Passover Yom Tov and Yizkor Morning Service 🙋
Passover Yom Tov and Yizkor Morning Service 🙋
Join our clergy for a festive, intimate, musical and meditative Yom Tov morning service, including Yizkor for our departed loved ones.
Join our clergy for a festive, intimate, musical and meditative Yom Tov morning service, including Yizkor for our departed loved ones.
The period spanning from Pesach through Yom HaShoah, Yom HaZikaron, and Yom HaAtzmaut, evokes a blend of emotions, as we move from discussions centered on freedom, remembrance, and gratitude to a nuanced mix of sentiments. Join Upper West Side Shlicha Gali Rabin Choresh as she explores various Israeli traditions, both old and new, as well […]
Following the 2020 elections, numerous states enacted laws that created barriers to voting, disproportionately affecting communities and people of color. Join us for a Mitzvah in Minutes as we write postcards to empower under-represented voters to fully participate in the democratic process and increase voter turnout in Virginia's upcoming primary elections. Postcards and addresses will […]
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 […]
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 "How Sweet It Is" by Thane Rosenbaum. RSVP
For more than 20 years, Upper West Side synagogues and the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan have honored the victims of the Holocaust with an annual overnight Yom HaShoah Reading of the Names. The reading of names will begin at B’nai Jeshurun, on Sunday, May 5, at 10 p.m. and continue overnight until 7 a.m. on […]
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 […]
This Yom Hashoah, we invite you to join Rabbi Sam Natov, Rabbi Dalia Samansky, and Cantor Dan Singer as they teach about the poetry, songs and narratives that emerged from the harrowing experiences of the Holocaust. Together, we'll explore the resilience and creativity of Jewish individuals who faced unimaginable adversity. RSVP
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
Honor and pay tribute to Israel's fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism at a Memorial Day ceremony hosted by the Consulate General of Israel in New York and the Permanent Mission of Israel to the UN. The exact address will be provided upon registration. You must refrain from bringing backpacks, laptops/tablets, or any large bags […]
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 […]
Celebrity challah braider Idan Chabasov — AKA "The Challah Prince" — is coming to Stephen Wise Free Synagogue to celebrate Israel's Independence Day. His royal highness will tell his story — from Israel to Berlin to Instagram fame — while we create high-carb Star-of-David challot together! All ingredients will be provided to create a challah […]
Rituals like the Passover Seder elevate significant moments in our history. In this spirit, we have developed the 'Yom Ha'atzmaut Seder' to celebrate Israel's birthday. Join Rabbi Tracy Kaplowitz to savor four glasses of wine, ask questions, and experience this special new liturgy!
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 our monthly Short Story Group on Zoom, where we discuss Jewish-themed material. This month we’re reading “A Silver Platter” by Natan Alterman, “Maj 1939” and “Explanation in the Margins" by Zusanna Ginczanka, “Airplanes” by Stuart Nadler, “For Esme, with Love and Squalor” by J.D. Salinger, and “Being Old” (from Half the Kingdom: A Novel) […]
Join us to read about the most pressing issues facing the Jewish people today. For this meeting, we will be reading "The Woman Beyond the Sea" by Sarit Yishai-Levi. The book can be purchased online here or from your local bookstore. Dinner is available for order or you may bring your own! RSVP This program is […]
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 […]
SWFS SPRING BENEFIT CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF RABBI AMMIEL HIRSCH SAVE THE DATE: TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024 6:00 P.M. THE EDISON BALLROOM
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 […]
Following the 2020 elections, numerous states enacted laws that created barriers to voting, disproportionately affecting communities and people of color. Join us for a Mitzvah in Minutes as we write postcards to empower under-represented voters to fully participate in the democratic process and increase voter turnout in Virginia's upcoming primary elections. Postcards and addresses will […]
Join The Women's Organization of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue for a self-guided tour of the New-York Historical Society's new exhibitions: "Women's Work" and "Gender, Sexuality and Public Memorials." RSVP About 'Women's Work' How have broad trends in American economic, legal, and political history encouraged women to take certain jobs and restricted them from “men’s […]
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.
Members are invited to join Stephen Wise Free Synagogue and Rabbi Dalia and Jason Samansky in celebration of Tova Samansky's becoming a bat mitzvah! There will be a luncheon immediately following the service.
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
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