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September 2023
Rosh HaShanah Day Big Kids Service
This service is aimed at children in 3rd Grade through bnai mitzvah (ages 8-12, kids only).
Find out more »Rosh HaShanah Tween Lounge
Come hang out with other AC teens - we'll provide snacks and games!
Find out more »Yom Kippur Mishpacha Service
Babies, toddlers and preschool age kids (ages 0-4) and their families are invited to join us. Learn about Rosh HaShana with songs, puppets, movement — and your friends from Ansche Chesed!
Find out more »Yom Kippur Yigdal Service
This service is geared towards children in Kindergarten through 2nd Grade (aged 5-7). Parents, younger and older siblings are welcome, and encouraged to attend as well.
Find out more »Yom Kippur Big Kids Service
This service is aimed at children in 3rd Grade through bnai mitzvah (ages 8-12, kids only).
Find out more »October 2024
Yom Kippur Teen Schmooze with Didi
Calling all teens! Join us for some schmoozing, learning, and games in the Mayer Cavalier Chapel. Can't wait to see you there!
Find out more »Yom Kippur Meditation: Time Out, Time In
Please join us for the nourishing deep rest and reset of meditation. Reflect, recharge, and transmute the tumult of these traumatic times, with light guidance. Refresh your body and mind, replenish your spirit, and make space for greater peace, hope, and equanimity. Meditation is a timeless and time-sensitive practice for anyone who can sit quietly. Led by long-time meditation teachers & AC members, Sheila and Sheldon Lewis
Find out more »Yom Kippur Children’s Neilah Light Parade
Children and their parents are welcome to join our spectacular Light Parade, which marches during Neilah as we conclude Yom Kippur services. Gather beforehand in the Mayer Cavalier Chapel so that we can hand out glowsticks and march together.
Find out more »September 2026
Selichot: Der Arbeter-Tog (“Labor Day” in Yiddish)
Since this Selichot falls on Labor Day weekend, we will be pleased to study with Professor Rebecca Kobrin of Columbia University, a renowned historian of American Judaism, about Eastern European Jews and their activism for unions and justice for American workers in the early 20th century. RSVP here Following the program (at about 10pm), please join us for Selichot, one of the most musical, inspiring and participatory services of the entire High Holiday year, with Hazzan Natasha J. Hirschhorn and special musical…
Find out more »Sanctuary Rosh Hashanah Evening Service
Join the Ansche Chesed community for our Rosh Hashanah Evening Service in the Sanctuary. Attendance at this service requires tickets, learn more here. This service has open seating for ticketholders, NOT assigned seating. You may sit in any open seat. If you prefer to join us virtually, you can participate in this service via Livestream by filling out our online form: https://anschechesed.shulcloud.com/form/virtual-high-holiday-service-link-request-2026.html. After you submit the form you will automatically receive an email with links to the livestream and a…
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