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September 2024
Community Shabbat Dinner + “Who Knows One?” Live!
"Who Knows One?" is a hilarious live show that became a cultural hit in the Jewish community over the course of the pandemic, reuniting old friends and creating new ones with an innovative game that combines Six Degrees of Separation and Jewish Geography. This September, Micah Hart, the creator of "Who Knows One?" is bringing the experience to Ansche Chesed, over Shabbat dinner, with a new live, interactive version of the show. Come see how we're all connected to each other and share…
Find out more »Poems for our Days: Conversation with Sacred Texts, with Israeli Poetry Teacher Rachel Korazim
The calamity of October 7th and the ongoing war have left Israel and the Jewish world in shock and despair. The unimaginable became our reality, yet we find ourselves less able to talk about it. The most common expression is ein milim/no words! And yet, some struggle and do find words in poetry. Israeli poetry has always been in conversation with Torah, Midrash, prayer and other classical texts. It is not surprising that amazing new poems, all over the Israeli…
Find out more »Heading to the Polls: American Jewish Civics in a Post-October 7 World
With neighboring synagogues, AC is co-sponsoring a 3-part series to explore the implications of this defining moment on Jewish civic identity. Join us at B'nai Jeshurun, Ansche Chesed, and Rodeph Shalom to hear from Shalom Hartman Institute scholars Yehuda Kurtzer, Elana Stein Hain, and Tamara Mann Tweel. The first session, Retreat & Reenter: A Model for American Jewish Civic Commitment, will be taught by Tamara Mann Tweel and held at B'nai Jeshurun (257 W. 88th St.) Learn More and Register
Find out more »Young People’s Shabbat Dinner
After Kabbalat Shabbat at 6:30, join us (the 20s and 30s) for a dairy potluck dinner on the 5th floor. Old and new faces are welcome. Please bring a dairy or pareve side dish or dessert to share. Food should be prepared in accordance with Ansche Chesed's Kashrut policy. Click Here to RSVP
Find out more »Selichot Program: Addressing Agonizing Questions for Israel and America, with Prof. Moshe Halbertal
Moshe Halbertal teaches law and philosophy at Hebrew University and NYU. He is among the authors of the IDF Code of Conduct, and ranks among the deepest modern thinkers about Torah. With tefillot to follow: https://anschechesed.org/calendar-item/selichot-service/
Find out more »Selichot Service
Following our Selichot Program, please join Hazzan Hirschhorn, along with our long-time friends, AC member Mike Cohen on winds and percussionist Ronnen Itzik, for Selichot services, as we implore that God לשמוע אל הרינה ואל התפילה , “hear our prayer and praise,” and help us ready ourselves for this season of teshuva.
Find out more »Rosh HaShanah Challah Bake
There's nothing quite like starting the New Year with warm, home-baked round challah, dripping with sweet honey! Join us on the Sunday before Rosh HaShanah as we learn how to make round challot with AC member Erica Cohen (check our her Challah posts on Instagram: @ericaavin). We will learn round challah braiding techniques, and everyone will leave with fresh challah to enjoy at your Rosh HaShanah table. You can either bring your own pre-made Challah dough (click here for a sample…
Find out more »October 2024
West Side Minyan Erev Rosh Hashanah Services
Join the West Side Minyan for Erev Rosh HaShanah services on Zoom.
Find out more »Sanctuary Rosh Hashanah Evening Service
Join the Ansche Chesed community for our Rosh Hashanah Evening Service in the Sanctuary. Attendance at this service requires tickets. Please DO NOT come to the service if you have not been given a ticket for this service. This service has open seating for ticketholders, NOT assigned seating. You may sit in any open seat. If you prefer to join us virtually, you can participate in this service via Livestream by filling out our online form: https://anschechesed.shulcloud.com/form/virtual-high-holiday-service-link-request-2024.html After you submit…
Find out more »Sanctuary First Day Rosh HaShanah Services
Join the Ansche Chesed community for our First Day Rosh HaShanah Morning Service in the Sanctuary. Attendance at this service requires tickets. Please DO NOT come to the service if you have not been given a ticket for this service. This service has assigned seating - please sit in the seats indicated on your tickets. If you prefer to join us virtually, you can participate in this service via Livestream by filling out our online form: https://anschechesed.shulcloud.com/form/virtual-high-holiday-service-link-request-2024.html After you submit…
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