Featured Events
October 7 Through The Eyes of an Israeli First Responder 🙋
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 […]
King David – Was He Really So Great? 🖥
Join Rabbi Rena Rifkin for a character analysis of King David, one of Israel's most renowned kings. We will explore David's troublesome relationships with family and friends, revealing how this […]
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Kai Bird
Celebrated biographer of J. Robert Oppenheimer, Kai Bird discusses the brilliant physicist's triumph, tragedy and legacy. LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch hosts intellectually honest conversations unpacking […]
Virtual Short Story Group 🖥
Join our monthly Short Story Group on Zoom, where we discuss Jewish-themed material. This month we're reading “An Adventure” by Louise Gluck, “I Want a Sunday Kind of Love” by Herbert Gold, “Live Long and Prosper” by Dana Goodyear, and “Spitting Image” by Joshua Henkin. Sponsored by Community Connections. For more information or copies of […]
Family Shabbat Experience: Grades 3–5 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueJoin Rabbi Dalia Samansky for pizza and cookies before joining the main service as a group. After services, children are invited upstairs for crafts and fun activities while their adults enjoy the oneg in the social hall! 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 […]