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Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Israel Current Events Reading Group for ECC + Religious School Parents 🙋
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
ECC Winter Auction: Bootlegger’s Ball
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
ECC Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Israel Current Events Reading Group for ECC + Religious School Parents 🙋
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Discipline and Limit Setting Workshop
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Shabbat on the Town 🙋
Pajama Havdalah Party! (Tot and K-2) 🙋
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Israel Current Events Reading Group for ECC + Religious School Parents 🙋
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
New Parent Reception
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Women’s Organization Annual Members’ Dinner 🙋
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Lunch and Learn: The Image of the Menorah 🙋
Lunch and Learn: The Image of the Menorah 🙋
From the arch of Titus to the official seal of the modern state of Israel, the image of the menorah has been emblematic of Judaism and Israel throughout history. Why is that symbol so central to our identity and how has its meaning changed over time? Join Rabbi Tracy Kaplowitz for a review of the […]
Adult Hebrew Class 🙋 (Beginner)
Adult Hebrew Class 🙋 (Beginner)
The 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 […]
Adult Hebrew Class 🙋 (Intermediate)
Adult Hebrew Class 🙋 (Intermediate)
The 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 […]
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Community Mahjong 🙋
Community Mahjong 🙋
Spend 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 […]
Weekly Mourners’ Minyan 🙋
Weekly Mourners’ Minyan 🙋
Remembering our loved ones is a sacred act — allowing their memories to inspire us by the good in their life, helping us to live more fully in our own days. In Jewish tradition, we recite the Kaddish prayer for 11 months after the death of a close family member. Join us in our sanctuary […]
Intro to Yiddish Theater: Where Everything Comes Together! (with Cantor Dan Singer and Dr. D. Zisl Slepovitch) 🙋
Intro to Yiddish Theater: Where Everything Comes Together! (with Cantor Dan Singer and Dr. D. Zisl Slepovitch) 🙋
Actor Yitzchak Lowy famously described the essence of Yiddish theater as "… and indeed everything was together here: drama, tragedy, song, comedy, dance, all together - life!" An American Jewish cultural staple for half a century, Yiddish Theater told sotries of the old world and reflected modern realities. Join our Cantor Dan Singer and Yiddish […]
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In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Natasha Hausdorff
Israel is fighting a war not only on the battlefield but also in the courtroom, where the Jewish state has been misrepresented, maligned and accused of perpetrating the worst crimes against humanity. Legal expert Natasha Hausdorff helps us understand how international law applies to Israel during this war and the ways the law has been […]
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Family Shabbat Experience: Grades K–2 🙋
Family Shabbat Experience: Grades K–2 🙋
Welcome and celebrate Shabbat with Rabbi Dalia Samansky and your whole family! This service and program is designed for children in kindergarten through second grade and their grown-ups. RSVP
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service + Special Reception
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service + Special Reception
You’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! RSVP For questions, contact Rabbi Samantha Natov at adulted@swfs.org or (212) 877-4050, ext. 244. We’re also proud to livestream our services. Tune […]
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Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Hop, jump, dance and sing at our Tot Shabbat celebration! Join Rabbi Sam Natov for this fun and interactive Shabbat morning service designed for children four and under and their grown-ups! RSVP
Emergency Food Program 🙋
Emergency Food Program 🙋
In 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. The EFP will be open every Saturday at 8 a.m. Please contact Scott DiSavino at efp@swfs.org, if you're interested in […]
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study 🖥
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study 🖥
Read and discuss the Torah, Tanakh and Talmud. No Hebrew knowledge or prior study is necessary. For any questions, contact David Richter at dhenryrichter@gmail.com. RSVP Zoom meeting information will be automatically provided upon RSVP.
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
Join us every Shabbat morning for warm, welcoming services and joyous b'nai mitzvah celebrations!
Deep Dives into Prayer and Torah 🙋
Deep Dives into Prayer and Torah 🙋
Join Rabbis Samantha Natov and Dalia Samansky for back-to-back Saturday deep dives into prayer and Torah. This December, we'll be diving deep into the value of Talmud Torah — Jewish learning. On December 7, Rabbi Samansky will explore what makes Jews "the people of the book" and why study is so central to Judaism. The […]
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Lunch and Learn: Media Responsibility and Mitigating Harmful Content Online 🙋
Lunch and Learn: Media Responsibility and Mitigating Harmful Content Online 🙋
For decades, technology companies have been at the center of how people connect with each other and express themselves. And it's not all funny cat videos... Join digital marketing and product expert — and Stephen Wise member — Jeremy Williams in exploring how the tech industry has been trying to combat harmful content and hate […]
Adult Hebrew Class 🙋 (Beginner)
Adult Hebrew Class 🙋 (Beginner)
The 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 […]
Adult Hebrew Class 🙋 (Intermediate)
Adult Hebrew Class 🙋 (Intermediate)
The 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 […]
3 events,
Community Mahjong 🙋
Community Mahjong 🙋
Spend 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 […]
Weekly Mourners’ Minyan 🙋
Weekly Mourners’ Minyan 🙋
Remembering our loved ones is a sacred act — allowing their memories to inspire us by the good in their life, helping us to live more fully in our own days. In Jewish tradition, we recite the Kaddish prayer for 11 months after the death of a close family member. Join us in our sanctuary […]
Intro to Yiddish Theater: Where Everything Comes Together! (with Cantor Dan Singer and Dr. D. Zisl Slepovitch) 🙋
Intro to Yiddish Theater: Where Everything Comes Together! (with Cantor Dan Singer and Dr. D. Zisl Slepovitch) 🙋
Actor Yitzchak Lowy famously described the essence of Yiddish theater as "… and indeed everything was together here: drama, tragedy, song, comedy, dance, all together - life!" An American Jewish cultural staple for half a century, Yiddish Theater told sotries of the old world and reflected modern realities. Join our Cantor Dan Singer and Yiddish […]
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Providing Care for a Nation at War 🙋
Providing Care for a Nation at War 🙋
After the October 7 attack, Stephen Wise Free Synagogue established a humanitarian fund to support relief efforts in Israel, distributing funds to critical organizations assisting the survivors of the massacre, the families of those affected, the hundreds of thousands of Israelis displaced from their homes by the war, and many others in urgent need of […]
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The NYC Shabbat Collective: A 20s + 30s Friday Night Experience
The NYC Shabbat Collective: A 20s + 30s Friday Night Experience
The NYC Shabbat Collective — a new Friday night experience for 20s and 30s! We're bringing together inspiring music, delicious food and drinks, and a vibrant community of Jews from across the city. Get ready to celebrate Shabbat like never before! 6:30 p.m. Happy Hour | 7:00 p.m. Musical Shabbat Service | 7:45 p.m. Dinner & […]
Family Shabbat Experience: Grades 3–5 🙋
Family Shabbat Experience: Grades 3–5 🙋
Welcome and celebrate Shabbat with Rabbi Dalia Samansky and your whole family! This service and program is designed for children in grades three through five and their grown-ups. RSVP
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service 🙋🖥
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service 🙋🖥
Welcome and celebrate Shabbat at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue! Our easy-to-follow services, accompanied by a full band, are inspiring and uplifting. We’re also proud to livestream our services on our website, Facebook or Youtube.
Shabbat Schmooze: Grades 6–7 🙋
Shabbat Schmooze: Grades 6–7 🙋
Sixth and seventh graders are invited to join Rabbi Rena Rifkin for the main Kabbalat Shabbat services in the sanctuary followed by a special oneg just for them featuring light bites and refreshments! This event is exclusively for members in sixth and seventh grade. RSVP
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Emergency Food Program 🙋
Emergency Food Program 🙋
In 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. The EFP will be open every Saturday at 8 a.m. Please contact Scott DiSavino at efp@swfs.org, if you're interested in […]
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study 🖥
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study 🖥
Read and discuss the Torah, Tanakh and Talmud. No Hebrew knowledge or prior study is necessary. For any questions, contact David Richter at dhenryrichter@gmail.com. RSVP Zoom meeting information will be automatically provided upon RSVP.
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
Join us every Shabbat morning for warm, welcoming services and joyous b'nai mitzvah celebrations!
Deep Dives into Prayer and Torah 🙋
Deep Dives into Prayer and Torah 🙋
Join Rabbis Samantha Natov and Dalia Samansky for back-to-back Saturday deep dives into prayer and Torah. This December, we'll be diving deep into the value of Talmud Torah — Jewish learning. On December 7, Rabbi Samansky will explore what makes Jews "the people of the book" and why study is so central to Judaism. The […]
Help Fill NYC Community Fridges 🙋
Help Fill NYC Community Fridges 🙋
Join the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue community as we help feed our hungry neighbors by making sandwiches and packaging meals to fill NYC Community Fridges. Ingredients will be provided. RSVP We are looking for volunteers to help drive meals to NYC Community Fridges. If you are interested in driving, please email socialjustice@swfs.org.
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Dreidels and Donuts 🍩
Dreidels and Donuts 🍩
Come join Stephen Wise Free Synagogue’s Early Childhood Center for a joyous Hanukkah festival! Together, we'll enjoy art activities, spin dreidels, and feast on savory latkes and sweet jelly donuts.
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Nosh and Drash: Meet Our Rabbinic Intern Julia Bennett! 🙋
Nosh and Drash: Meet Our Rabbinic Intern Julia Bennett! 🙋
Come meet our rabbinic intern, Julia Bennett, as she shares her favorite text from the Torah over light refreshments! To RSVP, please email adulted@swfs.org.
Lunch and Learn: Hanukkah Around the World 🙋
Lunch and Learn: Hanukkah Around the World 🙋
Set out on a musical world tour right here at Stephen Wise! Enjoy diverse Hanukkah songs from around the globe, expertly performed by Cantor Dan Singer, while noshing on Hanukkah treats! RSVP
Adult Hebrew Class 🙋 (Beginner)
Adult Hebrew Class 🙋 (Beginner)
The 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 […]
Adult Hebrew Class 🙋 (Intermediate)
Adult Hebrew Class 🙋 (Intermediate)
The 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 […]
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2025 Purim Spiel Auditions
2025 Purim Spiel Auditions
Do you like acting? Do you like singing? Do you want to be part of a beloved Stephen Wise tradition? You'd be a wonderful addition to the cast of our annual Purim spiel, featuring congregants of all ages and levels of talent! This year's spiel, "The Megill-OZ: A Very WICKED Spiel" premieres on Erev Purim, March […]
Community Mahjong 🙋
Community Mahjong 🙋
Spend 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 […]
Weekly Mourners’ Minyan 🙋
Weekly Mourners’ Minyan 🙋
Remembering our loved ones is a sacred act — allowing their memories to inspire us by the good in their life, helping us to live more fully in our own days. In Jewish tradition, we recite the Kaddish prayer for 11 months after the death of a close family member. Join us in our sanctuary […]
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In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Jonathan Spyer
The lighting rebel advance that toppled Syria's Assad regime came seemingly out of left field. Dr. Jonathan Spyer, one of the world's foremost experts on the Levant, helps explain how it happened and what this revolution could mean for Syria and the rest of the world. LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch […]
Virtual Short Story Group 🖥
Virtual Short Story Group 🖥
Join our monthly Short Story Group on Zoom, where we discuss Jewish-themed material. This month, we're reading “Stabbing an Elephant” by Max Apple, “Some Grist for Mervyn’s Mill” by Mordecai Richler, “Malingerer” by Marjorie Sandor, and “The Revizor” by Falek Zolt and translated by Alan Flusberg. Sponsored by Community Connections. For more information or copies […]
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Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service + Special Reception
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service + Special Reception
You’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! RSVP For questions, contact Rabbi Samantha Natov at adulted@swfs.org or (212) 877-4050, ext. 244. We’re also proud to livestream our services. Tune […]
4 events,
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Hop, jump, dance and sing at our Tot Shabbat celebration! Join Rabbi Sam Natov for this fun and interactive Shabbat morning service designed for children four and under and their grown-ups! RSVP
Emergency Food Program 🙋
Emergency Food Program 🙋
In 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. The EFP will be open every Saturday at 8 a.m. Please contact Scott DiSavino at efp@swfs.org, if you're interested in […]
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study 🖥
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study 🖥
Read and discuss the Torah, Tanakh and Talmud. No Hebrew knowledge or prior study is necessary. For any questions, contact David Richter at dhenryrichter@gmail.com. RSVP Zoom meeting information will be automatically provided upon RSVP.
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
Join us every Shabbat morning for warm, welcoming services and joyous b'nai mitzvah celebrations!
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See ‘A Complete Unknown’ with Cantor Dan 🙋
See ‘A Complete Unknown’ with Cantor Dan 🙋
Join Cantor Dan Singer and your fellow Stephen Wise members for a Jewish Christmas tradition: Chinese food and a movie! If you ever spent more than a few minutes talking to Dan, you probably know that he's obsessed with Bob Dylan... This Christmas Eve, after a festive Chino-Latino meal (and an informal Dylan history lesson) at La […]
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Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service 🙋🖥
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service 🙋🖥
Welcome and celebrate Shabbat at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue! Our easy-to-follow services, accompanied by a full band, are inspiring and uplifting. We’re also proud to livestream our services on our website, Facebook or Youtube.
4 events,
Emergency Food Program 🙋
Emergency Food Program 🙋
In 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. The EFP will be open every Saturday at 8 a.m. Please contact Scott DiSavino at efp@swfs.org, if you're interested in […]
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study 🖥
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study 🖥
Read and discuss the Torah, Tanakh and Talmud. No Hebrew knowledge or prior study is necessary. For any questions, contact David Richter at dhenryrichter@gmail.com. RSVP Zoom meeting information will be automatically provided upon RSVP.
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
Join us every Shabbat morning for warm, welcoming services and joyous b'nai mitzvah celebrations!
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Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service 🙋🖥
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service 🙋🖥
Welcome and celebrate Shabbat at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue! Our easy-to-follow services, accompanied by a full band, are inspiring and uplifting. We’re also proud to livestream our services on our website, Facebook or Youtube.
6 events,
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Hop, jump, dance and sing at our Tot Shabbat celebration! Join Rabbi Sam Natov for this fun and interactive Shabbat morning service designed for children four and under and their grown-ups! RSVP
Emergency Food Program 🙋
Emergency Food Program 🙋
In 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. The EFP will be open every Saturday at 8 a.m. Please contact Scott DiSavino at efp@swfs.org, if you're interested in […]
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study 🖥
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study 🖥
Read and discuss the Torah, Tanakh and Talmud. No Hebrew knowledge or prior study is necessary. For any questions, contact David Richter at dhenryrichter@gmail.com. RSVP Zoom meeting information will be automatically provided upon RSVP.
Alternative Minyan 🙋
Alternative Minyan 🙋
Share the Shabbat morning service in a meditative style with friends and fellow congregants. Our clergy will lead this service, which includes music and readings in both Hebrew and English.
Help Fill NYC Community Fridges 🙋
Help Fill NYC Community Fridges 🙋
Join the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue community as we help feed our hungry neighbors by making sandwiches and packaging meals to fill NYC Community Fridges. Ingredients will be provided. RSVP We are looking for volunteers to help drive meals to NYC Community Fridges. If you are interested in driving, please email socialjustice@swfs.org.
Stephen Wise Book Group 🙋
Stephen Wise Book Group 🙋
Explore classic and contemporary Jewish literature at this monthly group meeting. This month, we're reading "The Postcard" by Anne Berest.
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Dreidels and Donuts 🍩
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