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In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Daniel Gordis
Erev Simchat Torah Service and Dancing in the Street
Simchat Torah Morning Service with Yizkor
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Judaism 101: Everything You Want To Know But Are Afraid To Ask 🙋
Tot Shabbat Together in Central Park 🙋
Judaism 101: Everything You Want To Know But Are Afraid To Ask 🙋
Judaism 101: Everything You Want To Know But Are Afraid To Ask 🙋
Tot Shabbat Together in Central Park 🙋
Judaism 101: Everything You Want To Know But Are Afraid To Ask 🙋
Tot Shabbat Together in Central Park 🙋
Tot Shabbat Together in Central Park 🙋
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Family Shabbat Reconnect đź–Ą
Family Shabbat Reconnect đź–Ą
Join Rabbi Shira Gluck for a fun family Kabbalat Shabbat to reconnect, relax and kick off the year! We'll welcome Shabbat with some songs and blessings, exhale stress and inhale joy — and spend some time saying "hi" to each other. RSVP
Family Shabbat đź–Ą
Family Shabbat đź–Ą
Welcome and celebrate Shabbat with Rabbi Shira Gluck and your whole family at this virtual service designed for children of all ages and their grown-ups! RSVP
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. Tune in on our website, Facebook or YouTube.
4 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'ani 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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Erev Rosh Hashanah
Erev Rosh Hashanah MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 5:00 p.m. Family-Friendly Erev Rosh Hashanah Service (Under 12 Vaccination Not Required) | Livestreaming 8:00 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashanah Service (Vaccination Required) | Livestreaming Doors open 30 minutes before posted service times. The link to register for all of High Holy Days services or programs has been sent by […]
Family-Friendly Erev Rosh Hashanah Service (Under 12 Vaccination Not Required)
Family-Friendly Erev Rosh Hashanah Service (Under 12 Vaccination Not Required)
Join us for a short, family-friendly Erev Rosh Hashanah service led by Rabbis Ammiel Hirsch, Rena Rifkin, Samantha Natov and Shira Gluck, and Cantor Dan Singer. All attendees over the age of 12 must be vaccinated. For the safety of our community, masks are required. Doors open 30 minutes before the service begins. The link […]
Erev Rosh Hashanah Service (Vaccination Required)
Erev Rosh Hashanah Service (Vaccination Required)
Join us for our Erev Rosh Hashanah service. All attendees must be fully vaccinated. For the safety of our community, masks are required. Doors open 30 minutes before the service begins. The link to register for all of High Holy Days services or programs has been sent by email to all members in good standing. […]
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Rosh Hashanah Day One
Rosh Hashanah Day One TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 9:00 a.m. Tot Service on the Roof 10:00 a.m. Rosh Hashanah Morning Service (Vaccination Required) | Livestreaming 12:00 p.m. Family Service in Central Park — Meeting Place TBA 12:30 p.m. Family Picnic in Central Park — Meeting Place TBA 2:30 p.m. Family Service in Central Park — Meeting […]
Tashlich Service
Tashlich Service
Join our clergy for a short ceremony in the park. We'll meet at the synagogue and then walk to Central Park together. The link to register for all of High Holy Days services or programs has been sent by email to all members in good standing. Need help? Or need to renew your membership? Call […]
Rosh Hashanah Tot Service
Rosh Hashanah Tot Service
Join us on the roof of the synagogue for a fun and interactive High Holy Days service designed for children ages four and under and their grown-ups. The link to register for all of High Holy Days services or programs has been sent by email to all members in good standing. Need help? Or need […]
Rosh Hashanah Morning Service (Vaccination Required)
Rosh Hashanah Morning Service (Vaccination Required)
Join us for our Rosh Hashanah morning service. All attendees must be fully vaccinated. For the safety of our community, masks our required. Doors open 30 minutes before the service begins. The link to register for all of High Holy Days services or programs has been sent by email to all members in good standing. […]
Rosh Hashanah Family Service
Rosh Hashanah 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. We will announce the meeting place by email. Rain date: September 8 at 2:00 PM in Riverside Park. The link to register for all of High Holy Days services […]
Family Picnic in Central Park
Family Picnic in Central Park
Join us for music, crafts and activities in Central Park! We’ll provide the apples and honey; families should bring their own lunches. We will announce the meeting place by email. The link to register for all of High Holy Days services or programs has been sent by email to all members in good standing. Need […]
Rosh Hashanah Family Service
Rosh Hashanah 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. We will announce the meeting place by email. Rain date: September 8 at 3:30 PM in Riverside Park. The link to register for all of High Holy Days services […]
4 events,
Rosh Hashanah Day Two
Rosh Hashanah Day Two WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 9:30 a.m. Adult Study with Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch (Vaccination Required) | Livestreaming 11:15 a.m. Second Day Service and Sounding of the Shofar (Vaccination Required) | Livestreaming Doors open 30 minutes before posted service times. The link to register for all of High Holy Days services or programs has […]
Adult Study with Rabbi Hirsch (Vaccination Required)
Adult Study with Rabbi Hirsch (Vaccination Required)
Join Rabbi Hirsch for a Rosh Hashanah text study. All attendees must be fully vaccinated. For the safety of our community, we also ask that all attendees wear a mask. This session will stream live on our website at swfs.org/live. The link to register for all of High Holy Days services or programs has been […]
Rosh Hashanah Day Two Service and Sounding of the Shofar (Vaccination Required)
Rosh Hashanah Day Two Service and Sounding of the Shofar (Vaccination Required)
Join us for a second-day Rosh Hashanah service. All attendees must be fully vaccinated. For the safety of our community, masks are required. The link to register for all of High Holy Days services or programs has been sent by email to all members in good standing. Need help? Or need to renew your membership? […]
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Navigating A New Year (For Parents) đź–Ą
Navigating A New Year (For Parents) đź–Ą
How can we best prepare ourselves and our children for their return to school? Join Dr. Betsy Stone as she reveals lessons learned from summer camps to help us navigate the anxiety, stress and uncertainty of beginning yet another school year in a pandemic. Betsy Stone is a psychologist and speaker focusing on teen development, […]
1 event,
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. Tune in on our website, Facebook or YouTube.
4 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'ani 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.
3 events,
The Table of Truth đź–Ą
The Table of Truth đź–Ą
What do Lithuanian Holocaust survivors, a South African wealth manager and a journalist from Chicago have in common? A chess table — stolen by a Nazi collaborator whom Lithuania propped up as a national hero despite the countless Jews he murdered. Join these people on Zoom to learn more about their extraordinary connection — and […]
5 events,
Kol Nidre
Kol Nidre WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 5:00 p.m. Family-Friendly Kol Nidre Service (12+ Vaccination Required) | Livestreaming 8:00 p.m. Later Service (Vaccination Required) | Livestreaming Doors open 30 minutes before posted service times. The link to register for all of High Holy Days services or programs has been sent by email to all members in good […]
Family-Friendly Kol Nidre Service (Under 12 Vaccination Not Required)
Family-Friendly Kol Nidre Service (Under 12 Vaccination Not Required)
Join us for a short, family-friendly Kol Nidre service led by Rabbis Ammiel Hirsch, Rena Rifkin, Samantha Natov and Shira Gluck, and Cantor Dan Singer. All attendees over the age of 12 must be vaccinated. For the safety of our community, masks are required. Doors open 30 minutes before the service begins. The link to […]
Kol Nidre Service (Vaccination Required)
Kol Nidre Service (Vaccination Required)
Join us for our Kol Nidre service. All attendees must be fully vaccinated. For the safety of our community, masks are required. Doors open 30 minutes before the service begins. The link to register for all of High Holy Days services or programs has been sent by email to all members in good standing. Need […]
13 events,
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 9:00 a.m. Tot Service on West 68th Street 10:00 a.m. Yom Kippur Morning Service (Vaccination Required) | Livestreaming 10:00 a.m. Family Service on West 68th Street 12:45 p.m. Virtual Adult Study with Rabbi Shira Gluck: T’filah (Zoom) 2:30 p.m. In-Person Adult Study with David Richter: T’shuvah (Vaccination Required) 3:00 p.m. […]
Virtual Adult Study with Rabbi Rena Rifkin: Tzedakah (Zoom) đź–Ą
Virtual Adult Study with Rabbi Rena Rifkin: Tzedakah (Zoom) đź–Ą
Join Rabbi Rena Rifkin on Zoom as she examines the idea of tzedakah (charity or righteousness) as it relates to the High Holy Days. The link to join on Zoom will be sent by email. The link to register for all of High Holy Days services or programs has been sent by email to all […]
Yom Kippur Afternoon Service with Yizkor and Neilah (Vaccination Required)
Yom Kippur Afternoon Service with Yizkor and Neilah (Vaccination Required)
Join us for our Yom Kippur afternoon service, which includes Yizkor and Neilah. All attendees must be fully vaccinated. For the safety of our community, we also ask that all worshippers wear a mask while in our sanctuary. Doors open 30 minutes before the service begins. The link to register for all of High Holy […]
Yom Kippur Tot Service
Yom Kippur Tot Service
Join us in front the synagogue for a fun and interactive High Holy Days service designed for children ages four and under and their grown-ups. The street will be closed to traffic. The link to register for all of High Holy Days services or programs has been sent by email to all members in good […]
Yom Kippur Morning Service (Vaccination Required)
Yom Kippur Morning Service (Vaccination Required)
Join us for our Yom Kippur morning service. All attendees must be fully vaccinated. For the safety of our community, masks are required. Doors open 30 minutes before the service begins. The link to register for all of High Holy Days services or programs has been sent by email to all members in good standing. […]
Yom Kippur Family Service
Yom Kippur Family Service
Join us in front the synagogue for a warm, musical High Holy Days service designed for children of all ages and their grown-ups. The street will be closed to traffic. The link to register for all of High Holy Days services or programs has been sent by email to all members in good standing. Need […]
Family Schmooze
Family Schmooze
Join us on the street in front of Stephen Wise for some time to schmooze with friends old and new and while Rabbis Rena Rifkin and Shira Gluck lead crafting and other children’s activities. The street will be closed to traffic. The link to register for all of High Holy Days services or programs has […]
Virtual Adult Study with Rabbi Shira Gluck: T’filah (Zoom) đź–Ą
Virtual Adult Study with Rabbi Shira Gluck: T’filah (Zoom) đź–Ą
Join Rabbi Shira Gluck on Zoom as she examines t’filah (prayer) during the High Holy Days. The link to join on Zoom will be sent by email. The link to register for all of High Holy Days services or programs has been sent by email to all members in good standing. Need help? Or need […]
Yom Kippur Family Service
Yom Kippur Family Service
Join us in front the synagogue for a warm, musical High Holy Days service designed for children of all ages and their grown-ups. The street will be closed to traffic. The link to register for all of High Holy Days services or programs has been sent by email to all members in good standing. Need […]
Adult Study with David Richter (Vaccination Required): T’shuvah
Adult Study with David Richter (Vaccination Required): T’shuvah
Join our member David Richter in person as he teaches us on the topic of t’shuvah (repentance). All attendees must be fully vaccinated. The link to register for all of High Holy Days services or programs has been sent by email to all members in good standing. Need help? Or need to renew your membership? […]
Family Schmooze
Family Schmooze
Join us on the street in front of Stephen Wise for some time to schmooze with friends old and new and while Rabbis Rena Rifkin and Shira Gluck lead crafting and other children’s activities. The street will be closed to traffic. The link to register for all of High Holy Days services or programs has […]
Virtual Family Watch Party: Afternoon Service (Zoom) đź–Ą
Virtual Family Watch Party: Afternoon Service (Zoom) đź–Ą
Join Rabbis Rena Rifkin and Shira Gluck and other families on Zoom as we watch the afternoon service together, learning about the music and discussing the Jewish history and more. As the service ends, we’ll blow the shofar and perform Havdalah together. The link to join on Zoom will be sent by email. The link […]
1 event,
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. Tune in on our website, Facebook or YouTube.
4 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'ani 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.
0 events,
1 event,
Erev Sukkot Service
Erev Sukkot Service
Welcome and celebrate Sukkot at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue! Our joyous Erev Sukkot service will include consecration for new Religious School students. Masks are required for adults and children ages 2+. We're also proud to livestream our services. Tune in at swfs.org/live or on Facebook or YouTube.
3 events,
Tot Sukkot Service
Tot Sukkot Service
Join us under our rooftop sukkah for a fun and interactive Sukkot service designed for children four and under and their grown-ups! Masks are required for adults and children ages 2+. Capacity is extremely limited on our roof, so each person attending must have a ticket. If you change your mind, please cancel so your […]
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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're reading “The Forty Rules of Engagement” by Marzouk al-Halaby and translated by Raphael Cohen; “Jerusalem Beach” by Ido Gefen and translated by Daniella Zamir, and “Repentance” by Israel Joshua Singer and translated by Maurice Samuel. Come every month or […]
2 events,
Family Shabbat
Family Shabbat
Welcome and celebrate Shabbat with Rabbi Shira Gluck and your whole family at this service and program designed for children of all ages and their grown-ups! Masks are required for adults and children ages 2+. RSVP
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. Tune in on our website, Facebook or YouTube.
6 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'ani mitzvah celebrations!
Virtual Book Group đź–Ą
Virtual Book Group đź–Ą
Explore classic and contemporary Jewish literature at this monthly group meeting. This month we're discussing "The Little Drummer Girl" by John LeCarre. New members are always welcome! Come every month or when you are able! Sponsored by Community Connections. RSVP
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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Erev Simchat Torah Service and Dancing in the Street
Erev Simchat Torah Service and Dancing in the Street
Join us outside as we sing and dance through seven traditional hakafot (processions) on 68th Street, which we close off for this festivity. Don’t miss Stephen Wise’s Torah reading and street party, which has become an Upper West Side tradition — with music and dancing, We're also proud to livestream our services — even this […]
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Simchat Torah Morning Service with Yizkor
Simchat Torah Morning Service with Yizkor
Our spirited celebration of Simchat Torah continues with a morning service and a commemoration of Yizkor.
Tot Simchat Torah đź–Ą
Tot Simchat Torah đź–Ą
Due to expected rain, our Tot Simchat Torah service will be going virtual this morning. Join Rabbi Shira Gluck on Zoom for a special Simchat Torah service designed for children four and under and their grown-ups! JOIN ON ZOOM
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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. Tune in on our website, Facebook or YouTube.
6 events,
Volunteer with Emergency Food Program (Teens)
Volunteer with Emergency Food Program (Teens)
Join your fellow teens in volunteering with our synagogue’s Emergency Food Program, which prepares and distributes food packages for those in need. RSVP
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'ani mitzvah celebrations!
A Deep Dive into the Shabbat Morning Service đź–Ą
A Deep Dive into the Shabbat Morning Service đź–Ą
Join Rabbi Samantha Natov for a virtual deep dive into the Shabbat morning service. Investigate the meanings of prayers, where they fall in the morning service and how different musical settings affect the way we understand them. A great intro to Shabbat liturgy and enriching for more experienced worshippers! RSVP
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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Erev Sukkot Service
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