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December 2025
Reflections Through Painting and Collage: Workshop Series with Amy Tenenouser
In this painting and collage workshop series, led by artist Amy Tenenouser, participants will be introduced to a range of artists and art historical periods while exploring painting and collage through memory, reflection, and Jewish spiritual ideas and culture. Drawing inspiration from still life set-ups and themes that spark imagination and personal life stories, participants will begin to build the foundation for their own unique form of creative expression. Learn more and register
Find out more »Reading Biblical and Prayerbook Hebrew: Aleph
In this class we will review Hebrew letters and decoding rules with experienced and skilled teacher Nadav Wiesel, for faster and smoother reading of prayerbook and biblical Hebrew. Using authentic biblical texts, we will learn fundamental Hebrew vocabulary and grammar to deepen your understanding of biblical Hebrew. Class is appropriate for people with basic Hebrew knowledge - we start with Aleph-bet. Interested in Modern Hebrew? We also offer a course where you can learn that. Please contact JAshley@anschechesed.org with any questions about registration.
Find out more »The Bridge Blueprint: Basics, Strategy and Fun — How to Play the World’s Most Popular Team Card Game
Bridge is a partnership game that can bolster your memory, inferential and deductive reasoning and social cognition. Played by hundreds of thousands at the tournament level and tens of millions at the social level, Bridge can provide a lifetime of enjoyment, challenge and healthy gray matter. AC member Dan Small will teach you the rules, objectives and basic strategies to allow you to start playing and highlight on-line, print and in-person materials and venues that can help you refine your…
Find out more »Yesodot: Jewish Foundations with Rabbis Jeremy Kalmanofsky and Yael Hammerman
Jewish life often seems to demand a lot of background knowledge. Where do you learn it all, especially as an adult? Please join Rabbi Hammerman and Rabbi Kalmanofsky to learn anew or go back and review some core Jewish practices and concepts. Learn more and register Join us beforehand to Learn to Read the Torah with Hazzan Natasha Hirschhorn.
Find out more »Reading Biblical and Prayerbook Hebrew: Aleph
In this class we will review Hebrew letters and decoding rules with experienced and skilled teacher Nadav Wiesel, for faster and smoother reading of prayerbook and biblical Hebrew. Using authentic biblical texts, we will learn fundamental Hebrew vocabulary and grammar to deepen your understanding of biblical Hebrew. Class is appropriate for people with basic Hebrew knowledge - we start with Aleph-bet. Interested in Modern Hebrew? We also offer a course where you can learn that. Please contact JAshley@anschechesed.org with any questions about registration.
Find out more »The Bridge Blueprint: Basics, Strategy and Fun — How to Play the World’s Most Popular Team Card Game
Bridge is a partnership game that can bolster your memory, inferential and deductive reasoning and social cognition. Played by hundreds of thousands at the tournament level and tens of millions at the social level, Bridge can provide a lifetime of enjoyment, challenge and healthy gray matter. AC member Dan Small will teach you the rules, objectives and basic strategies to allow you to start playing and highlight on-line, print and in-person materials and venues that can help you refine your…
Find out more »Caregivers’ Circle, with DOROT Social Worker
The Caregivers' Circle is an ongoing group facilitated by DOROT social worker Jane Blumenstein, LCSW, designed to provide a supportive community where caregivers can connect and find strength alongside others who understand the joys and complexities of caregiving. Together, we’ll explore topics such as managing stress and preventing burnout, navigating family dynamics, and prioritizing self-care. Whether you’re caring for a spouse, parent, or another loved one, this group is here to support you. Learn More and Register
Find out more »Wednesday Night Talmud with Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky
This year, our long-running study group will study tractate Moed Katan, focusing on traditions regarding death and mourning. (Don't be dissuaded by the heavy topic. It's very rich!) This class is best in person -- so please come! Also available via Zoom (Meeting ID: 865 6254 5410| Passcode: chesed)
Find out more »Lunch and Learn: “There’s a Midrash About That!” with Rabbi Yael Hammerman
Working remotely? Retired? Stay-at-home parent? Taking a day off? Please join Rabbi Yael Hammerman for a monthly lunch-and-learn gathering where we will read midrashim from across the centuries. Midrashim help us fill in the blanks in the Torah, they add color to our black and white laws, and they help us develop our own voice and approach to Jewish text. Come - it will be fun! (No Hebrew background necessary). Learn more and RSVP Bring your lunch, according to the AC…
Find out more »Yesodot: Jewish Foundations with Rabbis Jeremy Kalmanofsky and Yael Hammerman
Jewish life often seems to demand a lot of background knowledge. Where do you learn it all, especially as an adult? Please join Rabbi Hammerman and Rabbi Kalmanofsky to learn anew or go back and review some core Jewish practices and concepts. Learn more and register Join us beforehand to Learn to Read the Torah with Hazzan Natasha Hirschhorn.
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