Stephen Wise Free Synagogue
SWFS
How do we comprehend God? And how does that color our understanding of why bad things seem to happen to good people — and vice versa? Join Rabbi Dalia Samansky for this two-part class exploring different conceptions of God and the ways we process the events that happen in the world around — and to […]
Perhaps today’s most prominent advocate for COVID-19 vaccines, Dr. Peter J. Hotez is struggling to untangle politics, anti-science and antisemitism — and save lives. LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch hosts intellectually honest conversations unpacking current events through the lens of Jewish wisdom. Unbound by politics and untethered by party lines, Ammi […]
(DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 P.M.; READING BEGINS AT 7:00 P.M.) Even as Hannah Senesh was preparing to parachute into occupied Europe, fellow Hungarian Jew Rudolf Kastner was negotiating with Adolf Eichmann to try to save Jews. Senesh was caught and executed by firing squad, cementing her status as a Jewish folk hero; Kastner survived and […]
Stephen Wise is bringing back our special Shabbat receptions to help people connect around shared interests and experiences! 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 warm and welcoming space! For questions, contact Rabbi […]
Join us in our sanctuary for the reading of the Gantze Megillah, the scroll of Esther, from beginning to end — in as many languages as we can! Interested in reading? Sign up using this form. We'll also be livestreaming the reading at swfs.org/live and on Facebook and YouTube.
What would Purim be without Hamantaschen, groggers and, of course, costumes? Join in our sanctuary for an awesome kids' costume dance party! Be sure to wear your costume so you can join in on the fun.
This year’s live and in-person musical play, "Into the Spiel" takes Sondheim’s fairy tale characters from "Into the Woods" and infuses hilarious comedy and original lyrics into our timeless Purim story. The spiel will also be streaming live on our website and on Facebook and YouTube. GET FREE TICKETS Written by Cantor Dan Singer and Stephanie Golob | Director/Musical Director […]
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. Tune in on our website, Facebook or YouTube.
Since December, New York has absorbed some 44,000 immigrants from the southern border, many of whom arrived by bus from Texas with few possessions. Join Stephen Wise Free Synagogue as we welcome four of these asylum-seeking families in a truly Jewish New York fashion. We'll prepare food, get to know each other over lunch, hear about their journeys and […]
Michelle Goldberg has her finger on the pulse of the progressive left. The New York Times columnist sits down with our Rabbi Ammi Hirsch to discuss American politics, COVID-19 policies and Israel. LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch hosts intellectually honest conversations unpacking current events through the lens of Jewish wisdom. Unbound […]
Stephen Wise is bringing back our special Shabbat receptions to help people connect around shared interests and experiences! 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 warm and welcoming space! For questions, contact Rabbi […]
Join Stephen Wise Free Synagogue for an evening on Broadway! In "Parade," Leo and Lucille Frank are a newlywed Jewish couple struggling to make a life in the old red hills of Georgia. When Leo is accused of an unspeakable crime, it propels them into an unimaginable test of faith, humanity, justice and devotion. Riveting […]
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. Tune in on our website, Facebook or YouTube.
Who do we want to be in our daily lives? Join Rabbi Myriam Klotz after a special Saturday morning Kehilat Shabbat service to learn about the Jewish spiritual tools that can help us find greater meaning in the details of our lives. Grounding ourselves in Passover themes, we'll explore the rich Jewish tradition of tikkun […]
Performed by the Manhattan School of Music Choral Ensemble and conducted by Elliot Roman Swiss-American Jewish composer Ernest Bloch's "Avodath HaKodesh" (sacred service) sets the bar for composers aspiring to elevate the language and flow of a synagogue service to the realm of the concert stage. The hourlong Hebrew oratorio — the first and virtually […]
As the head of The Jewish Federations of North America, former U.S. Congressman Eric Fingerhut bears the responsibility of working with partners who often don't see eye to eye. He views that cooperation as key to the success of the Jewish community in America. LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch hosts intellectually […]
One of Poland’s most visible signs of Jewish revival, the JCC Krakow is committed to taking care of Holocaust survivors and rebuilding the Polish Jewish community. And since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, JCC Krakow has taken on an additional mission of supporting Ukrainian refugees in Poland. Join JCC Krakow CEO Jonathan Ornstein and photographer […]
Stephen Wise is bringing back our special Shabbat receptions to help people connect around shared interests and experiences! 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 warm and welcoming space! For questions, contact Rabbi […]
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 grown-ups! Tot Shabbat has been moved indoors due to inclement weather. RSVP
30 West 68th St
New York, NY 10023
(212) 877-4050
info@swfs.org
