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Lunch and Learn: History of Modern Antisemitism 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueSadly, 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 […]
WiseAuthors Presents Rabbi Diana Fersko: ‘We Need to Talk About Antisemitism’ 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueAfter 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 […]
Adult Hebrew Class (Level A) 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueThe 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 […]
Lunch and Learn: Heroes of the Purim Story 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagoguePurim is a story of heroes and villains. We know the villain is Haman, but who is the real hero or heroine? Esther for saving her people, Mordechai for saving […]
Amplify Israel Book Club: Dinner and a Book 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueJoin us to read about the most pressing issues facing the Jewish people today. For this meeting, we will be reading "Jewish Priorities: Sixty-Five Proposals for the Future of Our People" edited by David Hazony (featuring a chapter by our Rabbi Ammi Hirsch). The book can be purchased online here or from your local bookstore. […]
Deep Dive into the Shabbat Morning Service 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueJoin 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 […]