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May 2016
Dreamcoat Experience Yom Ha’atzmaut: Musical Extravaganza
Award-winning experiential educators from Dreamcoat Experience present an interactive, Hebrew-infused Yom Ha’atzmaut birthday celebration with songs, puppets, drama games, and Israeli dancing. Participants will learn about Israel, what it’s like to be Israeli, and why we celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut. For preschool through elementary-aged children. Pre-registration strongly encouraged. Congregation Ansche Chesed 251 West 100th Street rabbiyael@45.55.234.230 212-865-0600 Ansche Chesed is proud to be part of the JCC's Upper West Side annual celebration of Yom Ha'atzmaut. Please check out other ways you can…
Find out more »On Foreign Soil: A Conversation with Maya Arad, Ruby Namdar, and Ayelet Tsabari
A Yom Ha’atzmaut Israel Celebration! Israeli expat writers Maya Arad, Ruby Namdar, and Ayelet Tsabari read from their prize-winning works and to discuss the literary and cultural dynamics of writing in Hebrew in America, and writing about Israel in English. על אדמת נכר מאיה ערד, איילת צברי וראובן נמדר - שלושה סופרים החיים ופועלים בארה"ב ובקנדה - יקראו מספריהם וישוחחו על האתגרים, המחירים, מקורות ההשראה ואולי אפילו היתרונות של כתיבת ספרות עברית וישראלית מחוץ לגבולות ישראל. השיחה תתקיים בעברית…
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Shabbatogether
Have Shabbat with the Ansche Chesed Community Under the Stars Friday, May 20th, immediately following 6:30pm services. Ansche Chesed is delighted to announce that the next ShabbaTogether will be under the stars. Please join us for a special catered dinner on Friday, May 20th on the Ansche Chesed roof (weather permitting). ShabbaTogether encourages us to strengthen communal bonds by sharing a meal together. How lovely it will be to enjoy the spring air and celebrate ShabbaTogether! Cost is $30 per adult, $15…
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Interfaith/Interface: A Musical Collaboration Inspired By The Psalms
This concert will feature one of the today's most compelling and unusual ensembles, The Afro-Semitic Experience, dedicated to merging the Jewish and Afro-diasporic melodies and grooves, combining the core concepts of àse and shalom - power, action, unity, and peace. The group will be joined by Cantor Natasha J. Hirschhorn and Shirei Chesed Community Chorus with the musical settings of psalms from both Jewish and ecumenical perspectives, exploring a rich soundscape from classical to gospel to jazz and beyond.
Find out more »Lunch and Learn Connecting the Dots: A Family History Search with Guest Speaker Barbara Sontz
Barbara Sontz has been researching Jewish family histories since 1999, starting with her own mishpacha. She travelled on paths that led her back in time to the 18th century and on present-day trips to Poland, Israel and Argentina. Barbara will share her journey with you. She will tell you about her adventures, the people, places and stories she has found, and her plans to share her discoveries with new generations. Barbara has a particular connection to her mother's birthplace in Poland,…
Find out more »June 2016
Family Kiddush
Ansche Chesed thrives in large part because of the children and families in its midst. Join us in introducing them to Jewish concepts, ideas and practices.
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Scribblers on the Roof
Join us on the Ansche Chesed roof to hear Jewish writers read from their recent work. Beverages are available for purchase. If it rains, come anyway. We have a perfect indoor space.
Find out more »September 2016
Family Programs Welcome Back Kiddush
Following Children’s Services.
Find out more »Marjorie Ingall Adult Education Elul Program & Open Gym for Kids
You are likely familiar with the age-old stereotype of the Jewish mother: she's a demanding, overbearing, monstrously narcissistic, guilt-mongering hovercraft. But Tablet Magazine columnist Marjorie Ingall argues that this archetype, while entertaining, isn't based in reality. In her new book, Marjorie puts the archaic stereotype to bed, cuts through the mishegas, and teaches parents of all faiths (or none) a thing or ten on how to raise a decent human. While you enjoy listening to Marjorie, your children are invited…
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