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November 2020
Weekday Morning Minyan
Anyone who has ever visited Ansche Chesed’s morning minyan will tell you that it is something very special. Meeting in the chapel on the ground floor, the minyan brings together all segments of Ansche Chesed’s diverse community. They gather to say Kaddish for loved ones, to comfort others in mourning, to celebrate simchahs (joyous occasions) and to ground themselves before starting their day. The service is brisk and allows for a more meditative and personal approach than the more formal Shabbat service…
Find out more »To Schmooze or not to Schmooze: The Un-Distancing Hour
We'd like to announce the rebranding and re-imagining of the Thursday afternoon Kiddush cocktail hour, which has been a lovely way for people to connect during this crazy time. But we thought it needed a transformation into something a bit more specific. Before the pandemic, Kiddush has traditionally been a way for people at Ansche Chesed to connect with one another, to share milestones, to kvetch and moan a bit, to express support to friends who are going through one…
Find out more »Weekday Morning Minyan
Anyone who has ever visited Ansche Chesed’s morning minyan will tell you that it is something very special. Meeting in the chapel on the ground floor, the minyan brings together all segments of Ansche Chesed’s diverse community. They gather to say Kaddish for loved ones, to comfort others in mourning, to celebrate simchahs (joyous occasions) and to ground themselves before starting their day. The service is brisk and allows for a more meditative and personal approach than the more formal Shabbat service…
Find out more »Kabbalat Shabbat
Please join members of the Ansche Chesed clergy for a shortened Kabbalat Shabbat -- including a Prayer for Healing, recitation of the week's yahrzeit list and Mourner's Kaddish. Please click in at 6:15 pm for some time to schmooze and greet each other first. JOIN US VIA ZOOM or call: 929 205 6099, Meeting ID: 875 1782 0145 Passcode: Shabbat
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Study
Join Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky and members of the Ansche Chesed community on Shabbat mornings at 8:45 (right before services, and on our Shabbat service Zoom) to delve into the weekly portion through the eyes of favorite commentators-ancient, medieval, and modern; midrashic, mystical, and academic. In order to make this class available for as many members of our community as possible, we are holding this class on a different day each week on a three week cycle. The class will take…
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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 »Sunday Morning Minyan
Anyone who has ever visited Ansche Chesed’s morning minyan will tell you that it is something very special. Meeting in the chapel on the ground floor, the minyan brings together all segments of Ansche Chesed’s diverse community. They gather to say Kaddish for loved ones, to comfort others in mourning, to celebrate simchahs (joyous occasions) and to ground themselves before starting their day. The service is brisk and allows for a more meditative and personal approach than the more formal Shabbat service…
Find out more »The Knesset: Politics of Governing a Democratic Jewish State
Ansche Chesed is glad to welcome Knesset member Asaf Zamir of the Blue and White Party for a conversation about the complicated politics that goes into governing a State that is both Jewish and Democratic. This program, a collaboration with The Jewish Pluralism Watch of the Masorti Movement in Israel will include a short briefing on the Kenesset, followed by a presentation by MK Zamir and an opportunity for Q&A to follow. Asaf Zamir, Member of Knesset on behalf of…
Find out more »Weekday Morning Minyan
Anyone who has ever visited Ansche Chesed’s morning minyan will tell you that it is something very special. Meeting in the chapel on the ground floor, the minyan brings together all segments of Ansche Chesed’s diverse community. They gather to say Kaddish for loved ones, to comfort others in mourning, to celebrate simchahs (joyous occasions) and to ground themselves before starting their day. The service is brisk and allows for a more meditative and personal approach than the more formal Shabbat service…
Find out more »Meditation Monday
Join us for virtual mindfulness meditation and contemplative practices to help us keep centered in these unpredictable times. A number of our fellow congregants are experienced meditation leaders and will act as facilitators. Through the wonders of technology, we can enjoy the power of meditating together as a community. No prior meditation experience is necessary. Each session will be led by a different member of our community. JOIN VIA ZOOM
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