Featured Events
Book Swap and Rooftop Shabbat 🙋
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Yasmine Mohammed
Forced to marry a man whom she later discovered was a member of Al Qaeda, Yasmine Mohammed eventually found the strength to break away from radical Islam and cut ties with her abusive, fundamentalist family. Today her story continues to inspire people around the world as she works to help free other hearts and minds. […]
Progressive Zionism in Light of October 7 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueHow do the horrific October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and the subsequent Israeli military response impact the historic progressive Zionist narrative? To address this question, Ken Bob, president of Ameinu, will trace the ideological line from Herzl to the kibbutzniks of today through excerpts from articles, speeches and interviews. This program is based upon […]
Family Shabbat Experience: Grades 3–5 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueWelcome and celebrate Shabbat with Rabbi Dalia Samansky and your whole family! This service and program is designed for children in grades 3-5 and their grown-ups. RSVP
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service + Special Reception
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueYou’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 Samantha Natov at adulted@swfs.org or (212) 877-4050, ext. 244. RSVP FOR RECEPTION We’re also proud to livestream […]
The NYC Shabbat Collective: A New 20s + 30s Friday Night Experience
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Insititute of Religion 1 W. 4th St., New York, NYThe NYC Shabbat Collective — a new Friday night experience for 20s and 30s! We're bringing together inspiring music, delicious food and drinks, and a vibrant community of Jews from across the city. Get ready to celebrate Shabbat like never before! 6:30 p.m. Happy Hour | 7:00 p.m. Musical Shabbat Service | 7:45 p.m. Dinner & […]
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.