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Adult Hebrew Class (Level A) 🙋
Adult Hebrew Class (Level A) 🙋
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 […]
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Lunch and Learn: Liberal Zionist Thinkers 🙋
Lunch and Learn: Liberal Zionist Thinkers 🙋
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 […]
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Community Mahjong 🙋
Community Mahjong 🙋
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 […]
JBS: Tribute for Rabbi Mark S. Golub z’’l 📺
JBS: Tribute for Rabbi Mark S. Golub z’’l 📺
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
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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 […]
Alternative Minyan 🙋
Alternative Minyan 🙋
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 […]
Stephen Wise Book Group 🙋
Stephen Wise Book Group 🙋
Explore classic and contemporary Jewish literature at this monthly group meeting. This month, we're reading "Iphigenia in Forest Hills" by Janet Malcolm. RSVP
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Israel Under Fire: An Insider’s Look at the Fight for Israel in the Media 🙋
Israel Under Fire: An Insider’s Look at the Fight for Israel in the Media 🙋
Gil Hoffman may not be a soldier fighting on Israel's military battlefield, but he is engaged in a different kind of battle... As the executive director of HonestReporting, Gil fights for Israel by exposing the abundance of inaccurate and sometimes malicious reporting in international media. If you're interested in learning the real story, join Gil […]
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Adult Hebrew Class (Level A) 🙋
Adult Hebrew Class (Level A) 🙋
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 […]
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Lunch and Learn: History of Modern Antisemitism 🙋
Lunch and Learn: History of Modern Antisemitism 🙋
Sadly, the topic of antisemitism is even more relevant than it was a year ago. Join Cantor Bruce Ruben in a two-session class to explore primary sources together and consider the historical context for the events we are living through today. The False Promise of Modernization: The Early Modern Period was a period of secularization: […]
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Community Mahjong 🙋
Community Mahjong 🙋
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 […]
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Through the Glass Ceilingđź–Ą
Through the Glass Ceilingđź–Ą
Experience an evening hosted by The Women's Organization featuring two women who have mastered the art of glass-making. Nancy Callan and Katherine Gray are innovative glassblowers whose captivating artwork permanently graces the halls of major museums and collections. Join us on Zoom on February 8 to hear them talk about their careers in glass and […]
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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.
Help Fill NYC Community Fridges 🙋
Help Fill NYC Community Fridges 🙋
Join the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue community as we help feed our hungry neighbors by making sandwiches and packaging meals to fill NYC Community Fridges. Ingredients will be provided. RSVP We are looking for volunteers to help drive meals to NYC Community Fridges. If you are interested in driving, please email socialjustice@swfs.org.
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Thou Shalt Not Remain Silent Part II: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Acts đź–Ą
Thou Shalt Not Remain Silent Part II: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Acts đź–Ą
On the eve of the Holocaust, more than 3 million Jews lived in Poland. Today, hundreds of Poles — with meager resources and on their own initiative — are devoted to preserving the memory and celebrating the culture of the Jews who once lived in their towns. Join Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett, Ronald S. Lauder Chief Curator […]
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Adult Hebrew Class (Level A) 🙋
Adult Hebrew Class (Level A) 🙋
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 […]
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Community Mahjong 🙋
Community Mahjong 🙋
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 […]
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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 Ant and the Grasshopper: A Millennial Fable” by Simon Rich, “Jews of Discretion” by Andre Aciman, "Soft Sculpture" by Lore Segal, “Isn’t It Interesting?” (a review of Lore Segal’s "Ladies' Lunch: And Other Stories") by Vivian Gornick, […]
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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.
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March 2024 Israel Mission Traveler Orientation 🙋
March 2024 Israel Mission Traveler Orientation 🙋
Join Rabbis Ammiel Hirsch and Rena Rifkin and your fellow Stephen Wise members ahead of our historic March 21–29 mission to Israel to discuss the itinerary, travel plans, and important details. Travelers who cannot attend this in-person meeting should contact Isaiah Benedek at ibenedek@swfs.org or (212) 877- 4050, ext. 223, to arrange a separate briefing. […]
Mitzvah in Minutes: Demanding Media Accountability on Israel Reporting 🙋
Mitzvah in Minutes: Demanding Media Accountability on Israel Reporting 🙋
A recent HonestReporting investigation found that after Hamas breached the border on Oct. 7, Gazan photojournalist Ashraf Amra called on residents of the coastal enclave to cross into Israel. But even after that information — along with photos of Amra being honored by Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh — was made public, The Washington Post quoted […]
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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.
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Adult Hebrew Class (Level A) 🙋
Adult Hebrew Class (Level A) 🙋
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 […]
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WiseAuthors Presents Rabbi Diana Fersko: ‘We Need to Talk About Antisemitism’ 🙋
WiseAuthors Presents Rabbi Diana Fersko: ‘We Need to Talk About Antisemitism’ 🙋
After the synagogue she leads was vandalized, Rabbi Diana Fersko — our member and former associate rabbi — made it her mission to speak out about antisemitism. In her new book, "We Need to Talk About Antisemitism," Rabbi Fersko provides readers of all ages the tools to understand and combat modern antisemitism through solidarity and hope. Since its release […]
Lunch and Learn: History of Modern Antisemitism 🙋
Lunch and Learn: History of Modern Antisemitism 🙋
Sadly, the topic of antisemitism is even more relevant than it was a year ago. Join Cantor Bruce Ruben in a two-session class to explore primary sources together and consider the historical context for the events we are living through today. Soup will be provided. The Holocaust and the "New Antisemitism": The Holocaust was the […]
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Community Mahjong 🙋
Community Mahjong 🙋
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 […]
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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.
Stephen Wise Book Group 🙋
Stephen Wise Book Group 🙋
Explore classic and contemporary Jewish literature at this monthly group meeting. This month, we're reading "The Red Balcony" by Jonathan Wilson. RSVP
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