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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 »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 »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 »Pride Shabbat Address by State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal: Fighting Back Against the National Assault on LGBTQ Rights
Join us to mark Pride Shabbat with a visit from our district's State Senator, Brad Hoylman-Sigal. At about noon, the senator will speak about critical social justice issues affecting LGBTQ people and all the communities who love them. State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, represents New York’s 47th State Senate District on Manhattan’s West Side, running five miles from Christopher Street to West 103rd Street. Brad has successfully championed progressive reforms on a wide range…
Find out more »Jew York Pride
Join the Jew York Pride delegation at the NYC Pride Parade, for which AC is a community partner. We'll meet around Times Square for bagels, followed by the march. Please register to see location details.
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
Meet Asaf Beiser of “The Jews are Coming”
היהודים באים/Hayehudim Ba’im is a highly acclaimed, satirical sketch show that presents classic stories, myths, and historic events – from Avraham Avinu to Itzhak Rabin – from a funny, satirical point of view. Please join us as we host the show’s co-creator, Asaf Beiser. We will sample some of its wittiest skits and learn why and how to examine Israeli history and Jewish myths with a satirical eye. Come talk about the importance of satire to Israeli society. We will…
Find out more »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.
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