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Book Swap and Rooftop Shabbat 🙋
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Ernest Bloch’s ‘Avodath HaKodesh’ 🙋🖥
Stephen Wise Free SynagoguePerformed by the Manhattan School of Music Choral Ensemble and conducted by Elliot Roman Swiss-American Jewish composer Ernest Bloch's "Avodath HaKodesh" (sacred service) sets the bar for composers aspiring to elevate the language and flow of a synagogue service to the realm of the concert stage. The hourlong Hebrew oratorio — the first and virtually […]
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Eric Fingerhut
As the head of The Jewish Federations of North America, former U.S. Congressman Eric Fingerhut bears the responsibility of working with partners who often don't see eye to eye. He […]
Jewish Life in Poland: From Holocaust To Haven 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueOne of Poland’s most visible signs of Jewish revival, the JCC Krakow is committed to taking care of Holocaust survivors and rebuilding the Polish Jewish community. And since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, JCC Krakow has taken on an additional mission of supporting Ukrainian refugees in Poland. Join JCC Krakow CEO Jonathan Ornstein and photographer […]
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service + Special Reception
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueStephen Wise is bringing back our special Shabbat receptions to help people connect around shared interests and experiences! You're invited to join us for Friday evening services at 6 p.m. followed by a special Shabbat reception where we'll enjoy appetizers, good company and conversation after services in a warm and welcoming space! For questions, contact Rabbi […]
Tot Shabbat Together (Moved Indoors To SWFS) 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueHop, jump, dance and sing at our rooftop Tot Shabbat! Join Rabbi Sam Natov for this fun and interactive Shabbat morning service designed for children four and under and their grown-ups! Tot Shabbat has been moved indoors due to inclement weather. RSVP
(In-Person) Grades K–5 Religious School Open House and Info Session 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueGet a taste of our Religious School program! While children attend our Religious School program, parents will meet with our Director of Youth Education Rabbi Rifkin to hear about our Religious School programs and curriculum, and learn about how enriching it is to become part of our Religious School and the Stephen Wise community. REGISTER […]