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March 2024
From Despair to Hope: An Evening with Sally Abed and Alon-Lee Green of Standing Together
Join us as we host the New Israel Fund for an important conversation with Sally Abed and Alon-Lee Green, co-directors of Standing Together (Omdim Beyachad-Naqif Ma'an). Standing Together is an organization predicated upon the centrality of Arab-Jewish partnership, and is an essential voice during this difficult time in Israeli history. They will share personal stories about the work they have done and the support system they have created through their thousands of members–volunteers working to maintain a group of Jews…
Find out more »ESTHER: The Eras Tour (Erev Purim Megillah Reading)
Shake it off in Shushan! Come hear Esther's Story during a lively megilah reading, including a children's costume parade, and a Taylor Swift concert aka a Purim Shpiel. All ages welcome! Join us in-person or via livestream at AnscheChesed.org/MegillahReading
Find out more »Minyan M’at Erev Purim Megillah Reading
Join with the Minyan M'at community to celebrate Purim and hear a full reading of megillat Esther. In addition to megillah reading & sumptuous refreshments, the event will feature a musical "send-up" of the megillah featuring a dozen beloved Broadway tunes, with a heavy dose of Sondheim, all written and performed by "our very own" Ron Meyers with support from a talented cast of minyanites. Get ready to "knock back" a Shushan Shpritzer and have a laugh!
Find out more »WSM/Rimonim/TeleTefila Erev Purim Megillah Reading
The WSM, Rimonim and TeleTefila will hold hybrid Purim services, beginning with maariv and followed by megillah reading. In-person attendance will be on the 5th floor of AC. Please bring eats and drinks! Please wear a medical mask (except while leading davening or chanting megillah) and leave your coat in the coatroom on the first floor. Please wear a costume, mask or funny hat — even if you are on line. We will be able to see you on Zoom!…
Find out more »Morning Minyan and Megillah Reading
Join us on Purim morning for morning minyan and a full Megillah reading in the Chapel at 8am, also available via Zoom.
Find out more »Jewish Communal Responses to October 7th: Voices from the Pulpit — A Panel Discussion with Minyan M’at
Minyan M’at, an egalitarian kahal at Ansche Chesed, is thrilled to sponsor a series of panels devoted to exploring issues that affect our community after the horrors of October 7 and Israel’s response. Outstanding Jewish thinkers will come together to talk about Jewish communal responses to October 7, the role of Zionism for Diaspora Jewry, the role of “Jewish Progressives”, and how we should think about prayer in a time of war. All events are free and open to the…
Find out more »April 2024
Zionism, Diaspora Jewry & October 7th: A Panel Discussion with Minyan M’at
Minyan M’at, an egalitarian kahal at Ansche Chesed, is thrilled to sponsor a series of panels devoted to exploring issues that affect our community after the horrors of October 7 and Israel’s response. Outstanding Jewish thinkers will come together to talk about Jewish communal responses to October 7, the role of Zionism for Diaspora Jewry, the role of “Jewish Progressives”, and how we should think about prayer in a time of war. All events are free and open to the…
Find out more »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 »Lifting Our Spirits with Song!
Come for a glorious evening of spirited vocal performance, presenting classics from Sondheim and Bernstein right up to brand-new compositions. We will be honoring our beloved Cantor Natasha Hirschhorn on the occasion of her 20th anniversary with Ansche Chesed, as well as featuring her friends and guest Cantors-Composers Gerald Cohen, Benjie Ellen Schiller and Isaac Sonett-Assor, with the Shirei Chesed Community Choir and internationally acclaimed pianist Alexandra Joan. Champagne reception and treats to follow! Register Online -- pay what you…
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