WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS | August 18, 2023

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corrections to the Bulletin/Announcements :

email: bulletin@agudat-achim.org

For all other questions/concerns:

email Tina at: office@agudat-achim.org

CONSTRUCTION CAUTION!!

Please use Caution! As part of the Washington Street construction, a pump will be temporarily installed in our driveway. Both driveways remain open.

Upcoming CAA Events

In-person Shabbat Service

at Spec Pond

110 Fire Rd 12, Lancaster, MA 01523

Please join us for a meaningful and uplifting experience as we come together in community to celebrate a summer Shabbat. We will have a beautiful outdoor space to gather. Everyone is invited for swimming, water and beach fun starting at 4PM (weather permitting). Everyone is invited to stay for Kabbalat Shabbat service on the beach at 6PM (rain or shine). Feel free to bring picnic dinners, beach blankets, toys and games and make a night out of it!

Friday, August 18

6:00PM

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF FITCHBURG & LEOMINSTER

SUMMER FAMILY CAMPSITE

AT SPEC POND

IN LANCASTER

The directors of the JCC invite you to join us for the 2023 summer season. Our friendly lakeside facility is very inviting on a hot summer’s afternoon.

If you haven’t joined before this could be your year to begin enjoying the pleasures of Spec Pond.

It is our intention that lifeguards will provide waterfront supervision daily from 12:00PM to 6:00PM during our operational season 6/30-8/27.

We are hoping you will join us for a safe and relaxing summer!

More info here and sign up form here.

Upcoming Local

Jewish Community Events

TRAVEL TO ISRAEL WITH

BI/CAA/JFCM 

Nov 6-16, 2023 or Nov 6-19 w/Extension

Experience 11 or 14 unforgettable days in Israel with

Congregations Beth Israel & Agudat Achim

and Jewish Federation of Central Massachusetts

This trip is suitable for those who have been to Israel often AND for those who have never been.

See flyer for more info here or itinerary here

Check out our trip site on Israel Maven, to find everything in one place.

Friday, Aug 18: Zoom IN PERSON Kabbalat Shabbat service 6:00 pm

Candle lighting 7:25pm

Saturday, Aug 19: Shabbat service in-person and on Zoom 9:30am

Thursday, Aug 24 :

Thursday Morning Minyan Zoom 8:30 AM

Calendar Links

Info to download a Calendar to your device click here.

Click here for the online calendar, which is maintained and updated.

Services

Services Available In-Person AND on Zoom:

Sat: Shabbat service 9:30am

Services Available on Zoom :

Thu: Minyan 7:15am or 8:30am

Fri: Kabbalat Shabbat service 6:30pm

WEEKDAY MINYAN SCHEDULE

Continued alternating times for Thursday Morning Minyan

*On Zoom Only*

Aug 24: 8:30AM

Aug 31: 715AM

Sep 7: 8:30AM

READINGS:

Saturday, August 19: Shoftim

D'varim 16:18 - 18:5 (p.1088)

Haftarah: Isaiah 51:12 - 23, 22 (p.1108)

*if you need a pdf copy of Torah readings or would like to pick up a Chumash to follow along at home for zoom services, please email a request to bulletin@agudat-achim.org

Attending our Zoom services

All services may be attended by

clicking here at the scheduled time



Meeting ID: 463 523 7296

Password: 01453

Or by phone:

Mobile: (646) 558-8656

*no current Zoom technical support we thank everyone for understanding if the Zoom service does not work properly.

Links for PDF versions of Siddurim:

Thursday Siddur: click here

Friday Siddur: click here

Saturday Siddur: click here

Donation or Payment via Facebook

• To donate to our BUILDING FUND, click here
• To make a payment towards your ANNUAL PLEDGE (DUES), 

click here

• To pay your Religious School BOOK FEES or to make a donation to our RELIGIOUS SCHOOL, click here

You can also find these links on our Facebook page under the FUNDRAISERS tab or click the DONATE button on the top right for general donations!