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September 2024
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 »Selichot Program: Addressing Agonizing Questions for Israel and America, with Prof. Moshe Halbertal
Moshe Halbertal teaches law and philosophy at Hebrew University and NYU. He is among the authors of the IDF Code of Conduct, and ranks among the deepest modern thinkers about Torah. With tefillot to follow: https://anschechesed.org/calendar-item/selichot-service/
Find out more »Selichot Service
Following our Selichot Program, please join Hazzan Hirschhorn, along with our long-time friends, AC member Mike Cohen on winds and percussionist Ronnen Itzik, for Selichot services, as we implore that God לשמוע אל הרינה ואל התפילה , “hear our prayer and praise,” and help us ready ourselves for this season of teshuva.
Find out more »Rosh HaShanah Challah Bake
There's nothing quite like starting the New Year with warm, home-baked round challah, dripping with sweet honey! Join us on the Sunday before Rosh HaShanah as we learn how to make round challot with AC member Erica Cohen (check our her Challah posts on Instagram: @ericaavin). We will learn round challah braiding techniques, and everyone will leave with fresh challah to enjoy at your Rosh HaShanah table. You can either bring your own pre-made Challah dough (click here for a sample…
Find out more »October 2024
Tashlikh
Please join us for the ritual casting off of our sins. We will meet at Ansche Chesed at 4:45pm to walk to the Hudson River. Bring some bread crumbs to toss.
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 »AC Teens & Young Judea October 7th Memorial
Join AC Teens, in collaboration with Young Judea, as we come together to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the tragic events of October 7th. This will be a space for conversation and sharing, with the opportunity to join the AC memorial (details below) at 7pm. Registration encouraged; walk-ins very welcome!
Find out more »Commemorating the “Black Shabbat”: One Year From October 7
Please gather in mourning and solidarity as our AC community remembers the fallen, mourns the losses and laments the destruction, in song, poetry and prayer. “My eyes are worn out from crying, and my innards tremble over the destruction of my people’s children .”
Find out more »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
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