Anshe Chesed of Linden Hosts Rabbi Kalman Laufer
11/22/2024 09:56:37 AM
Anshe Chesed of Linden recently hosted Rabbi Kalman Laufer for an engaging lecture on the topic of abortion and Jewish law in today’s ever-changing legal landscape. Rabbi Laufer, a highly regarded Torah scholar and dayan on the Beis Din of America, also serves as the director of the Bioethics and Jewish Law Program at Yeshiva University’s Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS).
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Anshe Chesed Hosts Parshat Noach Petting Zoo
11/18/2024 02:26:04 PM
Congregation Anshe Chesed in Linden, led by the dynamic couple Rabbi Yossi Katz and Rebbetzin Emma Katz, has raised the visibility of the shul in Union County and beyond through their creative programming and varied efforts to engage young families.
One of their signature programs is the annual Parshas Noach Petting Zoo. This program regularly attracts an enthusiastic crowd. When the program was held this year, on Sunday, November 3,...Read more...
Sukkah Decorating
10/21/2024 10:45:56 PM
Kids are a driving force here at Anshei Chesed!
They not only helped build the sukkah, but they also helped decorate it!
What would we do without them? 
We rewarded them with a Sukkah hop and Bingo with plenty of nosh.
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Anshe Chesed of Linden Welcomes Rabbinic Intern
10/01/2024 09:50:40 AM
Rabbi Brian and Haviva Chernigoff
Anshe Chesed of Linden welcomed their 5785 rabbinic intern, Rabbi Brian Chernigoff, and his wife, Haviva, this past Shabbat. Originally from Kew Gardens Hills, Queens, Rabbi Chernigoff is currently a scholar at Yeshiva University’s prestigious Kollel Elyon...Read more...
Anshe Chesed of Linden Hosts Rabbi Simcha Willig
09/30/2024 02:59:32 PM
Rabbi Willig leading kumzitz.
Anshe Chesed of Linden was honored to welcome Rabbi Simcha Willig for a memorable evening of Torah, music, and Selichot. Speaking at Anshe Chesed for the third time, Rabbi Willig expressed his deep affection for the community and the...Read more...
Anshe Chesed of Linden Hosts Rabbi Ari Zucker
09/26/2024 10:10:35 AM
Rabbi Ari Zucker
(Courtesy of Anshe Chesed) Anshe Chesed of Linden had the privilege of hosting Rabbi Ari Zucker, the new assistant principal of Judaic Studies at the Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy, for an enlightening shiur. Rabbi Zucker, a rising star in Jewish education,...Read more...
Anshe Chesed of Linden Celebrates Mishna Yomi
09/04/2024 11:18:03 AM
Dancing at the siyum.
(Courtesy of Anshe Chesed of Linden) During the Nine Days, Anshe Chesed held a siyum to celebrate the completion of Seder Nashim with the Mishna Yomi cycle. Three years ago, Rabbi Yossi Katz initiated the study of Mishna Yomi along with the Mishna Yomi...Read more...
Anshe Chesed of Linden Hosts Lecture Series on Israel
09/04/2024 11:15:33 AM
Anshe Chesed of Linden recently held a four-part series, “Israel as Idea: Israel as Reality,” facilitated by Dr. Rachel Slutsky, shul member and visiting assistant professor in the department of religion at Seton Hall University. The series presented an overview of various aspects of Israeli government, society and politics followed by discussion during which participants analyzed hard, yet...Read more...
Rabbi Katz Interview about St. Sgt. Boris Dunavetsky, H'YD
08/27/2024 10:55:27 AM
Rabbi Yosef Katz of Anshei Chesed in Linden, NJ talks about the journey of their shul to learn more about St. Sgt. Boris Dunavetsky, H'YD. Boris grew up in Russia and traveled to Israel on his own for high school. He enlisted in the IDF at 18 and joined the Armored Battalion, inspired by his great-grandfather who served with the Soviet army in WW II. Boris was reliable, fun, loved to cook, being in the army was...Read more...
Anshe Chesed of Linden Hosts Annual Mikvah Event
08/26/2024 10:11:38 AM
(Courtesy of Anshe Chesed of Linden) On Wednesday, August 21, Anshe Chesed of Linden was honored to host its Annual Ziga Roshanski Mikvah Event, an event created to connect local women in support and celebration of a vital resource to the Linden Jewish community.
The event began with a pop-up shop featuring frum clothing brands presenting fashionable and modest clothing. Maya’s Place, Daniella Faye, Nicsessories, Impact Fashion...Read more...