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December 2024
“Hatishma Koli: Can You Hear My Voice?” Songs of Longing, Hope and Praise
In times of heightened animosity and political divisions, when we struggle to hear each other, we invite you to experience diverse musical voices that long for connection, dare to hope and celebrate life. Join us to hear the Shirei Chesed Community Chorus and Nashirah: the Jewish Chorale, with special guest Yuval Cohen, Demi Soloist at Philadelphia Ballet. It will be an inspiring afternoon of harmony featuring an excerpt of composition “That Love” by the Palestinian musician and activist Wisam Gibran,…
Find out more »Yoga Tefillah for Young Families
Exhale and stretch during Family Yoga Tefilah with AC member + yoga teacher Ellen Braitman. Move, breath and relax as you embrace Shabbat Shal-ommm. Bring a yoga mat or towel, and wear clothing you can move in. Note, this will be in place of our regular Yigdal and Big Kids services. Registrations appreciated, walk-ins welcome!
Find out more »Chanukah Family Celebration, with Yaldaynu Preschool
10:30 - 11:30am Crafts, 11:30am - 12pm Sing-Along Join Yaldaynu and AC for Chanukah crafts, a sing-along with AC's fabulous Mishpacha leader Leilah Rosen, and delicious treats! This program is geared towards families with tots, but all are welcome. Register here for discounted admission, walk-ins also welcome.
Find out more »Teen Mosaic Chanukiyah & Candle Making
Teens, get ready for Chanukah by creating your own beautiful mosaic Chanukiyot and beeswax candles while hanging out with your friends and eating pizza! RSVPs encouraged, walk-ins welcome.
Find out more »Tour of Ilit Azoulay Exhibition at the Jewish Museum
Private tour of the Ilit Azoulay exhibition currently on view at the Jewish Museum. The exhibition features Azoulay’s work from 2010 to the present, showcasing large scale digital photocollages of archival objects that explore how images and objects transmit knowledge, shape memory, and support or undermine historical narratives. Azoulay represented Israel at the Venice Biennale in 2022 and has been featured in exhibitions at MoMA and throughout the world. Ansche Chesed member Marge Goldwater, who has known the artist for…
Find out more »Lights, Latkes, and Love: AC Chanukkah Celebration
Join Hazzan Natasha Hirschhorn and your friends at AC to celebrate Chanukkah with light, song and joy on the 2nd night of Chanukkah. We will light candles together, sing, nosh on latkes and enjoy. If you'd like, bring your menorah to light and a dessert to share. Please RSVP here. Free to attend, all ages welcome!
Find out more »January 2025
Boker Tov Tots
Babies, tots, preschool kids and their families are invited to join us for a light 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. Contact Aliza Sebert with any questions. If you are interested in sponsoring Boker Tov Tots, please email Rabbi Yael.
Find out more »Community-Wide Potluck Kiddush
Join us to kick off 2025 with a special community-wide potluck kiddush! Everyone is welcome in Hirsch Hall immediately after services for kiddush and schmoozing. We’ll provide the main dish, you bring a small treat to share. To help us plan, please RSVP here.
Find out more »Shabbat Gym
Meet, schmooze, and enjoy the company of other Ansche Chesed families on Shabbat afternoons while your children play in AC's gym! The gym, with its child-friendly mats and tumbling area, is open for member and nonmember families with kids ages toddler to tween. Registration required to attend. Learn More and Register
Find out more »Project Aliyah: Mitzvah Project Workshop with Natalie Silverstein + Tallit & Tefillin Workshop with Rabbi Yael and Rabbi Jeremy
Mitzvah Project Workshop: 10 - 11am At 10am, we will have a workshop about developing a meaningful, personalized mitzvah project with Natalie Silverstein, an author, speaker, nonprofit founder, philanthropist and passionate advocate for family and youth service. Natalie has written the books Simple Acts: The Busy Family’s Guide to Giving Back and The Busy Teen’s Guide to Making a Difference. She is also the host of the award-winning weekly podcast, Simple Acts, Big Impact: Celebrating Teen Changemakers and the New…
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