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Thank you to Lois Roman for contributing toward Kiddush this Shabbat in honor of the upcoming wedding of her son, Elliot Roman, and Esti Mellul.

2025 Tax Letters

2025 tax letters have been emailed. If you did not receive it, including in your spam folder, contact the main office. Please note that payments made through a third party on your behalf (including a charitable fund, foundation, trust, or an IRA account) will be acknowledged through a separate, physical letter sent in the mail.

Yesodot: Jewish Foundations with Rabbis Jeremy Kalmanofsky and Yael Hammerman

Thursday, January 29 from 7:45 - 8:45pm in the Mayer Cavalier Chapel

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. Learn more and RSVP, walk-ins welcome.

Learner's Minyan

Saturdays, 10 - 10:45am in the Multipurpose Room (basement) through March 7

The more comfortable you feel in synagogue, the more comforted you can feel in synagogue. Our rabbis and JTS interns will rotate as leaders. You will become more familiar with the literary, spiritual, and musical highlights of the Saturday morning service. RSVP here, walk-ins welcome!

Sarah Laughed and Jacob Cried: The Blessings and Trials of Jewish Parenthood, with Rabbi Yael Hammerman

Mondays, 7:30 - 9pm at AC, Next on February 2

Free, no need to have attended prior sessions

February Topic:

V’shinamtam l’vanecha: What are you required to teach your children?

Join Rabbi Yael for a monthly discussion about the blessings and trials of parenthood, through a Jewish lens. We will ask questions and look toward our tradition together for insight about being a Jewish parent - as we make new friends and build community connections. Open to parents of all stages, individuals, couples, Ansche Chesed members and non-members. RSVP here

Friday, April 24 - Sunday, April 26 at Isabella Freedman

We are so excited to invite the entire AC community -- of all ages, stages and minyanim! -- to celebrate Shabbat together at Isabella Freedman, the beautiful Jewish retreat center in Falls Village, CT. We will play and pray, eat and explore, sing and study, relax and reconnect from Friday evening through Sunday morning.

Register by February 1 for an Early Bird Discount!

Reflections Through Painting and Collage: Workshop Series with Amy Tenenouser

Starts on Sunday, February 8 from 10:30am - 12pm in 5 North

In this painting and collage workshop series, led by artist Amy Tenenouser, participants will be introduced to a range of artists and art historical periods while exploring painting and collage through memory, reflection, and Jewish spiritual ideas and culture. Drawing inspiration from still life set-ups and themes that spark imagination and personal life stories, participants will begin to build the foundation for their own unique form of creative expression. Learn more and register

Scroll down for info regarding a tour of Amy Tenenouser's local exhibition for AC members!

Stop the Bleed First Aid Training

RESCHEDULED: Sunday, February 8 from 12 - 2pm OR Tuesday, February 10 from 6:30 - 8:30pm in 5 North

Join with your fellow AC members for this critically important free training, sponsored by the Adom Project. Learn to:

• Identify extreme bleeding
• Utilize a Bleed Control Kit
• Provide critical care until help arrives

Please attend whichever session better fits your schedule. RSVP by Monday, February 2.

AC Book Group

Next meeting on Wednesday, February 11 from 6 - 7pm at AC

Join our in-person book group for literary conversation rooted in Jewish themes and storytelling. We’ll rotate facilitators (voluntary), and our discussions will be warm, thoughtful, and welcoming. Our next book is Songs for the Brokenhearted by Ayelet Tsabari. Register

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! 

Wednesday Night Talmud with Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky

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

This year, our long-running study group will study tractate Moed Katan, focusing on traditions regarding death and mourning. (Don't be dissuaded by the heavy topic. It's very rich!)

Caregivers' Circle, with DOROT Social Worker

Biweekly Wednesdays from 12 - 1:15pm at AC or on Zoom

This group is facilitated by DOROT social worker Jane Blumenstein, LCSW, to provide a supportive community where caregivers can connect and find strength. Whether caring for a spouse, parent, or another loved one, we're here to support you. Learn More and Register

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.

"A Map Won't Help": Exhibit of Paintings, Collages, Works on Paper by Amy Tenenouser

El Barrio's Art Space (215 E. 99th St., Lower Level)

AC Tour this Sunday, February 1 from 10:30 - 12pm

Join AC member and artist Amy Tenenouser for a free tour of her exhibit and to talk about her work.

Sunday, February 1 from 10:30am - 12pm: Tour of exhibit, open to Painting Class students and AC members

Wednesday, February 4 from 6 - 8pm: Artist Talk, open to the public

The Exhibit will be open through Sunday, February 8.

Seeking Place to Stay for Pesach, from Judith Edelstein

A dear rabbinic colleague and wife need a place to stay on the UWS for the week of Pesach. They will spending most of their time with me. Please contact me if you know of a room or apartment that is available. Judith Edelstein - rabbijudith@gmail.com.