Featured Events
How to Talk to Your Children About Antisemitism 🖥
In the face of the increasing normalization of antisemitism across mainstream society, join UJA-Federation of New York for a timely briefing on how parents can communicate to their children about this critical topic. Hindy Poupko, UJA-Federation of New York’s deputy chief planning officer, will speak with Dr. Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath of the Jewish Education Project and […]
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Beatrice Weber
After she left her turbulent arranged marriage of more than 20 years, her ultra-Orthodox community shunned her. Now Beatrice Weber is fighting to place her youngest son in a yeshiva that teaches more than 90 minutes of math and English a day — and for the right of all New York's Hasidic children to receive […]
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 "The War of Return: How Western Indulgence of the Palestinian Dream Has Obstructed the Path to Peace" by Adi Schwartz and Einat Wilf. The book can be purchased online here or from your local […]
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 SynagogueWelcome and celebrate Shabbat at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue! Join us for services followed by a special reception featuring light bites, refreshments, great company, conversation, and hear from NATAN, one of the […]
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.