Upcoming AC Family Programs

[Dena Wachtel]

Family & Children's Shabbat Services
FSAC Meeting-January 14
FSAC 7th-8th Grade Cooking

Project Aliyah Tefillin Workshop-January 25

Family PJ Shabbat Dinner-February 6

Announcing Auditions for "The King's Ball"
New AC Preschool Hebrew/Judaic Program-Spring 09
Make a Playdate with Sigal!
Hoppin' to Hebrew-Discovery Program

Parents' Night Out-Save the Date!!! 
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FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES-THIS SHABBAT!!!
Ansche Chesed will have Family & Children's Services this Shabbat!
Services begin at 11AM.
Mishpacha Service (children and families 3 years old and under)
Yigdal Service (children and families 4-7 years old)
Big Kids Service (children only, ages 8-12)
Teen Tefillah (students, 13+)

 

FAMILY SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING (FSAC)
January 14, 2009 at 6:30PM at AC
Be a part of this wonderful committee that works to offer social action
opportunities for the AC community.
For more information, please contact David Witzel at david....@yahoo.com.

 

FSAC 7th-8th GRADE COOKING
Calling all 7th and 8th graders: It's the program you've been waiting for--Cooking for the Shelter!

Wednesday, January 21 at 6:15PM

Come to AC and help make a meal for the shelter guests.

For more information or to RSVP contact David Witzel at david....@yahoo.com.

 

PROJECT ALIYAH TEFILLIN WORKSHOP

Sunday, January 25, 2009

11am at Ansche Chesed

Open to all Project Aliyah families

All you ever wanted to know about tefillin (what they are, how you use them, and so much more)!

For more information, contact Dena Wachtel at DWac...@AnscheChesed.org.

 

FAMILY PJ SHABBAT DINNER

February 6, 2009 at 5:30PM

Open to families of children 5 and under

Bring your family (in their pj's) to this wonderful Shabbat & Bedtime treat!

We'll begin with family services and enjoy a delicious dinner together.  Following dinner we'll discuss Jewish bedtime rituals, play Shabbat games and have a "bedtime" book reading.

The gym will be open following the activities.

$12/adult, $6/child with a max of $35/family if you RSVP by February 1

$18/adult, $10/child with a max of $50/family if you RSVP by February 4

Reservations made after February 4 must be approved by Dena Wachtel, Family Educator, prior to paying.

Payments can be by check, made out to "Ansche Chesed" with "Feb. 6 Family Shabbat Dinner" in the memo line, or with a credit card by calling 212-865-0600.

For more information or to make a reservation, call Dena Wachtel at 212-865-0600 ext. 215 or email DWac...@AnscheChesed.org.

 

ANNOUNCING AUDITIONS FOR THE KING'S BALL: ANSCHE CHESED'S ANNUAL CHILDREN'S PURIM PLAY

Written and Directed by Michelle Dingoor

To be performed at the AC Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 1, 2009, 10:00 AM

AND at the AC Family Purim Celebration on Monday, March 9, 2009, 6:00 PM 

A role for every child ages 5-12 years old!

AUDITIONS: TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 from 6:00-6:45pm at Ansche Chesed

Open to All Ansche Chesed Members

To audition for an Acting Role: Prepare a 1 minute story about the most exciting day in your life (real or fiction)

To Audition for a Musical/Talent Role: Prepare a 1 minute musical or talent piece

To reserve your audition timeslot, contact Michelle at 212-865-0600 x201 or MDin...@AnscheChesed.org by Friday, January 9, 2009

 

Rehearsals scheduled for:

6:00-6:45pm on Tuesdays January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 24 and on Thursday, Feb 26

10:00-11:15am on Sundays January 25, February 1, 8, and March 8

Commitment to rehearsal schedule required.

 

NEW AC PRESCHOOL HEBREW/JUDAIC PROGRAM – SPRING 09
Sing, Dance, Cook, & Learn about the Jewish Holidays With Us!
A Class for Children Ages 3-4 Years
Monday afternoons, 4:30-5:30 PM
January 12, 2009-May 18, 2009
(Graduation Ceremony on Weds., May 20)
Tuition: $500/student
Space is Limited!
The class is taught primarily in Hebrew, but prior Hebrew knowledge is not
required.
With questions or to register over the phone,
contact Rabbi Lauren Kurland, Education Director,
212-865-0600 x208 or
LKur...@AnscheChesed.org

MAKE A PLAYDATE WITH SIGAL!
For Children Ages 12-36 Months & Their Parents or Caregivers
With Sigal Mofaz-Levy (MA), experienced parent facilitator and
educator.
Hebrew songs, finger plays, movement, and easy (and environmentally
friendly) arts & crafts!
Meet other families as you engage in activities that you can recreate
at home with your baby, and learn tools to promote your child's
development.
Fridays, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Free trial class on January 2, 2009.
Sponsored by Ansche Chesed.
For more information or to register, email:
sigal...@hotmail.com

HOPPIN' TO HEBREW!
Join your toddler for this interactive bilingual, musical, active
experience.
Ages 8 mos – 2.5 year olds

Mondays 10:00am – 10:45am
February 2nd – June 15th
Classes take place in the Ansche Chesed Chapel.
Sponsored by Discovery Programs with Bilingual Birdies.
For more information, contact Discovery at: 212.749.8717 or
www.discoveryprograms.com

 

PARENTS' NIGHT OUT!!!

February 14, 2009

Make a date and leave your children at Ansche Chesed!  We'll have games and activities for children that they won't want to miss.

All the money raised from babysitting will be donated.

Check your email for more information on costs and times!

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Dena Wachtel
Family Educator

Congregation Ansche Chesed

212-865-0600 ext. 215