ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Astoria Center of Israel asks you to donate urgently needed Disaster Relief Funds for victims of the devastating Haitian earthquake
January 2010.
Inspired as always by our glorious holy Jewish tradition and our magnificent generous American heritage, we offer our help to those now in desperate and urgent need as Haiti deals with overwhelming tragedy as a result of the massive earthquake on January 12th. Please click here for information about donating now. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and family members.
Astoria Center of Israel Added to National and State Registers of Historic Places, Celebrates With Historic Commemoration - On November 15th ACI proudly marked our synagogue being added to the National and State Registers of Historic Places with a program that included live music and addresses by congregation leaders, previous Rabbis, and local and national politicians. Another commemoration took place on December 15 in the office of the Queens Borough President. Click HERE to see our special coverage of the historic event including links to local media coverage in print and on television.
Adult Bar and Bat Mitzvah Classes Continue In 2010 - Rabbi Pearl will continue his series of biweekly classes for adults wishing to learn more about the meaning of and the process of becoming a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Call the office for details on registration.
Shabbat Children's Program Continues in 2009/2010 - the 30-week program returned October 3 for a second year. Classes are open for students ages 3-6, 7-12, and Bar/Bat Mitzvah age. Call our office for more details.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Lunch & Learn and Guest Speaker from the NY/Long Island Blood Center
Date: Saturday March 13
Time: Following Shabbat morning services, beginning 9:30 am
Concert - Carver & Haywood
Date: Saturday March 20
Time: 8:00 pm
Price: $10
Mitzvah Action Day - Passover Package Delivery with DOROT
Date: Sunday March 21, 2010
Time: Orientation is from 10:00 am - 12:00 (allow at least three hours for orientation and visiting time)
Location: 171 West 85th Street, Manhattan
All attendees must RSVP by March 16. For more information see the EVENTS page for details.
Communal Passover Seder
Date: Tuesday March 30
Time: 6:30 pm
Price: $40/members and $60/non-members
ACI Blood Drive
Date: Sunday April 18
Time: 2:30 - 7:00 pm
For complete details see our EVENTS page. |
