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Astoria Center
of Israel
Bulletin
The only conservative Synagogue in the
Astoria—Long Island City—Woodside Area
Volume LXXXV March 2011 No. 7Candle Lightings: 4:19, 4:26, 4:33,
Candle Lightings: 5:31, 5:31, 6:47, 6:54 25 Adar I 5771
Rabbi Jonathan Pearl, Ph.D.
Cantor George Lindenblatt
Shabbat Dinner 6:00 pm
$15 prepaid, $25 at door
Ages 5-12 $8, under 5 free.
Kabbalat Shabbat Service
7:30 pm
Call office to register
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Friday Night, March 4, 2011
Hundreds of synagogues across the continent will take part in an historic
national Jewish event to celebrate that which unifies all Jews—Shabbat!
Everyone is invited...singles, couples, families—all ages. At ACI we will begin
with a full 4-course traditional Shabbat dinner followed by services. Join us!

Pa g e Tw o
Th e Bu l l e t i n
Schedule of Services
Friday, March 4
Candles........................................... 5:31 pm
Shabbat Across America
starts at 6:00 pm (see p. 1)
Sabbath Morning Service
Saturday, March 5
Shabbat Shekalim
Services............................................9:30 am
Weekly Portion: p e k u d e-2 To r a h s
Tot Shabbat-10:45-11:30 am
Sabbath ends................................. 6:36 pm
Havdalah & A Movie - 7:00 pm
★★★
Friday, March 11
Candles........................................... 5:39 pm
Sabbath Morning Service
Saturday, March 12
Services............................................9:30 am
Weekly Portion: vay i k r a
Lunch & Learn follows services
Sabbath ends................................... 6:44 pm
Daylight Savings Time begins
Turn clocks ahead 1 hour
★★★
Friday, March 18
Candles........................................... 6:47 pm
Young Jews Schmooze - 6:00 pm
Sabbath Morning Service
Saturday, March 19
Shabbat Zachor
Services............................................9:30 am
Weekly Portion: t z av
Sabbath ends................................... 7:52 pm
Saturday, March 19, 7:45 pm
Purim Service & Megillah Reading
★★★
Friday, March 25.............................. 6:54 pm
Sabbath Morning Service
Saturday, March 26
Shabbat Parah
Services............................................9:30 am
Weekly Portion: s h e m i n i
Sabbath ends....................................7:59 pm
★★★
Rabbi Pearl & Cantor Lindenblatt officiating
The Center will host the kiddushim
FROM THE RABBI’S STUDY
We celebrate Purim this month. It is
a joyous holiday, and in honor of the joy
we wear costumes, we feast, sing, laugh
and dance. But what is it that we are
celebrating? One of the problems which
besets a large segment of American Jewry is
the “disconnect” that exists between calling
oneself Jewish and actually living Jewishly,
between proclaiming oneself Jewish and
actually knowing its treasures, history,
opportunities and blessings – and what this
all entails. Among the many examples of
this disconnect, the celebration of Jewish
holidays is one. Is there a disconnect, for
example, between the joy of Purim and
its perceived meaning? Purim is another
one of our stories telling of our miraculous
survival in the face of threatened extinction.
One would hope that our celebration of
this survival would engender a revitalized
and deepened commitment to becoming
Jewishly educated, to proudly manifesting
our traditions and observances, to
strengthening our ties to our communities,
to our people, and to Israel. In this way
disconnects are set aside in favor of intense
and lasting connections that serve to fulfill
our lives.
On this Purim, the story of which takes
place outside the land of Israel, I bring to
your attention the words of famed violinist
Isaac Stern, expressed 20 years ago around
the time of the Gulf War. He spoke of
why he loves Israel, recalling his first
visit there a year after the creation of the
Jewish state. (He met his wife Vera there,
and married her 17 days later; and returned
to Israel many times.) Reflecting upon
the situation in the Middle East during
the Gulf War, Stern announced, “Teddy
Kollek, the Mayor of Jerusalem, recently
called to complain that Europeans and
Asians are coming to Israel, but American
Jews are afraid to go. Vera and I will be
there next month. We’re not afraid to go.
We will go, we will share. For that sharing
we are grateful, because it gives us the
strength to belong—not only to them—but
most important, we belong to ourselves.
We know who we are.”
Happy Purim. May your celebration of
Purim, and of your larger Jewish life, be
filled with deep and lasting meaning and
connection.
Rabbi Jonathan Pearl

Th e Bu l l e t i n
Pa g e Th r e e
We Announce With Pride
The Officers and Board of Trustees & Governors
are pleased to announce the selection of
THE 2011 BA’ALAT MITZVAH CLASS
as honorees of the 2011 Journal of the ACI
Mark Friday, June 17, on your calendar for the
Annual Journal Service at which time we will honor the Class.
Ad forms for the 2011 Journal are found on pp. 6-7;
please complete and submit ASAP.
Our 85th Anniversary Journal Nominees
In 1971, with Rabbi Alvin Kass as spiritual leader of the Center, ten women collectively
became Bat Mitzvah. We are enriched by the continuing membership of five of them:
Hannah Bluh, Elaine Brichta, Charlotte Kramer, Rose Ratnoff, & Jeanne Siegel. They were
prepared by Dale Brichta & Barbara Siegel. Now, forty years later, eight current members
of the Center are preparing for their Bat Mitzvah on May 21.
In the fall of 2009 ACI’s Rabbi Jonathan Pearl asked for candidates for the 2-year
intensive Ba’alat Mitzvah program he created. (Whereas the bat mitzvah is associated
with a child’s perspective on assuming the obligation of mitzvot, Rabbi Pearl conceived
the term Ba’alat Mitzvah—literally “master of mitzvah”—for adults with a wiser and more
mature perspective on assuming the obligation of mitzvot.) Like our predecessors, we had
been denied the opportunity when we were 12 or 13 years old. The eight of us are now
entering the final months of preparation. With the learned insights of Rabbi Pearl, we have
read, studied, and discussed the Concise Book of Mitzvot, a guide to the tenets of Judaism,
by Rabbi Yisrael Meir ha Kohen (more widely known as the Chafetz Chayim).
We are diverse in our backgrounds. Some of the women are children of Holocaust survivors;
others come from traditionally observant East European families. Another’s childhood
was spent in an overwhelmingly non-Jewish environment. One grew up in Astoria, but
in a Reform household, even though the family was very involved with this Conservative
synagogue. What is especially interesting about the eight of us is the openness with which
we have discussed our approach to the mitzvot. All eight have been deeply involved in
Center activities. There are two facile Torah readers, two gabbais, the Yahrzeit secretary,
the Bulletin editor, a vice president, members of numerous committees, and an historian.
The discussions have been lively, and the opportunity to do some soul searching in the
pursuit of our understanding of Judaism has been enriching. We are indebted to Rabbi
Pearl for creating a non-judgmental atmosphere so that we could be free to reveal our true
feelings.
It is with humility that we—Sally Constain, Sydelle Diner, Hanna Harel, Phylis
Hochberg, Elaine Lindenblatt, Judith Markowitz, Susan Mickel, & Roberta
Saltzman—accept the honor of being the designees of the 85th Anniversary Journal.
Sydelle Diner

Pa g e Fo u r
Th e Bu l l e t i n
The congregation expresses sincere thanks
to Andrea Pack, as she completes her term as
CHAIR’S CORNER
Chairperson of the Board. With her dedication and
innovative leadership, may she continue to be a wise
voice of counsel to ACI. The gavel passes to Steven Guralnick, incoming Chairperson, and
Judith Markowitz, incoming Vice Chair. We wish them —and the entire slate of officers and
Board members—a productive and satisfying term.
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Greetings,
My name is Steven Guralnick. In January 2011, I was elected Chairperson of the
Astoria Center of Israel Board of Trustees and Governors. My wife’s name is Irene Liorah
Guralnick; my son’s name is Andrew Jason Guralnick. We have been members of ACI for
ten years. My son had his Bar Mitzvah at the synagogue in April 2003. I have served as
Vice-President of the Center and, more recently, Vice Chairperson of the Board. I am also
chairperson of the Board’s financial committee.
Recently, I have seen a resurgence in membership at our synagogue through the
indefatigable efforts of Rabbi Pearl and his family. I hope that the Board and Officers will
provide their continued support and participation in furtherance of this effort. May our
congregation be blessed with health and prosperity presently and in the future.
Steven J. Guralnick
Megillah Reading & Purim Service
Saturday, March 19,7:45 pm
It’s our annual foray into strange & wonderful costumes, yummy hamantashen, trinkets
& toys—in other words, the whole megillah. Come cheer goodness & jeer evil as we
celebrate our triumph of life & liberty. The fun continues on Sunday, March 20, from
3-5 pm, with family activities to enjoy together. Bring the kids to both!
FROM THE PRESIDENT’S PEN
March, to me, begins the march into
springtime—the time of renewal of God’s
exquisite creation, and the resurgence of our
spirits and energy. We start with Shabbat
Across America, which opens the door
to understanding and loving the Sabbath.
Through the cold winter and weekdays of
stress and strain, looking forward to Shabbat
sustains us in an optimistic mode. It is our
gift to behold, to personally embrace.
Here at the Center, with our Rabbi and
Cantor, Shabbat is special. Amid singing,
prayers, and sermons, we meld into a
tapestry of all generations, sipping from the
cup of fellowship and joy. The elegance of
the Torah, its regal specialness, makes me
proud to be Jewish. Shabbat has sustained
me—and our people—through life’s
challenges.
We move on to Purim, when our
determination and fortitude once again won
out over tyranny. It is a time of elation with
the reading of the Megillah of Esther, a
woman of valor.
I want to congratulate Steven Guralnick
and Judy Markowitz, incoming chairperson
and vice chairperson of our Board. They
follow in the worthy footsteps of former
chair Andrea Pack, whose good works and
sound judgment have benefited many areas
of ACI. Let us continue to work together,
with heads and hearts, with open minds,
toward the welfare of our synagogue. We
have indeed heeded the word of God, to
build a sanctuary where He will dwell
among us and create a people who cares,
shares, and thrives.
Toward that end, all of your participation
and support is greatly needed and
appreciated.
Mazel tov to the Harel Family on the birth
of Jacob Peter Harel. It is gratifying to see
new generations entering our community,
budding like the seedlings of spring. May
each of us continue to bloom in this, our
sacred worship home.
Love to all,
Cynthia Groopman

Th e Bu l l e t i n
Pa g e Fi v e
Report from...
SPECIAL EVENTS & OUTREACH COMMITTEE
Despite the snowy weather that forced the cancellation of a few events, we’ve
managed to have a lively winter at ACI. Thanks to everyone who came out to participate,
and to the following hosts:
The Gonen Family-January Lunch & Learn
The Markowitz Family-January Young Jews Schmooze.
Kudos to David Bernstein for chairing January’s fun Havdalah & a Movie night,
including the logistics that enabled us to view Rivkin: Bounty Hunter which featured
a bar mitzvah scene in our own beautiful sanctuary. Our appreciation to Cara
Bernstein for the yummy popcorn concession, to The Pearls for their incisive talk
on Jewish images in popular TV, and to Sue Ann Blas whose press work sparked
a lovely article on the event in the local paper.
We thank ACI friends Dr. Karen Lewkowitz & Dr. Monte Miller for hosting
February’s angelic Lunch & Learn, in honor of Rabbi & Judy Pearl. The topic was
Jewish Angels—from biblical, talmudic, and liturgical perspectives.
Many thanks to congregant & teacher Josie Freeman for leading Tot Shabbats,
which, weather or not, attract a big tot parade every month!
Judy Markowitz & Judy Pearl
Events/Outreach Co-Chairs
March Highlights
Shabbat Across America: Friday, March
4. See p. 1.
Tot Shabbat monthly: Saturday, March
5, 10:45-11:30 am. Songs, stories,
kiddush snack, for children of all ages.
Havdalah & a Movie Night, monthly:
Saturday, March 5, 7:00 pm. Come
enjoy a night out with a good film,
title to be announced. $5 pp; popcorn &
refreshments for sale.
Interfaith Series Hosts Rabbi Pearl:
Sunday, March 6, 7:00 pm. As speaker
of the month at this ongoing series, Rabbi
Pearl will give a talk on Judaism. All
welcome, no charge. Astoria Presbyterian
Church, 23-35 Broadway, Astoria.
Lunch & Learn, monthly: Saturday,
March 12, following Shabbat services,
hosted by The Constain Family, Cynthia
& Jay Groopman, Steven Guralnick,
Mark Sohmer. Eat and be enlightened.
Young Jews Schmooze, monthly: Friday,
March 18, 6:00 pm. Welcome Shabbat
with a meal and a spirited service. For
all young-at-heart members & friends.
Suggested donation: $5 pp, $10 per
family; non-members $10 pp, $20 per
family.
Havdalah, Megillah Reading & Purim
Spiel: Saturday, March 19, 7:45 pm.
Costumes encouraged!
Purim Family Get-Together: Sunday,
March 20, 3:00-5:00 pm. Face-painting,
arts & crafts, family activities, snacks.
Schedule of March Classes
Shabbat Youth Program: March 5, 12,
19, 26.
Adult Bat Mitzvah Class: March 5, 19,
for registrants.
Conversion Class: March 2, 16, 30.
Dancing with Ann Marie, monthly:
Monday, March 7. Tap Dance (rhythm
& Broadway tap): 6-7:30 pm; Partnering
(swing, ballroom Latin, jazz): 7:30-8:30
pm. $15 per class.

Pa g e Six
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Elaine Lindenblatt, Judith Markowitz, Susan Mickel, Roberta Saltzman

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Pa g e Ei g h t
Th e Bu l l e t i n
Yahrzeit Anniversaries
The following names will be read from the pulpit
immediately preceding the kaddish at our sabbath services.
The families of the dear departed ones
are invited to attend our services and participate in the kaddish prayer.
Mar. Adar I
1 25 Rose Nusenblatt
Charlotte Satin
2 26 Annie Baer
Samuel Borscher
Sally Scotch
3 27 William Abel
Lena Bolitzer
Harry Sklarofsky
Barnett Tabashowitz
4 28 Louis Goldstein
Kathie Bluh
Helen Beatrice Kant
5 29 Arnold Laxer
Isadore Gunsberg
David Blumenbfeld
6 30 William Halpern
Max Grossman
Adar II
7 1 Jacob Louis Steinberg
Robert Rosenberg
Charles Rabinowitz
8 2 Lena Mandel
Renee Irene Griffler
9 3 Max Ostrovsky
Abraham Holtzman
10 4 Morris Lazar
Jacob Wortman
11 5 Betty Friedman
Rosa Hauptman
Regina Streim
Hyman Halbert
12 6 Florence Eppsteiner
14 8 Clementine Crell
16 10 Ida Levinson
18 12 Ida Michael
19 13 Ida D. Greenberg
20 14 Abe Miller
22 16 Hannah Mendel
Ida Baron
Max Kronowitz
23 17 Murray Jackson
24 18 Max Dash
25 19 Sarah Miller
27 21 Margot Wolff
Meyer Dreher
28 22 Juliette Markowitz
30 24 Fannie Pritz
Harvey Weiss
31 25 Elsie Weiner
They still live in the acts of goodness they performed and in the hearts of those who cherish their memory.
On the yahrzeit of a loved one it is appropriate to give charity.
Consider making a donation to one of our Center Funds on p. 9.
FAMILY NEWS
Birth Blvd
Mazel tov to the entire Harel Family
on the birth of Jacob Peter Harel, son of
Kristin & Ronen and grandson of Hanna &
Dani. May he be a source of great joy.
Road to Recovery
Speedy get well wishes to: Abraham
Amsilay, Noah Har-El, Mark Sohmer,
Ruth Stern.
POEM OF THE MONTH
How can we manage
to do all we do?
It’s because we have
YOUR DUES and YOU!
SAVE THE
DATE
SAVE a LIFE
The ACI Blood Drive
will be held at the Center on
Sunday, April 3
12:30-5:00 pm
Thanks to the efforts of chair Phylis
Hochberg and all our donors, last
year’s drive brought in over 50 pints
of blood. Let’s keep this wonderful
mitzvah flowing. Call the Center
office at 718-278-2680 and leave a
message for Phylis to volunteer to
help out that day.

Th e Bu l l e t i n
Pa g e Ni n e
OUR CENTER FUNDS
We are grateful to our friends for their contributions to our...
Prayer Book Fund
We thank the following individuals for their generosity in remembering special individuals in their lives by
donating to the Etz Hayim prayer book fund. The dedications read as follows: Beryl & Lenny Rosendorf: “For
our beloved parents Gussie & Joe Kamlet and Minnie & Meyer “Sheely” Rosendorf. “ Bea Frish: “With loving
best wishes to Anabel Frish and Mark Spery on their marriage.” Sylvia Steinberg “In memory of brother Meyer
Friedman.” Sylvia Steinberg, ”In memory of husband Bernard Steinberg.” Sydelle Diner,” In loving memory of
Dr. Harold Diner, my husband and our father and grandfather. From Sydelle Diner; Bruce, Naomi, David; Daniel,
Jennie, Elie and Ben.” “In loving memory of Everet Eisenberg and Dr. Sanford Eisenberg from Sydelle Diner.” “In
loving memory of Harry and Jennie Diner and Eva Stern from Sydelle Diner, Bruce, Naomi and David.” “In loving
memory of Dr. David Eisenberg & Birdie H. Eisenberg, my parents, Sydelle Diner; and their grandparents, Amy,
Deborah; Bruce, Naomi, David; Nancy and Jean.” Susan Mickel,”In memory of my parents Jack & Anna Mickel.”
Susan Cohn : “In memory of beloved parents Cantor Richard & Hannah Cohn and sisters Ilse and Margit Cohn
and Heather Pressler.” Ruth Stern: “In memory of beloved husband Fred Stern, parents Cantor Richard & Hannah
Cohn and sisters Margit and Ilse Cohn and Heather Pressler.”
Center Fund
Shirley Brand-In memory of Rabbi Pearl’s uncle
Rafael Brand.
Martha Michaels-In memory of Claire Arrian and of
mother Lena Sklarofsky; in honor of the bar mitzvah
of Sylvia Steinberg’s grandson Glen Goodman and of
the birth of Jacob Peter, son of Kristin & Ronen Harel
and grandson of Hanna & Dani Harel.
Fran & David Hirschel-In memory of Claire Arrian
& Bob Bluh.
Andrea Pack-In memory of Bob Bluh; speedy
recovery to Abraham Amsilay; in honor of the birth
of Jacob Peter Harel and the bar mitzvah of Glen
Goodman; in memory of grandmother Lena Sklarofsky
and grandparents Anna & Benjamin Pack.
Brenda Hamby-In memory of parents Joseph & Ruth
Redisch & Beatrice Hamby.
David J. Diner-In memory of godparents Harry &
Dorothy Horowitz.
Sandra Siegel Roth-In memory of father Milton
Roth.
Sydelle Diner-Get well to Susan Cohn & Ruth
Stern’s nephew Doug Pressler.
Luther Golding-In memory of wife Ruth Golding.
Ruth Blumenthal-In memory of parents Bertha &
Samuel Lehman and of Susan Cohn’s brother-in-law
Oscar Pressler; congratulations to Nina Matathias on
having a great- grandchild.
Ceil & Steve Chiprut-In honor of daughter Michelle’s
marriage to Boris Strogach.
Lotte Finnochiaro-In memory of Sue Ann Blas’s aunt
Ruth Anderson and of Claire Arrian; in honor of the
birth of Nina Matathias’s great-grandchild and of the
marriage of Michelle Chiprut & Boris Strogach.
Mark Sohmer-Get well to Susan Cohn’s nephew
Douglas & to Abraham Amsilay; happy birthday to
Jeanne Siegel; in memory of Ruth Anderson & Rabbi
Levy’s aunt; in honor of the birth of Jacob Peter Harel
, of Glen Goodman’s bar mitzvah, of Orna & Jerry
Kleiman’s daughter’s marriage & son Jeremy’s entering
the Naval Academy.
Beverly Weber Bayar-In memory of Eleanore
Fried, Robert Bluh, Kurt Weber, Sandy Bayar, Dorothy
Horowitz.
Richard, Maralynne & Chava Bat Esha Steiger-In
memory of mother & mother-in law Ethel Steiger.
Alvin Friedman-In memory of mother & father
Bertha & Hyman Friedman.
Ed & Sally Constain-In memory of mother &
mother-in-law Rebecca Wahl.
Cynthia & Jay Groopman-Welcome home & get
well to Abraham Amsilay; in honor of the birth of Jacob
Peter Harel; get well to Mark Sohmer.
Judy, Steve, Jill & Leah Markowitz-In honor of the
birth of Jacob Peter Harel; happy birthday to Eitan &
Noam Pearl.
Susan Mickel-To thank Sydelle Diner & Susan Cohn
for hosting the December Lunch & Learn; in honor of
the birth of Jacob Peter Harel and of Andrea Pack for
all she has done for the Center.
Rose Seiden, Ceil & Steven, Michelle & Boris, &
Daniel Chiprut-In memory of husband, father, &
grandfather Isadore Seiden.
Sylvia Steinberg-In honor of the birth of Jacob
Peter Harel & of the bar mitzvah of grandson Glen
Goodman’s bar mitzvah.
Josie Freeman-AIn memory of Michael Freeman.
Dr. & Mrs. Alexander Strasser-In memory of father
Dr. Paul Strasser.
Phylis Hochberg-In memory of father Walter
Hochberg; get well to Noah Har-El & Freda Spivack;
in honor of the birth of Jacob Peter Harel.
Manuel & Priscilla Gelber-Happy birthday to
daughter Davina.
Marion Mito & Family-In memory of mother Blanche
Jackson & mother-in-law Alice Mito.
Estelle Reiff-In memory of husband Benjamin
Reiff.
Cantor Cohn Fund
Sydelle Diner & Family-A prayer for healing for
Gabrielle Giffords; get well to Michael Henderson &
to Ruth Stern; in honor of the birth of Jacob Peter
Harel..
Mitch & Sue Ann Blas-Get well to Murray Lambert,
Mrs. Jackie Lerner, Sylvia Wishnoff, Mark Sohmer; in
memory of Mitch’s mother Bea Blas.
Clara, Paul & Glen Klein-In memory of Claire
Arrian.
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
Cynthia & Jay Groopman-Happy March birthday
to Alex Siegel, Steven Guralnick, Andrew Guralnick;
in honor of the birth of Jacob Peter Harel; get well to
Mark Sohmer; continued renewal of body & spirit to
Ruth Blumenthal.
Judy Markowitz-Happy birthday to Rabbi Pearl.
Simchat Torah Fund
Susan Mickel-In honor of Eitan Pearl’s chanting the
Haftorah; get well to Abraham Amsilay; congratulations
to the new and continuing members & officers of
the Board.
Tree Fund
Mitch & Sue Ann Blas-In honor of Tu B’Shvat.
Sally & Ed Constain-In honor of grandsons Robert
& Gregory Constain.
Nicole Constain-In memory of Rebecca Wahl.
Judy & Steve Markowitz-In honor of Jill & Leah
Markowitz.

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