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March 2023
Keshet LGBTQ+ Training 101 for Parents, Siblings, Grandparents and Loved Ones
Are you a parent, sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle or cherished loved one of a child or young person who is part of the LGBTQ+ community? Do you want to learn more about how to celebrate them and show that you love them for who they are? You’d do anything for these kids to make their path in life smoother. But the issues they’re grappling with, the words and terms they’re using, and the times they’re living in, are new to…
Find out more »Rabbi Jules Harlow Parshat HaShavuah Class
Join us for our weekly Parashat HaShavua class before the start of Shabbat morning services in the Chapel. Come at 8:45am for hot coffee and a chance to schmooze before the 9am class. Also available virtually via Zoom. This weekly class is dedicated to Rabbi Jules Harlow, a great teacher of Torah and Jewish liturgy. Click here for the Source Sheet for this week's class (updated on Friday afternoon).
Find out more »We Declare! Israeli Democracy: Past, Present, and Future
With the current political crisis unfolding in Israel, there is no more timely an occasion to come together to discuss and debate the State of Israel’s founding document, its Declaration of Independence. Led by educators from BINA: The Jewish Movement for Social Change, we’ll examine this document and discuss the nature and future of Israel’s democracy and democratic values. Our program will culminate in a panel discussion with our rabbis, scholars, and Consul General of Israel to New York Asaf…
Find out more »Yesodot: Jewish Foundations
Jewish life often seems to demand a lot of background knowledge. Where do you learn it all, especially as an adult? Please join Rabbi Hammerman and Rabbi Kalmanofsky to learn anew or go back and review some core Jewish practices and concepts. January 9, 23, February 13, 27, March 13, 27, April 17, May 8, 22
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Shirei Chesed Community Chorus
Shirei Chesed Community Chorus continues to build community through learning a rich and diverse repertoire of Jewish music, and bring harmony into the world that needs it more than ever. To enable us to sing together safely, all participants will be required to submit a proof of vaccination, and masking will be required for indoor rehearsals. Our 4-part chorus brings together lovers of choral singing from both Ansche Chesed and the wider Jewish community. Our recent performances include classical programs…
Find out more »Weekly Talmud Study with Rabbi Kalmanofsky
Join us for Rabbi Kalmanofsky's Weekly Talmud class returns on Wednesday evenings. We will study Bava Metzia chapter 6, known as "One Who Hires Artisans," and the obligations of employers and employees towards each other, as well as problems created by breaches of contract. The chapter also includes some spiritually rich material about freedom and obligation, as well ethical excellence beyond the letter of the law. You can use any Talmud edition you like, including the Koren-Steinsaltz or Artscroll (both of…
Find out more »April 2023
Rabbi Jules Harlow Parshat HaShavuah Class
Join us for our weekly Parashat HaShavua class before the start of Shabbat morning services in the Chapel. Come at 8:45am for hot coffee and a chance to schmooze before the 9am class. Also available virtually via Zoom. This weekly class is dedicated to Rabbi Jules Harlow, a great teacher of Torah and Jewish liturgy. Click here for the Source Sheet for this week's class (updated on Friday afternoon).
Find out more »Shirei Chesed Community Chorus
Shirei Chesed Community Chorus continues to build community through learning a rich and diverse repertoire of Jewish music, and bring harmony into the world that needs it more than ever. To enable us to sing together safely, all participants will be required to submit a proof of vaccination, and masking will be required for indoor rehearsals. Our 4-part chorus brings together lovers of choral singing from both Ansche Chesed and the wider Jewish community. Our recent performances include classical programs…
Find out more »Weekly Talmud Study with Rabbi Kalmanofsky
Join us for Rabbi Kalmanofsky's Weekly Talmud class returns on Wednesday evenings. We will study Bava Metzia chapter 6, known as "One Who Hires Artisans," and the obligations of employers and employees towards each other, as well as problems created by breaches of contract. The chapter also includes some spiritually rich material about freedom and obligation, as well ethical excellence beyond the letter of the law. You can use any Talmud edition you like, including the Koren-Steinsaltz or Artscroll (both of…
Find out more »Community Second Seder: Breaking Matza and Breaking Free
Join us for a night of breaking matza and breaking free. Our seder will be led by our clergy Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky, Rabbi Yael Hammerman, and Hazzan Natasha Hirschhorn. Help us fill Hirsch Hall with ruach, friendship, stories and song! "Let all who are hungry come and eat." -- Our seder is open to AC members and non-members, adults and children. Click here to register!
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