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Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Dream. Fracture: A K’far Aza Photography Exhibit 🙋
Women’s Organization New Year’s Meet and Greet 🙋
Erev Selichot 🙋
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah Day One
Tashlich in Central Park 🙋
Rosh Hashanah Day Two
Torn: The American Jewish Experience of October 7
Erev Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre)
Yom Kippur
Erev Sukkot Service 🙋
Sukkot Morning Service 🙋
Erev Simchat Torah Service and Dancing in the Street 🙋
Simchat Torah Morning Service with Yizkor 🙋
Tot Simchat Torah 🙋
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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: Biblical Family Dynamics 🙋
Lunch and Learn: Biblical Family Dynamics 🙋
Join Rabbi Neal Borovitz in a three-session class delving into biblical family dynamics. Through studying the story of Jacob, we will touch on timeless themes such as parental favoritism, sibling rivalry, generational patterns of war and conflict, and the journey towards reconciliation. Jacob as a Father and Grandfather: This session, we will explore the parallels […]
International Law in War + Israel’s Conduct 🙋
International Law in War + Israel’s Conduct 🙋
Criticism of Israel's military strategies in Gaza predates the current war with Hamas. However, the backlash from the media, the United Nations, and the public has intensified amid Israel's current […]
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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 […]
A Psychiatrist and His Patient Reconnect and Recollect 🙋
A Psychiatrist and His Patient Reconnect and Recollect 🙋
In 1987, when college freshman Keith Cunniffe sought help for his depression from Dr. Barry Perlman, neither of them could have anticipated the tumultuous 27-year journey that lay ahead. Hospitalized […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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An Evening With Israel’s Special Combat Search and Rescue Unit 669 🙋🇮🇱
An Evening With Israel’s Special Combat Search and Rescue Unit 669 🙋🇮🇱
When Israel's soldiers are injured, it's up to the elite helicopter-borne combat search and rescue Unit 669 to extract the wounded and provide medical treatment — often under fire and […]
Lunch and Learn: Hanukkah Story – Miracles or Zionism? 🙋
Lunch and Learn: Hanukkah Story – Miracles or Zionism? 🙋
The songs of Hanukkah are more than celebratory tunes...they also reveal the changing role the holiday has played in Israel's national identity. Join Upper West Side Shlicha Gali Rabin Choresh, […]
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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 […]
Hanukkah Around the World 🙋
Hanukkah Around the World 🙋
Set out on a musical world tour right here at Stephen Wise! Enjoy diverse Hanukkah songs from around the globe, expertly performed by Cantor Dan Singer, while enjoying a nosh.
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Lighting The Hanukkah Candles đź–Ą
Lighting The Hanukkah Candles đź–Ą
Join Rabbi Rena Rifkin and our fourth-grade Religious School class as they light the candles for the first night of Hanukkah! WATCH HERE
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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 […]
Deep Dive into the Shabbat Morning Service 🙋
Deep Dive into the Shabbat Morning Service 🙋
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 […]
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‘Thou Shalt Not Remain Silent’ Part I: The Role of Museums in Fighting Antisemitism đź–Ą
‘Thou Shalt Not Remain Silent’ Part I: The Role of Museums in Fighting Antisemitism đź–Ą
Join Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett, chief curator of the POLIN Museum in Warsaw, in conversation with American University's Prof. Pamela Nadell as they explore the role of museums in combatting antisemitism, drawing […]
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 […]
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Lunch and Learn: Hanukkah Sing-Along 🙋
Lunch and Learn: Hanukkah Sing-Along 🙋
What are your favorite Hanukkah songs? Join Cantor Dan Singer for a Hanukkah sing-along, where he’ll lead us through holiday staples, introduce us to new music and teach us a […]
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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 […]
Hanukkah Around the World 🙋
Hanukkah Around the World 🙋
Set out on a musical world tour right here at Stephen Wise! Enjoy diverse Hanukkah songs from around the globe, expertly performed by Cantor Dan Singer, while enjoying a nosh.
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Women’s Organization: Lamah Lo? (Why Not?) Sisterhoods Coming Together Again! 🙋‍♀️
Women’s Organization: Lamah Lo? (Why Not?) Sisterhoods Coming Together Again! 🙋‍♀️
Come celebrate Hanukkah with your "sisters from around the city." The Dr. Bernard Heller Museum's curator Warren Klein will discuss their collection of Hanukkah lamps. Lunch will be served followed by a tour of the Emanu-El main sanctuary by the temple administrator emeritus Mark Heutlinger. After the tour, sisters will be able to view the […]
Lighting The Hanukkah Candles đź–Ą
Lighting The Hanukkah Candles đź–Ą
Join Rabbi Ammi Hirsch for a short teaching about the miracle of Hanukkah as he lights the festival's final candles! WATCH HERE
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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 […]
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‘Heroes of Light’: Stories of Survival 🙋
‘Heroes of Light’: Stories of Survival 🙋
Stephen Wise Free Synagogue invites you to meet three regular Israelis — mother and daughter Batia and Rotem Holin, of Kibbutz Kfar Aza, and Asaf Artel, of Kibbutz Kissufim. In […]
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Mitzvah in Minutes: Letters to the US Secretary of Education🙋
Mitzvah in Minutes: Letters to the US Secretary of Education🙋
As college campuses witness an alarming surge in antisemitism, Jewish students may feel powerless and alone in the face of such hatred. But coming together is a powerful force for change. That's why we ask you to join us in writing letters urging the U.S. Department of Education to take immediate action and make our […]
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Purim Spiel Auditions 🙋 (for Adults and Children Ages 13+)
Purim Spiel Auditions 🙋 (for Adults and Children Ages 13+)
Do you like acting? Do you like singing? Do you want to be part of a beloved Stephen Wise tradition? You'd be a perfect addition to the cast of our annual Purim spiel, featuring congregants of all ages and levels of talent! This year's spiel, "Shushan Night Live" blends the classic Purim story with SNL's […]
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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. Sponsored by Community Connections. This month, we're reading “The Bar Mitzvah Party” by Yehuda Amichai, “Candles in […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 Glass Room" by Simon Mawer. RSVP
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