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January 2025
AC Kids Services: January Birthday Shabbat
Calling All Kids with January Birthdays - Happy Birthday to You! We are starting something new for 2025 - the last Shabbat of every month we will be celebrating that month's birthdays in kids services. We invite you to do any of the following: bring a special book or kosher treat to share, participate in leading the service, or just come and celebrate! If you want to participate or have any questions, reach out to Rabbi Yael at rabbiyael@anschechesed.org. (Or…
Find out more »Ansche Chesed and Supporting Asylum Seekers
In December, AC members Barbara Schatz and Charlie Davidson, along with Rabbi Yael Hammerman, had the eye-opening experience of visiting the San Diego / Tijuana border with HIAS to bear witness to the experience of those seeking asylum in the US. They will share reflections and photos from their visit. We will be joined by local leaders who have helped shape the local response to the huge numbers of asylum seekers in New York in recent years, including: Candice Braun - founder of…
Find out more »Arlene Agus Memorial
Please join us for a memorial event to honor Arlene Agus z"l on Rosh Chodesh Shevat, a few days after the completion of the shloshim period. Please RSVP here to indicate your participation and whether you would like to teach, speak or lead a song at the event. Also available on Zoom (Meeting ID: 840 6041 6793 | Passcode: chesed).
Find out more »February 2025
Celebratory Kiddush
Ansche Chesed member Charlie Davidson received the Rothschild Award from the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism in recognition of his social action work. Among many other things, Charlie ran the Ansche Chesed homeless shelter for many years; he coordinated AC members to resettle five migrant families; and this year he’s spearheading our collaboration with PS 145. Please join us in recognizing Charlie at a celebratory kiddush after services on February 1st. We’re asking sponsors to make a donation of at least $50…
Find out more »October 7 and Sexual Violence
Join us for a conversation with Prof. Ruth Halperin-Kaddari about efforts to seek recognition and justice for the victims of sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas on October 7, and the continuing impact of the war on women in Israel. We’ll meet after kiddush at about 12:45pm. Prof. Ruth Halperin-Kaddari is the Founding Academic Director of the Rackman Center at Bar Ilan University and a founding member of the Dinah 7/10 Project. Under the leadership of Prof. Halperin-Kaddari, the Center has…
Find out more »Of a Certain Age: February Lunch and Discussion
Join us for our next "Of a Certain Age" get-together. We'll have lunch and listen to presenters share their songs, poems, and stories about "Living Alone." Please RSVP here to help our planning. Walk-ins also welcome.
Find out more »Young Professionals: Havdalah in Pajamas
Young Professionals (20s and 30s) are invited for a musical havdalah followed by a cozy pajama movie night! RSVP here
Find out more »CANCELLED: Wednesday Night Talmud with Rabbi Kalmanofsky: Holy Books and Holy Time
This year we will study tractate Shabbat, Chapter 16, which addresses how to write and care for sacred texts. If you want to purchase a copy of this text it is Artscroll vol. 4 or Koren vol 2F. We will also share electronic copies of the material. This class is best in person -- so please come! Also available via Zoom (Meeting ID: 817 7824 4159 | Passcode: chesed)
Find out more »Hagba 101
Have you ever wanted to do Hagba but you're afraid that you'll drop the Torah? Worried that you aren't strong enough? Join us after Sanctuary services for Hagba 101 -- a hands-on Hagba workshop with Sanctuary Shamash Joel Feuer and Rabbi Yael. We will practice doing Hagba on our lighter weight Torahs -- on the Shabbat when we read the 10 Commandments (so you can practice your Torah overhead press, like you're Moshe Rabbeinu). RSVP here to help us prepare,…
Find out more »Rye + Rye: It’s a Twofer!
Tour the Fort Hamilton Distillery a tasting of original whiskey-style New York Rye and an informal talk on the history of rye bread by culinary historian Avery Robinson. In addition to the rye bread, munchies will be provided by Sahadi’s, Brooklyn’s leading Middle Eastern grocery store. Limited to 30 people. Register here by Wednesday, February 19.
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