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December 2022
The New Jew with Moshe Samuels and Guri Alfi
Enjoy an evening of laughter and a conversation with the creators of the hit Israeli TV miniseries The New Jew, renowned comedian Guri Alfi and former BJ Shaliah Moshe Samuels. Just like Chanukah, Jewish life in the 21st century is a great miracle, taking place in two parallel and thriving centers—פה in the land of Israel, and שם in North America. But lately we are evident of a growing gap between these two epicenters of world Jewry. The critically acclaimed…
Find out more »Shine a Light on Antisemitism – Join Us in Times Square
Antisemitism is intensifying. Our efforts to fight it must be even stronger. Nearly one out of every four Jews in the U.S. experiences antisemitism. It’s become normalized across our culture -- on social media, in pop culture and politics, and on the streets. This Chanukah, UJA is joining Shine A Light to dispel the darkness and to say: enough is enough. In the heart of New York City, we’ll publicly display our Jewish identity as we light the menorah together and raise awareness…
Find out more »A Light in the Darkness: A Chanukah Grief Support Circle
As the year ebbs and flows, and holidays come and go, our thoughts may turn to loved ones, family and friends, we have lost. During Chanukah, we may remember those whose physical presence we miss during our holiday gatherings this year. For those who are experiencing the holidays without a loved one, please join DOROT's Synagogue Partnership Social Worker, Hilary Forrest and Rabbi Yael Hammerman for a virtual Grief Support Circle. Click here to register; and feel free to reach out…
Find out more »Chanukah Sing Along
This year we hope to bring song, light and joy into each other's hearts through the power of in-person gathering once again! Bring your menorah to light and a musical instrument to play along, if you wish. Hazzan Natasha Hirschhorn, Shirei Chesed Community Chorus singers and special musical guests, including Mike Cohen on woodwinds and Nir Furman on percussion, invite you for a rousing Chanukah sing-along from around the world. Be prepared to consume some delicious latkes! Free of charge,…
Find out more »AC Hebrew School Chanukah Candle Lighting
All ACHS Families are invited to join us for Chanukah candle lighting, singing, delicious treats, and schmoozing. Teachers will bring students to the lobby. Join us there!
Find out more »April 2023
Sell Your Chametz
Click here to designate Rabbi Kalmanofsky to sell your chametz. Make sure to fill out the form by Wednesday, April 5 at 11:54am.
Find out more »Community Second Seder: Breaking Matza and Breaking Free
Join us for a night of breaking matza and breaking free. Our seder will be led by our clergy Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky, Rabbi Yael Hammerman, and Hazzan Natasha Hirschhorn. Help us fill Hirsch Hall with ruach, friendship, stories and song! "Let all who are hungry come and eat." -- Our seder is open to AC members and non-members, adults and children. Click here to register!
Find out more »August 2023
Meditative Kabbalat Shabbat
Please join us for a contemplative service of welcoming Shabbat as we mark Rosh Chodesh Elul and begin the season of introspection and preparation for the Days of Awe - with master meditation teachers Sheila and Sheldon Lewis.
Find out more »September 2023
Confession, Repentance, and the High Holidays
To American Jewish ears, confession can sound so .... Catholic. And yet, in Jewish law and spirituality, the practice of confessing your sins, or vidui, is indispensable to the process of personal change. Join Rabbi Kalmanofsky to explore the Yom Kippur confession liturgy and the themes it reflects. What experiences might confession awaken in us? How can it help us make teshuva, and turn towards becoming our best selves?
Find out more »Reverse Tashlich
Each year during Tashlich, we cast our "sins" into the Hudson River. Join us this year for the "6th Annual Reverse Tashlich," where we will do the opposite and remove debris from the Hudson River Greenway, along Riverside Park -- our own local shore line. Organized by Tikkun HaYam / Repair The Sea, Reverse Tashlich is an international initiative to raise awareness in the Jewish Community about threats facing the ocean and the aquatic environment, and our responsibility as Jews to be…
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