News

September 21, 2018

Kol Nidrei Appeal

To all members and friends of ACI,

As everyone responded so magnificently last year, once again this year ACI's Kol Nidrei appeal is a targetted fund-raising with the goal of raising $18,000.  The Kol Nidrei appeal runs from now, through the conclusion of our beautiful autumn Jewish holidays.  The funds raised, up to the $18,000, will be so generously matched dollar-for-dollar by our Co-President Cynthia Groopman.

This targeted goal will help to raise much-needed funds - andis a realistic goal, if all of our members and friends participate in this important drive.  

September 17, 2018

Yom Kippur Junior Congregation

Join Karen Feit in the Beit Midrash on Wednesday morning September 19th at 10:30am for a special Yom Kippur edition of Junior Congregation. Best for ages 5 and up. Parents are welcome to stay or drop off. Toddlers and babies are always welcome to head to the Parents room where there are books and toys. For more info please call the ACI office: 718-278-2680.

September 12, 2018

The Astoria Center Of Israel Honors Rabbi Pearl: Gazette Feature

The Astoria Center of Israel (ACI) has honored Rabbi Jonathan Pearl on his 10th anniversary with the synagogue for his decade of devoted and inspiring leadership, as well as his active service to the Astoria community and participation in its many civic groups. The special event, held earlier this summer at the historic synagogue, was attended by Astoria community leaders and dignitaries, as well as the ... read more at the Gazette. 

September 5, 2018

Food Drive

Once again this year, ACI is holding a High Holiday food drive. Non-perishable, non-expired kosher food items will be collected through Sukkot. Items are being collected in the front of the Sanctuary, including on Yom Kippur, when our voluntary fast reminds us of others who involuntarily go without sufficient food during the year.  Thanks for your participation!

Check out our full High Holiday schedule for when you can bring your items. 

August 27, 2018

Register for Maskit - ACI's Hebrew School Program

Join us September 16th, 2018 3-5pm for the Maskit back to school open house. Registration can be done at the open house, or here. Find out about bus options, meet teachers, see friends, and have fun. Nameir classes begin Shabbat morning September 8th, 9:30-11:30. Tzvi Kitah Alef and Kitah Bet begin Tuesday October 9th 3:30-5:30.

 

August 25, 2018

S'lichot

Join us for dessert, and then enter the High Holiday mood at our beautiful S'lichot service Saturday night, September 1st

~ Dessert and social hour, beginning at 7:30pm ~

~ Havdalah and S'lichot Service at 8:15pm ~

No tickets or pre-registration necessary for the evening gathering and service.

August 10, 2018

Sponsor a Kiddush or Lunch~N~Learn at ACI

If you would like to celebrate a happy occasion, or memorialize or pay tribute to a loved one, this is a wonderful way to do so -- by spreading Torah study and fostering community. To sponsor a kiddush luncheon or a Lunch-'N-Learn, please contact the ACI office, as dates for this year are filling up quickly. 

April 27, 2018

Place your ads for the 2018 Journal

The ACI Journal for 2018 is now up and running -- and awaiting your ads!

This year's Journal pays tribute to Rabbi Jonathan Pearl, Judy Pearl, Aylelet Pearl, Eitan Pearl, and Noam Pearl on the occasion of their 10-year-anniversary at ACI -- honoring Rabbi Pearl's inspiring and devoted leadership, as well as the tireless and creative dedication of the whole Pearl family to ACI, that have ushered in the current rejuvenation and revival of our beloved synagogue!

April 23, 2018

Journal Honorees Announced

Dear Congregants and Friends of ACI,

We are delighted and proud to announce that the honorees of our 2018 Anniversary Journal are Rabbi Jonathan Pearl, Judy Pearl, Ayelet Pearl, Eitan Pearl, and Noam Pearl.

March 8, 2018

Community Pesach Seder

ACI Communal Seder

Be part of ACI's wonderful communal Seder on the second night of  Passover!  Hear - and tell - the Passover story through song, music, discussion, learning, and feasting!  (Wine included!  ...but you are welcome to bring your own Kosher-for-Passover wine selections, if you wish...)

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