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January 2021
Tu B’Shevat Scavenger Hunt in Riverside Park
Join AC Family Program Director, Emily Cobert, in a celebration of nature and Tu B’Shevat. We will learn about Tu B’Shevat, experience nature, go on a scavenger hunt and create our own art piece! (Enter Riverside Park on 100th street and walk towards the entry to the Hudson River). (Geared at Kids ages 3-7 and their parents)
Find out more »February 2021
Virtual Purim Carnival
Ansche Chesed invites you to our Virtual Purim Carnival! Games! Costume Parade! Fun! Costumes Encouraged JOIN VIA ZOOM Meeting ID: 856 4310 2436
Find out more »April 2021
Ansche Chesed Yom Ha’atzmaut Family Mesibah
Shlomit Oren-Ross, an Israeli performative artist, will lead AC families through a fun Yom Ha’atzmaut Mesibah - a party for Israel’s 73rd birthday! Shlmoit will lead us in games, movement activities and an art project. The whole program will be in Hebrew and English. It is geared for kids ages 4 to 9 and their families. Register Here
Find out more »May 2021
Family Shavuot Pop-Up and Popsicles
Come by Ansche Chesed on Sunday, May 16th from 3:00-4:30 PM to celebrate Shavuot with popsicles and crafts with Rabbi Yael Hammerman! May the words of Torah be sweet in your mouths! The event will be on the AC steps (100th and West End Avenue). Registrations requested; walk-ins welcome.
Find out more »March 2022
Family Megillah Reading
Join us for an abbreviated reading in the Sanctuary with fun, engaging elements geared to kids. Service will be held In-Person or via Livestream at AnscheChesed.org/MegillahReading
Find out more »September 2022
Meet Aliza + Back to Hebrew School Night
Come meet Aliza, see your ACHS friends, hang out on the AC roof and enjoy an end-of-the-summer-treat! RSVP to Aliza at asebert@anschechesed.org.
Find out more »Big Kids Service (3rd Grade through Bnai Mitzvah)
This service, geared toward 3rd through 6th graders, delves into the structure, purpose and words of our Shabbat morning tefillot (prayers) and the weekly parshah (Torah portion), which we experience as community through discussion and interactive activities. Aimed at ages 8-12, kids only.
Find out more »Mishpacha Service (Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers)
Babies, toddlers and preschool age kids and their families are invited to join us for our Mishpacha Service. Get in the Shabbat spirit with songs, puppets, movement — and your friends from Ansche Chesed. Geared towards children ages 0-4, with parents.
Find out more »Yigdal Service (Kindergarten through 2nd Grade)
This service, geared towards children in Kindergarten through 2nd Grade, introduces children to a variety of Shabbat tefillot (prayers). A section of the Torah is read and the week’s parsha (Torah portion) is presented through discussion, skits, and stories. Aimed at children ages 5-7, with parents.
Find out more »December 2022
Project Aliyah Kickoff
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 Josh Hanft for an overview of the AC B'nai Mitzvah process. B'nai Mitzvah students will also do activities together with Education Director, Aliza Sebert. Click here to register.
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