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Book Swap and Rooftop Shabbat 🙋
Dreidels and Donuts
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueCome join Stephen Wise Free Synagogue's Early Childhood Center for a joyous Hanukkah festival! Families with children five and under are invited to sing and dance, enjoy art activities, spin […]
Lunch and Learn: Hanukkah Sing-Along with Cantor Singer 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueWhat are your favorite Hanukkah songs? Join Cantor Dan Singer for a Hanukkah sing-along, where he'll lead us through holiday staples, introduce us to new music and teach us a little something about these songs' meanings, history and cultural influence. Sufganiyot will be served! RSVP
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: David Horovitz
In a special episode just ahead of the expected announcement of Israel's most far-right governing coalition in history, Times of Israel's founding editor David Horovitz unpacks the elections and their potential consequences for Israel and its relationship with American Jews. LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch hosts intellectually honest conversations unpacking current […]
Virtual Short Story Group 🖥
Join our monthly Short Story Group on Zoom, where we discuss Jewish-themed material. This month we're reading “Saving” by Sylvie Baumgartel, “Nectarines” by Joseph Eichner, “Just So” by Edith Pearlman and “An Interview with Maurice Sendak" by an Emma Brockes. Sponsored by Community Connections. For more information or copies of the stories, please contact Golde Richter at golde@nyc.rr.com. RSVP […]
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 "It Could Happen Here: Why America Is Tipping from Hate to the Unthinkable - And How We Can Stop It" by Jonathan Greenblatt. The book can be purchased online here or from your local […]
Family Dinner and Learning: Celebrate Hanukkah 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueCome celebrate Hanukah with your Stephen Wise friends! Families with children of all ages are invited to this exuberant Shabbat celebration featuring Hanukkah crafts, activities, trivia, and treats. Enjoy a […]