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May 2026
Boker Tov Tots
Babies, tots, preschool kids and their families are invited to join us for a light 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. Contact Aliza Sebert with any questions. If you are interested in sponsoring Boker Tov Tots, please email Rabbi Yael.
Find out more »Children’s Book Drive for PS 145
Does your family have children’s books that you no longer use? We warmly invite you to help fill the PS 145 Bookshelf by donating new and gently used children’s books. PS 145 students “shop” (at no cost) at the Bookshelf for books to take home, keep, and enjoy. Please refer to these guidelines; donors will be asked to take any books back home that do not meet these criteria. Due to storage limitations, please do not drop off books on…
Find out more »Carole King Book Talk with Jane Eisner
Longtime Ansche Chesed member, Jane Eisner, recently published Carole King: She Made the Earth Move. The book focuses on the professional accomplishments and personal challenges of pop icon Carole King, exploring her unique contribution to American music. Please join the community to hear from Jane, in conversation with longtime AC member and Columbia School of Journalism professor, Sam Freedman. Their conversation will be accompanied by King's iconic music and a Q&A session. RSVP here Books will be available for purchase…
Find out more »‘Meet Your Neighbor’ Mother’s Day Brunch with KKGAS
Join us to celebrate Mother's Day as Knock Knock Give a Sock invites mothers and children living in local homeless shelters for brunch. Neighbors will meet neighbors as we dine together and share experiences of motherhood. This gathering, hosted at Ansche Chesed, invites moms with homes and moms experiencing homelessness to sit side by side for a truly meaningful brunch —sharing a meal, stories, and the universal experience of motherhood. Learn more and register Use code "ANSCHE CHESED" for 50% off!
Find out more »Kiddush Conversation with UJA CoLab Fellows
CoLab is a flagship project of the UJA-Federation of New York, bringing together leaders from across Israeli society to build authentic relationships across differences, explore identity and narrative, and develop collaborative social initiatives. Join us to meet a pair of very interesting people whom we are unlikely to meet every day, and hear about their work and lives. Learn more and RSVP
Find out more »Singing in Jewish Time: Concert at Ansche Chesed
Immerse yourself in some of the most beautiful Jewish melodies spanning centuries and ethnic traditions, as we reflect on the centrality of time in our tradition and marvel at the the eternal beauty of our world. Featuring Hazzan Natasha Hirschhorn, Cantorial Intern Toby Banks, the Shirei Chesed Community Chorus, and special guests. Learn more and RSVP Free (suggested donation) with advance registration. The concert will also be livestreamed:
Find out more »Shavuot “Pre-Kun”: Wrestling and Embracing the Commandments
As we have in previous years, Ansche Chesed will host an early evening study session at the shul, prior to the JCC Tikkun and other learning opportunities. This year AC members and clergy will reflect on mitzvot we do and don't yet do. We will reflect on mitzvot relating to business ethics, prayer and eating. How can actual normative practices in these areas bring our values and ideas into real life? RSVP here Walk-ins also welcome.
Find out more »Sunday Morning Minyan
Morning Minyan is held in person in the Chapel on Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, and on Rosh Chodesh and Civil Holidays. Minyan begins at at 7:30am on weekdays and at 8:30am on Sundays and Civil Holidays. Services are also available virtually via Zoom on all days the minyan meets. In-person services are held in the Chapel. All Morning Minyan services will continue to be available on Zoom Please click here for more info. JOIN US VIA ZOOM at https://anschechesed.org/morningminyan…
Find out more »Weekday Morning Minyan
Morning Minyan is held in person in the Mayer Cavalier Chapel, Sundays through Fridays. Minyan begins at at 7:30am on weekdays and at 8:30am on Sundays and Civil Holidays. Services are also available virtually via Zoom. Please click here for more info. JOIN US VIA ZOOM at https://anschechesed.org/morningminyan Meeting ID: 933 006 171 | Passcode: minyan or call 929 205 6099
Find out more »Weekday Morning Minyan
Morning Minyan is held in person in the Mayer Cavalier Chapel, Sundays through Fridays. Minyan begins at at 7:30am on weekdays and at 8:30am on Sundays and Civil Holidays. Services are also available virtually via Zoom. Please click here for more info. JOIN US VIA ZOOM at https://anschechesed.org/morningminyan Meeting ID: 933 006 171 | Passcode: minyan or call 929 205 6099
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