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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 […]
Home Havdalah Commemorating Women’s History Month 🙋🖥
Join the Women's Organization for a warm and inviting Havdalah service commemorating Women’s History Month at one of our fellow congregants’ homes on the West Side. Led by Cantor Dan Singer and special visiting guest Rabbi Talia Avnon-Benveniste, director of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion's rabbinic program in Israel. Refreshments will be served. Space […]
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: Jews for Reproductive Rights 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueJoin the Women's Organization of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue to learn about women's reproductive healthcare and rights! Aviva Zadoff, director of advocacy and volunteer engagement for the National Council of Jewish Women New York, will be discussing her reproductive justice work and how NCJW is activating Jews and Jewish leaders to speak out for abortion […]
Kabbalat Shabbat 101: An Intro to the Evening Service with Cantor Dan Singer 🙋
Welcoming Shabbat should be one of the most joyous parts of the week — but even veteran service-goers can find the all-Hebrew service difficult to break into. Join Cantor Dan […]