Parshat Tzav
March 19, 2022 / 16 Adar II 5782
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TeleTefila Service: P'sukei D'zimra 9:40am, Shacharit, 10am Via Zoom
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Minyan M'at Service: Saturday, 10am in 5 North
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Yigdal Service: Saturday, 11am In-Person in 2 North
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Big Kids Service: Saturday, 11am In-Person in 2 South
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TeleTefila Havdallah: Saturday, 7:48pm Via Zoom
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Haftara: Jeremiah 7:21 - 8:3, 9:22-23
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Rabbi Jules Harlow Parshat HaShavua Class: Saturday, 8:45am Via Zoom,
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Bat Mitzvah Turns 100 - Women's Hagba Workshop: Saturday, Approx. 12:30pm, In-Person
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Golan to Arava: A Pre-Pesach Israeli Wine Adventure: Sunday, 2pm Via Zoom
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Meditation Mondays: Monday, 4pm Via Zoom
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Shirei Chesed Community Chorus: Tuesday, 7:30-9pm In-Person or Via Zoom
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Weekly Talmud Masechet Pesachim: Wednesday, 7pm Via Zoom
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As a community we are working to find ways to assist during these difficult times. As the situation continues to change daily, we hope to continue to be a source of support for our community at home and of help to the Ukrainian people.
Below are some resources as well as recommended ways to donate.
Watch:
Recording of Ansche Chesed's March 10 program, "The Jewish Community of Ukraine and the Current Crisis with Dr. David E. Fishman."
Passcode: 1B%#Ep.6
Listen:
An interview with Hazzan Natasha Hirschhorn here.
Read:
Donate:
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In-Person Kiddush
Join us and schmooze with all your AC friends at our in-person Kiddush this Shabbat, sponsored by Ruth and Ira Salzman for the 100th anniversary of the Bat Mitzvah in honor of their daughter, Rachel Salzman, their daughter-in-law, Kathy Zeisel, and their granddaughter, Jessica Salzman.
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The Bat Mitzvah Turns 100!
March 18-19
As we plan to join Jewish communities around North America in celebrating the Bat Mitzvah @ 100, we want to hear from you, our Ansche Chesed members. Please consider sharing a short story, reflection or photo from your bat mitzvah. Whether it’s been 5 years or 50 years, we’d love to hear from you. The form for memory submissions and bat mitzvah photos can be found here.
Bat Mitzvah at 100: Women's Hagba Workshop
Saturday, March 19
After Sanctuary Services, approx 12:30PM
Have you ever wanted to do Hagba, but you're afraid that you'll drop the Torah? Worried that you aren't strong enough? Join us after Sanctuary services for a hands-on Hagba Workshop, for anyone who identifies as a woman. We will practice doing Hagba on our lighter weight Torahs, on the Shabbat when the Torah is rolled to the exact center of the scroll!
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COVID Protocols
We have updated our protocols as the Covid outlook improves:
Attendance: We are no longer requiring preregistration to attend Shabbat services. There is no maximum attendance limit. However, please do not attend if you have any symptoms of illness.
Vaccination: Attendees should have received all vaccines for which they are eligible, including booster shots. Children under age 5 (who are not yet eligible for vaccination) may attend, and should be closely supervised. Children over the age of 2 must wear a well-fitting mask.
Proof of Vaccination: As of this Friday (March 18th), we will no longer require proof that attendees have received all vaccines for which they are eligible. We will be employing the "honor system," and trust that our community will continue to guard the health of others, as we have learned to do over the past two years.
Masks: We continue to follow the recommendations of our medical advisors, and ask that everyone continues to wear masks while in the synagogue building. Those leading prayers, reading Torah or taking speaking roles can remove their masks while leading. Masks can also be removed while eating during Kiddush. We will revisit our mask policy in late-March.
Social Distancing: The Sanctuary pews near the windows and in the balcony are available for any attendees who would like to maintain social distance.
Ventilation: Windows will be open in the davvening spaces.
Thank you to our staff, officers, and especially our medical advisors for helping us develop these policies, which necessarily will evolve as conditions change.
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Security
Safety at Ansche Chesed is paramount to the Board and clergy. We’re scheduling a presentation by the Secure Community Network (SCN) for our community and hope to have those details soon.
In the meantime, we encourage you to watch this video which presents important strategies for surviving a violent incident. It’s important to remember that the risk of violence is lower in a house of worship than in other places where we spend time. The lessons presented by SCN and in this video are useful wherever you find yourself.
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Show Us Your Challah!
Submit a picture of your homemade challah to have it featured in AC communications. Send images of finished, in progress or members in action baking to Rachel, our Membership Engagement Director, at rzorbaron@anschechesed.org.
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Room for One More?
Pesach is just around the corner. Does your Seder table have room for one more this year? If you are able and would like to host a fellow member (or family) for Pesach this year, please contact Rachel at rzorbaron@anschechesed.org.
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Save the Date
Sunday, May 15
The Annual Tribute is back and in-person for a memorable evening! Join us as we honor Sara & Scott Harris, Judy Margolin & Seth Schwartz and Mark Paul.
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Want to Get Involved in Ansche Chesed Leadership?
The Nominating Committee is looking for people who would like to be considered to serve on the synagogue's Board of Trustees. Board members serve on one or two committees, reach out to community members on a regular basis, serve as Shabbat greeters, and make strategic decisions about how AC can realize our sacred mission. For consideration, please contact Brad Rothschild, chair of the Nominating Committee, at rothschildb@gmail.com.
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Thank You to Our Amazing Volunteers!
We HUGELY appreciate the dedicated volunteers who have so generously given time, money, and effort to enable us to host fun Purim celebrations for all! In particular, we thank those who staffed our Purim Carnival to raise critical funds for our Hebrew School, and who shopped for, transported, and bagged Mishloach Manot gifts for the entire membership. Thank you!
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Julia Barney
Renee Barocas
Cecile Caer
Roberto Castillo
Naomi Cohen
Kay Cynamon
Gail Eisen
Leif Emery
Tali Etra
Diane Finger
Lea Gavrieli
Judah Goldman
Jacob Graybow
Debbie Greenberg
Nicole Grunfeld
Aaron Grunfeld
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Josh Hanft
Cecily Horner-Kaplan
Boris Ingberg
Dahlia Ingberg
Hanna Ingberg
Laurie Izes
Dawn Kellman
Beni Lederman
Sarah Lehrich
Marina Lenderman
Zoe Lerman
Lisette Martinez
Johnny Mejia
Linda Messing
Tim Mulvaney
Jose Diaz Pacheco
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Lawrence Scheer
Roberta Shapiro
Abigail Spaet
Caryn Spaet
Miriam Spaet
Linda Stellman
Arleen Stern
JJ Switzky
Rebecca Wallace-Segall
Maxanne Wallace-Segall
Abby Weinstein
Eli Weinstein
Randy Weinstein
Steve Wilkerson
Ralph Wolf
Anat Zloof
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Monday-Friday at 7:30am
Sunday at 8:30am
or call: 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 933 006 171
Passcode: minyan
We hold our Sunday morning minyan in-person at 8:30am in the Ansche Chesed sanctuary. Please join us!
Please note, this service will continue to be available via Zoom as well
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Please note that with daylight savings time, Kabbalat Shabbat will now begin at 6:30pm.
Join us as we begin Shabbat with our traditional Kabbalat Shabbat and maariv service.
Please join the Ansche Chesed clergy to reconnect with our community as well as find nourishment and inspiration in the music and words of our tradition.
We will be holding Kabbalat Shabbat services in-person in the Sanctuary, but it will also remain accessible at the Zoom and Livestream links. The same rules about masking and social distancing will apply for Friday night as for Shabbat morning.
JOIN US IN-PERSON
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929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 875 1782 0145
Passcode: Shabbat
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Shabbat Morning Services
Join the Ansche Chesed community for a traditional Conservative Shabbat morning prayer service.
We do not require preregistration to attend Shabbat services. We continue to require proof that attendees have received all vaccines for which they are eligible, including booster shots. However, we no longer require attendees to provide proof of vaccination before attending - we will be employing the "honor system," and trust that our community will continue to guard the health of others, as we have learned to do over the past two years
We now ask everyone to enter the building via the 100th street entrance, as the West End Avenue doors will be locked. Come see our beautifully renovated new lobby!
JOIN US IN-PERSON
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929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 875 1782 0145
Passcode: Shabbat
Misheberakh List
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Join Hazzan Hirschhorn for an evening of song and prayer as we support and elevate the voice of our community with the help of Shirei Chesed led by our talented team of Meshorerim - the same skilled singers who enhanced our prayers on Kol Nidre night. We hope that everyone will feel empowered and inspired to lift their voice with us in holy harmony, uv'nima kedosha. This week we'll be accompanied by a special musical guest, Nir Furman, percussion.
Don't miss an exciting musical surprise in honor of the upcoming month of Nissan and in anticipation of the Passover celebration!
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Rabbi Jules Harlow Parshat HaShavuah Class
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Join us for our weekly Parashat HaShavua class before the start of Shabbat morning services via Zoom, led this week by Bonnie Zaben.
This weekly class is dedicated to Rabbi Jules Harlow, a great teacher of Torah and especially of Jewish liturgy.
Meeting ID: 875 1782 0145
Passcode: Shabbat
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Meditation Mondays
Led by Ansche Chesed members and Meditation Teachers Sheila Lewis, Sheldon Lewis and Peter Silverman
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Get your week off to a great start!
Join us for a break from stress, anxiety, news cycles, and uncertainty—with calming and enlivening practices like mindful breathing, imagery, and introspection. Discussion and Q&A to follow. Beginners and advanced meditators are welcome.
Meeting ID: 871 3692 1161
Passcode: Breathe
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Shirei Chesed Community Chorus
Tuesdays, 7:30-9pm IN-PERSON in 5 North or Via Zoom
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Please note that all participants are required to submit a proof of vaccination, including the booster, and must remain masked throughout the rehearsal.
Shirei Chesed Community Chorus continues to build community through learning a rich and diverse repertoire of Jewish music, bringing harmony into the world that needs it more than ever.
Ability to carry a tune is important; reading Hebrew or music is not required. Free for Ansche Chesed members; non-members pay $90 per semester or $180 per year. For more information, or to schedule an audition, please email NHirschhorn@AnscheChesed.org
Our 4-part chorus brings together the lovers of choral singing from both Ansche Chesed and the wider Jewish community. Our recent performances include classical programs with The Bachanalia String Orchestra, a jazz concert with The Afro-Semitic Experience ensemble, Oratorio Souls on Fire based on the book by Elie Wiesel, a celebration of Jewish Love Songs from around the world, performed both at AC and at the Curtis Institute of Music, and a collaboration with the Grammy nominated vocal sextet The Western Wind. Enjoy a few virtual choir projects we have created during the Covid era:
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Meeting ID: 972 7239 5819
Passcode: 488234
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This year in Wednesday night Talmud we will study the tenth chapter of Tractate Pesachim.
Once Sukkot ends... it's almost Passover! This year let's begin getting ready early by studying the Talmudic chapter devoted to the night of the Seder. This chapter has a wonderful blend of law and lore, will make you think about history and will deepen your Passover celebration.
Meeting ID: 889 9369 5753
Passcode: Pesachim
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Golan to Arava: A Pre-Pesach Israeli Wine Adventure
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Join wine experts and AC members Peter Hellman & Martin Sinkoff for a lively, not to be missed discussion about the exciting progress of Israeli wine. This program will take place on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 842 1595 1661
Passcode: Israel
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OUR NEW LOBBY IS READY TO WELCOME YOU
SHARE OUR PRIDE
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Readying our 100-year old building for the next century of vibrant Jewish life will cost $8 million. Nearly half of the members of our community already have pledged - now we need your help to push us across the finish line and make sure we have the funds to complete this work. Every member matters, every gift matters.
Click the thermometer to pledge or donate to the Rav Chesed campaign, and to check out the new campaign video and FAQs, and the exciting renderings and floor plans for this summer’s renovation of Hirsch Hall.
Come take a look at our airy and welcoming new 100th Street lobby to see how the renovation is progressing!
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EVERY MEMBER MATTERS
EVERY GIFT MATTERS
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SOCIAL ACTION & COMMUNITY SERVICE |
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DOROT Passover Package Delivery |
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DOROT’s Passover Package Delivery is coming up! DOROT’s Passover Package Delivery program brings hundreds of older adults and volunteers together to share warmth and companionship. Participate on April 3 and 4 in Manhattan or Westchester for this incredible volunteer opportunity and bring joy to an isolated older adult in the community.
Volunteers will:
1. Pick up a Passover package on the Upper West or East Side.
2. Deliver the package to an older adult.
3. Connect with the older adult by phone for a 20–30-minute friendly phone call.
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Ansche Chesed Refugee Assistance |
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ACRA will be welcoming a new refugee case to New York in the coming week. A single man from Myanmar will be arriving in New York on Wednesday—yes, Wednesday! We will help him settle in temporary housing and then seek a permanent home for him. He will be joined by his brother sometime later, and a third male relative as well.
WE NEED SCHLEPPERS, SHOPPERS, AND OTHERS who can jump on this NOW. We are also looking for a Burmese speaker who can help translate. Interested? Reach out to us! Please email all three of us:
Deep thanks to the team leaders for jumping in so quickly and enthusiastically—Neal Smith, Dave Goldstein, & Jane Gavronsky! You inspire us and we are grateful!
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New Neighbors Partnership |
The Ansche Chesed Refugee Assistance team has had many inquiries about donations of children's clothing. While our needs are small at this time, here's a wonderful opportunity to assist refugee families who need kids' clothing.
We'd like the AC community to know about New Neighbors Partnership, a local not-for-profit that matches refugee and asylum-seeking families with local New York City families who have slightly older kids and can pass on hand-me-down clothing donations on a regular basis. This initiative provides ongoing support to families who usually receive (at most) three months of government agency assistance when they first arrive in the United States.
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Community Fridges Need Our Support |
Looking for a way to ease hunger in our community this holiday season and beyond? Consider supporting one of the friendly fridges in our neighborhood. At community refrigerators anyone may take what they need or leave food for others.
Donations of fresh produce, frozen meals, packaged and pantry items, etc., are all welcome.
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Ujamaa Community Fridge
Columbus Ave @ 101st Street
(West Side of Columbus)
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The West End Community Fridge
77th St between Broadway and WEA
open M-F, 9am-5pm
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FAMILY AND TEEN PROGRAMMING |
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Yigdal Service
Saturday, March 19, 11am IN-PERSON in 2N
This service, geared towards children in Kindergarten through 2nd Grade, introduces children to a variety of Shabbat tefillot (prayers). A section of the Torah is read and the week’s parsha (Torah portion) is presented through discussion, skits, and stories. Parents, younger and older siblings are welcome, and encouraged to attend as well.
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Big Kids Service
Saturday, March 19, 11am IN-PERSON in 2S
This service, led by Tommy Treitel, delves into the structure, purpose and words of our Shabbat morning tefillot (prayers) and the weekly parshah (Torah portion). Aimed at children in 3rd grade through bnai mitzvah.
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Shabbat Family Beit Midrash
April 9, May 14, and June 11, 10:45am-12pm IN-PERSON
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All 3rd, 4th and 5th graders and their parents are invited to join our "AC Family Beit Midrash" on 3 Shabbat mornings in April, May and June. Kids from ACHS, day schools, and beyond, are all welcome!
Sessions will be led by Matt Check, Adina Beiner (AC Youth Director & Beit Rabban teacher), Jess Feiwus (ACHS teacher & Schechter Manhattan teacher) and Tommy Treitel (Big Kids Service Leader).
We will have fun together, build community, study in family groups, and in groups of just kids and just parents. We will study selections from the Makhloket Matters curriculum, which uses a Jewish lens to look at communication skills and see issues from different perspectives. After the Beit Midrash, families are welcome to come to the Sanctuary for the conclusion of services, and then Kiddush!
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The Ansche Chesed Teen Class
Bi-Weekly Next Session Tuesday, March 29, 5:15-6:15pm Register Here
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AC high school students are invited to join Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky in the fall and Rabbi Yael Hammerman and Youth Director Adina Beiner in the spring for a bi-weekly class. Throughout the year we will be choosing meaningful and relevant topics to discuss and unpack as a group (with some time left for schmoozing and pizza as well!). In order to cover the costs of this program, we are asking for a suggested donation of $54 per participant for the year.
Scheduled Dates: March 29, April 12, April 26, May 10, May 24.
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The Chesed Chevra empowers our congregants to fulfill the mitzvah of helping community members who are in need by performing acts of loving-kindness. Our aim is to ensure that all shul members who are experiencing a life event such as the birth of a child, illness, or loss feel supported by the Ansche Chesed community.
How to get involved:
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Volunteer to help! You can make a difference within your community in just five minutes a week. Please email us to get involved at chesed@anschechesed.org.
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Let us help you! As a beloved member of our community, we would like to be there for you whenever you need support. Please contact the clergy or email us at chesed@anschechesed.org.
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Make a gift! Contribute here toward the Rabbi's Discretionary Fund to ensure there are resources to provide support to members in need.
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Ansche Chesed is pleased to announce it has joined with other New York synagogues and communal organizations in an initiative called What Matters: Caring Conversations About End of Life. This effort aims to heighten awareness around the importance of completing advance care directives, and enable individuals to thoughtfully consider and document their end of life preferences, with opportunities to engage Jewish values as part of the process. Confidential conversations are conducted by trained and certified Ansche Chesed facilitators, who are available to answer important questions and help walk you through the process, clarifying your goals and wishes for future healthcare and related choices in case you are unable to speak for yourself.
We look forward to working with you on this important initiative. Should you wish to schedule a conversation, please eMail, whatmatters@anschechesed.org, or leave a message at (212)865.0600 x201, and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
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Rodeph Sholom Virtual Panel Discussion on Voting Rights |
Many Americans are deeply pessimistic about the future of our democracy. The right to vote – one of our most fundamental civil liberties – is being challenged for many segments of our population, with the greatest impact on communities of color. This panel will share the history of voting rights, describe current litigation to protect that right and discuss the impact of redistricting. The panelists are all experts in their fields and will suggest ways that volunteers can help to protect voting rights for all.
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ChaiLights and Insights by Yom Limmud Houston |
Enjoy Jewish learning throughout 2022 with ChaiLights & Insights. Virtually connect and engage with educators on topics from Israel-Palestine relations to Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s most inspirational women through history.
On March 24 from 6:30-7:30pm, Neil Lazarus will speak on "Talking Peace". A conversation with a Palestinian in the West Bank and Neil Lazarus. This new webinar is hosted by Neil Lazarus and a Palestinian in the West Bank. Both discuss their thoughts on the possibility of peace between Israelis and Palestinians, the Trump Plan, the right of return, and more.
Click here for information about the upcoming classes.
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Our long-time friend and kitchen tenant Chef's Table and its principal Bruce Soffer offer you catering menus for Shabbat and Jewish and secular holidays. If you like, please take a look at his work.
Chef's Table Kosher Catering has prepared gourmet foods, delivered to customers in New York City. These are pre-cooked, delicious kosher meals delivered right to your door.
Bruce is still actively working in the kitchen during the construction. Please contact him directly for your catering needs.
Visit their website to view their special menu.
Contact Bruce at (917)-868-7964 or his website for more information.
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Seeking Shabbat housing for the weekend of May 21 for our daughter's bat mitzvah. Perhaps you are going to be away or know of an empty apartment? I am looking for a place for a family of 4. I might also be looking for another space for an older couple. Please let me know.
Naomi Cohen
646-262-6224
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Experienced and wonderful caring caretaker and housekeeper seeking employment. Anila took care of my mother for almost three years and truly enhanced my mother's quality of life before my mother passed in April of 2020.
Should you require additional information please feel free to contact me (Corinne Boren) at co18bo@aol.com or call at 212-864-8163.
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If you are a member, you may send "shuk" postings to Josh Ashley at jashley@anschechesed.org. All postings must have a member's contact info, and received by Tuesday at 3pm. Postings run for only two weeks.
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Despite our best efforts and extensive proofreading, we apologize for any errors or omissions. Please note: If you wish to be included in the Community or Shuk sections of the Weekly Newsletter (which is sent out on Thursday), please email jashley@anschechesed.org with a Word or plain text version of your title, date/time, brief blurb, and relevant link/contact info by end of business on Tuesday.
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