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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 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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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
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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 of the Jewish people? And how has that changed over the ages? Join Rabbi Sam Natov as she examines Ruth as the prototype for Jewish […]
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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 the text to explore the centrality of the Land of Israel and social action to Jewish peoplehood, and identify a democratic critique of the future […]
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Women’s Songs of the Scrolls 🖥
Women’s Songs of the Scrolls 🖥
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 — all add unique sounds to each of our holidays. Which one of them is your favorite Jewish heroine? RSVP
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Yom Tov Morning Service With Hallel and Yizkor 🙋
Yom Tov Morning Service With Hallel and Yizkor 🙋
Join Cantor Dan Singer and Rabbi Sam Natov in person for an intimate and meaningful Shavuot morning service to commemorate the receiving of the Torah. We will also honor our deceased loved ones with a Yizkor service.
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Dairy Delights Food Tour 🙋
Dairy Delights Food Tour 🙋
with Rabbis Natov and Rifkin and Famous Fat Dave Meet at Seward Park (corner of Hester St. and Essex St.) There might be some debate over why exactly we eat dairy on Shavuot, but everyone agrees that it's a delicious tradition! Join Rabbis Sam Natov and Rena Rifkin for a tour led by Famous Fat Dave to […]
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‘Church and State’ Reading and Talkback 🙋 🖥
‘Church and State’ Reading and Talkback 🙋 🖥
In light of the recent gun massacres in Buffalo and Uvalde, please join us for a reading of the award-winning play about gun control, "Church and State," written by congregant Jason Odell Williams and directed by congregant Charlotte Cohn, who will also moderate a talkback following the performance. To join us in person, please RSVP. This program […]
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Women’s Organization Members Dinner
Women’s Organization Members Dinner
Join the Women's Organization of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue for this bring-your-own dinner on the synagogue rooftop! We'll provide water and wine, you provide your meal and your wonderful company. The roof is not accessible by elevator. In the event of inclement weather, we'll relocate to Room 207 (with open windows and air conditioning). Reservations […]
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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.
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 🖥
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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March For Our Lives Rally🙋
March For Our Lives Rally🙋
With the recent mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, it's time for us to say “enough.” Join us, March for Our Lives, and other New Yorkers as we rally for gun control and send a strong message to our elected officials that no one should lose a loved one to gun violence. Sponsored by the Domestic […]
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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Bret Stephens in Conversation with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Bret Stephens in Conversation with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Join Sapir Journal Editor-in-Chief and New York Times columnist Bret Stephens as he interviews our Rabbi Ammi Hirsch about his recent article for the journal on the inseparability of Zionism and Judaism. REGISTER HERE
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Virtual Religious School Info Session 🖥
Virtual Religious School Info Session 🖥
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
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In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Eve Barlow
Eve Barlow was living her dream as one of the world's top music journalists when one simple tweet in support of Israel turned her world upside-down. Hear Eve's inspiring story of courage in the face of overwhelming hate — and learn how you can fight antisemitism and anti-Zionism online. LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE Every other week, […]
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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 Dinner Party” by Joshua Ferris, “The Biographer’s Hat” by Cynthia Ozick, “Reyzele” by Avrom Reyzen, and three poems from “Flight and Metamorphosis” by Nelly Sachs. Sponsored by Community Connections. For more information or copies of the stories, please […]
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Shabbat with the Israel National Defense College 🙋
Shabbat with the Israel National Defense College 🙋
Join Stephen Wise Free Synagogue for a special Friday night Kabbalat Shabbat with the future leaders of Israel's military and police! In partnership with the consul general of Israel in New York, 50 of the highest-ranking officers from the Israel National Defense College are coming to New York to get to know more about diaspora Jewish communities […]
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.
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. 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!
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,
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Annual Meeting 2022 🙋🖥
Annual Meeting 2022 🙋🖥
We are approaching the end of one fiscal year and the beginning of another. The Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Annual Congregational Meeting for all members in good standing will take place in person on Tuesday, June 21, at 6 p.m. We need a quorum in order to vote on the matters below. At the meeting, […]
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 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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Pride Havdalah and Celebration 🙋
Pride Havdalah and Celebration 🙋
Join Stephen Wise as we celebrate Pride with a special Havdalah service led by Cantor Dan Singer. We'll come together for some snacks, songs, social time and trivia. Sponsored by the LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Group, part of the Domestic Civil Liberties Task Force. RSVP
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,
‘Cherry Docs’ Reading and Talkback 🙋
‘Cherry Docs’ Reading and Talkback 🙋
A neo-Nazi skinhead is charged with murder, and Legal Aid has assigned him a Jewish lawyer. As he develops a defense for the skinhead, the lawyer is forced to examine the limits of his own liberalism, and the demons underlying it. “Cherry Docs” is an unblinking examination of hatred, the explosive effect it has on […]
‘Cherry Docs’ Reading and Talkback 🙋
‘Cherry Docs’ Reading and Talkback 🙋
A neo-Nazi skinhead is charged with murder, and Legal Aid has assigned him a Jewish lawyer. As he develops a defense for the skinhead, the lawyer is forced to examine the limits of his own liberalism, and the demons underlying it. “Cherry Docs” is an unblinking examination of hatred, the explosive effect it has on […]
1 event,
‘Cherry Docs’ Reading and Talkback 🙋
‘Cherry Docs’ Reading and Talkback 🙋
A neo-Nazi skinhead is charged with murder, and Legal Aid has assigned him a Jewish lawyer. As he develops a defense for the skinhead, the lawyer is forced to examine the limits of his own liberalism, and the demons underlying it. “Cherry Docs” is an unblinking examination of hatred, the explosive effect it has on […]
1 event,
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Jonathan Greenblatt
What would make a wildly successful entrepreneur switch gears and devote himself entirely to battling antisemitism? Hear how Jonathan Greenblatt went from Starbucks and the West Wing to the helm of the world’s leading anti-hate organization — the Anti-Defamation League — during these most challenging times for Jews in America. LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE Every other […]
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.
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. 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.
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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30 West 68th St
New York, NY 10023
(212) 877-4050
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