Past Events
June 2016
Scribblers on the Roof
Join us on the Ansche Chesed roof to hear Jewish writers read from their recent work. Beverages are available for purchase. If it rains, come anyway. We have a perfect indoor space.
Find out more »June 2017
Kabbalat Shabbat on the Roof
I have come to my garden, my one, my bride... Friday night, June 2 we invite you to join us for a Kabbalat Shabbat service devoted to romance. June remains the most popular month for weddings (at least according to Wikipedia), so to begin the month, Hazzan Hirschhorn and Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky have crafted a service from the Bible's love poem, Song of Songs, to celebrate human companionship. We especially want to invite the many couples who celebrate their anniversaries…
Find out more »Family Kiddush
Following Children's Services, join us for a celebratory Family Kiddush, as we honor our fantastic Services Leaders. If you would like to help sponsor this family kiddush, contact Rabbi Yael at rabbiyael@anschechesed.org.
Find out more »Kabbalat Shabbat and Oneg on the Roof
In honor of the Congregation trip to Poland, our Friday night davening and oneg will come with a Polish flavor. The Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv prayers will be led by a Warsaw born vocalist Channah Silverman, who is a Cantorial Student at the Jewish Theological Seminary. Channah frequently davens at Ansche Chased's morning minyan and Shabbat services, and her singing is enriched by her training in classical opera and jazz. Further to our Polish theme, Kliskalach (potato dumplings) will be served…
Find out more »April 2018
Yom Haatzmaut (Israel’s Birthday) Family Shabbat Service and Dinner
Happy Birthday Israel! Celebrate Israel's Birthday with a rooftop Family Shabbat Service. The party continues with an Israeli themed Shabbat Dinner. Open Gym for kids. RSVP by April 18th.
Find out more »July 2018
Scribblers on the Roof
Monday evenings in the summer, from 8 to 10pm. $5 suggested contribution. Join us on the Ansche Chesed roof to hear emerging and established Jewish writers read from their recent work. Beverages and books are available for purchase. If it rains, come anyway. We have a perfect indoor space. REBEKAH FRUMKIN, The Comedown (https://amzn.to/2IzoGyq) A blistering dark comedy, Rebekah Frumkin's The Comedown is a romp across America, from the Kent State shootings to protest marches in Chicago to the Florida…
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Scribblers on the Roof
Join us on the Ansche Chesed roof to hear emerging and established Jewish writers read from their recent work. Beverages and books are available for purchase. If it rains, come anyway. We have a perfect indoor space.
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Scribblers on the Roof
Join us on the Ansche Chesed roof to hear emerging and established Jewish writers read from their recent work. Beverages and books are available for purchase. If it rains, come anyway. We have a perfect indoor space.
Find out more »June 2019
Ansche Chesed Barbecue On The Roof
Summertime, and the living is easy... Join us as we start our July 4th festivities early at the Ansche Chesed BBQ. As the evening sky emerges, we will enjoy traditional hotdogs and hamburgers (veggies options too), as we enjoy the warmth of Summer. In the event of rain, we will hold this event indoors, so plan on coming!
Find out more »September 2021
Simchat Torah Sanctuary Services
Join the Ansche Chesed community for our Simchat Torah services. The Sanctuary and Minyan M'at will davven together outdoors on the roof. We will continue into shared hakafot, with singing and dancing under the same conditions as the night before. Each year the 7th and final hakafa is a special moment in Minyan M'at, and the wider shul will be privileged to share that with them and their traditions. Members can bring their own food and drink, and we will provide…
Find out more »June 2022
Lunch and Learn: B’Midbar – Journey to the (un)Promised Land?
Co-facilitated by Hilary Forrest, MSW, Synagogue Partnership Outreach Social Worker at DOROT & Jack Sherratt, LCSW, current Rabbinical Student at Hebrew Union College & Former Director of Project ORE, Educational Alliance Join members of Ansche Chesed and DOROT on Thursday, June 2 @ 1pm for an outdoor discussion paired with light refreshments and snacks. The conversation: “B'midbar: Journey to the (un)Promised Land?“ will reflect on the weekly parsha and story of the Jews in Egypt while also reflecting on the time we find ourselves in now. Like the…
Find out more »Shavuot Tikkun Under the Stars
Please join us to greet Shavuot with study, celebration and cheesecake on the Ansche Chesed roof, as Shabbat ends and the holiday of "Giving and Receiving Torah" begins. We'll gather for an early evening “Pre-kun Leil Shavuot” as we explore the theme of "Widening Our Holy Space." Yizhar Hess, Vice Chairman of the World Zionist Organization, will teach about current issues of religious pluralism in Israel. Rabbi Mia Simring, Jewish prison chaplain, will teach about holiness on the margins and finding kedushah in…
Find out more »July 2022
Shabbat Dinner with Congressman Jerry Nadler
Join Ansche Chesed for an engaging Shabbat dinner on the roof and evening discussion where we will be joined by Congressman Jerrold Nadler. Congressman Nadler has represented our UWS district since 1992 and has spoken at AC many times, most recently on the Shabbat before the 2016 presidential election. Serving as a leader in the impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump, fighting gun violence, and standing up for civil liberties and rights as Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, Jerry is making his…
Find out more »Scribblers on the Roof: “I am my Beloveds” and “Jerks”
I am my Beloveds Jerks Jonathan Papernick Sara Lippmann After two years on Zoom, Scribblers is back in-person on AC's Roof! Join us at our popular literary program to hear emerging and established Jewish writers read from their recent work, all on our breezy and beautiful rooftop space. Snacks, beverages and books available for purchase. This week we welcome Jonathan Papernick, author of I am my Beloveds, and Sara Lippmann, author of Jerks. Click here to view the other Scribblers…
Find out more »Scribblers on the Roof: “What Jonah Knew” and “Atomic Anna”
What Jonah Knew Atomic Anna Barbara Graham Rachel Barenbaum After two years on Zoom, Scribblers is back in-person on AC's Roof! Join us at our popular literary program to hear emerging and established Jewish writers read from their recent work, all on our breezy and beautiful rooftop space. Snacks, beverages and books available for purchase. This week we welcome Barbara Graham, author of What Jonah Knew, and Rachel Barenbaum, author of Atomic Anna. Click here to view the other Scribblers…
Find out more »Kabbalat Shabbat Live!
Praise God with string instruments, praise God with your breath! On Friday, July 22nd you can do just that if you join Cantor Hirschhorn on the AC Roof, along with AC's musicians, to welcome Shabbat with our traditional Kabbalat Shabbat and maariv service.
Find out more »Scribblers on the Roof: “Maybe It’s Me” and “Fear and Other Stories”
Maybe It's Me: On Being the Wrong Kind of Woman Fear and Other Stories Eileen Pollack Anita Norich tr. After two years on Zoom, Scribblers is back in-person on AC's Roof! Join us at our popular literary program to hear emerging and established Jewish writers read from their recent work, all on our breezy and beautiful rooftop space. Snacks, beverages and books available for purchase. This week we welcome Eileen Pollack, author of Maybe It's Me, and Anita Norich, translator…
Find out more »August 2022
Scribblers on the Roof: “Aunt Bird” and “The Lost Expert”
Aunt Bird The Lost Expert Yerra Sugarman Hal Niedzviecki After two years on Zoom, Scribblers is back in-person on AC's Roof! Join us at our popular literary program to hear emerging and established Jewish writers read from their recent work, all on our breezy and beautiful rooftop space. Snacks, beverages and books available for purchase. This week we welcome Yerra Sugarman, author of Aunt Bird, and Hal Niedzviecki, author of The Lost Expert. Click here to view the other Scribblers…
Find out more »Rooftop Picnic Hosted by Minyan Rimonim and TeleTefila
Potluck dairy, following AC kashrut rules. In the event of inclement weather, the picnic will be held on Zoom.
Find out more »“Taste of ACHS” for Prospective Hebrew School Parents
... Is your little one finally vaccinated, and you're ready to check out indoor activities? ... Is your daughter starting 2nd grade and Bubbie's been asking -- when will she learn her Alef Bet?! ... Just realized that your son is 10, and it's time to start thinking about his bar mitzvah?! ... Looking for a warm and welcoming Jewish community for your child -- and, for you? If you answered YES to any of these questions, join us at "Taste…
Find out more »September 2022
Friday Al Fresco
Join us for lively services and some wine and cheese on the Roof (weather permitting), to welcome Shabbat on this Labor Day weekend, as we watch the sunset over the Hudson River.
Find out more »Meet Aliza + Back to Hebrew School Night
Come meet Aliza, see your ACHS friends, hang out on the AC roof and enjoy an end-of-the-summer-treat! RSVP to Aliza at asebert@anschechesed.org.
Find out more »October 2022
Simchat Torah Morning Services
Join us to continue the singing and dancing as we finish reading the Torah and begin reading it all over again.
Find out more »June 2023
Scribblers on the Roof: “The Revolt Against Humanity” and “The Discarded Life” by Adam Kirsch
Join us at our popular literary program to hear emerging and established Jewish writers read from their recent work, all on our breezy and beautiful rooftop space. Snacks, beverages and books available for purchase. This week we welcome Adam Kirsch, author of The Revolt Against Humanity and The Discarded Life. See our full Scribblers lineup and learn more about our authors. The Revolt Against Humanity and The Discarded Life Adam Kirsch Adam Kirsch is a poet and literary critic…
Find out more »Scribblers on the Roof: “Elie Wiesel: Confronting the Silence” by Joseph Berger
Join us at our popular literary program to hear emerging and established Jewish writers read from their recent work, all on our breezy and beautiful rooftop space. Snacks, beverages and books available for purchase. This week we welcome Joseph Berger, author of Elie Wiesel: Confronting the Silence. See our full Scribblers lineup and learn more about our authors. Elie Wiesel: Confronting the Silence Joseph Berger Joseph Berger was a New York Times reporter, columnist, and editor for over 30…
Find out more »Scribblers on the Roof: “One Hundred Saturdays” by Michael Frank and “Kantika” by Elizabeth Graver
Join us at our popular literary program to hear emerging and established Jewish writers read from their recent work, all on our breezy and beautiful rooftop space. Snacks, beverages and books available for purchase. This week we welcome Michael Frank, author of One Hundred Saturdays: Stella Levi and the Search for a Lost World, and Elizabeth Graver, author of Kantika, in conversation. See our full Scribblers lineup and learn more about our authors. One Hundred Saturdays: Stella Levi and the Search…
Find out more »July 2023
Scribblers on the Roof: “How News Travels” by Judy Katz
Join us at our popular literary program to hear emerging and established Jewish writers read from their recent work, all on our breezy and beautiful rooftop space. Snacks, beverages and books available for purchase. This week we welcome Judy Katz, author of How News Travels. See our full Scribblers lineup and learn more about our authors. How News Travels Judy Katz Judy Katz’s debut poetry collection, How News Travels, was selected as the winner of the 2021 Gerald Cable Book…
Find out more »Scribblers on the Roof: “The Best Minds” by Jonathan Rosen
Join us at our popular literary program to hear emerging and established Jewish writers read from their recent work, all on our breezy and beautiful rooftop space. Snacks, beverages and books available for purchase. This week we welcome Jonathan Rosen, author of The Best Minds: A Story of Friendship, Madness, and the Tragedy of Good Intentions. See our full Scribblers lineup and learn more about our authors. The Best Minds: A Story of Friendship, Madness, and the Tragedy of…
Find out more »Minyan M’at: Rooftop Shabbat Game Fest and Kiddush Lunch
Suggested Donation: $10 per person Light lunch: bagels, cheese spreads, salads Bring: YOUR FAVORITE BOARD GAME Please RSVP by Wednesday, July 19.
Find out more »September 2023
Minyan M’at Welcome Back Shabbat Lunch
Join Minyan M'at for a special Welcome Back Shabbat and lunch! The main dish will be supplied; remainder is pot luck. Please register by Wednesday, September 6.
Find out more »June 2024
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 »Shavuot Tikkun Under the Stars
Please join us to greet Shavuot with study, celebration, cheesecake, ritual Kiddush and light nosh on the Ansche Chesed roof (rain location 5 North), as the holiday of "Giving and Receiving Torah" begins. Since the fall holiday of Shmini Atzeret, this year has seen so much suffering and loss. As we conclude the spring holidays, let's ease some of our pain by studying the theme of shalom, peace. In the words of Rashi (on Leviticus 26.6, quoting the ancient midrash…
Find out more »Community-Wide Shavuot Potluck Lunch Celebrating Vivian Awner
After services, the Ansche Chesed community will join together for a potluck lunch to celebrate our wonderful friend Vivian Awner. Please wear turquoise (her favorite color) in her honor. Salmon will be provided and we ask each attendee to please bring a dairy or pareve salad, side dish, or dessert to share. Food may be purchased under rabbinic supervision, cooked in a kosher kitchen, or prepared uncooked in any kitchen. All are welcome and because we are planning a personalized gift for each…
Find out more »Scribblers on the Roof: Franklin Foer, “The Golden Age of American Jews is Ending” and The Last Politician Inside Joe Biden’s White House and the Struggle for America’s Future
Join us at our popular literary program to hear emerging and established Jewish writers read from their recent work, all on our breezy and beautiful rooftop space. Snacks, beverages and books available for purchase. See our full Scribblers lineup and learn more about our authors. This Week: Franklin Foer “The Golden Age of American Jews is Ending” and The Last Politician Inside Joe Biden's White House and the Struggle for America's Future FRANKLIN FOER on his Atlantic cover story, “The Golden…
Find out more »Scribblers on the Roof: Anita Norich, Desires
Join us at our popular literary program to hear emerging and established Jewish writers read from their recent work, all on our breezy and beautiful rooftop space. Snacks, beverages and books available for purchase. See our full Scribblers lineup and learn more about our authors. This Week: Anita Norich Desires (translator) Yiddish-literature scholar and translator ANITA NORICH on her translation of Desires by modernist poet Celia Dropkin and on the works of Israel Joshua Singer, “one of the few genuine novelists…
Find out more »July 2024
Scribblers on the Roof: Sloane Crosley, Grief Is for People
Join us at our popular literary program to hear emerging and established Jewish writers read from their recent work, all on our breezy and beautiful rooftop space. Snacks, beverages and books available for purchase. See our full Scribblers lineup and learn more about our authors. This Week: Sloane Crosley Grief is for People Novelist and essayist SLOANE CROSLEY on her bestselling memoir Grief Is for People (2024). “Is it wrong to say that a memoir about loss and grieving is fun to read? If…
Find out more »Scribblers on the Roof: Owen Lewis and Carlie Hoffman
Join us at our popular literary program to hear emerging and established Jewish writers read from their recent work, all on our breezy and beautiful rooftop space. Snacks, beverages and books available for purchase. See our full Scribblers lineup and learn more about our authors. This Week: Owen Lewis and Carlie Hoffman Prize-winning poet CARLIE HOFFMAN and poet OWEN LEWIS will read from their works. OWEN LEWIS is the author of two chapbooks and four poetry collections, most recently, Knock…
Find out more »Scribblers on the Roof: Lauren Grodstein, We Must Not Think of Ourselves
Join us at our popular literary program to hear emerging and established Jewish writers read from their recent work, all on our breezy and beautiful rooftop space. Snacks, beverages and books available for purchase. See our full Scribblers lineup and learn more about our authors. This Week: Lauren Grodstein We Must Not Think of Ourselves LAUREN GRODSTEIN on her novel We Must Not Think of Ourselves (2023), based on the story of the Warsaw Ghetto’s Oneg Shabbat. “An extraordinary…
Find out more »Scribblers on the Roof: Iddo Gefen, Jerusalem Beach
Join us at our popular literary program to hear emerging and established Jewish writers read from their recent work, all on our breezy and beautiful rooftop space. Snacks, beverages and books available for purchase. See our full Scribblers lineup and learn more about our authors. This Week: Iddo Gefen Jerusalem Beach Israeli writer Iddo Gefen on his debut collection of stories, Jerusalem Beach, which won the Sami Rohr Prize in 2023. “A series of original and … truly inspiring attempts…
Find out more »Scribblers on the Roof: Benjamin Resnick, Next Stop
Join us at our popular literary program to hear emerging and established Jewish writers read from their recent work, all on our breezy and beautiful rooftop space. Snacks, beverages and books available for purchase. See our full Scribblers lineup and learn more about our authors. This Week: Benjamin Resnick Next Stop BENJAMIN RESNICK on his forthcoming novel Next Stop (2024), in which a black hole swallows Israel and an outbreak of antisemitism ensues. "Uncanny, riveting, and strangely prescient" --Elisa Albert.…
Find out more »October 2024
Simchat Torah Morning Services
The singing and dancing continue as we finish reading the Torah and begin reading it all over again. Join us on the Roof for Sanctuary and Minyan M'at joint services, with each minyan holding its own Torah reading.
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