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October 2024
Simchat Torah Evening Services
Come celebrate the Torah with singing, dancing, and hakafot (circling)! Join us beforehand for ma'ariv at 6:45pm in the Mayer Cavalier Chapel.
Find out more »Heading to the Polls: American Jewish Civics in a Post-October 7 World
The second session, Good for the Jews, Good for America?, will be taught by Elana Stein Hain and held at Ansche Chesed. Enlightened self-interest is the ethical concept that serving oneself can serve others and vice versa. Given the challenges confronting both Israel and American democracy today, and the very real emerging partisanship around Israel in U.S. politics, what might an American-Jewish version of enlightened self-interest look like? How do solidarity with and advocacy on behalf of Israel align with…
Find out more »November 2024
Three Great Hebrew Poets, with Rachel Korazim
Join us for a series exploring Hebrew poetry with the great poetry teacher Rachel Korazim, who will join us for three Zoom sessions from Tel Aviv. Our next session will focus on Leah Goldberg. Born and raised in Eastern Europe, educated mainly in Germany, Leah Goldberg (1911-1970) emigrated to pre-state Israel in 1935, composing beautiful, musical poems bridging the distance between her European childhood and her new homeland. Scarred by World War I and the unfolding Shoah, she wrote lyrics…
Find out more »The First Jew In Canada: A Trans Tale in NYC, with S. Bear Bergman
The First Jew in Canada is a storytelling event mapping the life of Jacques LaFargue, a trans Jewish 18th century historical figure whose existence challenges current perceptions of transgender history and identity. Through the lens of nine verifiable facts, this show weaves the historical records of Jacques LaFargue with the personal narrative of narrator S. Bear Bergman, a Jewish transgender man whose life mirrors Jacques’s in profound ways. From daring adventure to startling truth, each fact becomes a gateway to exploring…
Find out more »Jewish Values vs. Jewish Interests: Preventing America from Becoming Merely “Diaspora”
With the elections over, where are American Judaism and the American Jewish community heading? Long-developing polarization and hyper-partisanship, amplified by local discourse around October 7 and the Israel-Hamas war, have led many to wonder if liberalism, American Jewish values, and Zionism are truly compatible, and if the Jewish community can survive as a collective enterprise. Join Shalom Hartman Institute president Yehuda Kurtzer as he reflects on the post-election moment and offers a new framework for how American Judaism might continue…
Find out more »Friendsgiving Shabbat Potluck for 20s and 30s
AC's young professionals invite 20s and 30s for a free Friendsgiving Potluck following AC's Kabbalat Shabbat services! Come celebrate Shabbat and enjoy an evening filled with warmth, gratitude, and togetherness. Bring your favorite (Certified Kosher dairy or pareve) dish to share, wear your best fall colors, and let's create wonderful memories together! RSVP at https://dinners.onetable.org/events/de2cdf7e-8b0a-4626-b8ac-37ec30bb1789/details?shared=true
Find out more »Ceramic Workshop: Menorah Making
AC is partnering with the Marlene Meyerson JCC Mannhattan for a pre-Chanukah Ceramics workshop. Join AC members at the JCC to create your own handmade Chanukiyah! This is a unique opportunity to express your creativity while celebrating the holiday in a meaningful way. During the workshop, you will have the chance to craft a distinctive chanukiyah that reflects your personal style. Choose from our curated selection of glazes, and our skilled staff will expertly finish each piece for you. Completed…
Find out more »December 2024
Evening Discussion with Dr. Michael Koplow
Join us for an evening discussion with Israel Policy Forum Chief Policy Officer Dr. Michael Koplow. Dr. Koplow will analyze the current state of Israel's multi-front war, covering the unique challenges in Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank. He will also explore how the incoming U.S. administration may shape the future of U.S.-Israel relations, focusing on potential policy shifts and their implications for regional stability. Learn More and RSVP This event will begin with a briefing from Dr. Koplow, followed…
Find out more »Special Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Join us for special Kabbalat Shabbat services, led by students from our ACHS Kitah Zayin class with Hazzan Hirschhorn, and including musical instruments. Following services, we will have a special Shabbat Dinner for all of our Project Aliyah upcoming B'nai Mitzvah families, and the families of our Kitah Zayin students. Learn More and Register
Find out more »Family Volunteer Morning at West Side Campaign Against Hunger
Please join Rabbi Yael and other AC friends for a family-friendly volunteer opportunity at WSCAH. Activities will include packing healthy food and writing heartfelt cards to WSCAH customers. Children ages six and up are welcome to attend with a parent or guardian. 1) Please register here 2) Then, email Rabbi Yael to let us know you will be attending!
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