewish community in Western Queens in 2026, we are inviting members of our community past and present to share their favorite moments and memories at…
On Friday night, March 13, 2026, hundreds of synagogues across the continent will take part in a historic national Jewish event to celebrate what unifies all Jews — Shabbat! Catering by Ben’s Kosher Deli of Bayside. For the…
Purim Party Join us for a hamantaschen baking contest, PJ Library books, face painting, a fun photo booth, music, Purim crafts, games, prizes, and an amazing bubble magic show! Costumes are highly encouraged, so come dressed to impress. …
The Astoria Center of Israel Book Club will be launching in the next month or so, and we’d love your feedback as to when we might meet. The club will meet approximately every other month. Please complete…
