Affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism, Anshe Hesed is a "mainstream" Reform congregation with a strong commitment to American Jewish life and the pursuit of social justice.
We cherish Jewish tradition mixed with a spirit of creativity and imagination; guided by the Torah and dedicated to perpetuating Judaism and its traditions through education, worship, and social action in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
We are a congregation of more than 185 households consisting of business people and professionals; merchants and caregivers; artists and teachers; working and retired families; young and old; couples and singles; traditional and non-traditional families; gay and lesbian; born Jews and Jews-by-choice; spiritual seekers and interfaith families. Our Jewish lives in Erie are enriched by the diversity in our midst.
It's that time of year again! We're getting ready for our annual participation in the Light the Night Walk to benefit the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. This year the Walk will be held on September 21 at Jerry Uht Park. Click here to donate to or sign up as a walker on the Temple Trekker Team.
The Union of Reform Judaism continues to collect funds for relief efforts from the earthquake in Haiti. You may donate online by following this link: URJ Haiti Relief Fundor by check (note: Haiti Relief in the memo section) to:
Union for Reform Judaism Attention: Development 633 Third Avenue 7th Floor New York, NY 10017
Note: The Union for Reform Judaism retains no overhead expenses for disaster relief donations, other than direct costs of credit card fees.
If you like, you may also send your check made out to Union of Reform Judaism with Haiti Relief in the memo section to the Temple and we will collect and mail them. There will also be a collection tin in the office for cash donations.
Shabbat Services begin on Friday nights at 7:30PM. There is no Saturday morning Torah Study or Shabbat Morning Services during the summer.
In an effort to conserve time and resources, we are compiling a database for the Gesher program for communication purposes.
If you are a parent in the Gesher program, please email a blank message with your name in the subject line to gesher@taherie.org
Once again we will help the community through our High Holy Day Hunger Drive. Return the empty grocery bag you will find on your seat. An envelope for contributions to Mazon will also be provided.
We will meet at Temple to walk to Frontier Park with Torah, Shofar and Spirit. If you don't want to walk, please meet us at Frontier Park. BYOB (Bring Your Own Breadcrumbs) to toss into the water. Refreshments will be served at Frontier Park following the service.
It is traditional to visit the graves of loved ones in the time immediately before the Days of Awe. We gather together for brief community graveside services, followed by private reflection, at both Laurel Hill and Anshe Hesed Cemeteries.
It is traditional to visit the graves of loved ones in the time immediately before the Days of Awe. We gather together for brief community graveside services, followed by private reflection, at both Laurel Hill and Anshe Hesed Cemeteries.
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Shabbat Services begin on Friday nights at 7:30PM. 