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Tuesday
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MarMarch
3
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2020
Neim Zemirot Israel: Great Poems from the Hebrew Bookshelf
Tuesday, Mar 3rd 8:15a to 9:00a
Judaism is not just rules and values. It is also great literary art. Please join us each month to study some of the most soaring songs of Jewish tradition, from ancient biblical writers to Medieval and modern poets. We'll read the words of King David, Judah HaLevi, Rachel, Amichai and Gouri.
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Saturday
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MarMarch
7
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2020
Anchors of Identity: A Sculptor's Search for Jewish Russian and Artistic Tradition
Shabbat, Mar 7th 6:30p to 8:30p
Join figurative sculptor James Sondow as he explores his current exhibition which employs biblical narrative to allegorize his journey from the upper West Side to his ancestral roots in Russia. As the first American sculptor to graduate from Russia’s oldest art Institute, he describes finding refuge in Jewish community through the rigors of culture shock and his decade of academic training. With slides of his work portraying transformative moments of biblical matriarchs and patriarchs reconnecting to their essential ancestral lineage, we see the parallels of his search for historical identity and artistic voice in these sculptural interpretations of Torah.
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Thursday
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MarMarch
12
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2020
Ansche Chesed Reads Antisemitism: Here and Now
Thursday, Mar 12th 7:00p to 8:30p
Through a deep read of Deborah Lipstadt’s book Antisemitism: Here and Now Rabbi Kalmanofsky will explore the uptick in antisemitism across the globe and consider where it comes from and how we should respond.
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Sunday
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MarMarch
15
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2020
Ansche Chesed Salons
Sunday, Mar 15th 11:15a to 1:30p
Salons are opportunities for small groups of synagogue members to gather in a intimate setting, and learn about the vocations or avocations of other members. Our community is diverse and multi-talented, and these informal gatherings are meant to be an opportunity to learn and to create relationships.
As space is limited, we invite you to list below which Salon (or Salons) you would like to attend, and we will do our best to accomodate you.
At this year’s salons we will be learning from the following Ansche Chesed members:
Liz Denlinger CURATOR OF SHELLY AND HIS CIRCLE
Steven M. Belovin and Steven Skiena ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND INTERNET SECURITY
Josiah Gluck THE SOUND OF SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
Debra Wilensky Weinstein and Randy Weinstein A YEAR OF TRAVEL
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Tuesday
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MarMarch
17
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2020
Teen Class
Tuesday, Mar 17th 6:15p to 7:30p
What is my personal Jewish identity? What is our collective Jewish identity? AC high school students are invited to join Rabbi Kalmanofsky and Sam Blustin, Ansche Chesed’s Youth Director, for a bi-weekly class to discuss who we think we are and want to be, amid rising anti-Semitism and changing awareness of racism and privilege in our society. In the first class, we'll look at when apologies go right and wrong, and the "Jewish" way to apologize and take responsibility for our actions.
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Wednesday
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MarMarch
25
,
2020
Levana: A Rosh Chodesh Group for Women
Wednesday, Mar 25th 7:30p to 9:00p
Welcome the new Hebrew month with Levana – AC’s new Rosh Chodesh group for those who identify as women. Come for community, conversation, and a cup of tea. Bring old friends or make new ones, as we learn about and from each other. Gatherings are member-led and supported by our female clergy, Rabbi Yael and Hazzan Natasha. Open to AC members and non-members at any age and stage.
RSVP appreciated, but walk-ins welcome.
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Saturday
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MarMarch
28
,
2020
Game On!
Motzei Shabbat, Mar 28th 8:30p to 11:00p
An evening of games and snacks and friendly (or fierce!) competition. Board games, card games, bring your own, or try something new. Challenge your old friends, make some new friends, and let the games begin!
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Sunday
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MarMarch
29
,
2020
Habitat For Humanity Birdhouse Build
Sunday, Mar 29th 3:00p to 4:30p
Join us for a family experience as we join together to build birdhouses (which you can take home) and learn about the important issue of housing insecurity, and the important work of Habitat for Humanity.
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Tuesday
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MarMarch
31
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2020
Teen Class
Tuesday, Mar 31st 6:15p to 7:30p
What is my personal Jewish identity? What is our collective Jewish identity? AC high school students are invited to join Rabbi Kalmanofsky and Sam Blustin, Ansche Chesed’s Youth Director, for a bi-weekly class to discuss who we think we are and want to be, amid rising anti-Semitism and changing awareness of racism and privilege in our society. In the first class, we'll look at when apologies go right and wrong, and the "Jewish" way to apologize and take responsibility for our actions.
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Thursday
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AprApril
9
,
2020
Community Second Seder
Thursday, Apr 9th 6:45p to 10:00p
Do you need a place to for a second seder? Come join our inspirational seder, led by Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky.
Filled with ruach, community, and tradition.
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Sunday
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AprApril
19
,
2020
A Riverside Park Garden Party
Sunday, Apr 19th 10:00a to 1:00p
Come out and enjoy a beautiful spring day with other members of the AC community and help us take care of our park! Everyone welcome. Children under age 10 must be closely supervised. We will be working at the 105th Street Ballfields in Riverisde Park. We will meet Across from the 105th Street Dog Run.
ACTIVITY: Volunteers will be helping with projects near the ballfields, raking leaves, weeding the planter boxes, etc.
DIRECTIONS: Enter Riverside Park at either 108th Street or 103rd street.
ATTIRE: Dress comfortable and be prepared to get dirty! Best to remove jewelry, wear hair tied back, closed toe work shoes required. Do not bring additional bags, as there is really no place to store belongings.
A wonderful opportunity to see friends and make new ones as we take care of this valuable part of our larger community.
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Tuesday
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AprApril
21
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2020
Neim Zemirot Israel: Great Poems from the Hebrew Bookshelf
Tuesday, Apr 21st 8:15a to 9:00a
Judaism is not just rules and values. It is also great literary art. Please join us each month to study some of the most soaring songs of Jewish tradition, from ancient biblical writers to Medieval and modern poets. We'll read the words of King David, Judah HaLevi, Rachel, Amichai and Gouri.
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Tuesday
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AprApril
21
,
2020
Teen Class
Tuesday, Apr 21st 6:15p to 7:30p
What is my personal Jewish identity? What is our collective Jewish identity? AC high school students are invited to join Rabbi Kalmanofsky and Sam Blustin, Ansche Chesed’s Youth Director, for a bi-weekly class to discuss who we think we are and want to be, amid rising anti-Semitism and changing awareness of racism and privilege in our society. In the first class, we'll look at when apologies go right and wrong, and the "Jewish" way to apologize and take responsibility for our actions.
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Tuesday
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AprApril
28
,
2020
Israeli Fiction Book Club
Tuesday, Apr 28th 8:00p to 9:30p
Join us bi-monthly for Ansche Chesed’s first book club. This year, member Jeremy Caplan will lead a book club focusing on Israeli fiction, covering a range of contemporary and classic Israeli writers including Eshkol Nevo, Etgar Keret, Lea Goldberg and others. This group will gather to discuss the books, and get to know one another in a relaxed, comfortable setting.
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Tuesday
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MayMay
5
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2020
Teen Class
Tuesday, May 5th 6:15p to 7:30p
What is my personal Jewish identity? What is our collective Jewish identity? AC high school students are invited to join Rabbi Kalmanofsky and Sam Blustin, Ansche Chesed’s Youth Director, for a bi-weekly class to discuss who we think we are and want to be, amid rising anti-Semitism and changing awareness of racism and privilege in our society. In the first class, we'll look at when apologies go right and wrong, and the "Jewish" way to apologize and take responsibility for our actions.
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Tuesday
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MayMay
12
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2020
Neim Zemirot Israel: Great Poems from the Hebrew Bookshelf
Tuesday, May 12th 8:15a to 9:00a
Judaism is not just rules and values. It is also great literary art. Please join us each month to study some of the most soaring songs of Jewish tradition, from ancient biblical writers to Medieval and modern poets. We'll read the words of King David, Judah HaLevi, Rachel, Amichai and Gouri.
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Tuesday
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MayMay
19
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2020
Teen Class
Tuesday, May 19th 6:15p to 7:30p
What is my personal Jewish identity? What is our collective Jewish identity? AC high school students are invited to join Rabbi Kalmanofsky and Sam Blustin, Ansche Chesed’s Youth Director, for a bi-weekly class to discuss who we think we are and want to be, amid rising anti-Semitism and changing awareness of racism and privilege in our society. In the first class, we'll look at when apologies go right and wrong, and the "Jewish" way to apologize and take responsibility for our actions.
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Wednesday
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MayMay
27
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2020
Levana: A Rosh Chodesh Group for Women
Wednesday, May 27th 7:30p to 9:00p
Welcome the new Hebrew month with Levana – AC’s new Rosh Chodesh group for those who identify as women. Come for community, conversation, and a cup of tea. Bring old friends or make new ones, as we learn about and from each other. Gatherings are member-led and supported by our female clergy, Rabbi Yael and Hazzan Natasha. Open to AC members and non-members at any age and stage.
RSVP appreciated, but walk-ins welcome.
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Tuesday
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JunJune
9
,
2020
Neim Zemirot Israel: Great Poems from the Hebrew Bookshelf
Tuesday, Jun 9th 8:15a to 9:00a
Judaism is not just rules and values. It is also great literary art. Please join us each month to study some of the most soaring songs of Jewish tradition, from ancient biblical writers to Medieval and modern poets. We'll read the words of King David, Judah HaLevi, Rachel, Amichai and Gouri.
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