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September 2022
Asking the One for Just One Thing: Explore High Holiday Texts and Melodies with Hazzan Hirschhorn
The Jewish spiritual practice for the month of Elul invites us to engage daily with the text of Psalm 27. One of the most familiar lines from the Psalm declares - “I will ask God for only one thing”. If you had a chance to ask the One for one thing only, what would it be? What does this text teach us about ourselves, and about what might be essential in the life we are seeking to build? Please click…
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 »Rosh HaShanah Round Challah Braid n’ Bake
There's nothing quite like starting the New Year with warm, home-baked round challah, dripping with sweet honey! Join us on Erev Rosh HaShanah as we learn how to make round challot with AC member Erica Cohen (check our her Challah posts on Instagram: @ericaavin). We will learn round challah braiding techniques, and everyone will leave with fresh challah to enjoy at your Rosh Hashana table. You can either bring your own pre-made Challah dough (click here for a sample recipe),…
Find out more »October 2022
Grief Support Circle
As the year ebbs and flows, and holidays come and go, our thoughts may turn to loved ones, family and friends, we have lost. As we approach the Yamim Nora’im, DOROT Social Worker Hilary Forrest and Rabbi Yael Hammerman will co-facilitate a Grief Support Circle for those who are experiencing the High Holy Days without a loved one for the first (or second, or third) time. Please join us. Register here; and feel free to reach out to Rabbi Yael…
Find out more »Yom Kippur: Old Stories, New Endings
Come together with fellow AC members of any age to quietly reflect upon and write through moments of regret of the past year. Through engaging the craft of storytelling, reflection, and sharing, we will compose new endings to old stories to take with us into the new year. This workshop will be led by AC member Rebecca Wallace-Segall. Rebecca is the founder and CEO of Writopia Lab, an extraordinary program helping children and teens grow as creative writers, and The Writer's…
Find out more »Yom Kippur Contemplative Meditation
All are welcome to join us in the Chapel to rest and rejuvenate on Yom Kippur afternoon, October 5, at 3:45pm, approximately 45 minutes before Minha at 4:30pm. Replenishing body, mind, and spirit through stillness, meditation, and silent introspection has deep resonance on this Day of At-one-ment. How special to be together here in our newly enlivened space. Led by AC members and longtime meditation teachers Sheila and Sheldon Lewis.
Find out more »Rabbi Jules Harlow Parshat HaShavuah Class
Join us for our weekly Parashat HaShavua class before the start of Shabbat morning services in the Chapel. Come at 8:45am for hot coffee and a chance to schmooze before the 9am class. Also available virtually via Zoom. This weekly class is dedicated to Rabbi Jules Harlow, a great teacher of Torah and Jewish liturgy. Click here for the Source Sheet for this week's class (updated on Friday afternoon).
Find out more »16th Annual Sukkot Sing-Along
Join Hazzan Natasha Hirschhorn, Shirei Chesed Chorus singers and guest musicians for our Annual Sukkot Sing-Along! Partake in a festive meal on our rooftop Sukkah - bring your family, a friend or two, and a dairy or pareve dish to share. We will pick the most beautiful and fun Jewish folk songs from Israel and beyond to sing the night away! Free of charge - RSVP here, walk-ins welcome.
Find out more »The Torah of Abraham Joshua Heschel
This year marks the 50th yahrzeit of R. Abraham Joshua Heschel z”l. Instead of our usual Talmud study, Rabbi Kalmanofsky’s Wednesday night group will devote the fall months to Heschel’s thought. Please join us to experience the depth and beauty unlocked by this epochal sage. Followed by ma'ariv at 8pm. Also available virtually via Zoom.
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