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September 2019
Ethical Wills: A Values Vault for Future Generations©
Ethical wills, sometimes called spiritual or legacy letters, are resources Jews have used for centuries to articulate and pass on deeply held values and beliefs. Historically, they were letters written by parents to children; now they often address a wider circle of friends and family, and can come in audio, video, or other creative formats. No matter the format, they contain a person’s moral legacy, including stories, life lessons, and blessings for the future. There are many reasons to make…
Find out more »The Israeli Election: An Analysis of the September 17th Election
Israel will return to the polls on Septembe 17th after the last election in April was unable to result in the formation of a government. Please join us as we welcome Michael Koplow, Policy Director of The Israel Policy Forum who will serve as our very own Steve Kornacki and will help us make sense of the results of this election, and get a better sense of what is to come for the State of Israel. Michael Koplow is Israel…
Find out more »October 2019
Shabbat Shuva Learning with Dr. Arnie Eisen
Minyan M'at invites the Ansche Chesed community to join us in a communal learning event with Dr. Arnie Eisen, Chancellor of JTS, on “Cherish Your Friend’s Honor as Your Own; Be Not Easily Provoked to Anger; Make Teshuva One Day Before Your Death.” (Rabbi Eliezer, Pirke Avot) Shabbat Shuva is traditionally a time of introspection and reflection, as we continue our path to repentance from Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Join us at 10 am for tefillot or 12 pm…
Find out more »AC Greening Committee’s Annual Swap and Share
Donate clean, used housewares in good condition Housewares only (cooking equipment, serving items, tableware, linens and towels, vases, bric-a-brac, artwork, toys, etc) NO BOOKS AND NO CLOTHING Ansche Chesed reserves the right to refuse any item. Any items left at 2pm will be recycled or thrown away at the discretion of Ansche Chesed. Take any housewares you want for free Anyone can take something. You do NOT need to bring something to take something. You can take as many items…
Find out more »Israeli Fiction Book Club
Join us monthly for Ansche Chesed’s first book club. This year, member Jeremy Caplan will lead a book club focusing on Israeli fiction, covering a range of contemporary and classic Israeli writers including Amos Oz, Etgar Keret, S.Y. Agnon, Meir Shalev and more. This group will gather to discuss the books, and get to know one another in a relaxed, comfortable setting. October 29: Three Floors Up, by Eshkol Nevo. December 10: The Bus Driver Who Wanted To Be God…
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Levana: A Rosh Chodesh Group for Women
Welcome the new Hebrew month with Levana – AC’s new Rosh Chodesh group for those who identify as women. Come for community, conversation, and a cup of tea. Bring old friends or make new ones, as we learn about and from each other. Gatherings are member-led and supported by our female clergy, Rabbi Yael and Hazzan Natasha. Open to AC members and non-members at any age and stage. RSVP appreciated, but walk-ins welcome. Questions? Please contact Stephanie Rose or Rabbi Yael.
Find out more »An Introduction to Mussar
This Fall, Ansche Chesed member Rabbi Judith Edelstein will lead a four session course on Mussar. Mussar is a thousand-year-old body of teachings and practices that provide distinctively Jewish answers to the questions we all ask about life. Mussar guides you in identifying your unique, personal path of spiritual growth and offers practices to assist you on your journey. Come join us for this introductory session to get a sense of what you can expect, and see if it is…
Find out more »November 2019
On The Anniversary of Rabin’s Assassination: Combatants For Peace
In 2006, Israeli and Palestinian former combatants, people who had taken an active role in the conflict, laid down their weapons and established Combatants for Peace. The egalitarian, bi-national, grassroots movement was founded on the belief that the cycle of violence can only be broken when Israelis and Palestinians join forces. As a result of their work, they were nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, 2017. Join us as to hear from Tuly Flint, a former Lieutenant Colonel in the…
Find out more »The Wide Horizon of American Jewry: Chabad “Beyond Black and White”
Chabad attracts friends, followers, and supporters worldwide yet is not without controversy. What attracts Jews to this spiritual/practical path? How did it become such a global brand? Rabbi Joe Kanofsky grew up in a liberal community and earned a PhD in Literature under Elie Wiesel. He also met the Lubavitcher Rebbe in 1989 as part of an undergraduate course on Hasidism, and has been engaged with this path ever since. Rabbi Kanofsky is an excellent interpreter who can help our…
Find out more »Havdalah Service and Sandwich-Making
Adults and children will gather at Ansche Chesed for a joyful Havdalah service led by our youth leaders. We'll then work together to prepare sandwiches and assemble meal packages for people in our neighborhood who are hungry and homeless. We will buy most of the supplies, but we would like to request that attendees who can do so contribute $5 per person (or $15 per family) to help defray the costs. (If you cannot attend but would like to make…
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