We take great pride in the beauty of our cemetery, which provides peace and consolation to all who care for their departed loved ones.
Members of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue community are encouraged to learn more about our cemetery, Westchester Hills Cemetery. We take great pride in the beauty of Westchester Hills, which is designed to provide peace and consolation to all who care for their departed loved ones. We encourage you to make arrangements and invite you to visit. Our cemetery is reserved for persons of the Jewish faith.
To learn more about our cemetery, please contact cemetery operations manager Meredith Byrne at (914) 478-1767, or mbyrne@swfs.org.
Visiting Hours: Sunday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. The cemetery is closed on Saturdays and on Jewish and federal holidays.
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., and some Sundays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. The office is closed on Saturdays, alternate Sundays, and Jewish and federal holidays.
Please call (914) 478-1767 for the Sunday office schedule.
Directions
Our cemetery is located at: 400 Saw Mill River Road (Route 9A)
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706
By train: take the Metro-North Hudson River Division to Hastings-on-Hudson
By car: take the Henry Hudson Parkway to Saw Mill River Parkway, Exit 16. Turn right turn on to Lawrence Street, then make another right turn onto 9A South. The cemetery is on the left.
Upcoming Events
Community Mahjong 🙋
Weekly Mourners’ Minyan 🙋
How to Study Torah (with Rabbi Rena Rifkin) 🙋
Docent-Led Tour of The Heller Museum 🙋
Amplify Israel Book Club: Dinner and a Book 🙋
Family Shabbat Oneg: Grades 3–5 🙋
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service 🙋🖥
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study 🖥
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
Deep Dives into Prayer and Torah: The Concept of the Soul 🙋
Emergency Phone
If you are a member who is experiencing an after-hours life-cycle emergency, please call our 24/7 emergency line: 646-410-3803.
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Like most synagogues, we rely on paid membership and donations. With your generous gift, you’ll be supporting efforts including operational costs, educational initiatives, worship costs, and much more.
Illness and Loss
Dealing with a loss or illness? Our community will provide you with the help you might need during this difficult time.
The Stephen Wise Free Synagogue family is here for you during all stages of life.
Caring Community Outreach
The Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Caring Community supports members of our community in times of joy and loss.
Caring Community volunteers provide support to those experiencing illness, loss, or other life challenges. In times of joy, volunteers offer celebratory support and congratulations.
Planned Giving
As you think about your financial plans for the future, please think about how Stephen Wise Free Synagogue has enriched your life. Perhaps you remember…
- Passing the Torah to your children or grandchildren
- Celebrating the holidays together
- Finding comfort with clergy and friends
- Cooking a meal for the homeless
- Discovering Israel with us
- Finding the wisdom of the Torah
These meaningful experiences happen at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue. Please help us ensure and safeguard Jewish life into the future.
Please join our Fund for the Future Legacy Society. By remembering Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in your will or estate plan, your great congregation will continue for many generations to come.
Click here for more information or call our office at (212) 877-4050, ext. 228.