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May 2024
‘Meet Your Neighbor’ Mother’s Day Brunch
Register here for Moms, Children and Volunteers - Limited spaces available Ansche Chesed is thrilled to partner with Knock Knock Give a Sock (KKGS) this Mother's Day! KKGS works to humanize homelessness one sock at a time. One of the ways KKGS works to end the stigma of homelessness is through creating 'Meet Your Neighbor Meals,' an experience that brings together communities living in houses and those who are experiencing homelessness -- side by side. Through brunch, shared experiences of…
Find out more »Of a Certain Age: Kickoff Lunch
“Of a Certain Age" is a new community initiative organized by Ansche Chesed members Suzanne Cavalier and Terry Zisowitz, along with Rabbi Yael Hammerman and Hilary Forrest of Dorot -- designed for Ansche Chesed adults “of a certain age” (65+). Join us for lunch catered by Effy’s, time to schmooze, connect and brainstorm future activities for this group. Please register here. Contact Rabbi Yael or Hilary with questions. Thank you to Terry and Suzanne for sponsoring this kick-off lunch!
Find out more »Hopeful Table: Music and Culinary Experience with Jimbo Jay and Mushka
Join us for an unforgettable evening where the soulful melodies of Israeli music meet the exquisite flavors of Israeli cuisine! Dive into a world of sensory delight as we bring together renowned Israeli rapper, singer, and poet Jimbo Jay. His songs distill the essence of Israeli culture and have become popular in households around the country. Hosted by the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan in partnership with AC. Learn More and Register
Find out more »Volunteer Opportunity: Help Add Rabbi Kalmanofsky’s Updated Prayer for the State of Israel to our Siddurim
For a long time we've used separate blue printouts of Rabbi Kalmanofsky's updated Prayer for the State of Israel, and we need YOUR help to help us add it to our siddurim. Volunteers will put stickers with the updated prayer -- along with a refreshed version of our Prayer for the U.S. -- into the back of our siddurim. We appreciate your help, which will be tremendously valuable for our services going forward. Please email the office for details if…
Find out more »Shirei Shabbat Service and Potluck Dinner with Zemirot
Lift your voice with us in holy harmony, b'nima kedosha. Come and hear what musical surprises Hazzan Hirschhorn and the Shirei Chesed Chorus have for you! Stick around after services for a Potluck Dinner on the Roof (weather permitting), followed by spirited zemirot! Learn More and Register
Find out more »June 2024
Celebratory Aliyah for Graduates
Calling all graduates -- from 8th grade, high school, college and beyond! Join us for a celebratory group aliyah to the Torah in the Sanctuary. Please email Rabbi Hammerman if you plan to attend; walk-ins welcome!
Find out more »Israel on 5th: Celebrate Israel Parade
Join the Celebrate Israel Parade, marching for Israel's 76th Anniversary and to support the hostages and their families as we call for their immediate release. Only marchers with pre-registered groups will be allowed on the parade route. Marchers must stay with their group and wear the group's t-shirt. If you plan to march, please make sure to register with either of these groups (or another): The UWS cluster with the UJA NY Federation, meeting at 53rd Street between Fifth and…
Find out more »Annual Membership Meeting 2024
All members in good standing are encouraged to attend our Annual Membership Meeting. To request remote access, where you will be able to observe the meeting but not vote on any action items, please contact the office. If you cannot attend the meeting, please fill out the Proxy Form and submit it by email to president@anschechesed.org before the meeting. At the meeting, we’ll: 1) elect the slate of trustees and officers as recommended by the Nominating Committee; 2) vote on Rabbi Hammerman and Hazzan Hirschhorn’s…
Find out more »ACHS Open House
Interested in joining our Hebrew School family? Check us out at our open house! Children are welcome! Activities with ACHS teachers and pizza will be provided. Feel free to share with your friends looking for a Hebrew school... or who don't yet know they're looking. We'd love to expand our ACHS community! Contact Education and Family Programs Director Aliza Sebert for more info and to RSVP.
Find out more »Tribute Gala 2024
Join us as we celebrate and show gratitude to our honorees for their wonderful commitment and dedication to Ansche Chesed. Purchase dinner tickets and place an ad in our tribute journal at AnscheChesed.org/Tribute Early bird registration ends May 9th. Help us to honor these stellar community leaders: Tamara & Martin Green Vivian Mamelak Ellen Braitman & David Shapiro
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