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December 2023
Glow in the Dark Family Chanukah Party
Experience the GLOW during a communal Chanukah candle lighting. Eat, sing and enjoy 'glow in the dark' activities! Geared at ages 5-11 and their families. Pizza and Latkes will be served. Registration preferred, walk-ins welcome.
Find out more »January 2024
Kabbalat Shabbat Led by ACHS Kitah Zayin Students
Kabbalat Shabbat this week will be led by students from the AC Hebrew School's Kitah Zayin. Kitah Zayin and upcoming B'nai Mitzvah families are invited to stay after for a family Shabbat Dinner -- details and registration.
Find out more »Family Tu B’Shevat Celebration and Kiddush
Toddlers through 6 year olds: 2 North with Ramah Nyack Staff 7 - 12 year olds: Mayer Cavalier Chapel with Ramah Berkshires Staff Everyone: Meeting up for treats all together in 2 South after the activities Join Ansche Chesed and Ramah staff to celebrate the birthday of the trees with special Tu B'Shevat activities, songs, stories and, of course, special Tu B'Shevat treats. Note, this will be in place of our regular Mishpacha, Yigdal and Big Kids services on 1/27. Registration below appreciated; walk-ins…
Find out more »February 2024
Family Beit Midrash – 2nd & 3rd Graders and Parents
All 2nd and 3rd graders -- from ACHS, Jewish day schools and beyond -- and their parents are invited to join our Shabbat Family Beit Midrash & Nosh! This Beit Midrash will be led by Rabbi Yael, Aliza Sebert & Jess Feiwus (former ACHS and Schechter Manhattan teacher). We'll study selections from Devash: Hadar's Weekly Parashah Magazine in family groups, and in groups of just kids and just parents; and we'll enjoy some nosh and being in community! After the…
Find out more »Shabbat Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky
As you prepare for your B'nai Mitzvah, take some time to enjoy Shabbat together and reflect on this journey with Rabbi Kalmanofsky. Please take lunch food from the Kiddush in Hirsch Hall and bring your plates to the Multi-Purpose Room. Please consider donating $10-$15 to the AC Kiddush Fund per person who will be attending the Lunch and Learn at AnscheChesed.org/CelebratoryKiddush. RSVPs encouraged, walk-in's welcome.
Find out more »April 2024
Aviv / Spring Nature Walk Shacharit
Parents and children are invited to join us for an aviv / spring nature walk in Central Park led by Jewish environmental educator, farmer, and storyteller Jacob Kose and Rabbi Yael Hammerman. We’ll follow the water around the north woods and note how this holy ground has changed since we visited last in October, on Shemini Atzeret. We'll say blessings for the spring blossoms, and bring Torah in teva (nature). Geared at kids ages 5 - 11 and their families.…
Find out more »Rugrats Passover
Join Tommy Pickles, Grandpa Boris and all their Rugrats friends for a morning of Passover fun at Ansche Chesed. We'll watch the classic '90's Rugrats Passover special (entertaining for the pre-schoolers AND nostalgic for their millennial parents!), get our hands dirty with a Passover craft, and do a taste test for the best Kosher for Passover snacks on the market. Geared at kids ages 2 - 6 and their families. Bring your own Rugrat pack -- aka your friends from…
Find out more »Hametzfest Family Shabbat Dinner
Let us take care of Shabbat dinner on the last Shabbat before Passover! Families are invited to join us for a Family Shabbat Service and Dinner, with an Open Gym for kids. Stay tuned for registration details!
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