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Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism
Upper West Side Religious School Fair 🙋
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service + Special LGBTQ+ Pride Reception
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Lunch and Learn: Between Freedom, Remembrance and Gratitude 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueThe 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 […]
Community Mahjong 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueSpend 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 […]
Stephen Wise Book Group 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueExplore classic and contemporary Jewish literature at this monthly group meeting. This month, we're reading "How Sweet It Is" by Thane Rosenbaum. RSVP
Creativity from the Depths: Poetry, Songs and Narratives of the Shoah 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueThis 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
Community Mahjong 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueSpend 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 […]
Virtual Short Story Group 🖥
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) […]