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July 2018
Scribblers on the Roof
Monday evenings in the summer, from 8 to 10pm. $5 suggested contribution. Join us on the Ansche Chesed roof to hear emerging and established Jewish writers read from their recent work. Beverages and books are available for purchase. If it rains, come anyway. We have a perfect indoor space. LAURA ESTHER WOLFSON, For Single Mothers Working as Train Conductors (https://amzn.to/2L5xTvk) Laura Esther Wolfson’s literary debut draws on years of immersion in the Russian and French languages; struggles to gain a…
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Scribblers on the Roof
Monday evenings in the summer, from 8 to 10pm. $5 suggested contribution. Join us on the Ansche Chesed roof to hear emerging and established Jewish writers read from their recent work. Beverages and books are available for purchase. If it rains, come anyway. We have a perfect indoor space. CHERISE WOLAS, The Family Tabor (https://amzn.to/2MmMxQ5) Harry Tabor is about to receive the Man of the Decade award. As he enters his twilight years, this distinction seems like…
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Selichot: Chatati Is The Hardest Word
Chatati Is The Hardest Word Join us for Selichot services this Saturday, September 1. Our study with Rabbi Kalmanofsky begins at 10 pm, when we will reflect on our ritual confessions and personal apologies. What do we say? To whom? What do we include? What do we omit? The study session will include a writing exercise on personalizing confessions. Then, at 11 pm, please join Hazzan Hirschhorn, along with our long-time friends, AC member Mike Cohen on woodwinds and percussionist Ronnen…
Find out more »BOT Meeting
Board of Trustees meetings are scheduled for the following dates: Thursday, September 13 Tuesday, October 9 Monday, November 5 Monday, December 10 Monday, January 7 Tuesday, February 12 Tuesday, March 5 Monday, April 8 Monday, May 13
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Shabbat Morning Study
Led by Rabbi Kalmanofsky and other synagogue members, sessions are on the weekly portion through the eyes of favorite commentators—ancient, medieval, and modern; midrashic, mystical, and academic.
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New Year / New You
"Create for me a pure heart, renew a steady breath within me." - Psalm 51 Join Rabbi Yael & NuYu Revolution Teachers for an Ansche Chesed New Year/New You Wellness Experience! As we begin the new year 5779, breathe, move, and connect with your body. BEGINNER YOGA * INTERMEDIATE YOGA * POSTURE CYCLE® Advance registration is required EMAIL: SUSAN@NUYUREVOLUTION.COM CALL: (212) 663-1114 COST: $20 (+ TAX) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE: RABBIYAEL@ANSCHECHESED.ORG
Find out more »CSA: Learn (or Re-learn) the Ancient Art of Pickling in Brine
Nowadays, probiotic foods like salt brine pickles are recognized as wonderful for the health, but long before that they were a means of food preservation and culinary enjoyment. Come and learn how to pickle virtually anything at home, using only salt brine. You can't buy these at the grocery store! Free pickling demo RSVP to Juliadharrington@gmail.com.
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Annual Sukkah Dinner & Sing Along
If you love music, but are not ready for a weekly commitment, bring more melodies and harmonies to your holiday celebration by joining Hazzan Hirschhorn and Shirei Chesed for Sing Along event during Sukkot. 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!
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