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March 2023
Keshet LGBTQ+ Training 101 for Parents, Siblings, Grandparents and Loved Ones
Are you a parent, sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle or cherished loved one of a child or young person who is part of the LGBTQ+ community? Do you want to learn more about how to celebrate them and show that you love them for who they are? You’d do anything for these kids to make their path in life smoother. But the issues they’re grappling with, the words and terms they’re using, and the times they’re living in, are new to…
Find out more »We Declare! Israeli Democracy: Past, Present, and Future
With the current political crisis unfolding in Israel, there is no more timely an occasion to come together to discuss and debate the State of Israel’s founding document, its Declaration of Independence. Led by educators from BINA: The Jewish Movement for Social Change, we’ll examine this document and discuss the nature and future of Israel’s democracy and democratic values. Our program will culminate in a panel discussion with our rabbis, scholars, and Consul General of Israel to New York Asaf…
Find out more »Pesach Q&A with Rabbi Kalmanofsky
Ask Rabbi Kalmanofsky all of your Pesach questions at this virtual Q&A session. If you'd like, send questions in advance to RJK@anschechesed.org. CLICK HERE to join via Zoom (Meeting ID: 842 9334 1169 | Passcode: talmud)
Find out more »Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed: The Bluegrass Kabbalat Shabbat Experience
Please join us this Friday (March 31) for fresh-sounding and family-friendly Shabbat services, and stay for an oneg afterwards to wish farewell to Josh Hanft, on his final day as our Executive Director. Josh’s contributions to AC as both a professional and lay leader have been incalculable over the years. Come and express your thanks and good wishes to him in person! RSVPs requested to help our planning, but not required. Please come anyway! The Oneg will follow a special Kabbalat Shabbat…
Find out more »April 2023
Sell Your Chametz
Click here to designate Rabbi Kalmanofsky to sell your chametz. Make sure to fill out the form by Wednesday, April 5 at 11:54am.
Find out more »Community Second Seder: Breaking Matza and Breaking Free
Join us for a night of breaking matza and breaking free. Our seder will be led by our clergy Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky, Rabbi Yael Hammerman, and Hazzan Natasha Hirschhorn. Help us fill Hirsch Hall with ruach, friendship, stories and song! "Let all who are hungry come and eat." -- Our seder is open to AC members and non-members, adults and children. Click here to register!
Find out more »Family Shabbat Services and Dinner: Celebrate Israel!
We invite all families to welcome Shabbat with us and celebrate Israel with songs and stories, led by Rabbi Yael and Aliza Sebert. Service begins at 5:30pm. After the service, we will have a delicious Israeli Shabbat dinner with Open Gym! Please click here to register for the dinner below by Wednesday, April 19th at noon. Contact Aliza Sebert with any questions.
Find out more »AC Tween Book Club Returns!
Tweens in Grades 5-6 are invited to our AC Tween Book Club to discuss the true story Letters From Jerusalem 1947-1948 by Zipporah Porath, facilitated by Sheila Lewis and Education Director, Aliza Sebert. Kids are encouraged (though not required) to read the book ahead of time. We'll discuss excerpts from this fascinating book and celebrate Israel at 75! Afterwards, join us in the Sanctuary for the end of services followed by kiddush in Hirsch Hall. Hope to see you there!…
Find out more »Teen Cooking Class
Calling all teens, come celebrate Yom Ha'azmaut with a Teen Cooking Class, Israeli style! Join special guest Israeli chefs and Aliza to learn how to make some of your favorite Israeli foods. Your friends are welcome too! Click here to RSVP by Wednesday, April 19.
Find out more »Shema Yisrael: An Intergenerational Concert Celebrating Israel’s 75th Birthday
Click here to register. Shema Yisrael - Hear our voices, people of Israel!Join us in song to celebrate the miracle of our Jewish statein all her struggles and joys, heartbreak and breathtaking beauty. Featuring: Heschel Notes Adult Choir Heschel Half Notes Children’s Choir Shirei Chesed Community Chorus The H.L. Miller Cantorial School Choir and guest musicians Admission: free The concert will also be available via Livestream. Donations to the Music Fund at Ansche Chesed are appreciated
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