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Lunch and Learn: Liberal Zionist Thinkers 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueLearn 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 […]
Tu B’Shevat Seder 🙋🍇
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueDid you know we celebrate another holiday with a seder? Join Cantor Dan and Rabbis Sam and Dalia for our joyous Tu B'Shevat Seder! Together we'll delight in fruit and snacks straight from Israel and enjoy songs, teachings, stories and conversation as we honor God's presence in the natural world and our relationship with the earth. RSVP
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 settings affect the way we understand them. A great intro to Shabbat liturgy and enriching for more experienced worshippers! RSVP
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: Liberal Zionist Thinkers 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueLearn 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 […]
Alternative Minyan 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueShare 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.