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November 2020
Remembering Wonderful Holidays in the Catskills, with the Rabbis Hammerman
In its heyday, The “Borscht Belt” served as a getaway for the East Coast Jewish Community starting in the 1940’s. Families would spend Summers, vacations and holidays away from the hustle and bustle of the city. While these Kosher resorts in the Catskill mountains are no more, so many of us have wonderful memories of “Borscht Belt” vacations? Join Rabbi Yael Hammerman (Ansche Chesed) and Rabbi Eytan Hammerman (Jewish Community Center of Harrison) for an evening of reminiscence of our…
Find out more »The Knesset: Politics of Governing a Democratic Jewish State
Ansche Chesed is glad to welcome Knesset member Asaf Zamir of the Blue and White Party for a conversation about the complicated politics that goes into governing a State that is both Jewish and Democratic. This program, a collaboration with The Jewish Pluralism Watch of the Masorti Movement in Israel will include a short briefing on the Kenesset, followed by a presentation by MK Zamir and an opportunity for Q&A to follow. Asaf Zamir, Member of Knesset on behalf of…
Find out more »December 2020
A Beginners Guide to How Facebook Works and Why It’s a Threat To Democracy
Facebook is ubiquitous in today's society — at least 1.7 billion people use it on a daily basis. Especially during this time of social distancing and separation, Facebook, along with other social networks, keeps us connected. But its business model and size make Facebook dangerous. How far is it our big sib keeping us caught up and surrounded by friends and how far is it Big Brother, spying on us, dividing us and spreading lies and conspiracies? Join Ansche Chesed…
Find out more »Nancy Sinkoff on Lucy Dawidowicz
Join Ansche Chesed member Nancy Sinkoff for a discussion of her new book From Left To Right: Lucy S. Dawidowicz, the New York Intellectuals, and the Politics of Jewish History, a Natan Notable Book for Fall 2020. Nancy will read sections of her book and be in conversation with Michael Wise, Publisher of New Vessel Press. Nancy Sinkoff is a professor of Jewish Studies and History at Rutgers University and the academic director of the Joan Bildner Center for the Study…
Find out more »Chanukah Hygge: Kabbalat Shabbat
Let’s get our “hygge” on! Hygge is the feeling of coziness you get from being home, being with friends or family, and spreading warmth to others. Bring a cuppa tea, cocoa or mulled wine to Shabbat services. Make sure your Shabbat candles and Chanukiyah are lit. Put on your fuzzy socks and wrap yourself in a plush blanket. Let’s feel the warmth of Chanukah, Hygge and Shabbat together! Please join members of the Ansche Chesed clergy for a shortened Kabbalat…
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Juggling the Miracle of Fire
We all need more light during this time of darkness! Join AC for Havdalah and Chanukah Candle lighting, followed by a fiery magic show with Time Flies Circus. You will also have the chance to learn a new skill: juggling! Open to Kids and Adults of ALL AGES! JOIN US VIA ZOOM or call: 929 205 6099, Meeting ID: 818 9913 3447 Passcode: FIRE
Find out more »Virtual Chanukah Baking with the AC Teens!
AC Teens (8th grade and up) are invited to celebrate Chanukah as we bake a special treat and light candles together. We will be making a treat inspired by the traditional sufganiyot in muffin form, also known as muffganiyot! Make sure you have all your ingredients. You can find the recipe here! Register here + “walk-ins” welcome. JOIN US VIA ZOOM or call: 929 205 6099, Meeting ID: 850 4541 6326 Passcode: 819366
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Chanukah Sing Along and Concert
This year we may be physically apart, but we still have the power to bring light and joy into each others’ homes and hearts. Fry up some latkes, set your menorah by the computer and bring a musical instrument to play along, if you like. Hazzan Natasha Hirschhorn, Shirei Chesed Community Chorus singers and special musical guests, JTS Cantorial students Ingrid Barnett and Josh Ehrlich, and our cantorial intern Daniella Risman, invite you for a rousing Chanukah sing-along from around the world.…
Find out more »Chanukat HaBayit: Dedicating the House
Jews celebrate Chanukah by remembering how our ancient predecessors restored the “Bayit,” literally “the house.” While that phrase refers to restoring the Jerusalem Temple, perhaps we modern Jews can hear on our holiday a call to dedicate ordinary homes as well. Please join Ansche Chesed and All Angels Episcopal Church for Habitat for Humanity-NYC's Building on Faith Holiday Webinar. We will share the holiday season with our Christian neighbors with an interfaith discussion of affordable housing in New York and…
Find out more »“Come Light the Menorah”: Communal AC Candle Lighting
Let’s brighten up the Upper West Side as a community! We will gather together (masked and socially distanced, of course) on the steps of AC on West End Avenue between 100th and 101st for a communal Hanukkah candle lighting. The early bird gets the latke!
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