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UWS Yom HaShoah Observance: Reading of the Names 🙋🖥
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
SWFS Spring Benefit: Celebrating 20 Years of Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch
Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism
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 views that cooperation as key to the success of the Jewish community in America. LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch hosts intellectually […]
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 […]
What’s Next for Your Child at SWFS? (For 3s, 4s and 5s Families) 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueAs your children prepare to move on from the ECC, you might already be wondering how they’ll continue their Jewish journeys and stay connected with their Stephen Wise friends. Join Rabbi Rena Rifkin, our director of youth education (and Micah’s mom), for a great conversation about how you can keep your children engaged with Jewish […]
Family Shabbat Experience: Grades K–2 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueWelcome and celebrate Shabbat with Rabbi Dalia Samansky and your whole family! This service and program is designed for children in kindergarten through second grade and their grown-ups. RSVP
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 […]