Shul News

When Rabbi Katz began his Mishna Yomi podcast four years ago, he had no idea it would one day reach over 40,000 downloads across more than 20 countries. What started as a simple goal of two mishnayos a day has grown into an extraordinary accomplishment: 2,619 mishnayos learned so far, including 683 from Zeraim, 681 from Moed, 570 from Nashim, and now, with the recent completion of the 685 mishnayos in Seder...Read more...

The Mother-Daughter Seudah Shlishit was a fun time for all filled with food, schmoozing, learning and singing. Mother-daughter pairs discussed the areas in our lives within which we influence others, and lessons we gained from Korach's rebellion. We learned and sang classic Seudah Shlishit Zemirot as the conclusion to a lovely evening.

Shavuot at Anshe Chesed of Linden was uplifting and inspiring. “The goal was twofold,” explained Rabbi Yosef Katz. “First, that every member of our community—young and old, men and women, whether they stay up all night or not—could engage with Torah over the holiday. And second, not just to learn Torah, but to experience its vastness by being exposed to its many areas and diverse styles of...Read more...

Yom Yerushalayim was beautiful at Anshe Chesed. It was a day where we thanked Hashem for the miraculous return of the Old City, Chevron, Yehuda, and Shomron — the heartland of Israel — through the kindness of Hashem.

The weekend was filled with inspiration. We began Thursday evening with a special shiur by Mrs Rachel Besser, followed on Shabbat by a powerful drasha from Rabbi Katz that highlighted the deep...Read more...

Over 20 of our teens came out for a chill Lag BaOmer Melava Malka at the Grosses’ home. With a fire pit, couches, tiki torches, pizza, s’mores, music, and good vibes, it was the perfect Saturday night hangout.

Thanks to the Grosses for hosting and to our awesome youth directors, Yechiel and Yocheved Deena, for planning a great night!

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