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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 "Israel's Declaration of Independence: The History and Political Theory […]
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Kai Bird
Celebrated biographer of J. Robert Oppenheimer, Kai Bird discusses the brilliant physicist's triumph, tragedy and legacy. LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch hosts intellectually honest conversations unpacking […]
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Liel Leibovitz
One of the Jewish world's great thinkers, writers and podcasters, Liel Leibovitz discusses his ideological homelessness, Judaism’s life-changing potential, and the problem with American universities in the wake of October 7th. LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch hosts intellectually honest conversations unpacking current events through the lens of Jewish wisdom. Unbound by […]
Israel Under Fire: An Insider’s Look at the Fight for Israel in the Media 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueGil Hoffman may not be a soldier fighting on Israel's military battlefield, but he is engaged in a different kind of battle... As the executive director of HonestReporting, Gil fights for Israel by exposing the abundance of inaccurate and sometimes malicious reporting in international media. If you're interested in learning the real story, join Gil […]
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Ora Hirsch Pescovitz
Dr. Ora Hirsch Pescovitz is the president of Oakland University and was among the first to issue a statement condemning the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel. Rabbi Ammi Hirsch's […]
March 2024 Israel Mission Traveler Orientation 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueJoin Rabbis Ammiel Hirsch and Rena Rifkin and your fellow Stephen Wise members ahead of our historic March 21–29 mission to Israel to discuss the itinerary, travel plans, and important details. Travelers who cannot attend this in-person meeting should contact Isaiah Benedek at ibenedek@swfs.org or (212) 877- 4050, ext. 223, to arrange a separate briefing. […]