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January 2024
The Boy: Special Screening and Conversation Honoring Filmmaker Yahav Winner and Families of Israel’s South
In memory of filmmaker Yahav Winner, who was killed on October 7 protecting his wife and young child, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is hosting an evening honoring his life and work in Kibbutz Aza through film and conversation. The event will feature Yahav’s short film The Boy, which powerfully captures the experience of living on a kibbutz on the border of Gaza, a recorded interview with his grandfather, a Holocaust survivor living in Ashkelon, and testimony of Yahav’s wife…
Find out more »Shirei Shabbat Service
This Friday of Shabbat Shira, the Sabbath of Song, join Hazzan Hirschhorn and Shirei Chesed singers for an evening of song and prayer as we support and elevate the voice of our community with rich harmonies. Stay for a special Musical Surprise and a potluck dinner with zemirot after the service -- please bring a dairy or parve dish to share, online registration required.
Find out more »Potluck Shabbat Dinner with Zemirot
This Friday of Shabbat Shira, the Sabbath of Song, join Hazzan Hirschhorn and Shirei Chesed singers for an evening of song and prayer as we support and elevate the voice of our community with rich harmonies. Stay for a special Musical Surprise and a potluck dinner with zemirot after the service -- please bring a dairy or parve dish to share, online registration required.
Find out more »Family Tu B’Shevat Celebration and Kiddush
Toddlers through 6 year olds: 2 North with Ramah Nyack Staff 7 - 12 year olds: Mayer Cavalier Chapel with Ramah Berkshires Staff Everyone: Meeting up for treats all together in 2 South after the activities Join Ansche Chesed and Ramah staff to celebrate the birthday of the trees with special Tu B'Shevat activities, songs, stories and, of course, special Tu B'Shevat treats. Note, this will be in place of our regular Mishpacha, Yigdal and Big Kids services on 1/27. Registration below appreciated; walk-ins…
Find out more »Coffee, Conversation, and Community
Join us to schmooze with friends, old and new, over coffee and light refreshments! Come enjoy the caffeinated company of fellow members of our wonderful AC community. Click here to RSVP by Wednesday, January 24 at noon so that we know how much food to order. Walk-Ins also welcome.
Find out more »Teen Tu B’Shevat Seder and Volunteering
AC teens are invited to join us for an outdoor cleanup (or indoor volunteer project, weather dependent) followed by a Tu B'Shevat Seder! We will volunteer and enjoy delicious treats as we celebrate Tu B'Shevat. Please dress warmly as we will spend at least 30-45 minutes outdoors, weather permitting. RSVP to Aliza so there's enough treats.
Find out more »February 2024
Guess Who’s Coming to Shabbat Dinner
Our Shabbat dinner hospitality program encourages individuals and families to break and share bread and conversations with new and long-standing friends during Shabbat. We hope to strengthen the bonds between us, the “People of Lovingkindness.” You can register to be a host or a guest. If hosting, you may invite from the guest list and/or feel free to invite those you know and those you’d like to know better. We also welcome you to attend Kabbalat Shabbat services at 5:30pm…
Find out more »Yoga Tefillah for Young Families
Exhale and stretch during Yoga Tefilah for Young Families with AC member + yoga teacher Ellen Braitman and Mishpacha leader Leilah Rosen. Move, breath and relax as you embrace Shabbat Shal-ommm. Bring a yoga mat or towel, and wear clothing you can move in. Note, this will be in place of our regular Mishpacha and Yigdal services on 2/3. Registration appreciated, walk-ins welcome! Registration appreciated, walk-ins welcome.
Find out more »Refugee Shabbat Havdalah: An Interfaith Gathering of Support
Join your neighbors for Refugee Shabbat Havdalah: An Interfaith Gathering of Support. Alongside interfaith partners and the Synagogue Coalition on Refugee and Immigration Crisis, participants will hear from elected officials and insightful speakers, including NYC Comptroller Brad Lander and HIAS NY’s Vice President of Community Engagement, Merrill Zack. Look forward to diving into some learning, prayer, and collective action as we unite in support of those seeking refuge. This event is part of HIAS' annual Refugee Shabbat—an initiative inviting members…
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