Stephen Wise Free Synagogue
SWFS
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.
Explore classic and contemporary Jewish literature at this monthly group meeting. This month, we're reading "The Glass Room" by Simon Mawer. RSVP
The language of the ancient Israelites, Hebrew ceased to be spoken between 200–400 CE, in the aftermath of the Third Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire — but its use continued in Jewish literature and liturgy for centuries. Much like the miracle of the modern state of Israel, Hebrew is one of the only true […]
Learn about history's greatest liberal Zionist thinkers, in an introductory class with Rabbi Tracy Kaplowitz! Then join Rabbi Paul Golumb's three-part class to explore the legendary philosopher Baruch Spinoza, coined "the first Zionist of the last 300 years," by Israel's first prime minister David Ben-Gurion. Ex-communicated by his Jewish community for his liberal views, Spinoza […]
Join Stephen Wise Free Synagogue for an evening on Broadway! "Harmony: A New Musical," by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, tells the true story of the Comedian Harmonists, six talented young men, Jewish and gentile, who came together in 1920s Germany and took the world by storm with their signature blend of sophisticated close harmonies […]
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 […]
Join us to read about the most pressing issues facing the Jewish people today. For this meeting, we will be reading "Israel's Declaration of Independence: The History and Political Theory of the Nation's Founding Moment" by Neil Rogachevsky and Dov Zigler. The book can be purchased online here or from your local bookstore. Dinner is […]
Civil rights activist Joanne Bland has been both a witness and a participant to the civil rights movement. The co-founder and former director of the National Voting Rights Museum in Selma, Alabama, she was 11 years old when she marched in Selma in 1965 on "Bloody Sunday." She has spent her life as an activist […]
Marking the 100th day that Israeli hostages have been held in Gaza, the Hostage and Missing Families Forum of New York will be leading a large rally in front of the United Nations headquarters. The demonstration will include speeches from hostages’ family members, who have flown in from Israel to participate. In solidarity with the […]
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.
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy by helping to feed the hungry! “The greatest birthday gift my husband could receive is if people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds celebrated the holiday by performing individual acts of kindness through service to others,” said Coretta Scott King, referring to her late husband Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King […]
Learn about history's greatest liberal Zionist thinkers, in an introductory class with Rabbi Tracy Kaplowitz! Then join Rabbi Paul Golumb's three-part class to explore the legendary philosopher Baruch Spinoza, coined "the first Zionist of the last 300 years," by Israel's first prime minister David Ben-Gurion. Ex-communicated by his Jewish community for his liberal views, Spinoza […]
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 […]
Join Rabbi Rena Rifkin for a character analysis of King David, one of Israel's most renowned kings. We will explore David's troublesome relationships with family and friends, revealing how this publicly powerful man was privately problematic. REGISTER
Join our monthly Short Story Group on Zoom, where we discuss Jewish-themed material. This month we're reading “An Adventure” by Louise Gluck, “I Want a Sunday Kind of Love” by Herbert Gold, “Live Long and Prosper” by Dana Goodyear, and “Spitting Image” by Joshua Henkin. Sponsored by Community Connections. For more information or copies of […]
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.
The language of the ancient Israelites, Hebrew ceased to be spoken between 200–400 CE, in the aftermath of the Third Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire — but its use continued in Jewish literature and liturgy for centuries. Much like the miracle of the modern state of Israel, Hebrew is one of the only true […]
Learn about history's greatest liberal Zionist thinkers, in an introductory class with Rabbi Tracy Kaplowitz! Then join Rabbi Paul Golumb's three-part class to explore the legendary philosopher Baruch Spinoza, coined "the first Zionist of the last 300 years," by Israel's first prime minister David Ben-Gurion. Ex-communicated by his Jewish community for his liberal views, Spinoza […]
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 […]
Did you know we celebrate another holiday with a seder? Join Cantor Dan and Rabbis Sam and Dalia for our joyous Tu B'Shevat Seder! Together we'll delight in fruit and snacks straight from Israel and enjoy songs, teachings, stories and conversation as we honor God's presence in the natural world and our relationship with the earth. RSVP
Stephen Wise Free Synagogue members and friends are invited to join the United Nations in its annual observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Secure your seat to witness our very own Cantor Dan Singer recite the haunting Jewish memorial prayer for the departed, "El Maleh Rachamim," at the U.N. podium. Three Holocaust survivors will testify, sharing […]
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.
Join Rabbi Samantha Natov for an in-person 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
The language of the ancient Israelites, Hebrew ceased to be spoken between 200–400 CE, in the aftermath of the Third Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire — but its use continued in Jewish literature and liturgy for centuries. Much like the miracle of the modern state of Israel, Hebrew is one of the only true […]
Learn about history's greatest liberal Zionist thinkers, in an introductory class with Rabbi Tracy Kaplowitz! Then join Rabbi Paul Golumb's three-part class to explore the legendary philosopher Baruch Spinoza, coined "the first Zionist of the last 300 years," by Israel's first prime minister David Ben-Gurion. Ex-communicated by his Jewish community for his liberal views, Spinoza […]
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 […]
Rabbi Mark Golub founded America's first national Jewish television network, Jewish Broadcasting Service. This special program will feature remarks from Nancy Spielberg, David Harris, Rabbi Eric Yoffie, Abigail Pogrebin, Tovah Feldshuh, and many others, kicking off a week filled with commemorative marathons of Rabbi Golub's original programming. WATCH ON JBS-TV
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.
Share 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 and English.
Explore classic and contemporary Jewish literature at this monthly group meeting. This month, we're reading "Iphigenia in Forest Hills" by Janet Malcolm. RSVP
30 West 68th St
New York, NY 10023
(212) 877-4050
info@swfs.org
