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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. Tune in on our website, Facebook or YouTube.
7 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. To volunteer, contact efp@swfs.org.
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.
Shabbat Morning Service (Facebook and YouTube)
Shabbat Morning Service (Facebook and YouTube)
Join Rabbi Shira Gluck on Facebook and YouTube for a short and intimate virtual Shabbat morning service.
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
Join us every Shabbat morning for warm, welcoming services and joyous b'ani mitzvah celebrations!
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah 🖥
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah 🖥
Join Cantor Dan Singer to bid farewell to Shabbat with a musical Havdalah service and Melaveh Malkah. Watch live here on our website or on Facebook or YouTube.
2 events,
Purim Spiel Auditions (Zoom)
Purim Spiel Auditions (Zoom)
Take part in one of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue’s most popular traditions: our annual Purim spiel, featuring congregants of all ages and levels of talent! This year's play, "INDIASPORA JEWS and the TEMPLE OF ZOOM," will follow a troupe of ancient Babylonians in search of Jews for a Purim spiel — and features tunes by […]
1 event,
0 events,
3 events,
Dialogue Across The Streams
Dialogue Across The Streams
Join Reform, Conservative and Orthodox Rabbis Ammiel Hirsch, Rachel Ain and Jason Herman for a religion gabfest. In this previously unreleased episode, the rabbis discuss how the Jewish community can work together across denominations. The webcast will air on our website at swfs.org/live and on Facebook and YouTube. WATCH HERE
Master of Movement: Moshe Feldenkrais (Zoom)
Master of Movement: Moshe Feldenkrais (Zoom)
Who taught David Ben Gurion to stand on his head? Join contemporary movement masters Frederick Schjang and Scott Fraser to learn about the life of Moshe Feldenkrais, an engineer and judo expert who, following a chronic knee injury, applied his eclectic knowledge to develop his unique Feldenkrais® therapeutic movement method. “It's a series of slow, […]
Master of Movement: Moshe Feldenkrais (Zoom)
Master of Movement: Moshe Feldenkrais (Zoom)
Who taught David Ben Gurion to stand on his head? Join contemporary movement masters Frederick Schjang and Scott Fraser to learn about the life of Moshe Feldenkrais, an engineer and judo expert who, following a chronic knee injury, applied his eclectic knowledge to develop his unique Feldenkrais® therapeutic movement method. “It's a series of slow, […]
0 events,
4 events,
Tot Shabbat Together (Zoom)
Tot Shabbat Together (Zoom)
Join Rabbi Shira Gluck and Student Cantor Joe Flaxman on Zoom for a fun and interactive Shabbat celebration designed for children ages four and under and their grown-ups. RSVP HERE
Processing Reactions & Identifying Ways to Adapt Facilitated by Dr. Alicia Hirsch (Zoom)
Processing Reactions & Identifying Ways to Adapt Facilitated by Dr. Alicia Hirsch (Zoom)
Limit: 5 participants Dr. Alicia Hirsch is a clinical psychologist who specializes in using evidence-based therapies to treat trauma, anxiety and mood symptoms. She was the lead therapist in providing clinical care to 9/11 first responders and survivors, was the clinical director of Mount Sinai's Eating and Weight Disorders Program, and was the clinical director […]
Family Kabbalat Shabbat (all ages)
Family Kabbalat Shabbat (all ages)
Join Rabbi Shira Gluck and Student Cantor Joe Flaxman on Zoom for a warm, musical experience that brings families together to welcome Shabbat. Designed for children of all ages 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. Tune in on our website, Facebook or YouTube.
7 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. To volunteer, contact efp@swfs.org.
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.
Shabbat Morning Service (Facebook and YouTube)
Shabbat Morning Service (Facebook and YouTube)
Join Rabbi Shira Gluck on Facebook and YouTube for a short and intimate virtual Shabbat morning service.
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
Join us every Shabbat morning for warm, welcoming services and joyous b'ani mitzvah celebrations!
A Deep Dive Into The Shabbat Morning Service: The Sh’ma and Its Blessings Part I (Zoom)
A Deep Dive Into The Shabbat Morning Service: The Sh’ma and Its Blessings Part I (Zoom)
The Sh'ma and Its Blessings Part I: Creation It’s a classic problem: if God is the creator of all — omniscient, omnipotent and benevolent — how can there be evil in the world? Over the centuries, sages and scholars have tried to untangle this knot. Join Rabbi Samantha Natov and Student Cantor Joe Flaxman on […]
Book Group (Zoom)
Book Group (Zoom)
Explore classic and contemporary Jewish literature at this monthly group meeting. This month we're discussing "Apeirogon" by Colum McCann. New members are always welcome! Come every month or when you are able! Sponsored by Community Connections. RSVP using the button below or to our office at (212) 877-4050, ext. 280, or response@swfs.org (Zoom information will be provided upon […]
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah 🖥
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah 🖥
Join Cantor Dan Singer to bid farewell to Shabbat with a musical Havdalah service and Melaveh Malkah. Watch live here on our website or on Facebook or YouTube.
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Virtual Lunch and Learn: All About Aging and Memory (Zoom)
Virtual Lunch and Learn: All About Aging and Memory (Zoom)
Join Rabbi Sam Natov and DotCares Founder and CEO Dorothy (Dot) Tagarelli to learn about all about aging, including reversible dementia symptoms and Alzheimer's Disease: what to expect, how to prepare, and how to engage with people living with dementia. The first of this two-session program will focus on the natural aging process and in […]
1 event,
Dialogue Across The Streams
Dialogue Across The Streams
Join Rabbis Ammiel Hirsch, Rachel Ain and Jason Herman as they discuss the tumultuous events of the past week from a Reform, Conservative and Orthodox Jewish perspective. The webcast will air on our website at swfs.org/live and on Facebook and YouTube. WATCH HERE
2 events,
Processing Reactions & Identifying Ways to Adapt Facilitated by Dr. Alicia Hirsch (Zoom)
Processing Reactions & Identifying Ways to Adapt Facilitated by Dr. Alicia Hirsch (Zoom)
Limit: 5 participants Dr. Alicia Hirsch is a clinical psychologist who specializes in using evidence-based therapies to treat trauma, anxiety and mood symptoms. She was the lead therapist in providing clinical care to 9/11 first responders and survivors, was the clinical director of Mount Sinai's Eating and Weight Disorders Program, and was the clinical director […]
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. Tune in on our website, Facebook or YouTube.
6 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. To volunteer, contact efp@swfs.org.
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.
Shabbat Morning Service (Facebook and YouTube)
Shabbat Morning Service (Facebook and YouTube)
Join Rabbi Shira Gluck on Facebook and YouTube for a short and intimate virtual Shabbat morning service.
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
Join us every Shabbat morning for warm, welcoming services and joyous b'ani mitzvah celebrations!
Soup For The Soul, Stories For The Sprit
Soup For The Soul, Stories For The Sprit
Join Rabbi Sam Natov on Facebook and YouTube as she nourishes the body and mind with hearty recipes and spiritual stories. On this Shabbat morning cooking show, she'll simmer one of her famous concoctions and share Jewish folktales from the comfort of her kitchen. WATCH HERE
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah 🖥
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah 🖥
Join Cantor Dan Singer to bid farewell to Shabbat with a musical Havdalah service and Melaveh Malkah. Watch live here on our website or on Facebook or YouTube.
3 events,
Building On The Legacy Of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Zoom)
Building On The Legacy Of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Zoom)
Please join us as we celebrate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a panel discussion on the opportunities that the Biden/Harris administration will have to continue criminal justice reform and enhance civil rights. Rabbi Sam Natov will moderate a conversation between Director of Justice Programs at Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law School (and congregant) L.B. Eisen and Senior Fellow at the Council […]
1 event,
Virtual Lunch and Learn: All About Aging and Memory (Zoom)
Virtual Lunch and Learn: All About Aging and Memory (Zoom)
Join Rabbi Sam Natov and DotCares Founder and CEO Dorothy (Dot) Tagarelli to learn about all about aging, including reversible dementia symptoms and Alzheimer's Disease: what to expect, how to prepare, and how to engage with people living with dementia. The first of this two-session program will focus on the natural aging process and in […]
0 events,
0 events,
3 events,
Processing Reactions & Identifying Ways to Adapt Facilitated by Dr. Alicia Hirsch (Zoom)
Processing Reactions & Identifying Ways to Adapt Facilitated by Dr. Alicia Hirsch (Zoom)
Limit: 5 participants Dr. Alicia Hirsch is a clinical psychologist who specializes in using evidence-based therapies to treat trauma, anxiety and mood symptoms. She was the lead therapist in providing clinical care to 9/11 first responders and survivors, was the clinical director of Mount Sinai's Eating and Weight Disorders Program, and was the clinical director […]
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. Tune in on our website, Facebook or YouTube.
8 events,
ECC Virtual Awesome 80s Gala
ECC Virtual Awesome 80s Gala
So, like, you're totally invited to this rad event... Interactive Game Show + Mixology + Auctions Tickets includes a "Party In A Box" and a bonus family event on March 7 at 11 a.m. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE All proceeds benefit the ECC Fund.
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. To volunteer, contact efp@swfs.org.
Tot Shabbat Together: Get Ready for Tu B’Shevat (Zoom)
Tot Shabbat Together: Get Ready for Tu B’Shevat (Zoom)
Join Rabbi Shira Gluck and Student Cantor Joe Flaxman on Zoom for a fun and interactive Shabbat celebration as we get ready for Tu B'Shevat! Designed for children ages four and under and their grown-ups. RSVP HERE
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.
Shabbat Morning Service (Facebook and YouTube)
Shabbat Morning Service (Facebook and YouTube)
Join Rabbi Shira Gluck on Facebook and YouTube for a short and intimate virtual Shabbat morning service.
Soup For The Soul, Stories For The Sprit
Soup For The Soul, Stories For The Sprit
Join Rabbi Sam Natov on Facebook and YouTube as she nourishes the body and mind with hearty recipes and spiritual stories. On this Shabbat morning cooking show, she'll simmer one of her famous concoctions and share Jewish folktales from the comfort of her kitchen. WATCH HERE
A Deep Dive Into The Shabbat Morning Service: The Sh’ma and Its Blessings Part II (Zoom)
A Deep Dive Into The Shabbat Morning Service: The Sh’ma and Its Blessings Part II (Zoom)
The Sh'ma and Its Blessings Part II: Revelation "How deeply You have loved us Adonai, our God..." How do we know that God loves us? And how can we show our love in return? Join Rabbi Samantha Natov and Student Cantor Joe Flaxman on Zoom for a deep dive into the "Ahava rabbah." Investigate this […]
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah 🖥
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah 🖥
Join Cantor Dan Singer to bid farewell to Shabbat with a musical Havdalah service and Melaveh Malkah. Watch live here on our website or on Facebook or YouTube.
1 event,
Tu B’Shevat Seder (all ages)
Tu B’Shevat Seder (all ages)
Join Rabbi Shira Gluck and Student Cantor Joe Flaxman on Zoom to celebrate Tu B'Shevat, the new year for trees, with a fun, musical seder for the whole family! RSVP Please have red and white grape juice with you. Part of the Tu B'Shevat seder includes eating certain kinds of fruits. If you'd like to participate […]
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Virtual Tour of Krakow with FestivALT (Zoom)
Virtual Tour of Krakow with FestivALT (Zoom)
Join us for a virtual tour of Kraków's southern area "KL Płaszów," which contained a Nazi labor and concentration camp, Austro-Hungarian military fortifications, and two Jewish cemeteries. Today it functions primarily as a public park. FestivALT Co-Director Adam Schorin will explore the site's history, discover what remnants of its past lives are still present and engage in a complicated debate about this site's treatment. Stephen Wise congregant […]
4 events,
Is Democracy a Value in the Jewish State?
Is Democracy a Value in the Jewish State?
The Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Israel Committee invites you to a special event hosted by Arzenu and the Leo Baeck Education Center Join a virtual roundtable together with Member of Knesset Merav Michaeli, Headmaster and CEO of the Leo Baeck Education Center Rabbi Ofek Meir, and four inspiring and thoughtful high school students. They will […]
Celebrate Tu B’Shevat and Trees in Jewish Art (Zoom)
Celebrate Tu B’Shevat and Trees in Jewish Art (Zoom)
Has winter got you feeling a little gray? Well Tu B'Shevat, The Birthday of the Trees, is coming at just the right time to remind us that things are always growing, and that a new season is just around the corner. Trees are powerful metaphors that have captured the imagination of writers, artists and composers […]
3 events,
Processing Reactions & Identifying Ways to Adapt Facilitated by Dr. Alicia Hirsch (Zoom)
Processing Reactions & Identifying Ways to Adapt Facilitated by Dr. Alicia Hirsch (Zoom)
Limit: 5 participants Dr. Alicia Hirsch is a clinical psychologist who specializes in using evidence-based therapies to treat trauma, anxiety and mood symptoms. She was the lead therapist in providing clinical care to 9/11 first responders and survivors, was the clinical director of Mount Sinai's Eating and Weight Disorders Program, and was the clinical director […]
Family Kabbalat Shabbat (all ages)
Family Kabbalat Shabbat (all ages)
Join Rabbi Shira Gluck and Student Cantor Joe Flaxman on Zoom for a warm, musical experience that brings families together to welcome Shabbat. Designed for children of all ages and their grown-ups.
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. Tune in on our website, Facebook or YouTube.
7 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. To volunteer, contact efp@swfs.org.
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.
Shabbat Morning Service (Facebook and YouTube)
Shabbat Morning Service (Facebook and YouTube)
Join Rabbi Shira Gluck on Facebook and YouTube for a short and intimate virtual Shabbat morning service.
Virtual Alternative Minyan (Zoom)
Virtual Alternative Minyan (Zoom)
Share the Shabbat morning service on Zoom in a meditative style with friends and fellow congregants. Student Cantor Joe Flaxman will lead this virtual service, which includes music and responsive readings in both Hebrew and English. RSVP
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
Join us every Shabbat morning for warm, welcoming services and joyous b'ani mitzvah celebrations!
Soup For The Soul, Stories For The Sprit
Soup For The Soul, Stories For The Sprit
Join Rabbi Sam Natov on Facebook and YouTube as she nourishes the body and mind with hearty recipes and spiritual stories. On this Shabbat morning cooking show, she'll simmer one of her famous concoctions and share Jewish folktales from the comfort of her kitchen. WATCH HERE
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah 🖥
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah 🖥
Join Cantor Dan Singer to bid farewell to Shabbat with a musical Havdalah service and Melaveh Malkah. Watch live here on our website or on Facebook or YouTube.
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Virtual Lunch and Learn: Jewish Genealogy Workshop
Virtual Lunch and Learn: Jewish Genealogy Workshop
Join genealogist Rabbi Scott Kalmikoff, who's spent the past 14 years exploring his roots, to learn about how he set out to research his own ancestors and how you can build your own family tree. RSVP
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
Processing Reactions & Identifying Ways to Adapt Facilitated by Dr. Alicia Hirsch (Zoom)
Processing Reactions & Identifying Ways to Adapt Facilitated by Dr. Alicia Hirsch (Zoom)
Limit: 5 participants Dr. Alicia Hirsch is a clinical psychologist who specializes in using evidence-based therapies to treat trauma, anxiety and mood symptoms. She was the lead therapist in providing clinical care to 9/11 first responders and survivors, was the clinical director of Mount Sinai's Eating and Weight Disorders Program, and was the clinical director […]
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. Tune in on our website, Facebook or YouTube.
9 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. To volunteer, contact efp@swfs.org.
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.
Tot Shabbat Together (Zoom)
Tot Shabbat Together (Zoom)
Join Rabbi Shira Gluck and Student Cantor Joe Flaxman on Zoom for a fun and interactive Shabbat celebration designed for children ages four and under and their grown-ups. RSVP HERE
Shabbat Morning Service (Facebook and YouTube)
Shabbat Morning Service (Facebook and YouTube)
Join Rabbi Shira Gluck on Facebook and YouTube for a short and intimate virtual Shabbat morning service.
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
Join us every Shabbat morning for warm, welcoming services and joyous b'ani mitzvah celebrations!
Soup For The Soul, Stories For The Sprit
Soup For The Soul, Stories For The Sprit
Join Rabbi Sam Natov on Facebook and YouTube as she nourishes the body and mind with hearty recipes and spiritual stories. On this Shabbat morning cooking show, she'll simmer one of her famous concoctions and share Jewish folktales from the comfort of her kitchen. WATCH HERE
A Deep Dive Into The Shabbat Morning Service: The Sh’ma and Its Blessings Part III (Zoom)
A Deep Dive Into The Shabbat Morning Service: The Sh’ma and Its Blessings Part III (Zoom)
The Sh'ma and Its Blessings Part III: God is One "Hear, O Israel: the Lord is our God, the Lord is One." What does that mean? And why is monotheism so revolutionary? Join Rabbi Samantha Natov and Student Cantor Joe Flaxman on Zoom for a deep dive into Judaism's central prayer, the "Sh'ma." Investigate its […]
Book Group (Zoom)
Book Group (Zoom)
Explore classic and contemporary Jewish literature at this monthly group meeting. This month we're discussing "The Convert" by Stefan Hertmans. New members are always welcome! Come every month or when you are able! Sponsored by Community Connections. RSVP using the button below or to our office at (212) 877-4050, ext. 280, or response@swfs.org (Zoom information will be provided […]
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah 🖥
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah 🖥
Join Cantor Dan Singer to bid farewell to Shabbat with a musical Havdalah service and Melaveh Malkah. Watch live here on our website or on Facebook or YouTube.
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