Featured Events
Book Swap and Rooftop Shabbat 🙋
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Adam Nagourney
New York Times national political reporter Adam Nagourney discusses his new unauthorized history of The Grey Lady over the past four decades and the pursuit of truth in our turbulent times. LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch hosts intellectually honest conversations unpacking current events through the lens of Jewish wisdom. Unbound by […]
Women’s Organization: Lamah Lo? (Why Not?) Sisterhoods Coming Together Again! 🙋♀️
Temple Emanu-El 1 E 65th St, New York, NY, United StatesCome celebrate Hanukkah with your "sisters from around the city." The Dr. Bernard Heller Museum's curator Warren Klein will discuss their collection of Hanukkah lamps. Lunch will be served followed by a tour of the Emanu-El main sanctuary by the temple administrator emeritus Mark Heutlinger. After the tour, sisters will be able to view the […]
Lighting The Hanukkah Candles 🖥
OnlineJoin Rabbi Ammi Hirsch for a short teaching about the miracle of Hanukkah as he lights the festival's final candles! WATCH HERE
Shabbat Schmooze: Grades 6–7 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueSixth and seventh graders (and rising sixth graders, too!) are invited to join Rabbi Rena Rifkin for Kabbalat Shabbat services followed by a special oneg just for them featuring light bites and refreshments. 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 […]
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.