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Book Swap and Rooftop Shabbat 🙋
Adult Hebrew Class (Level A) 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueThe language of the ancient Israelites, Hebrew ceased to be spoken between 200–400 CE, in the aftermath of the Third Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire — but its use continued in Jewish literature and liturgy for centuries. Much like the miracle of the modern state of Israel, Hebrew is one of the only true […]
Lunch and Learn: Biblical Family Dynamics 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueJoin Rabbi Neal Borovitz in a three-session class delving into biblical family dynamics. Through studying the story of Jacob, we will touch on timeless themes such as parental favoritism, sibling rivalry, generational patterns of war and conflict, and the journey towards reconciliation. Sibling Rivalry: This session, we will explore the sibling rivalry between Jacob and […]
30 Days Later: UWS Congregations Coming Together in Solidarity, Song, and Heartbreak 🙋🇮🇱
Rodeph Sholom 7 W. 83rd St., New York, NYWhile Shloshim usually marks the end of a 30-day period of intense mourning after the death of a loved one, these are not usual days. As our anguish continues, and as the hostages in Gaza remain, the Upper West Side Jewish community stands together in grief and in solidarity, marking 30 days since the October […]
Remembering Kristallnacht 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueTo “never forget,” we must ensure that memory lives on… In the fall of 1938, Nazi loyalists burned 190 synagogues, destroyed 7,500 Jewish-owned shops, and sent some 30,000 German Jews to concentration camps. Most of this violence took place across dozens of German cities on the night of Nov. 9, 1938 - Kristallnacht, or "Crystal […]
Open Space for SWFS College Students with Rabbi Rena Rifkin 🖥🇮🇱
We are presenting an open space for Stephen Wise Free Synagogue college students to come and ask questions, share experiences, and talk about what's happening on their campuses. Advance registration is required. REGISTER This meeting is for SWFS members only. College students and their parents are always welcome to set up a time to speak […]
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 […]