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February 2019
Shirei Chesed Community Chorus
Founded in 2005, our 4-part chorus has grown to 50 voices! This year we are preparing for a Concert Jewish Songs of Love from Around the World, on Sunday, April 7 at 4pm, At this point in the year, only experienced singers are invited to join. Free for members; non-members pay $90 per semester or $180 per year. Free for members; not members $90 per semester or $180 per year. For more information please email NHirschhorn@AnscheChesed.org.
Find out more »Talmud Study with Rabbi Kalmanofsky
The Secret Mysticism of the Talmud Generally, Talmud is the least esoteric sort of Jewish wisdom. The Sages' care mostly about often very mundane law, like property disputes and kashrut. But Talmud also has its own occult lore. This year in Wednesday night Talmud we will study the second chapter of Tractate Hagigah, which you can purchase on-line, or through our dear friends at West Side Judaica. We'll read stories of mystical rabbis, and we will supplement the Talmud's material…
Find out more »Ma’ariv
Join us for a traditional Ma'ariv service on Wednesday nights, following Talmud Study with Rabbi Kalmanofsky.
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Shabbat Morning Study
Led by Rabbi Kalmanofsky and other synagogue members, sessions are on the weekly portion through the eyes of favorite commentators—ancient, medieval, and modern; midrashic, mystical, and academic.
Find out more »West Side Minyan
The West Side Minyan is an egalitarian participatory group, offering a havurah experience within the Anshe Chesed Community. Our members take turns leading the services and managing administrative tasks; many of us learned davening and layning and dvar torah skills from more experienced minyan members who are very happy to teach. We read the Torah on a triennial cycle and have a group discussion following the Dvar Torah. A monthly pot luck lunch offers an extended opportunity to enjoy good…
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Big Kids’ Service (Kids Only, Grade 3 through B’nai mitzvah)
This service delves into the structure and purpose of tefillot (prayers) and parshah (Torah portion). As they watch each other participate, children develop a feeling of community.
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Yigdal Service (Kindergarten through Grade 2)
This service exposes children to a greater number of Shabbat tefillot (prayers) than are presented in the Mishpachah Service. Boys and girls are encouraged to help lead the prayers.
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Mishpacha Service (Babies, Toddlers and Preschool children)
Babies, toddlers and preschool age kids are exposed to the sights and sounds of Shabbat during this lively service. It is supplemented by fun and engaging songs, stories and movement.
Find out more »Shirei Chesed Community Chorus
Founded in 2005, our 4-part chorus has grown to 50 voices! This year we are preparing for a Concert Jewish Songs of Love from Around the World, on Sunday, April 7 at 4pm, At this point in the year, only experienced singers are invited to join. Free for members; non-members pay $90 per semester or $180 per year. Free for members; not members $90 per semester or $180 per year. For more information please email NHirschhorn@AnscheChesed.org.
Find out more »Talmud Study with Rabbi Kalmanofsky
The Secret Mysticism of the Talmud Generally, Talmud is the least esoteric sort of Jewish wisdom. The Sages' care mostly about often very mundane law, like property disputes and kashrut. But Talmud also has its own occult lore. This year in Wednesday night Talmud we will study the second chapter of Tractate Hagigah, which you can purchase on-line, or through our dear friends at West Side Judaica. We'll read stories of mystical rabbis, and we will supplement the Talmud's material…
Find out more »