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May 2020
AC Pre-Kun: Revelation in Surprising Times and Unlikely Places
Please join Ansche Chesed for a "Pre-Kun," an early evening of study and discussion before the onset of Shavuot, "the holiday of the giving of the Torah." During this inauspicious time, we will reflect on stories, poems and concepts about being surprised by revelation. Please join several teachers and scholars among our AC members, including Barry Holtz, Sofija Grandakovska, Daniel Nevins, as well as our clergy, who will present short and stimulating teachings. Please join the call at 6:30 for…
Find out more »June 2020
AC Salon: Tales of the Havurah with David Kronfeld
While we can't be together in person that does not mean that we cannot learn from each other. Forty years ago, AC member David Kronfeld put away a book that he had written, not sure if it would ever see the light of day. Now all these years later, "Tales of the Havurah" has been published and David is ready to share the story of the book, the stories behind the book, and some of the stories in the book. Tales…
Find out more »AC Salon: Josiah Gluck: The Sound of Saturday Night Live
While we can't be together in person, that does not mean that we can not learn from each other. Did you ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of Saturday Night Live? Even now that they are doing shows from home, the sound continues to be an integral part of the magic that is the not ready for prime time players. Josiah Gluck has been helping to create that sound for 28 years. A true NYC native, Josiah Gluck is one…
Find out more »Virtual Rooftop Picnic
Join the fun at our Virtual Rooftop Picnic. Ansche Chesed is supplying the virtual Cream White Concord, virtual grape juice, virtual plasticware and virtual paper goods. The whole AC community is invited. Josh Hanft assures us that there is enough room on the Virtual Roof for everyone, even with social distancing. We'll make Kiddush, wash our hands (natch!), and make Motzi, after which we'll watch you eat the food you've brought. Just remember to keep your virtual egg and tuna…
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AC Salon with Dan Lenchner: A Photographic View of “Normal” in Hitler’s Germany
While we can't be together in person, that does not mean that we can not learn from each other. Dan Lenchner is a collector of vintage images, mostly snapshots, from Germany in the 30’s and 40’s. Join him as he discusses these photographs which appear in his book Normal: How the Nazis Normalized the Unspeakable. The photographs highlight often banal human activities taking place within a totalitarian society. They address the knotty question of how normal people accommodate themselves to an ever-growing evil. The…
Find out more »June AC Parent Community Check-In
As we head into a summer unlike any we've experienced before, AC parents are invited to come together virtually for our monthly "AC Parent Community Check-In" with Rabbi Yael, and outgoing youth staff Deena Cowans and Sam Blustin. If there are any particular things you would like to discuss during this check in, please send thoughts and questions to Rabbi Yael. Please Register Here, so we know to expect you. JOIN VIA ZOOM
Find out more »Ansche Chesed Virtual Tribute
Mark your calendars, and plan to join us on Sunday, June 28th at 7:30pm for The Ansche Chesed Virtual Tribute. This year's tribute is focusing on the theme of "Looking Back, Looking Forward", and will be an opportunity to celebrate our community and thank our long-term members. Visit our Tribute website to read reflections from Long-Term Members, Buy Journal Ads and Register to be with us. We have attempted to reach out to our Long-Term (two-decades plus) members to invite…
Find out more »July 2020
Not Shabbat Morning Study
While we will not be together on Shabbat morning, that doesn’t mean that we can not study together. Join the Ansche Chesed community on Friday mornings at 9:30 (just a day before we usually meet) to delve into the weekly portion through the eyes of favorite commentators-ancient, medieval, and modern; midrashic, mystical, and academic. During these summer months, the Not Shabbat Morning Study will be lay led. Contact Debby Mowshowitz at dbm2@columbia.edu with any questions. JOIN VIA ZOOM
Find out more »Summer Stories: Lynn Lurie and Rachel Mann
This summer, in lieu of our popular literary series, "Scribblers on the Roof," we are proud to present our first virtual reading series. AC members will read from and discuss their work in fiction, non-fiction, memoir, and other genres, Monday nights from 8-9pm. Lynn Lurie's powerful novel, "Corner of the Dead," takes an unflinching look at the reign of violence in Peru between corrupt government authorities and the Shining Path guerillas, as explored through the eyes of Lisette, a young…
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Jewish Food for Thought: Love and Fear in 3 Parts
Hanan Harchol is well-known for his moving and humorous animation series that touches upon the deepest feelings all human beings experience. Join Rabbi Judith Edelstein to explore a three-part series of his animations "Love and Fear". Together we will watch "Love and Fear" which explores the connection between these primal emotions to learn more about ourselves. Following each viewing we will discuss the themes and ideas in these animations. JOIN VIA ZOOM
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