The Astoria Center of Israel’s overarching mission is to provide a warm, supportive, and lively Jewish atmosphere in order for children to gain an awareness of Jewish life and to foster and strengthen their sense of pride…
ACI will pause our regular schedule of Shabbat morning services and Tot Shabbat for July and August, but we still have a full calendar of Shabbat events in store!
Two guest speakers will be featured at this week’s Open Door Shabbat in honor of Pride Month. On Shabbat morning, we will hear from Karina Escamilla and Zeena Hazuri from the Latino Commission on AIDS. The commission…
For the second year, Malkhut and ACI are coming together for a shared Shavuot program in Jackson Heights! This year, Malkhut is bringing the holiday of Shavuot and Pride month together with a special storytelling program, “The…
It’s that time of year! Show your support for ACI and our honoree by considering placing an ad in our 2024 journal. Learn more about the honoree and place your ad here.
Estie: A 2024 Purim Spiel Welcome to Shushan World, where everything is perfect and everyone thinks that Esther (Estie) and the Megillah solved all problems of feminism and anti-semitism. But did they…? Come to ACI on Purim…
A No Experience Necessary Shabbat Experience from the Astoria Center of Israel Shabbat morning is the best time for Jews to come together, and the WORST time to feel out of place in synagogue. Join the Astoria…
Join us for ACI’s annual Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 24, from 2-5pm. We’ll enjoy an afternoon filled with carnival games, crafts, face painting by Astoria’s own Cheeky Chipmunk, costume parade, photo booth, PJ Library book swap, and…
On Friday night, March 1, 2024, hundreds of synagogues across the continent will take part in a historic national Jewish event to celebrate what unifies all Jews — Shabbat! Deadline to purchase is 9:00 AM on February…
On Monday, February 12, we will be hosting Northwell Health for a Stop the Bleed training. Someone who is severely injured can bleed to death in as little as five minutes, so immediate action can be crucial. This course will…
