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July 2026
Blood Drive
Join us to save lives by giving blood. Appointments are preferred. Walk-ins will be welcomed if space permits. Please remember to eat, drink, and bring your donor ID card or ID with name and photo. Click here to make an appointment
Find out more »September 2026
Sanctuary Sukkot Services
Join the Ansche Chesed community for our Sukkot services in the Sanctuary or virtually.
Find out more »Minyan M’at Sukkot Services
Join Minyan M’at for Sukkot services. Learn more about Minyan M'at
Find out more »Sukkot Evening Services
Join the Ansche Chesed community for our Sukkot services.
Find out more »Lunch & Learn in the Sukkah
Kohelet: Pessimistic or optimistic? Joyful or gloomy? We read the book of Kohelet, Ecclesiastes, every Sukkot. What does it actually mean? Kohelet writes: הֲבֵל הֲבָלִים הַכֹּל הָבֶל "Vanity of vanities, all is vanity." And also tells us: לֵךְ אֱכֹל בְּשִׂמְחָה לַחְמֶךָ וּשְׁתֵה בְלֶב־טוֹב יֵינֶךָ "Go, eat your bread in gladness, and drink your wine in joy." Is Kohelet fundamentally pessimistic or radically optimistic? Join Rabbinic Intern Harry Aaronson for a closer look at the text, and decide for yourself. RSVP…
Find out more »Young Professionals: Interfaith Board Games in the Sukkah
Please join the AC Young Professionals and Peace Islands Institute for a night of board games and fun! If you bring food, please make sure it is dairy or parve (no meat) and either prepared in a kosher kitchen or purchased under kosher certification (per our kashrut policy). RSVP here
Find out more »Shelter Volunteer Training
Interested in volunteering at our reopened shelter? Join us for a training led by experienced on-call volunteer Rob Sacks and Social Action Rabbinic Intern Abigail Goldberg-Zelizer. While not required before volunteering, this is a great opportunity to prepare for future shifts by walking through the shelter space, seeing where supplies are stored, and asking questions about volunteer procedures. RSVP here
Find out more »20th Annual Sukkot Sing-Along
Join Hazzan Natasha Hirschhorn, Shirei Chesed Chorus singers and guest musicians for our Annual Sukkot Sing-Along. We will pick the most beautiful and fun Jewish folk songs from Israel and beyond to sing the night away! Bring a dairy or parve dish to share for a pot-luck dinner. Note that all food should be prepared in accordance with our Kashrut Policy (purchased under rabbinic supervision, cooked in a kosher kitchen, or prepared uncooked in any kitchen). Free of charge, all are welcome!…
Find out more »October 2026
Teen Sushi Making in the Sukkah
Calling all teens! Come join us on Sukkot to make delicious Sushi (and dessert sushi!) in the Sukkah, play games and hang out with your friends. Can't wait to see you there! Please note, this event will take place in the sukkah on the 5th floor patio. RSVP here This event is free! Walk ins also welcome.
Find out more »Community Chinese Dinner in the Sukkah
Join us for a festive community Chinese dinner in the sukkah! Come together with friends and neighbors to enjoy a delicious meal, celebrate Sukkot, and spend time together in the sukkah. All are welcome! Dinner will be from Buddha Bodai, a vegetarian and Kosher chinese restaurant. Gluten free options available. RSVP here by September 28
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