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Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Kristallnacht Commemorative Concert 🙋🖥
Rabbis Ammi Hirsch and John Rosove in Conversation 🙋
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Dreidels and Donuts 🍩
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
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
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
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Discipline and Limit Setting Workshop
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
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
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
New Parent Reception
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The Hebrew Bible and Disabilities đź–Ą
The Hebrew Bible and Disabilities đź–Ą
Join Stephen Wise Free Synagogue as we hear from CUNY Hunter College student Ariel Gold about how the Hebrew Bible treats disabilities. Following her short presentation, Ariel will moderate a panel of four Jews with disabilities — Noa Etedgi, Peter Fox, Haley Moss, and Lee Chernotsky — who will share their experiences and offer insights […]
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A Time to Mourn, A Time to Dance đź–Ą
A Time to Mourn, A Time to Dance đź–Ą
Join our Cantor Dan Singer and Cantor Inbal Sharett-Singer of Riverdale Temple for a midweek musical Havdalah program marking the end of Yom HaZikaron and the beginning of Yom Ha’atzmaut. The program will be followed by Shira B’Tzibur, a sing-along celebration of Israeli music from past to present. Tune in to watch at swfs.org/live or on Facebook or […]
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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
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.
5 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 đź–Ą
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study đź–Ą
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 […]
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 đź–Ą
A Deep Dive into the Shabbat Morning Service đź–Ą
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 […]
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
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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Antisemitism On Our College Campuses 🖥
Antisemitism On Our College Campuses 🖥
One-third of Jewish students reported experiencing antisemitism on college campuses in last school year, according to a joint survey conducted by the Anti-Defamation League and Hillel International last year. Join parents and teens from across New York our Rabbi Sam Natov discusses antisemitism on college campuses with ADL NY/NJ Regional Director Scott Richman and Columbia/Barnard Hillel Executive Director Brian Cohen. They'll describe […]
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Virtual Lunch & Learn: Remembering The Holocaust
Virtual Lunch & Learn: Remembering The Holocaust
Holocaust education is a cornerstone of teaching against prejudice and discrimination. In these times — and as their numbers dwindle — it's more important than ever that Holocaust survivors' voices continue to be heard. Join us this May as we bear witness to history and hear firsthand from Hungarian Holocaust survivor Maritza Shelley, who escaped […]
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Religious School Info Session 🙋
Religious School Info Session 🙋
Join us in person to find out more about our Religious School programs and curriculum, meet our director of youth education, and learn about how enriching it is to become part of our Religious School. RSVP
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Virtual Ready, Set, Summer! đź–Ą
Virtual Ready, Set, Summer! đź–Ą
Why do our kids need summer camp more than ever? How can we best prepare them after two years of pandemic living? And what tools can give our children to […]
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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 đź–Ą
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study đź–Ą
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 […]
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!
Tot Shabbat Together
Tot Shabbat Together
Join Rabbi Sam Natov and Student Cantor Joe Flaxman at Stephen Wise for a fun and interactive service for children ages 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. Everyone ages 5+ who is eligible must […]
‘Bans Off Our Bodies’ Day of Action 🙋
‘Bans Off Our Bodies’ Day of Action 🙋
The Supreme Court's leaked draft opinion has made it clear: abortion access is under threat in the U.S. — and we must fight back. Join our community and Planned Parenthood advocates across the country as we insist on our human right to abortion access. Together, we will send a clear and visible message. We'll gather […]
Virtual Book Group đź–Ą
Virtual Book Group đź–Ą
Explore classic and contemporary Jewish literature at this monthly group meeting. This month we're discussing "The Berlin Shadow" by Jonathan Lichtenstein. New members are always welcome! Come every month or when you are able! Sponsored by Community Connections. RSVP
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
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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2022 Spring Benefit: Grateful on the Green
2022 Spring Benefit: Grateful on the Green
STEPHEN WISE FREE SYNAGOGUE INVITES YOU TO OUR OPEN-AIR SPRING BENEFIT CELEBRATION Grateful on the Green TAVERN ON THE GREEN 67th Street and Central Park West New York City TUESDAY, […]
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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
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 đź–Ą
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study đź–Ą
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 […]
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 đź–Ą
A Deep Dive into the Shabbat Morning Service đź–Ą
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 […]
Teen Text Study đź–Ą
Teen Text Study đź–Ą
Join your fellow teens and Rabbi Shira Gluck on Zoom for a lively discussion exploring Judaism’s sacred texts. RSVP
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
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,
Religious School Street Fair 🙋
Religious School Street Fair 🙋
Join us outside on 68th for a street fair! We'll have tables with activities, representatives from the charities our Religious School donated to through the Tzedakah Project, displays of student work, social […]
End of Year Siyyum Ceremony 🙋🖥
End of Year Siyyum Ceremony 🙋🖥
Gather with all of our clergy in our sanctuary to honor our Religious School students, teens and madrichim. Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch will lead a blessing of our high school graduates and we'll […]
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Supporting Our Children With Special Needs 🖥
Supporting Our Children With Special Needs 🖥
How do you recognize if your child has a disability and who can diagnose it? How can you find support for yourself and your child? Are you looking for support […]
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Winter 2022–23 Israel Mission Info Session 🙋
Winter 2022–23 Israel Mission Info Session 🙋
Join Rabbis Ammiel Hirsch and Rena Rifkin and your fellow Stephen Wise members in December to experience the Jewish homeland in a whole new way! Our Israel missions are an amazing opportunity for travelers ages eight to 80 to experience the wonder, history, and beauty of Israel from the Upper Galilee to the Dead Sea! […]
Lunch & Learn: Processing the Pandemic Through Poetry with Author Ari Satok 🖥
Lunch & Learn: Processing the Pandemic Through Poetry with Author Ari Satok 🖥
In 2021, Ari Satok published "Love Too Can Spread," a collection of poems that capture the strange and surreal times that the pandemic has brought with it. With poems about everything from grocery shopping to grief to Grandma’s never-ending challenges with Zoom, Ari will discuss how the book came to be and then read poems from it, engaging the participants […]
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Virtual Religious School Info Session đź–Ą
Virtual Religious School Info Session đź–Ą
Join us to find out more about our Religious School programs and curriculum, meet our director of youth education, and learn about how enriching it is to become part of our Religious School. RSVP
1 event,
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.
5 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 […]
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study đź–Ą
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study đź–Ą
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 […]
Tot Shabbat Together in Central Park
Tot Shabbat Together in Central Park
Hop, jump, dance and keep warm at our outdoor Tot Shabbat! Join Rabbi Sam Natov and Student Cantor Joe Flaxman at Mineral Springs in Central Park for our fun and interactive Shabbat […]
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 đź–Ą
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
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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In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Natan Sharansky
He sought passage to Israel and he paid the price: nine years of hard labor in a Soviet prison. But the gulag only hardened his resolve. Hear Natan Sharansky's legendary story of Jewish resistance and his take on Russia's war against Ukraine. LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch hosts intellectually honest conversations […]
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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.
8 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 […]
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study đź–Ą
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study đź–Ą
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 […]
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!
Erev Shavuot Service 🙋🖥
Erev Shavuot Service 🙋🖥
Join our clergy for a short service featuring special readings of piyyutim and from the Book of Ruth as we welcome Shavuot. As part of our Shavuot service, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch will offer a short teaching about the holiday. This service will be livestreaming at swfs.org/live and on Facebook or YouTube. WATCH LIVE
Ruth as the First Jew By Choice 🖥
Ruth as the First Jew By Choice 🖥
with Rabbi Sam Natov “Your people shall be my people, and your God, my God.” What are the earliest stories of conversion? What does it mean to become a part […]
Ruth and the People Israel 🖥
Ruth and the People Israel 🖥
with Rabbi Tracy Kaplowitz The Book of Ruth reveals to today’s reader the core components of Jewish peoplehood in ancient times. Join Rabbi Tracy Kaplowitz as together we delve into […]
Women’s Songs of the Scrolls đź–Ą
Women’s Songs of the Scrolls đź–Ą
with Cantor Dan Singer Join Cantor Dan Singer in a brief comparative study of the songs of women in our Megillah and Torah scrolls. Ruth, Esther, Miriam and Devorah — […]
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