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July 2024
Scribblers on the Roof: Sloane Crosley, Grief Is for People
Join us at our popular literary program to hear emerging and established Jewish writers read from their recent work, all on our breezy and beautiful rooftop space. Snacks, beverages and books available for purchase. See our full Scribblers lineup and learn more about our authors. This Week: Sloane Crosley Grief is for People Novelist and essayist SLOANE CROSLEY on her bestselling memoir Grief Is for People (2024). “Is it wrong to say that a memoir about loss and grieving is fun to read? If…
Find out more »Scribblers on the Roof: Owen Lewis and Carlie Hoffman
Join us at our popular literary program to hear emerging and established Jewish writers read from their recent work, all on our breezy and beautiful rooftop space. Snacks, beverages and books available for purchase. See our full Scribblers lineup and learn more about our authors. This Week: Owen Lewis and Carlie Hoffman Prize-winning poet CARLIE HOFFMAN and poet OWEN LEWIS will read from their works. OWEN LEWIS is the author of two chapbooks and four poetry collections, most recently, Knock…
Find out more »Scribblers on the Roof: Lauren Grodstein, We Must Not Think of Ourselves
Join us at our popular literary program to hear emerging and established Jewish writers read from their recent work, all on our breezy and beautiful rooftop space. Snacks, beverages and books available for purchase. See our full Scribblers lineup and learn more about our authors. This Week: Lauren Grodstein We Must Not Think of Ourselves LAUREN GRODSTEIN on her novel We Must Not Think of Ourselves (2023), based on the story of the Warsaw Ghetto’s Oneg Shabbat. “An extraordinary…
Find out more »Scribblers on the Roof: Iddo Gefen, Jerusalem Beach
Join us at our popular literary program to hear emerging and established Jewish writers read from their recent work, all on our breezy and beautiful rooftop space. Snacks, beverages and books available for purchase. See our full Scribblers lineup and learn more about our authors. This Week: Iddo Gefen Jerusalem Beach Israeli writer Iddo Gefen on his debut collection of stories, Jerusalem Beach, which won the Sami Rohr Prize in 2023. “A series of original and … truly inspiring attempts…
Find out more »“Of A Certain Age” July Meeting: Highlighting Participants from the AC Israel Trip
“Of a Certain Age" is a community initiative designed for Ansche Chesed adults “of a certain age” (65+). The July meeting will include speakers from the June AC Israel trip, who will share their impressions and thoughts. Light lunch provided. Please register here.
Find out more »Scribblers on the Roof: Benjamin Resnick, Next Stop
Join us at our popular literary program to hear emerging and established Jewish writers read from their recent work, all on our breezy and beautiful rooftop space. Snacks, beverages and books available for purchase. See our full Scribblers lineup and learn more about our authors. This Week: Benjamin Resnick Next Stop BENJAMIN RESNICK on his forthcoming novel Next Stop (2024), in which a black hole swallows Israel and an outbreak of antisemitism ensues. "Uncanny, riveting, and strangely prescient" --Elisa Albert.…
Find out more »August 2024
American-Israeli Hostage Family Visits on Shabbat
Please join us in the Multi-Purpose Room outside Hirsch Hall after services, approximately 12:30 pm, to meet Ruby and Hagit Chen, the parents of Itay Chen z'l, who was killed while serving in the IDF on October 7. Itay, a dual US-Israeli citizen, was initially believed to have been taken hostage. Subsequently, the army determined that he had been killed, and that Hamas was holding his remains. The Chens are in America to attend the Democratic convention, to advocate for…
Find out more »“Of a Certain Age” August Meeting: Jewish Trivia
Join us for our next “Of a Certain Age" meeting, a community initiative designed for Ansche Chesed adults “of a certain age” (65+). Our August program will include a fun and engaging Jewish trivia game. A light lunch will be provided. Please RSVP online as soon as possible for our planning. Want to help support our “Of a Certain Age” programming? Make a donation at AnscheChesed.org/SupportOACA.
Find out more »September 2024
Shirei Chesed Community Chorus
Shirei Chesed Community Chorus continues to build community through learning a rich and diverse repertoire of Jewish music, and bring harmony into the world that needs it more than ever. Our 4-part chorus brings together lovers of choral singing from both Ansche Chesed and the wider Jewish community. Our recent performances include classical programs with The Bachanalia String Orchestra, a jazz concert with The Afro-Semitic Experience ensemble, Oratorio Souls on Fire based on the book by Elie Wiesel, a celebration…
Find out more »Entering the Gates of the High Holiday Season Through Melodies, with Hazzan Natasha Hirschhorn
Join Hazzan Hirschhorn for an evening of song and reflection, as the month of Elul begins. Let's open our hearts to the music of the season, rich with memories of years past and inspiration for reconnection with God, our community and our truest selves. RSVPs requested, walk-ins welcome.
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