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September 2023
Rosh HaShanah Tween Lounge
Come hang out with other AC teens - we'll provide snacks and games!
Find out more »Shabbat Shuva Guest Teacher: “SORRY, SORRY, SORRY: The Case for Good Apologies” with author Marjorie Ingall
In honor of Shabbat Shuva, the shabbat between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, Marjorie Ingall will deliver the dvar torah in the Sanctuary, and then during Kiddush she will teach about "good apologies." If you plan to join us for Kiddush, please consider making a donation to the AC Kiddush Fund so we can continue to nourish our bodies and souls each Shabbat. Terrible apologies are the worst. We’ve all been on the receiving end of a few, and we’ve all witnessed horrible, excuse-laden public apologies go viral. Why is it so…
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 »Sukkah Decorating Party
Join us on the roof to help decorate and beautify our Sukkah! We'll bring the art supplies, doughnuts and apple cider, you bring the Sukkot simcha - joy! Geared at kids ages 3-10. Questions? Contact Aliza.
Find out more »Family Potluck Kiddush
Join us for a Family Potluck Kiddush in the Sukkah! We'll meet on the roof after kids' services. Please bring a dairy or pareve dish to share.
Find out more »October 2023
17th Annual Sukkot Sing-Along
Join Hazzan Natasha Hirschhorn, Shirei Chesed Chorus singers and guest musicians for our Annual Sukkot Sing-Along. We will pick the most beautiful and fun Jewish folk songs from Israel and beyond to sing the night away! Free of charge – RSVP here, walk-ins welcome.
Find out more »TeleTefila Shemini Atzeret Services
Join TeleTefila for Shemini Atzeret services on Zoom
Find out more »Family Shemini Atzeret Nature Walk and Shacharit
Parents and children are invited to join us for a Shemini Atzeret nature walk in Central Park led by Jewish environmental educator, farmer, and storyteller Jacob Kose. We’ll follow the water around the north woods and discuss how Shemini Atzeret, the last day of Sukkot, is rooted in nature’s ancient rhythms. RSVP’s requested, walk-ins welcome.
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