Featured Events
Book Swap and Rooftop Shabbat 🙋
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 […]
International Law in War + Israel’s Conduct 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueCriticism of Israel's military strategies in Gaza predates the current war with Hamas. However, the backlash from the media, the United Nations, and the public has intensified amid Israel's current mission to dismantle Hamas. Join Columbia University Liviu Librescu Professor of Law Matthew Waxman, to learn what constitutes a legal target in wartime, what "proportionality" […]
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 a table waiting for you! Co-sponsored by Community Connections and the Women's Organization of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue. Stephen Wise members are welcome to join […]
Early Childhood Center Open House 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueJoin us for a 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 […]
A Psychiatrist and His Patient Reconnect and Recollect 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueIn 1987, when college freshman Keith Cunniffe sought help for his depression from Dr. Barry Perlman, neither of them could have anticipated the tumultuous 27-year journey that lay ahead. Hospitalized for psychosis and treated with courses of electroconvulsive therapy, Cunnife managed to work towards recovery and is now a licensed social worker. Join this remarkable […]
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Einat Wilf and David Hazony
Alongside the shock, mourning, grief, and mobilization of war, there is also revelation. Returning guest Dr. Einat Wilf and author and editor David Hazony discuss the aftermath of October 7's "Black Sabbath" and its implications for the future of the Jewish people. LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch hosts intellectually honest conversations […]