Featured Events
Book Swap and Rooftop Shabbat 🙋
King David – Was He Really So Great? 🖥
Join Rabbi Rena Rifkin for a character analysis of King David, one of Israel's most renowned kings. We will explore David's troublesome relationships with family and friends, revealing how this publicly powerful man was privately problematic. REGISTER
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Kai Bird
Celebrated biographer of J. Robert Oppenheimer, Kai Bird discusses the brilliant physicist's triumph, tragedy and legacy. LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch hosts intellectually honest conversations unpacking current events through the lens of Jewish wisdom. Unbound by politics and untethered by party lines, Ammi and his expert guests discuss everything from race […]
Virtual Short Story Group 🖥
Join our monthly Short Story Group on Zoom, where we discuss Jewish-themed material. This month we're reading “An Adventure” by Louise Gluck, “I Want a Sunday Kind of Love” by Herbert Gold, “Live Long and Prosper” by Dana Goodyear, and “Spitting Image” by Joshua Henkin. Sponsored by Community Connections. For more information or copies of […]
Family Shabbat Experience: Grades 3–5 🙋
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueJoin Rabbi Dalia Samansky for pizza and cookies before joining the main service as a group. After services, children are invited upstairs for crafts and fun activities while their adults […]
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 […]