Past Events
September 2023
Family Potluck Kiddush
Join us for a Family Potluck Kiddush in the Sukkah! We'll meet on the roof after kids' services. Please bring a dairy or pareve dish to share.
Find out more »October 2023
17th Annual Sukkot Sing-Along
Join Hazzan Natasha Hirschhorn, Shirei Chesed Chorus singers and guest musicians for our Annual Sukkot Sing-Along. We will pick the most beautiful and fun Jewish folk songs from Israel and beyond to sing the night away! Free of charge – RSVP here, walk-ins welcome.
Find out more »October 2024
Boker Tov Tots in the Sukkah
Babies, tots, preschool kids and their families are invited to join us for 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. Kids can come in their jammies, and stuffies welcome too!
Find out more »Family Sundaes and Ushpizin in the Sukkah
On Sukkot, it’s a tradition to welcome new people into the Sukkah each day. So, bring a friend to AC and join us on the rooftop Sukkah. We’ll make ice cream sundaes and sukkah decorations inspired by the tradition of welcoming ushpizin (guests) into our sukkah. We look forward to welcoming you and your ushpizin! This event is free! Registration encouraged, walk ins welcome.
Find out more »October 2025
Family Yoga Shacharit in the Sukkah
Exhale and stretch during Family Yoga Shacharit with AC member + yoga teacher Ellen Braitman, and children's tefilah leader, Leilah Rosen. Move, breath and relax in our Sukkat Shal-ommm - our Sukkah of Peace. Bring a yoga mat or towel, and wear clothing you can move in. RSVP here Note, this will be in place of our regular children's services. Since this program will fall on October 7th, we will dedicate this Yoga Tefilah to the memory of Carmel Gat…
Find out more »CANCELLED: 19th Annual Sukkot Sing-Along
Unfortunately, this year's Sukkot Sing-Along Dinner has been cancelled. The Sukkah will still be open if you would like to eat your dinner there independently. Please see further details on our website: https://anschechesed.org/sukkot-5786-2025/#Communal-Sukkah-Use
Find out more »Of A Certain Age: Lunch in the Sukkah
Join Of A Certain Age for our October meeting as we eat lunch together in the beautiful Rooftop Sukkah! During our lunch, we will join Rabbi Yael Hammerman for a Lunch & Learn about Midrash from 12:30-1:30pm. Midrashim help us fill in the blanks in the Torah, they add color to our black and white laws, and they help us develop our own voice and approach to Jewish text. No Hebrew background necessary. Stick around afterward to schmooze in the…
Find out more »Lunch and Learn: “There’s a Midrash About That!” with Rabbi Yael Hammerman
Working remotely? Retired? Stay-at-home parent? Taking a day off? Please join Rabbi Yael Hammerman for a monthly lunch-and-learn gathering where we will read midrashim from across the centuries. Midrashim help us fill in the blanks in the Torah, they add color to our black and white laws, and they help us develop our own voice and approach to Jewish text. Come - it will be fun! (No Hebrew background necessary). Learn more and RSVP Bring your lunch, according to the AC…
Find out more »Intergenerational Mitzvah Knitting Group in the Sukkah
Knitters needed! Experienced and new knitters of all ages welcome: bubbies, bring your grandkids; kids – bring your parents. Stay tuned for more info about our project.
Find out more »September 2026
Sukkah Decorating Party
Join us on the AC roof to help decorate and beautify our Sukkah! We'll bring art supplies and snacks, you bring the Sukkot simcha - joy! Geared at kids ages 3-10. Teens welcome to volunteer! RSVP here Questions? Contact Aliza.
Find out more »Boker Tov Tots in the Sukkah
Babies, tots, preschool kids and their families are invited to join us for 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. RSVP here, walk-ins welcome RSVPs requested by Wednesday, September 23 for our planning, walk-ins also welcome. If you are interested in sponsoring Boker Tov Tots, please email Aliza.
Find out more »Lunch & Learn in the Sukkah
Kohelet: Pessimistic or optimistic? Joyful or gloomy? We read the book of Kohelet, Ecclesiastes, every Sukkot. What does it actually mean? Kohelet writes: הֲבֵל הֲבָלִים הַכֹּל הָבֶל "Vanity of vanities, all is vanity." And also tells us: לֵךְ אֱכֹל בְּשִׂמְחָה לַחְמֶךָ וּשְׁתֵה בְלֶב־טוֹב יֵינֶךָ "Go, eat your bread in gladness, and drink your wine in joy." Is Kohelet fundamentally pessimistic or radically optimistic? Join Rabbinic Intern Harry Aaronson for a closer look at the text, and decide for yourself. RSVP…
Find out more »Young Professionals: Interfaith Board Games in the Sukkah
Please join the AC Young Professionals and Peace Islands Institute for a night of board games and fun! If you bring food, please make sure it is dairy or parve (no meat) and either prepared in a kosher kitchen or purchased under kosher certification (per our kashrut policy). RSVP here
Find out more »20th Annual Sukkot Sing-Along
Join Hazzan Natasha Hirschhorn, Shirei Chesed Chorus singers and guest musicians for our Annual Sukkot Sing-Along. We will pick the most beautiful and fun Jewish folk songs from Israel and beyond to sing the night away! Bring a dairy or parve dish to share for a pot-luck dinner. Note that all food should be prepared in accordance with our Kashrut Policy (purchased under rabbinic supervision, cooked in a kosher kitchen, or prepared uncooked in any kitchen). Free of charge, all are welcome!…
Find out more »October 2026
Community Chinese Dinner in the Sukkah
Join us for a festive community Chinese dinner in the sukkah! Come together with friends and neighbors to enjoy a delicious meal, celebrate Sukkot, and spend time together in the sukkah. All are welcome! Dinner will be from Buddha Bodai, a vegetarian and Kosher chinese restaurant. Gluten free options available. RSVP here by September 28
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