Featured Events
Lunch and Learn: Pre-Sukkot Brunch 🙋
Pizza in the Hut 🙋 (For Religious School Families)
Erev Sukkot Service 🙋
Sukkot Morning Service 🙋
Tot Sukkot
Sukkah on the Streets! 🙋
Erev Simchat Torah Service and Dancing in the Street 🙋
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Simchat Torah Morning Service with Yizkor 🙋
Tot Simchat Torah 🙋
Get Out the Vote: Phonebanking 🙋
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Dreidels and Donuts 🍩
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Discipline and Limit Setting Workshop
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
New Parent Reception
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
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Welcome Back Family Shabbat 🙋
Welcome Back Family Shabbat 🙋
Join us for a joyful Shabbat celebration — for families with children of all ages! Featuring a catered dinner, a Gaga pit, games, and crafts galore! GET TICKETS
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service 🙋🖥
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service 🙋🖥
Welcome and celebrate Shabbat at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue! Our easy-to-follow services, accompanied by a full band, are inspiring and uplifting. We’re also proud to livestream our services on our […]
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Emergency Food Program
Emergency Food Program
In the spirit of tikkun olam, volunteer to prepare and distribute food packages to individuals in need. Sign up to volunteer by yourself, with a friend, or with your family; every person makes a difference. To volunteer, contact efp@swfs.org.
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study đź–Ą
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study đź–Ą
Read and discuss the Torah, Tanakh and Talmud. No Hebrew knowledge or prior study is necessary. For any questions, contact David Richter at dhenryrichter@gmail.com. RSVP Zoom meeting information will be automatically provided upon RSVP.
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
Join us every Shabbat morning for warm, welcoming services and joyous b'nai mitzvah celebrations!
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
Join Cantor Dan Singer to bid farewell to Shabbat with a musical Havdalah service and Melaveh Malkah. Watch live here on our website or on Facebook or YouTube.
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Lunch and Learn: Welcome Back Brunch! 🙋
Lunch and Learn: Welcome Back Brunch! 🙋
Come join your SWFS friends for brunch and some learning! We will spend time reconnecting with old friends, making new ones, and thinking about how we can best prepare ourselves […]
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Community Mahjong 🙋
Community Mahjong 🙋
Spend the afternoon playing maj with friends old and new! All levels welcome — whether you're a pro, need to sharpen your skills, or are just learning to play, there's […]
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Amplify Israel Book Club: Dinner and a Book 🙋
Amplify Israel Book Club: Dinner and a Book 🙋
Join us to read about the most pressing issues facing the Jewish people today. For this meeting, we will be reading "The Genius of Israel" by Dan Senor and Saul […]
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Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service + Special Reception
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service + Special Reception
You’re invited to join us for Friday evening services at 6 p.m. followed by a special Shabbat reception where we’ll enjoy appetizers, good company and conversation after services in a […]
Teen Shabbat Schmooze: Grades 8–12 🙋
Teen Shabbat Schmooze: Grades 8–12 🙋
Eighth to twelfth graders are invited to join Rabbi Rena Rifkin for the main Kabbalat Shabbat services in the sanctuary, followed by a special oneg just for them featuring light […]
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Deep Dive into the Shabbat Morning Service 🙋
Deep Dive into the Shabbat Morning Service 🙋
Join Rabbis Samantha Natov and Dalia Samansky for an in-person deep dive into the Shabbat morning service. Investigate the meanings of prayers, where they fall in the morning service and […]
Emergency Food Program
Emergency Food Program
In the spirit of tikkun olam, volunteer to prepare and distribute food packages to individuals in need. Sign up to volunteer by yourself, with a friend, or with your family; every person makes a […]
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study đź–Ą
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study đź–Ą
Read and discuss the Torah, Tanakh and Talmud. No Hebrew knowledge or prior study is necessary. For any questions, contact David Richter at dhenryrichter@gmail.com. RSVP Zoom meeting information will be […]
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
Join us every Shabbat morning for warm, welcoming services and joyous b'nai mitzvah celebrations!
Stephen Wise Book Group 🙋
Stephen Wise Book Group 🙋
Explore classic and contemporary Jewish literature at this monthly group meeting! This month, we're reading "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride.
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
Join Cantor Dan Singer to bid farewell to Shabbat with a musical Havdalah service and Melaveh Malkah. Watch live here on our website or on Facebook or YouTube.
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Lunch and Learn: The Ethics of Medical Aid in Dying 🙋
Lunch and Learn: The Ethics of Medical Aid in Dying 🙋
Join Dr. Barry Perlman and Rabbi Dalia Samansky as we discuss the issue of Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD). MAiD laws currently exist in nine states and the District of Columbia and a bill has been introduced in each NYS legislative session since 2016, but still has not passed. Together, we'll explore what Medical Aid […]
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Community Mahjong 🙋
Community Mahjong 🙋
Spend the afternoon playing maj with friends old and new! All levels welcome — whether you're a pro, need to sharpen your skills, or are just learning to play, there's a table waiting for you! Co-sponsored by Community Connections and the Women's Organization of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue. Stephen Wise members are welcome to join […]
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Virtual Short Story Group đź–Ą
Virtual Short Story Group đź–Ą
Join our monthly Short Story Group on Zoom, where we discuss Jewish-themed material. This month we'll be reading "The Orchestra" by S.Y. Agnon, "Poem for Yom Kippur" by Leonard Bernstein, "You Want It Darker" by Leonard Cohen, "How to Pray to a God You Don't Believe In" by Scott Hershovitz, “Collateral Damage” by Eli Hirschand, […]
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Shabbat on the Town: Color Me Mine 🙋
Shabbat on the Town: Color Me Mine 🙋
Join us for a special Shabbat on the Town! We'll start with a pizza party at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, then head to the 'Color Me Mine' pottery studio on 68th and Amsterdam for an exciting paint night. Space is limited to 20 young painters, so reserve your spot today! This event is for children […]
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service + Special Reception
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service + Special Reception
You’re invited to join us for Friday evening services at 6 p.m. followed by a special Shabbat reception where we’ll enjoy appetizers, good company and conversation after services in a […]
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Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Hop, jump, dance and sing at our rooftop Tot Shabbat! Join Rabbi Sam Natov for this fun and interactive Shabbat morning service designed for children four and under and their […]
Emergency Food Program
Emergency Food Program
In the spirit of tikkun olam, volunteer to prepare and distribute food packages to individuals in need. Sign up to volunteer by yourself, with a friend, or with your family; every person makes a difference. To volunteer, contact efp@swfs.org.
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study đź–Ą
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study đź–Ą
Read and discuss the Torah, Tanakh and Talmud. No Hebrew knowledge or prior study is necessary. For any questions, contact David Richter at dhenryrichter@gmail.com. RSVP Zoom meeting information will be automatically provided upon RSVP.
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
Join us every Shabbat morning for warm, welcoming services and joyous b'nai mitzvah celebrations!
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
Join Cantor Dan Singer to bid farewell to Shabbat with a musical Havdalah service and Melaveh Malkah. Watch live here on our website or on Facebook or YouTube.
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Jewish Broadway 🙋
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Jewish Broadway 🙋
The Women's Organization of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue invites you to join an exclusive lecture on Jewish boadway presented by Women of Reform Judaism's Atlantic and Northeast districts. Includes Museum of Broadway admission and a continental breakfast. Space is extremely limited. When you register, please keep in mind that the first cohort is sold out […]
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Dream. Fracture: A K’far Aza Photography Exhibit 🙋
Dream. Fracture: A K’far Aza Photography Exhibit 🙋
As we approach October 7th, Stephen Wise Free Synagogue will visit Congregation Beth Elohim to view Dream. Fracture, a powerful photo exhibition by artist Batia Holin, a member of the K'far Aza community and survivor of the October 7 attack. This is the first U.S. exhibition of K’far Aza photographs taken before and after that […]
Israel Current Events Reading Group for ECC + Religious School Parents 🙋
Israel Current Events Reading Group for ECC + Religious School Parents 🙋
When it comes to Israel, everyone seems to have a passionate opinion — but not always the historical, theological and geopolitical context to support their views. We invite ECC and Religious School parents to join Rabbi Tracy Kaplowitz, Ph.D., for an in-person Israel current events reading group. The group will focus on articles about Israel […]
Get Out the Vote: Reproductive Freedom 🙋
Get Out the Vote: Reproductive Freedom 🙋
Did you know that in November, New Yorkers will be voting to make reproductive freedom a constitutional right? Join Stephen Wise Free Synagogue and the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) for an empowering discussion about the Prop 1 ballot measure and why New York needs this vital amendment, with Aviva Zadoff, Director of Advocacy […]
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Women’s Organization New Year’s Meet and Greet 🙋
Women’s Organization New Year’s Meet and Greet 🙋
It's been too long since we saw you all in person! Please join us on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 6:30 p.m. in the Women's Organization Lounge to meet other members and kick off a sweet new year with Israeli hors d'oeuvres and a wine tasting led by fellow congregant and wine connoisseur David Richter! RSVP […]
Community Mahjong 🙋
Community Mahjong 🙋
Spend the afternoon playing maj with friends old and new! All levels welcome — whether you're a pro, need to sharpen your skills, or are just learning to play, there's a table waiting for you! Co-sponsored by Community Connections and the Women's Organization of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue. Stephen Wise members are welcome to join […]
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In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Haviv Rettig Gur
Israeli journalist Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the need for deeper engagement in the Jewish community, our historical resilience, and the impact of October 7th. He reminds us we are the strongest Jews in history — heirs to those who worked, bled and sacrificed to give us Israel and American Jewry. LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE Every other […]
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Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service 🙋🖥
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service 🙋🖥
Welcome and celebrate Shabbat at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue! Our easy-to-follow services, accompanied by a full band, are inspiring and uplifting. We’re also proud to livestream our services on our […]
5 events,
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Hop, jump, dance and sing at our Tot Shabbat celebration! Join Rabbi Sam Natov for this fun and interactive Shabbat morning service designed for children four and under and their […]
Erev Selichot 🙋
Erev Selichot 🙋
Join us for a special Selichot program featuring concurrent learning sessions for adults and children with all of our clergy, light refreshments, pizza for the kids and a musical selichot service! Together we'll begin the process of cheshbon hanefesh, an accounting of our souls and strengthen our spirits for the year ahead. The service will […]
Emergency Food Program
Emergency Food Program
In the spirit of tikkun olam, volunteer to prepare and distribute food packages to individuals in need. Sign up to volunteer by yourself, with a friend, or with your family; every person makes a difference. To volunteer, contact efp@swfs.org.
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study đź–Ą
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study đź–Ą
Read and discuss the Torah, Tanakh and Talmud. No Hebrew knowledge or prior study is necessary. For any questions, contact David Richter at dhenryrichter@gmail.com. RSVP Zoom meeting information will be automatically provided upon RSVP.
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
Join us every Shabbat morning for warm, welcoming services and joyous b'nai mitzvah celebrations!
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Erev Rosh Hashanah
Erev Rosh Hashanah WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 6:00 p.m. Family-Friendly Erev Rosh Hashanah Service |Â Livestreaming 8:00 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashanah Service |Â Livestreaming Doors open 30 minutes before posted service times. Links to register for all of our High Holy Days services or programs are being sent by email to all members in good standing. Need help? […]
Family-Friendly Erev Rosh Hashanah Service 🙋🖥
Family-Friendly Erev Rosh Hashanah Service 🙋🖥
Join us for a short, family-friendly Erev Rosh Hashanah service led by Rabbis Ammiel Hirsch, Rena Rifkin, Samantha Natov and Dalia Samansky, and Cantor Dan Singer. Children must be accompanied by adults. Doors open 30 minutes before the service begins. Links to register for all of our High Holy Days services or programs are being […]
Erev Rosh Hashanah Service 🙋🖥
Erev Rosh Hashanah Service 🙋🖥
Join us for our Erev Rosh Hashanah service. Doors open 30 minutes before the service begins. Links to register for all of our High Holy Days services or programs are being sent by email to all members in good standing. Need help? Or need to renew your membership? Call our office at (212) 877-4050, ext. […]
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Rosh Hashanah Day One
Rosh Hashanah Day 1 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 9:00 a.m. Early Rosh Hashanah Morning Service | Livestreaming 12:00 p.m. Later Rosh Hashanah Morning Service | Livestreaming 12:15 p.m. For Children + Parents: Rosh Hashanah Torah Service + Activities 2:45 p.m. Tashlich in Central Park (departing from SWFS) Doors open 30 minutes before posted service times. Links […]
Tashlich in Central Park 🙋
Tashlich in Central Park 🙋
Join our clergy for a short ceremony in the park. We'll meet at the synagogue and then walk to Central Park together. (Rain date: Rosh Hashanah Day Two, October 4, at 2:30 p.m.) Links to register for all of our High Holy Days services or programs are being sent by email to all members in […]
Early Rosh Hashanah Morning Service Day One 🙋🖥
Early Rosh Hashanah Morning Service Day One 🙋🖥
Join us for our early Rosh Hashanah morning service. Doors open 30 minutes before the service begins. Links to register for all of our High Holy Days services or programs are being sent by email to all members in good standing. Need help? Or need to renew your membership? Call our office at (212) 877-4050, […]
Later Rosh Hashanah Morning Service Day One 🙋🖥
Later Rosh Hashanah Morning Service Day One 🙋🖥
Join us for our later Rosh Hashanah morning service. Doors open 30 minutes before the service begins. Links to register for all of our High Holy Days services or programs are being sent by email to all members in good standing. Need help? Or need to renew your membership? Call our office at (212) 877-4050, […]
For Children + Parents: Rosh Hashanah Torah Service + Activities 🙋
For Children + Parents: Rosh Hashanah Torah Service + Activities 🙋
Families are invited to a short, musical prayer service for appropriate for all ages followed by fun children’s activities on the street in front of Stephen Wise. The street will […]
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Rosh Hashanah Day Two
Rosh Hashanah Day Two FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 9:30 a.m.  Adult Study with Rabbi Hirsch 9:30 a.m. Family Rosh Hashanah Service 11:15 a.m. Rosh Hashanah Serivice and Shofar Blowing | Livestreaming -2:30 p.m. Rain Date for Tashlich- Doors open 30 minutes before posted service times. Links to register for all of our High Holy Days services […]
Rosh Hashanah Day Two Adult Study with Rabbi Hirsch 🙋
Rosh Hashanah Day Two Adult Study with Rabbi Hirsch 🙋
Join Rabbi Hirsch for a Rosh Hashanah text study. Links to register for all of our High Holy Days services or programs are being sent by email to all members in good standing. Need help? Or need to renew your membership? Call our office at (212) 877-4050, ext. 280.
Rosh Hashanah Second-Day Family Service 🙋
Rosh Hashanah Second-Day Family Service 🙋
Join us for a warm, musical experience that brings families together to celebrate the High Holy Days. Designed for children of all ages and their grown-ups. Doors open 30 minutes before the service begins. Links to register for all of our High Holy Days services or programs are being sent by email to all members […]
Rosh Hashanah Second-Day Service and Shofar Blowing 🙋🖥
Rosh Hashanah Second-Day Service and Shofar Blowing 🙋🖥
Join us to hear the shofar at this second-day Rosh Hashanah service! Links to register for all of our High Holy Days services or programs are being sent by email to all members in good standing. Need help? Or need to renew your membership? Call our office at (212) 877-4050, ext. 280. This service will […]
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service 🙋🖥
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service 🙋🖥
Welcome and celebrate Shabbat at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue! Our easy-to-follow services, accompanied by a full band, are inspiring and uplifting. We’re also proud to livestream our services on our […]
5 events,
Emergency Food Program
Emergency Food Program
In the spirit of tikkun olam, volunteer to prepare and distribute food packages to individuals in need. Sign up to volunteer by yourself, with a friend, or with your family; every person makes a difference. To volunteer, contact efp@swfs.org.
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study đź–Ą
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study đź–Ą
Read and discuss the Torah, Tanakh and Talmud. No Hebrew knowledge or prior study is necessary. For any questions, contact David Richter at dhenryrichter@gmail.com. RSVP Zoom meeting information will be automatically provided upon RSVP.
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
Join us every Shabbat morning for warm, welcoming services and joyous b'nai mitzvah celebrations!
Alternative Minyan 🙋
Alternative Minyan 🙋
Share the Shabbat morning service in a meditative style with friends and fellow congregants. Our clergy will lead this service, which includes music and readings in both Hebrew and English.
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
Join Cantor Dan Singer to bid farewell to Shabbat with a musical Havdalah service and Melaveh Malkah. Watch live here on our website or on Facebook or YouTube.
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