Featured Events
SWFS Spring Benefit: Celebrating 20 Years of Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch
Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism
Upper West Side Religious School Fair 🙋
Erev Purim
Join us this Erev Purim for one of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue’s most popular traditions! We'll kick off Erev Purim with our Megillah reading — in as many languages as […]
Emergency Food Program
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueIn 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 🖥
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.
Alternative Minyan 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueShare the Shabbat morning service in a meditative style with friends and fellow congregants. Rabbi Dalia Samansky will lead this service, which includes music and responsive readings in both Hebrew […]
Megillah Reading 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueJoin 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.
Kids’ Costume Parade + Dance Party 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueWhat 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.
2024 Purim Spiel: Shushan Night Live — Divas Rule! 🙋🖥
Stephen Wise Free Synagogue"Shushan Night Live: Divas Rule!" premiering on Erev Purim, March 23, blends the classic Purim story with SNL's iconic late-night-comedic style and features music by exclusively female recording stars, including Beyoncé, Aretha Franklin, Lady Gaga, Cyndi Lauper, Madonna, Tina Turner, Barbra Streisand and more! Preceded by our annual interactive Megillah reading and a costume parade […]
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah 🖥
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.