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February 2025
Celebratory Kiddush
Ansche Chesed member Charlie Davidson received the Rothschild Award from the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism in recognition of his social action work. Among many other things, Charlie ran the Ansche Chesed homeless shelter for many years; he coordinated AC members to resettle five migrant families; and this year he’s spearheading our collaboration with PS 145. Please join us in recognizing Charlie at a celebratory kiddush after services on February 1st. We’re asking sponsors to make a donation of at least $50…
Find out more »October 7 and Sexual Violence
Join us for a conversation with Prof. Ruth Halperin-Kaddari about efforts to seek recognition and justice for the victims of sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas on October 7, and the continuing impact of the war on women in Israel. We’ll meet after kiddush at about 12:45pm. Prof. Ruth Halperin-Kaddari is the Founding Academic Director of the Rackman Center at Bar Ilan University and a founding member of the Dinah 7/10 Project. Under the leadership of Prof. Halperin-Kaddari, the Center has…
Find out more »Of a Certain Age: February Lunch and Discussion
Join us for our next "Of a Certain Age" get-together. We'll have lunch and listen to presenters share their songs, poems, and stories about "Living Alone." Please RSVP here to help our planning. Walk-ins also welcome.
Find out more »Shirei Shabbat: Musical Service + Potluck Dinner with Zemirot
Join us at 5:30pm for a musical Shirei Shabbat service in honor of Shabbat Shirah, led by Cantor Natasha Hirschhorn, our intern Marc Szechter and Shirei Chesed singers -- with a Musical Surprise! Followed by a Potluck Dinner with Zemirot. Our Chef Bruce Soffer will provide a delectable dairy main dish, challah, and grape juice. Please bring a dairy or pareve salad, side dish, or dessert to share. You are welcome to bring your own wine or spirits. Please RSVP…
Find out more »Young Professionals: Havdalah in Pajamas
Young Professionals (20s and 30s) are invited for a musical havdalah followed by a cozy pajama movie night! RSVP here
Find out more »CANCELLED: Wednesday Night Talmud with Rabbi Kalmanofsky: Holy Books and Holy Time
This year we will study tractate Shabbat, Chapter 16, which addresses how to write and care for sacred texts. If you want to purchase a copy of this text it is Artscroll vol. 4 or Koren vol 2F. We will also share electronic copies of the material. This class is best in person -- so please come! Also available via Zoom (Meeting ID: 817 7824 4159 | Passcode: chesed)
Find out more »Hagba 101
Have you ever wanted to do Hagba but you're afraid that you'll drop the Torah? Worried that you aren't strong enough? Join us after Sanctuary services for Hagba 101 -- a hands-on Hagba workshop with Sanctuary Shamash Joel Feuer and Rabbi Yael. We will practice doing Hagba on our lighter weight Torahs -- on the Shabbat when we read the 10 Commandments (so you can practice your Torah overhead press, like you're Moshe Rabbeinu). RSVP here to help us prepare,…
Find out more »Rye + Rye: It’s a Twofer!
Tour the Fort Hamilton Distillery a tasting of original whiskey-style New York Rye and an informal talk on the history of rye bread by culinary historian Avery Robinson. In addition to the rye bread, munchies will be provided by Sahadi’s, Brooklyn’s leading Middle Eastern grocery store. Limited to 30 people. Register here by Wednesday, February 19.
Find out more »March 2025
Ansche Chesed Caregivers’ Circle
Caring for an aging loved one is a meaningful journey that often brings unique challenges. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, isolated, or uncertain, you are not alone. The Caregiver’s Circle is an eight-session series facilitated by DOROT Social Worker, Hilary Forrest, LMSW, designed to provide a supportive community where caregivers can connect and find strength alongside others who understand the joys and complexities of caregiving. Together, we’ll explore topics such as managing stress & preventing burnout, navigating family dynamics, and…
Find out more »Home/Away From Home: Jews on College Campuses Today — Shabbat Dinner & Discussion
In the last 18 months, American college campuses have seen anti-Zionist encampments and protests, often strident and hostile. Many Jewish students have been felt intellectually under assault and sometimes socially excluded. Please join three AC members with expertise in the field, to hear more about this pressing issue than what you can read in the general and Jewish press. Nicholas Lemann, Columbia journalism professor, co-chair of the CU Task Force on Anti-Semitism Dahlia Lyss, co-author, while still a Tufts undergraduate,…
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