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.
You have all heard about the devastating earthquake in Haiti. The Union of Reform Judaism is collecting funds for relief efforts. You may donate online by following this link: URJ Haiti Relief Fund or 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. Saturday morning Torah Study begins at 9:45AM followed by Shabbat Morning Services at 10:30AM.
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
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was nominated by President Clinton as associate justice of the United States Supreme Court in June 1993, and took the oath of office in August 1993. She was a professor of law at Columbia University and earlier served on the law faculty at Rutgers. She has also taught at many other law schools in the U.S. and abroad. In 1971, she was instrumental in launching the Women’s Rights Project of the American Civil Liberties Union. Throughout the ‘70s, she litigated a series of cases solidifying a constitutional principle against gender-based discrimination. (Previously recorded presentation)
Cultural icon Matisyahu, whose blend of Hasidic, reggae and hip hop music has sold millions of records and garnered fans around the world, makes his first visit to the 92nd Street Y to discuss his development as an artist, his latest record, Light and the fusion of his various musical styles.
Join your friends for a Lively Passover Celebration! Rabbi Bush and Rabbi Lifshen will lead us in a traditional tribute to our ancestors and the fulfillment of mitzvot! Please call or email your reservation: Nancy 455-4474 or Ella 864-9888; jccoferie@aol.com.
Welcome to TEMPLE ANSHE HESED
Shabbat Services begin on Friday nights at 7:30PM. 