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October 2024
Family Sundaes and Ushpizin in the Sukkah
On Sukkot, it’s a tradition to welcome new people into the Sukkah each day. So, bring a friend to AC and join us on the rooftop Sukkah. We’ll make ice cream sundaes and sukkah decorations inspired by the tradition of welcoming ushpizin (guests) into our sukkah. We look forward to welcoming you and your ushpizin! This event is free! Registration encouraged, walk ins welcome.
Find out more »Family Simchat Torah Celebration
Join us for a FREE light dairy dinner followed by our annual Torah Unroll, dancing and Hakafot with the rest of the AC Community. Stick around for ice cream and popsicles after the second Hakafa! No RSVP necessary, walk-ins welcome.
Find out more »December 2024
Special Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Join us for special Kabbalat Shabbat services, led by students from our ACHS Kitah Zayin class with Hazzan Hirschhorn, and including musical instruments. Following services, we will have a special Shabbat Dinner for all of our Project Aliyah upcoming B'nai Mitzvah families, and the families of our Kitah Zayin students. Learn More and Register
Find out more »Yoga Tefillah for Young Families
Exhale and stretch during Family Yoga Tefilah with AC member + yoga teacher Ellen Braitman. Move, breath and relax as you embrace Shabbat Shal-ommm. Bring a yoga mat or towel, and wear clothing you can move in. Note, this will be in place of our regular Yigdal and Big Kids services. Registrations appreciated, walk-ins welcome!
Find out more »January 2025
Shabbat Gym
Meet, schmooze, and enjoy the company of other Ansche Chesed families on Shabbat afternoons while your children play in AC's gym! The gym, with its child-friendly mats and tumbling area, is open for member and nonmember families with kids ages toddler to tween. Registration required to attend. Learn More and Register
Find out more »Project Aliyah: Mitzvah Project Workshop with Natalie Silverstein + Tallit & Tefillin Workshop with Rabbi Yael and Rabbi Jeremy
Mitzvah Project Workshop: 10 - 11am At 10am, we will have a workshop about developing a meaningful, personalized mitzvah project with Natalie Silverstein, an author, speaker, nonprofit founder, philanthropist and passionate advocate for family and youth service. Natalie has written the books Simple Acts: The Busy Family’s Guide to Giving Back and The Busy Teen’s Guide to Making a Difference. She is also the host of the award-winning weekly podcast, Simple Acts, Big Impact: Celebrating Teen Changemakers and the New…
Find out more »Project Aliyah: MLK Day of Service Project
Volunteer with AC on MLK Day! Pack Kits for New Yorkers in Need Project Aliyah families, join AC and Met Council in packaging food and non-food essentials for New Yorkers in need in honor of our annual MLK Day of Service! With several hands-on tasks, volunteers will have the opportunity to support Met Council's missions in supporting low-income seniors, families, and college students in the Greater New York City area. IMPORTANT DETAILS: Ansche Chesed has reserved 25 spots for this…
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AC Kids Services: January Birthday Shabbat
Calling All Kids with January Birthdays - Happy Birthday to You! We are starting something new for 2025 - the last Shabbat of every month we will be celebrating that month's birthdays in kids services. We invite you to do any of the following: bring a special book or kosher treat to share, participate in leading the service, or just come and celebrate! If you want to participate or have any questions, reach out to Rabbi Yael at rabbiyael@anschechesed.org. (Or…
Find out more »September 2025
Welcome Back Elul Potluck Picnic
AC members of all ages are invited to a Shabbat afternoon "Welcome Back Elul Potluck" in Central Park to enjoy the beginning of fall together, and reconnect before Rosh Hashanah! We will eat, play and schmooze. Learn More and RSVP
Find out more »Sweet New Year: Family Shabbat Services and Dinner
Back to School, new extracurriculars and... Rosh Hashanah?? Oh my! Let AC take one thing off your plate, and cook Shabbat dinner for you before the High Holidays. Families with kids are invited to join us for a participatory Family Kabbalat Shabbat Service at 5:30pm and dinner on the roof at 6:00pm. Please register for dinner by Tuesday, September 16 at 10am.
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