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September 2023
Reverse Tashlich
Each year during Tashlich, we cast our "sins" into the Hudson River. Join us this year for the "6th Annual Reverse Tashlich," where we will do the opposite and remove debris from the Hudson River Greenway, along Riverside Park -- our own local shore line. Organized by Tikkun HaYam / Repair The Sea, Reverse Tashlich is an international initiative to raise awareness in the Jewish Community about threats facing the ocean and the aquatic environment, and our responsibility as Jews to be…
Find out more »Sukkah Decorating Party
Join us on the roof to help decorate and beautify our Sukkah! We'll bring the art supplies, doughnuts and apple cider, you bring the Sukkot simcha - joy! Geared at kids ages 3-10. Questions? Contact Aliza.
Find out more »Family Potluck Kiddush
Join us for a Family Potluck Kiddush in the Sukkah! We'll meet on the roof after kids' services. Please bring a dairy or pareve dish to share.
Find out more »October 2023
Family Shemini Atzeret Nature Walk and Shacharit
Parents and children are invited to join us for a Shemini Atzeret nature walk in Central Park led by Jewish environmental educator, farmer, and storyteller Jacob Kose. We’ll follow the water around the north woods and discuss how Shemini Atzeret, the last day of Sukkot, is rooted in nature’s ancient rhythms. RSVP’s requested, walk-ins welcome.
Find out more »2024 Bnai Mitzvah Families: Project Aliyah Orientation
Join us as we launch this year's B'nai Mitzvah cohort! Spend some time connecting as a family, getting to know other AC B'nai Mitzvah families and hearing more about the B'nai Mitzvah journey at AC. Parents will have the opportunity to meet with Rabbis Jeremy Kalmanofsky and Yael Hammerman and Executive Director Amy Shapiro-Kessler for an overview of the AC B'nai Mitzvah process. B'nai Mitzvah students will also do activities with Education Director Aliza Sebert. Register online!
Find out more »November 2023
Friendsgiving Family Shabbat Service and Dinner
Join us for a lively, family-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service at 5:30pm followed by a Family Shabbat dinner and open gym! RSVP online by Wednesday, November 15 at noon. Service at 5:30pm, Dinner at 6:30pm.
Find out more »Supporting You and Your College Student
Monday, November 6 in 5 North Tuesday, November 7 on Zoom Do you have kids in college who are grappling with the events in Israel and navigating their experience on campus? Meet with other AC parents to support one another, sharing ideas about how to engage and assist our kids. No registration required for Monday. Request a link for Tuesday’s discussion.
Find out more »Teen Israel Conversation and Pizza with Aliza
Teens, are you thinking about the current situation in Israel and looking for a place to talk about it? Join Aliza and Rabbi Yael for pizza and to debrief.
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