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April 2026
Pesach Services
Join the Ansche Chesed community in the Sanctuary to celebrate Pesach. The service on Thursday, April 9 (including Yizkor) will also be held virtually on Livestream and Zoom.
Find out more »Minyan M’at Pesach Services
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Find out more »Community Second Seder
This year consider joining us for an engaging participatory intergenerational Seder celebration. Rich in songs in many languages, rooted in tradition, highlighting and weaving together unique stories and experiences of everyone around the table. No one leaves a stranger! “Let all who are hungry come and eat.” — Our seder is open to AC members and non-members, adults and children. Register by Friday, March 27 at 10am
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The Upper West Side Mimouna Celebration
Celebrate the vibrant conclusion of Passover at the Upper West Side Moroccan Mimouna! Enjoy an unforgettable evening of music, food, and tradition, featuring the enchanting sounds of Layali El Andalus. Indulge in a rich and colorful Mimouna table, overflowing with handmade sweets, traditional mufletas, and refreshing Moroccan mint tea. Purchase discounted tickets Layali El Andalus breathes new life into the musical traditions of Morocco, Andalusia, North Africa, and the Middle East. Founded by Moroccan-born musician Rachid Halihal (singer, oud, violin.)…
Find out more »Yom HaShoah Reading of the Names
Each year, AC joins the JCC and other Upper West Side synagogues in the annual commemoration of Yom HaShoah, by reading from the book of names of those who perished in the Shoah. AC has a designated 30-minute slot from 12 - 12:30am for members to read the names. Participants are also welcome to read their own family names. Please contact AC member David Israel if you would like to participate. Please RSVP here if you would like to attend (or to…
Find out more »“Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire”: Film Screening and Discussion
In honor of Yom Hashoah, please join us for a special screening of Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire, directed by member Oren Rudavsky: Eighty years after his liberation from Buchenwald, we seek to understand the man behind Elie Wiesel's searing and widely read memoir Night. Told largely through his own words and eloquent voice, Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire seeks to penetrate to the heart of the known and unknown Elie Wiesel (1928-2016) - his passions, his conflicts and his legacy as one of the most public survivors…
Find out more »Reflections Class Artist Talk and Potluck Reception
In this year's painting and collage workshop series, led by artist Amy Tenenouser, participants drew inspiration from Judaic themes that spark the imagination and personal life stories. The resulting artworks reflect this process and inspiration. This evening will showcase these pieces. Please join us in 5N on April 19 to hear from the artists and join the potluck reception after. We invite all guests and participants to bring a Kosher dessert for the potluck afterward. We look forward to hearing from…
Find out more »Faith Into Action: Jewish Leadership in the Fight for Reproductive Freedom – Past, Present, and Future, with Jews for Repro NY
Faith into Action is the first daylong gathering hosted by Jews for Repro NY for advocates and leaders in the movement. It will focus on examining reproductive justice through a Jewish lens and will explore the importance of Jewish involvement in this fight. This gathering is meant for anyone who is looking to explore fighting for reproductive rights from a Jewish lens, including: Clergy Longtime activists in the reproductive rights space Advocates and allies who are new to the movement…
Find out more »Of A Certain Age: April Lunch and Discussion
Join us for another warm and enriching OACA gathering! Featured Talk: Join Stephen Wolf and David Kronfeld: They'll read poems of Jewish New York from their favorite collection of New York poems: I Speak of the City: Poems of New York Enjoy this engaging talk and lunch. RSVP here to ensure your place at this special event.
Find out more »May 2026
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. This weekly class is dedicated to Rabbi Jules Harlow, a great teacher of Torah and Jewish liturgy. Click here for the Source Sheet (updated Friday afternoons). Also available by Zoom.
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