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Talmud Study with Rabbi Kalmanofsky
This year we will study material from the first chapters of Bava Batra (in the Artscroll Talmud available at West Side Judaica or online) about the duties that neighbors have regarding each other's property. These sections will have interesting implications for economic competition, environmental safeguards and communal welfare in the modern age.
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Inspired by the diversity of Jewish music around the globe, from liturgical settings, Israeli songs, Hassidic niggunim, and new compositions. Ability to carry a tune is important. Free for members; non-members $90 per semester or $180 per year. For more info, please email NHirschhorn@anschechesed.org.
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Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Yael
Refu'at HaNefesh u'Refu'at HaGuf: Psalms for Healing the Body and Soul Join Rabbi Yael for a Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, May 30th, from 12:30 - 1:30pm. We will look together at a selection of Psalms, and explore how they might promote healing of the body and soul. How can our textual tradition provide us with strength, wisdom and comfort?
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ACHS Open House
for Prospective Hebrew School Parents Children welcome – activities with ACHS teachers & pizza will be provided! Contact Rabbi Yael for more info & to RSVP.
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Inspired by the diversity of Jewish music around the globe, from liturgical settings, Israeli songs, Hassidic niggunim, and new compositions. Ability to carry a tune is important. Free for members; non-members $90 per semester or $180 per year. For more info, please email NHirschhorn@anschechesed.org.
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Celebrate Israel Parade
2018 Info What is the route for the Parade? The Parade will go up Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue from 57th to 74th Streets. What happens if it rains? The Parade happens – RAIN OR SHINE. What is the 2018 Parade theme? 70 and Sababa (70 & Awesome) When Israelis say something is Sababa, they mean it’s awesome, fantastic, super! In just 70 years, this tiny, arid country with few natural resources, has grown, developed, and prospered beyond belief and expectation. With…
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First Music Salon
A celebratory concert of Jewish music, featuring vocal and instrumental compositions of Ravel, Copland, Bloch, Gershwin, and more! Performed by the talented musicians from within the Ansche Chesed community, including, among others, James Besser, piano; David Steinberg, violin; Naomi Katz Cohen, soprano; Mike Cohen, woodwinds; Hazzan Natasha Hirschhorn; and the Shirei Chesed Community Chorus. The concert will inaugurate a generous gift of piano to Ansche Chesed from James Besser. Followed by a wine and cheese reception.
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A Taste of the Zohar: Early Morning Study
Join us monthly, after morning minyan, for coffee and bagels and to learn with Rabbi Kalmanofsky. This year, we will have a taste of The Holy Zohar, the "Bible" of Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism). Thanks to the masterful translation by Daniel Matt, now English speakers can experience the most beautiful Jewish book ever written.
Find out more »Shirei Chesed Community Chorus
Inspired by the diversity of Jewish music around the globe, from liturgical settings, Israeli songs, Hassidic niggunim, and new compositions. Ability to carry a tune is important. Free for members; non-members $90 per semester or $180 per year. For more info, please email NHirschhorn@anschechesed.org.
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Keeping Up With The Kinder: Judaism Crash Course
Join Rabbi Yael for a “Judaism Crash Course” geared at parents who would like to strengthen their own Jewish knowledge, skills and comfort level. Open to individuals of any religious background. We will explore the Jewish holiday cycle and synagogue building, navigate through the Siddur (prayer book) and Chumash (Bible), and work together to connect with what our kids are learning in their Jewish education. Contact Rabbi Yael to join the fun.
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