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June 2019
Speaker: Evie Litwok from the Suitcase Project
Every year, 700,000 people are released from prison. In the New York area alone, 50,000 are expected to reenter the community this year. “Too many of these returning citizens have no support network, and often remain on the streets, without access to any supportive resources,” says Evie Litwok, Founder and Executive Director of Witness to Mass Incarceration. People returning to the community after paying their debts to society deserve basic necessities.
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Shabbat Morning Study
Led by Rabbi Kalmanofsky and other synagogue members, sessions are on the weekly portion through the eyes of favorite commentators—ancient, medieval, and modern; midrashic, mystical, and academic.
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Sanctuary Service
The Sanctuary Service follows the traditional Conservative liturgy. We read the Torah on the annual cycle, completing the entire Torah each year.
Find out more »West Side Minyan
The West Side Minyan is an egalitarian participatory group, offering a havurah experience within the Anshe Chesed Community. Our members take turns leading the services and managing administrative tasks; many of us learned davening and layning and dvar torah skills from more experienced minyan members who are very happy to teach. We read the Torah on a triennial cycle and have a group discussion following the Dvar Torah. A monthly pot luck lunch offers an extended opportunity to enjoy good…
Find out more »Minyan M’at
Minyan M’at is an independent, traditional, egalitarian community within Ansche Chesed. Now more than 30 years old, our group of over 150 households comes together to daven (pray), to learn, to celebrate and to sustain each other.
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Big Kids’ Service (Kids Only, Grade 3 through B’nai mitzvah)
This service delves into the structure and purpose of tefillot (prayers) and parshah (Torah portion). As they watch each other participate, children develop a feeling of community.
Find out more »Big Kids’ Service (Kids Only, Grade 3 through B’nai mitzvah)
This service delves into the structure and purpose of tefillot (prayers) and parshah (Torah portion). As they watch each other participate, children develop a feeling of community.
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Mishpacha Service (Babies, Toddlers and Preschool children)
Babies, toddlers and preschool age kids are exposed to the sights and sounds of Shabbat during this lively service. It is supplemented by fun and engaging songs, stories and movement.
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Scribblers on the Roof
Monday evenings, from 8 to 10pm. $5 suggested contribution. Join us on the Ansche Chesed roof to hear emerging and established Jewish writers read from their recent work. Beverages and books are available for purchase. If it rains, come anyway. We have a perfect indoor space. Full Lineup: June 17 Lynda Cohen Loigman, “The Wartime Sisters” Kitty Zeldis, “Not Our Kind” June 24 Linda Meyers, “The Tell: A Memoir” Laurie Gwen Shapiro, “The Stowaway” July 1 Sarah…
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Study
Led by Rabbi Kalmanofsky and other synagogue members, sessions are on the weekly portion through the eyes of favorite commentators—ancient, medieval, and modern; midrashic, mystical, and academic.
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