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Why Israel? A Foundations Course for ECC and Religious School Parents and Grandparents 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueWhen it comes to Israel, it seems like everyone has a passionate opinion — but not everyone has the historical, theological and geopolitical context to backup their arguments and positions... […]
Progressive Zionism in Light of October 7 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueHow do the horrific October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and the subsequent Israeli military response impact the historic progressive Zionist narrative? To address this question, Ken Bob, president of […]
Why Israel? A Foundations Course for ECC and Religious School Parents and Grandparents 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueWhen it comes to Israel, it seems like everyone has a passionate opinion — but not everyone has the historical, theological and geopolitical context to backup their arguments and positions... […]
Yom HaZikaron Ceremony 🙋
Honor and pay tribute to Israel's fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism at a Memorial Day ceremony hosted by the Consulate General of Israel in New York and the Permanent Mission of Israel to the UN. The exact address will be provided upon registration. You must refrain from bringing backpacks, laptops/tablets, or any large bags […]
Yom Ha’atzmaut with The Challah Prince 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueCelebrity challah braider Idan Chabasov — AKA "The Challah Prince" — is coming to Stephen Wise Free Synagogue to celebrate Israel's Independence Day. His royal highness will tell his story — from Israel to Berlin to Instagram fame — while we create high-carb Star-of-David challot together! All ingredients will be provided to create a challah […]
Yom Ha’atzmaut Seder 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueRituals like the Passover Seder elevate significant moments in our history. In this spirit, we have developed the 'Yom Ha'atzmaut Seder' to celebrate Israel's birthday. Join Rabbi Tracy Kaplowitz to savor four glasses of wine, ask questions, and experience this special new liturgy!