Featured Events
Bring Your Own Dinner to The Sukkah! 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueMembers are invited to bring their own vegetarian, nut-free meals to enjoy in our rooftop sukkah. Advanced registration is required. All children must be supervised by a parent or guardian.
Erev Simchat Torah Service and Dancing in the Street
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueJoin us outside as we sing and dance through seven traditional hakafot (processions) on 68th Street, which we close off for this festivity. Don’t miss Stephen Wise’s Torah reading and street party, which has become an Upper West Side tradition! Since this entire service will be held outdoors (weather permitting), livestreaming will not be available.
Emergency Food Program
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueIn the spirit of tikkun olam, volunteer to prepare and distribute food packages to individuals in need. Sign up to volunteer by yourself, with a friend, or with your family; every person makes a difference. To volunteer, contact efp@swfs.org.
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study 🖥
Read and discuss the Torah, Tanakh and Talmud. No Hebrew knowledge or prior study is necessary. For any questions, contact David Richter at dhenryrichter@gmail.com. RSVP Zoom meeting information will be automatically provided upon RSVP.
Simchat Torah Morning Service with Yizkor
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueOur spirited celebration of Simchat Torah continues with a morning service and a commemoration of Yizkor. (Administrative Office Closed)
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah 🖥
Join Cantor Dan Singer to bid farewell to Shabbat with a musical Havdalah service and Melaveh Malkah. Watch live here on our website or on Facebook or YouTube.