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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!
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 "The Woman Beyond the Sea" by Sarit Yishai-Levi. The book can be purchased online here or from your local bookstore. Dinner is available for order or you may bring your own! RSVP This program is […]
Israel on 5th Parade 🙋
53rd St between 5th and Madison AveJoin Stephen Wise Free Synagogue as we march with the Upper West Side community up Fifth Avenue in this year's Israel Day parade! This year, more than ever, it is […]
Documenting the Trauma of Oct. 7: The Objects That Remain 🙋
Join Stephen Wise Free Synagogue for a screening of "The Western Negev Documentation Initiative," followed by a panel discussion with representatives from Yad Ben-Zvi, the Jerusalem-based center dedicated to collecting, […]