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February 2026
Shirei Chesed Community Chorus
Shirei Chesed Community Chorus continues to build community through learning a rich and diverse repertoire of Jewish music, and bring harmony into the world that needs it more than ever. Our 4-part chorus brings together lovers of choral singing from both Ansche Chesed and the wider Jewish community. Our recent performances include classical programs with The Bachanalia String Orchestra, a jazz concert with The Afro-Semitic Experience ensemble, Oratorio Souls on Fire based on the book by Elie Wiesel, a celebration…
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ACHS Purim Carnival
Register here for a Wristband that you can pick up at the welcome desk. Each Wristband includes 1 Open Gym session and unlimited games. $30 online (below), $35 at the door. Reduced early online prices are available until Friday, February 27 at 10:00am. Register Online Kids and adults are encouraged to come in costume, and are invited to join our exciting Costume Parade at 11:50am! The Purim Carnival is the annual fundraiser for the Ansche Chesed Hebrew School, and it's…
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. In-person or on Zoom, info at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#connecting
Find out more »Megillah Reading & Purim Spiel
Join us for a lively megillah reading, children's costume parade, and a Disney Purim Spiel! All ages welcome. Join us in-person or via livestream at AnscheChesed.org/MegillahReading Read a digital copy of Megillat Esther
Find out more »Minyan M’at Erev Purim Megillah Reading
Join M’at for Megillah Reading and a Purim Spiel!
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 7am, also available via Zoom.
Find out more »Immigration Court Accompaniment Virtual Training, with Sacred Court Support
Are you looking for a way to support our immigrant neighbors during this scary time in our country? Sacred Court Support, an interfaith immigration court accompaniment program, is recruiting volunteers to accompany people to their scheduled court hearings and mandatory ICE check in in New York. They are offering a virtual training. Sign up here. Their greatest need right now is for volunteers who: Speak languages other than English (especially Spanish, Arabic, or French) Have weekday daytime availability
Find out more »Young Professionals Interfaith Iftar Dinner and Havdalah
Please join the Young Professionals group and the Peace Island Institute for an interfaith potluck dinner for Iftar and Havdalah. Gather at 5:30 to break the fast after sunset at 5:54pm, with dates and water, a few words connecting to the Parashah and Ramadan, prayers and Havdalah, and dinner. RSVP here
Find out more »Rabbi on the Block Screening
Rabbi on the Block is a documentary film that shows how Rabbi Tamar Manasseh is bringing together Jews of all colors, building bridges that will serve as the foundation for a revitalized alliance of African Americans and Jews while creating a new style of activist Judaism. The film is directed by Ansche Chesed member Brad Rothschild and there will be time for a Q&A after the movie. See more information about the movie here: https://www.menemshafilms.com/rabbi-on-the-block Purchase Tickets
Find out more »Wednesday Night Talmud with Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky
This year, our long-running study group will study tractate Moed Katan, focusing on traditions regarding death and mourning. (Don't be dissuaded by the heavy topic. It's very rich!) This class is best in person -- so please come! Also available via Zoom (Meeting ID: 865 6254 5410| Passcode: chesed)
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