Featured Events
Lunch and Learn: Jewish Ghost Stories 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueExplore the spooky side of Judaism with Rabbi Tracy Kaplowitz. Come enjoy warm soup as we share ghost stories from our sacred texts and literature!
King Saul: Power, Prophecy and Peril 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueJoin Rabbi Tracy Kaplowitz, Ph.D., for a complex character study of Israel's first king, Saul. Over two sessions, we'll explore God's reasons for anointing Saul and why the king fell from favor. RSVP
Communal Meeting with the Families of the Hostages 🙋🖥🇮🇱
Central Synagogue 652 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, United StatesThe war in Israel is raging on, and more than 200 hostages are still being held in Gaza. Hear directly from Israeli family members of the hostages and eyewitness survivors of the October 7 terror attacks by Hamas. They’ll share their stories in a discussion moderated by journalist Abby Pogrebin, and to find support in […]
Community Mahjong 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueSpend the afternoon playing maj with friends old and new! All levels welcome — whether you're a pro, need to sharpen your skills, or are just learning to play, there's a table waiting for you! Co-sponsored by Community Connections and the Women's Organization of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue. Stephen Wise members are welcome to join […]
Antisemitism Task Force Open Meeting🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueAntisemitism is on the rise — and we need your help now more than ever! Please join us for an open Antisemitism Task Force Meeting, where we’ll discuss our plans for combatting antisemitism this year. Salad and pizza will be provided!
Virtual Short Story Group 🖥
Join our monthly Short Story Group on Zoom, where we discuss Jewish-themed material. This month, we're reading “At Home at Last” and “Borrowed Time” by Ruth Fainlight, “The Beauty in Lying to Yourself” by Joshua Ferris, “Black and White Together” by Julius Lester, and “Roz Chast Knows You’ll Always Regret Leaving the City for the […]