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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 Children of Abraham — What Our Texts Say About Conversion
Lunch and Learn: The Children of Abraham — What Our Texts Say About Conversion
How does Judaism engage with those who choose to become Jews? Join returning guest teacher Rabbi Scott Kalmikoff on Zoom for a three-part exploration of Jewish approaches to conversion. We’ll examine traditional texts, including Talmud and commentaries, and discuss their relevance to Jewish life and peoplehood today. RSVP
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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.
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Adult B’nai Mitzvah Ceremony
Adult B’nai Mitzvah Ceremony
It would give us great pleasure to have you join us in worship in person or online while our adult b’nai mitzvah students are called to the Torah. REGISTER TO ATTEND IN-PERSON This ceremony will also be livestreaming on our website at swfs.org/live.
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.
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What to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 🖥
What to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 🖥
With the FDA’s emergency use approval for the Pfizer pediatric COVID-19 vaccine for children ages five to 11, our congregations are excited to come together to learn from pediatric emergency physician Dr. Maureen Nemetski. Dr. Nemetski will discuss vaccine updates for children under the age of 12 and strategies for communicating with your children. She […]
Lunch and Learn: Jewish Goddess: An Exploration of the Divine Feminine in Jewish Texts 🖥
Lunch and Learn: Jewish Goddess: An Exploration of the Divine Feminine in Jewish Texts 🖥
Join guest teacher Rabbi Rachael Pass on Zoom for a three-part class exploring the Divine Feminine throughout Jewish texts. We'll examine goddess figures, such as the Canaanite Goddess Asherah; the Kabbalistic goddess-figure of Chochmah, Lady Wisdom; and the most well-known feminine aspect of God in Jewish tradition, Shechinah. Together we'll learn more about our knowable God and the divinity […]
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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.
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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. 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 in Central Park
Tot Shabbat Together in Central Park
Join Rabbi Sam Natov and Student Cantor Joe Flaxman in Central Park for our musical Tot Shabbat service designed for children four and under and their grown-ups! A great intro to Shabbat and an opportunity for children to learn and play while parents get to know each other. Masks are required for adults and children […]
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!
5th Grade Family Havdalah
5th Grade Family Havdalah
Join us as we mark the end of Shabbat and welcome a new week with Havdalah. Rabbi Shira Gluck will lead us in song and prayers, followed by fun games and activities! Together we'll light the candle and smell the spices as we say goodbye to Shabbat. This program is designed for families with children […]
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Lunch and Learn: Jewish Goddess: An Exploration of the Divine Feminine in Jewish Texts 🖥
Lunch and Learn: Jewish Goddess: An Exploration of the Divine Feminine in Jewish Texts 🖥
Join guest teacher Rabbi Rachael Pass on Zoom for a three-part class exploring the Divine Feminine throughout Jewish texts. We'll examine goddess figures, such as the Canaanite Goddess Asherah; the Kabbalistic goddess-figure of Chochmah, Lady Wisdom; and the most well-known feminine aspect of God in Jewish tradition, Shechinah. Together we'll learn more about our knowable God and the divinity […]
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‘Yona Goes To The Magic Flute’ with Dr. Joan Thomson Kretschmer 🖥
‘Yona Goes To The Magic Flute’ with Dr. Joan Thomson Kretschmer 🖥
"Joan Kretschmer's book 'Yona Goes To The Magic Flute' is a wonderful introduction to the world of classical music for children of all ages." — Robert Langevin, Principal Flute, New York Philharmonic. Join Rabbi Sam Natov in conversation with Dr. Joan Thomson Kretschmer, artistic director and founder of the Lyric Chamber Music Society of New York and author […]
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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 “The Dreydl” by Sholem Aleichem, “Rise and Fall of a Polish Tallit” by Ben-Lévi, “A Polish Christian Writes the Great Jewish Novel” by Shalom Goldman, “In a Time of Peace” by Ilya Kaminsky, “Yente” by Olga Tokarczuk, and […]
Voting Rights Update 🖥
Voting Rights Update 🖥
What challenges do we face with voting rights? How can we help ensure the opportunity to vote is extended to all eligible voters? Voting rights are under attack as 47 states, including Texas and Georgia, passed laws that make it harder for people to vote. Join Rabbi Samantha Natov in conversation with Brennan Center Counsel for the Democracy Program Jasleen Singh and Religious Action Center New York State Field Team Organizer Lee […]
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Family Shabbat
Family Shabbat
Welcome and celebrate Shabbat with Rabbi Shira Gluck and your whole family at this service and program designed for children of all ages and their grown-ups! Masks are required for adults and children ages 2+. RSVP
Family Shabbat
Family Shabbat
Welcome and celebrate Shabbat with Rabbi Shira Gluck and your whole family at this service and program designed for children of all ages and their grown-ups! Masks are required for adults and children ages 2+. 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.
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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. 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.
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 🖥
A Deep Dive into the Shabbat Morning Service 🖥
Join Rabbi Samantha Natov for a virtual deep dive into the Shabbat morning service. Investigate the meanings of prayers, where they fall in the morning service and how different musical settings affect the way we understand them. A great intro to Shabbat liturgy and enriching for more experienced worshippers! RSVP
Teen Text Study 🖥
Teen Text Study 🖥
Join your fellow teens and Rabbi Shira Gluck on Zoom for a lively discussion exploring Judaism’s sacred texts. RSVP
Virtual Book Group 🖥
Virtual Book Group 🖥
Explore classic and contemporary Jewish literature at this monthly group meeting. This month we're discussing "The Puttermesser Papers" by Cynthia Ozick. New members are always welcome! Come every month or when you are able! Sponsored by Community Connections. RSVP
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Lunch and Learn: Jewish Goddess: An Exploration of the Divine Feminine in Jewish Texts 🖥
Lunch and Learn: Jewish Goddess: An Exploration of the Divine Feminine in Jewish Texts 🖥
Join guest teacher Rabbi Rachael Pass on Zoom for a three-part class exploring the Divine Feminine throughout Jewish texts. We'll examine goddess figures, such as the Canaanite Goddess Asherah; the Kabbalistic goddess-figure of Chochmah, Lady Wisdom; and the most well-known feminine aspect of God in Jewish tradition, Shechinah. Together we'll learn more about our knowable God and the divinity […]
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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.
3 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.
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!
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Lighting The Hanukkah Candles with Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch 🖥
Lighting The Hanukkah Candles with Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch 🖥
Join Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch as he shows us how to light the Hanukkah candles and wishes us all a happy Hanukkah! Watch at swfs.org/live or on Facebook or YouTube!
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Shine a Light on Antisemitism
Shine a Light on Antisemitism
This Hanukkah, let’s send a powerful message of standing up and standing together for our community! The Antisemitism Task Force invites you to join UJA-Federation of New York and thousands of New Yorkers to be part of a national effort to raise awareness about antisemitism through education, community partnerships, workplace engagement, and advocacy among Jewish […]
Hanukkah: A Struggle For Identity with Rabbi Shira Gluck 🖥
Hanukkah: A Struggle For Identity with Rabbi Shira Gluck 🖥
The Maccabees famously rebelled against the Seleucid Empire Empire after King Antiochus forbade Jewish religious practice. But their Hasmonean dynasty later waged a civil war against Hellenized Jews. Join Rabbi Shira Gluck on Zoom as she examines Hanukkah as a struggle for identity and its resonance for Reform Jews in the modern world. This session […]
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The Miraculous Hanukkah Cook-Off 🖥
The Miraculous Hanukkah Cook-Off 🖥
Tradition tells us the Maccabees found only enough oil for one day — but that it miraculously burned for eight. But Rabbis Rena Rifkin and Sam Natov think the real Hanukkah miracle is how delicious their olive oil cake and gelt cookies came out. Join our resident rabbi-chefs as they go head-to-head for another holiday […]
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Hanukkah Sing-along 🖥
Hanukkah Sing-along 🖥
Join Cantor Dan Singer and Rabbi Sam Natov as they light the Hanukkah candles and sing along with some of our Hanukkah favorites! Watch at swfs.org/live or on Facebook or YouTube!
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Hanukkah Stories — with Puppets! 🖥
Hanukkah Stories — with Puppets! 🖥
Join our ECC's Miriam Kalmar as she lights candles and reads one of her favorite Hanukkah children's books — followed by a telling of the Hanukkah story featuring puppets, props and a set created by our ECC children! Watch at swfs.org/live or on Facebook or YouTube!
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Family Shabbat
Family Shabbat
Welcome and celebrate Shabbat with Rabbi Shira Gluck and your whole family at this service and program designed for children of all ages and their grown-ups! Masks are required for adults and children ages 2+. RSVP
Family Shabbat: Celebrate Hanukkah!
Family Shabbat: Celebrate Hanukkah!
Light the Hanukkah candles and celebrate Shabbat with Rabbi Shira Gluck and your whole family! This service and program is designed for children of all ages and their grown-ups. Masks are required for adults and children ages 2+. 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. Masks are strongly recommended. We're also proud to live stream our services. Tune in on our website, Facebook or YouTube.
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Hanukkah Concert: Rededicating Ourselves to Israel 🎶
Hanukkah Concert: Rededicating Ourselves to Israel 🎶
Celebrate Hanukkah with a special family-friendly holiday concert featuring our very own Cantor Dan Singer, Riverdale Temple's Cantor Inbal Sharett-Singer, and our sister congregation in Tel Aviv's Shimon Smith joining us live in New York! Join us as we rededicate our commitment to Israel through great Hanukkah music for all ages! GET TICKETS For the best […]
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.
A Deep Dive Into Hanukkah 🖥
A Deep Dive Into Hanukkah 🖥
Are miracles just a thing of the past? What does our Hanukkah liturgy teach us about the possibility of experiencing miracles ourselves? Join Student Cantor Joe Flaxman on Zoom for a special deep dive into Hanukkah prayer and music. REGISTER
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! Masks are required for all worshippers.
Grades 6–7 Shabbat: Bar/Bat Mitzvah Watch Party 🖥
Grades 6–7 Shabbat: Bar/Bat Mitzvah Watch Party 🖥
What do b’nai mitzvah services look like at Stephen Wise? Join Rabbis Rena Rifkin and Shira Gluck on Zoom to watch your peers become bar and bat mitzvah and get a preview of what your own experience will be like! Before the service starts, we’ll gather for a nosh and to go over some things […]
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