Featured Events
Book Swap and Rooftop Shabbat 🙋
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah 🖥
Join Cantor Dan Singer to bid farewell to Shabbat with a musical Havdalah service and Melaveh Malkah. Watch live here on our website or on Facebook or YouTube.
Thou Shalt Not Remain Silent Part II: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Acts 🖥
On the eve of the Holocaust, more than 3 million Jews lived in Poland. Today, hundreds of Poles — with meager resources and on their own initiative — are devoted to preserving the memory and celebrating the culture of the Jews who once lived in their towns. Join Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett, Ronald S. Lauder Chief Curator […]
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 […]
Early Childhood Center Open House 🖥
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueJoin us for a (virtual) panel discussion with our ECC educators, parents, and Rabbi Sam Natov to learn more about our Reggio Emilia-inspired school, our synagogue community, and why Stephen Wise Free Synagogue is such an incredible place for families! RSVP
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 […]
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Ora Hirsch Pescovitz
Dr. Ora Hirsch Pescovitz is the president of Oakland University and was among the first to issue a statement condemning the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel. Rabbi Ammi Hirsch's older sister helps us understand the atmosphere on American college campuses today and why so many university administrations have tolerated a deteriorating situation for Jewish […]