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October 2023
Boker Tov Tots Breakfast
Babies, tots, preschool kids and their families are invited to join us for breakfast before the Mishpacha service. We’ll provide the food. Kids can eat and play, and parents will have time to schmooze and get to know one another. Kids can come in their jammies, and stuffies welcome too! Contact Aliza with any questions.
Find out more »Tzelem Moving Traditions Group (13-18 year olds)
During this group nonbinary, trans, gender expansive, and LGBTQ+ Jewish teens will gather monthly with a trained adult mentor using a dynamic curriculum. Together in a circle of support, participants experience a brave, sacred space to celebrate and support together through joys and challenges, consider the impact of gender norms on their daily lives, be their authentic selves with their peers, and explore topics that matter most to them. This group is a partnership between Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, Ansche…
Find out more »November 2023
Assessing Israel’s Challenges in a Post-October 7 World, with Michael Koplow
Following Hamas’ devastating October 7 attack, Israel faces an array of challenges, from destroying Hamas’ military capabilities, to deterring Hizballah from opening up a second front in the north, to preventing the West Bank from tipping over into chaos, and perhaps most of all to do so following nearly a year of unprecedented governmental and societal upheaval. What might Israel’s responses to these challenges look like, and how will its choices shape not only Gaza, but the Israeli-Palestinian arena and…
Find out more »Friendsgiving Family Shabbat Service and Dinner
Join us for a lively, family-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service at 5:30pm followed by a Family Shabbat dinner and open gym! RSVP online by Wednesday, November 15 at noon. Service at 5:30pm, Dinner at 6:30pm.
Find out more »“Meditation for Peace” Family Shabbat Service (Ages 5-10 and Families)
Geared at Kids ages 5-10 and their Families In these challenging times, what can we do to bring Shalom into the home and calm into our day? Sheila Lewis, AC member and meditation teacher, will share meditation, simple techniques, and activities tailored for age and interest level, that are easy to do, build resilience, and redirect stress. Stretch, move, imagine and relax as you embrace Shabbat.
Find out more »Supporting You and Your College Student
Monday, November 6 in 5 North Tuesday, November 7 on Zoom Do you have kids in college who are grappling with the events in Israel and navigating their experience on campus? Meet with other AC parents to support one another, sharing ideas about how to engage and assist our kids. No registration required for Monday. Request a link for Tuesday’s discussion.
Find out more »Teen Israel Conversation and Pizza with Aliza
Teens, are you thinking about the current situation in Israel and looking for a place to talk about it? Join Aliza and Rabbi Yael for pizza and to debrief.
Find out more »Antisemitism in Moments of Crisis, with Aryeh Tuchman
Anti-Semitism and hate crimes in America were already a worsening problem before the war between Israel and Hamas. Now both White Supremacy and the Israel conflict reverberate strongly, stoking old hatreds and prompting fear and anxiety among American Jews. Stick around after Morning Minyan for a light brunch and a presentation by Aryeh Tuchman, director of the ADL's Center on Extremism, who will share an inside perspective on antisemitism in the current moment. Aryeh Tuchman is the Director of ADL's…
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