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In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Featured Sermons
Influencers Aren’t Always on IG
After being encouraged by her daughter to use social media less frequently, Rabbi Rena Rifkin reflects on how all the major influences in her life have come “through emotional attachment, continual conversation and honest dialogue…”…
In God’s Image
Our synagogue recently took part in a Midnight Run, delivering food, clothing, toiletries — “and equally importantly, smiles and dignity to our unhoused neighbors,” said Rabbi Dalia Samansky. “Judaism teaches that each of us is…
Consumed By Conclave
“With so much going on in the world, it’s strange that I am focused on one particular news story,” admits Rabbi Rena Rifkin — not one about New York, American politics, or even Israel, but…
While The Storms Rage: Thinking of Van Gogh
In these hyper-tense times, Rabbi Hirsch worries we’ve become “so overwhelmed with the fury of our relentless politics as to leave little time or space for Jewish reflection.” And while Judaism demands we involve ourselves…
Defining Freedom
“As Passover draws to an end, we are left with an enduring question: ‘What exactly is freedom?’” says Rabbi Samantha Natov. Upon crossing the Red Sea, the Israelites move from subjugation under Pharaoh’s rule to…
Savoring the Details
As Passover nears, “Why do we read about the minutia of sacrifices instead of Moses, the ten plagues, and the parting of the Red Sea?” asks Rabbi Dalia Samansky. “The Torah could be teaching us…
The Calling
Rabbi Ammi Hirsch has been hearing from many American Jews who are “deeply concerned — not only about many specific polices and executive actions, but about the very soul of America.” He says, “Despair is…
The Hollowing
A joyful conversation reminds our Rabbi Samantha Natov how much humanity we miss out on when we interact from behind a screen. And she worries about the creep of artificial intelligence into our daily lives:…
Skin in the Game
In this week’s parashah, God directs Moses to ask the Israelites to donate a selection of very specific items and skills to help construct the Mishkan — “but only ‘if their hearts so moved them,’” says Rabbi Dalia…
Tenacity Triumphs
Most of Jewish history can be summed up in nine words, says Rabbi Dalia Samansky: “They tried to kill us. We won… Let’s eat!” But why do we constantly remind ourselves of the times we…
Upcoming Events
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Emergency Food Program 🙋
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study 🖥
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
ECC Closed for Memorial Day
Weekly Mourners’ Minyan 🙋
Caregiver Appreciation Day
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service 🙋🖥
Emergency Food Program 🙋
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Our Early Childhood Center provides children ages 18 months through five years with a nurturing, welcoming, and stimulating environment. Based on the Reggio Emilia approach to education, our philosophy values children as rich with wonder and knowledge — and we infuse our classroom experiences with Jewish values and traditions.
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Looking for an enriching Jewish education? Stephen Wise Free Synagogue’s Religious School is the perfect place for you to deepen your child’s Jewish identity and Hebrew knowledge, engage with core Jewish values and traditions, and become part of a caring synagogue community.
