WEEKLY NEWS

Yigdal Service (Ages 5-7, Family or Drop-Off): Saturday, 11am in 2 South

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Rabbi Kalmanofsky's Shabbat Hagadol Dvar Torah

Please join us in the Sanctuary during morning services this Saturday, Shabbat Hagadol, as Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky gives a special Dvar Torah, "Seder with the Wicked Child."

Join Our Synagogue Board and Help Shape Our Community

The Nominating Committee is seeking dedicated members to serve a three-year term on the Board of Trustees, or to get involved in committee work. Board members play a vital role in guiding our synagogue including:

• Attending meetings and contributing to strategic decisions
• Serving on one or more committees
• Engaging in outreach and welcoming community members
• Helping to fulfill our shared mission

We are especially looking for individuals with experience in development, personnel, or finance. If you are interested – or would like to nominate someone – we would love to hear from you.

For consideration, please contact Vivian Mamelak, chair of the Nominating Committee, at Vivian.mamelak@gmail.com by Monday, April 14th.

Update: 'Meet Your Neighbor' Dinner with Knock Knock Give a Sock

Last Tuesday, AC members and people living in local shelters shared a beautiful Pre-Passover “Meet Your Neighbors Dinner.” The meal was hosted in partnership with the stellar non-profit organization Knock Knock Give a Sock, which seeks to humanize homelessness by bringing together people living in local shelters with their neighbors. Dinner attendees got to know one another on a personal level, connect over the themes of Passover, and hear from individuals currently or formerly struggling with homelessness. Thank you to Nicole Rothschild, Leonard DiPietra and their family, and Bruce and Ava from Chef's Table, for helping to provide the delicious meal.

If you would like to participate in an event like this in the future, Ansche Chesed and Knock Knock Give a Sock are hosting a Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 11. We would love to see you there!

See our Pesach webpage for more info, including service times.

Last Day to Sell Your Chametz

To designate Rabbi Kalmanofsky to sell your chametz, please fill out the online form by tomorrow (Friday, April 11) at 10am. Contact the office with any questions.

Upper West Side Mimouna Celebration

Monday, April 21 from 7:30 - 8:45pm at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan (334 Amsterdam Ave.)

Celebrate the vibrant conclusion of Passover at the Upper West Side Moroccan Mimouna! Enjoy an unforgettable evening of music, food, and tradition, featuring the enchanting sounds of Layali El Andalus. Indulge in a rich and colorful Mimouna table, overflowing with handmade sweets, traditional mufletas, and refreshing Moroccan mint tea. Learn more and purchase discounted tickets

Organized by the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan in partnership with Ansche Chesed.

Book of Remembrance

The Book of Remembrance lists those close to us who have passed away, but who have not been forgotten. This year we have created a virtual version of our Book of Remembrance that you can add names to throughout the year. Submit names here.

Earth Day 2025: Celebrating Innovation and Action

Tuesday, April 22 at 7:30pm at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan (334 Amsterdam Ave.)

Want to feel upbeat about saving the planet? Join the Jewish Climate Action Network NYC (JCAN) in collaboration with the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan at the JCC for an evening of film about creative and ambitious innovations followed by a talk by the director/producer and moderated discussion about the art of the possible. Buy your tickets now. Pay only $5 with promotion code JCAN5.  

Cosponsored by Ansche Chesed.

Jews for Repro NY: Lobby Day in Albany

Tuesday, April 29

AC Delegation - led by Rabbi Yael Hammerman

On Tuesday, April 29, NCJW NY’s Jews for Repro NY will meet with our elected officials to discuss and press them to pass important reproductive rights legislation in New York State. We will offer virtual training beforehand, materials with bill information as well as summaries and talking points about our legislative priorities, so everyone will be prepared. NCJW NY will provide round-trip transportation from Manhattan.

Our legislative priorities for 2025 include:

• funding for abortion providers, for facility, staff, and security upgrades;
• the Health Information Privacy Act, protecting patient health data;
• the need for comprehensive sex education in New York, and more!

Please register here by April 21 and share this opportunity with your friends. Questions? Contact Rabbi Yael. 

Shuk It Up: The Largest Israeli Food Workshop in NYC

Sunday, May 4 from 5:30 - 7pm at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan (334 Amsterdam Ave.)

Get ready for an unforgettable culinary adventure as Chen and Alon Koren, founders of "Box from Jerusalem," bring the flavors of Israel's iconic Machne Yehuda Market (aka the Shuk) to NYC! Adults and families alike are invited to roll up their sleeves and create Israeli classics like Malabi, stuffed grape leaves, and more. Plus, enjoy a taste of the Shuk with vibrant flavors and stories that will transport you straight to Jerusalem. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind celebration of Independence, food, culture, and community!

Ansche Chesed will have our own tables at the JCC's workshop. Please sign up here to sit with our group.

Organized by the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan in partnership with Ansche Chesed.

The City Without Jews (Die Stadt ohne Juden): A Cine-Concert with Live Original Music

Monday, May 19 from 7:30 - 9:30pm in the Sanctuary

An unscrupulous politician uses the rising price of eggs (!) to force the National Assembly in the city of Utopia to pass an antisemitic law, forcing all Jews to leave the country. Thus begins The City Without Jews, H.K. Breslauer’s 1924 silent masterpiece, produced, tragically, shortly before the satirical events depicted in the fictional story transformed into all-too-horrific reality.

With Live Music composed and performed by world-renowned klezmer violinist Alicia Svigals and celebrated silent film pianist Donald Sosin. The evening will include a short performance of Jewish Choral music from the Weimar Republic by Shirei Chesed Community Chorus and Cantor Natasha J. Hirschhorn with guest soloists. Learn more and register

Support Asylum Seekers in NYC

As a synagogue community who recognizes the divine image of all people, is motivated by the mitzvah of welcoming the stranger, and is composed of generations of immigrants from across the world, we hope you will join us in supporting asylum seekers in our city. If you would like to hear from us about future opportunities to get involved, please join our mailing list.

Pre-Shabbat Climate Action from Jewish Climate Action Network NYC

Subscribe for weekly emails with a quick action you can take to support climate legislation, and a short reflection for Shabbat. View this week's.

Rabbi Jules Harlow Parshat HaShavuah Class

Saturdays, 9am in the Mayer Cavalier Chapel or on Zoom

Source Sheet (updated Friday afternoons)

Dedicated to Rabbi Jules Harlow, a great teacher of Torah and Jewish liturgy. Come before class at 8:45am for hot coffee and schmoozing!

Shirei Chesed Community Chorus

Tuesdays from 7:30 - 9pm in 5 North

Shirei Chesed builds community through a rich repertoire of Jewish music, bringing harmony to a world that needs it more than ever. Learn more or schedule an audition with Hazzan Natasha Hirschhorn.

Holy Books & Holy Time: Talmud with Rabbi Kalmanofsky

Wednesdays at 7pm in the Mayer Cavalier Chapel or via Zoom



This year we will study tractate Shabbat, Chapter 16, which addresses how to write and care for sacred texts.

Parsha Talk

Join Rabbi Kalmanofsky and his buddies Rabbis Barry Chesler and Eliot Malomet for their weekly Parsha Talk. Watch the latest episode

Misheberakh List

We invite you to add the names of your dear ones. Please re-submit them each English calendar month if you'd like us to keep davvening for them.

JTS Beit Midrash Summer Program

July 7 - August 7

Looking to deepen your connection to sacred texts? JTS is offering two learning opportunities this summer, including its new Tanakh 360 program. This weeklong (or longer!) immersive learning experience invites participants to explore the enduring questions Jews have asked of the sacred canon—and the interpretive tools that have shaped meaning over the centuries. It’s a fantastic opportunity for learners at all levels.

Each day focuses on a different approach—Biblical Scholarship, Rabbinics, Medieval Commentary, and Jewish Thought—taught by renowned JTS faculty in an intimate, engaging setting. Whether you’re a seasoned Torah student or just beginning your journey, Tanakh 360 is designed to inspire and challenge you in equal measure. Learn more and register

Looking for a Hebrew Tutor? From Martin Sinkoff

Interested in learning Hebrew or perfecting your Hebrew? Ramit Avidan, my teacher here in Tel Aviv, works privately via Zoom. I recommend her without reservation. She is exceptional. Feel free to use my name as a reference. Click here to contact.

Looking for 1-Bedroom UWS Apartment, from Nancy Reibstein

My niece and her husband are looking for a 1-bedroom apartment on the UWS starting in May - a new lease, taking over a lease or even a sublet. Any leads will be greatly appreciated! Please contact nreibstein@gmail.com.

New Jewish History Podcast Produced by Jenny Falcon

AC member Jenny Falcon is pleased to announce that she is producing Jewish History Nerds hosted by Yael Steiner and Jonathan Schwab, on Unpacked. Every week, Yael and Schwab nerd out on a different topic from Jewish history. Listen to episode 1 on the Story of the Magen David or "The Star of David "A Symbol that Means Everything - And Nothing." From decorative motif to mystical symbol, from Jewish pride to Nazi persecution, this iconic six-pointed star carries a complex, and at times contradictory legacy and story. Please subscribe to the show!

Home Health Aide Looking for Live-In Position, from Cecile Kuznitz

Skilled, responsible, and caring home health aide looking for live in position. Stephanie took exceptional care of my mother and I offer her my highest recommendation. You can contact Stephanie directly at (347) 418-7417. I am also happy to answer any questions. Cecile Kuznitz - (845) 616-4962 

Housekeeper/Caretaker Seeking Employment, from Corinne Boren

I am recommending my friend Anila who is seeking employment as a housekeeper, caretaker or companion. Anila is very experienced and caring. She helped me take care of my mother for over four years and truly enhanced her quality of life until my mother passed in 2020. Should you wish further information please feel free to contact me at my email address co18bo@aol.com or by phone 212 864 8163.