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In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
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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 🙋
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 🙋
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 Women of Purim 🙋
Lunch and Learn: The Women of Purim 🙋
The Purim story portrays two very strong — and very different — women. Join Rabbi Dalia Samansky as we explore the behaviors, motivations, and legacies of Queens Vashti and Esther. Soup will be served! And stick around: at 1:30 p.m. we need volunteers to help bag Hamentaschen for Purim celebration. RSVP
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The Problem of God: Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? 🙋
The Problem of God: Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? 🙋
How do we comprehend God? And how does that color our understanding of why bad things seem to happen to good people — and vice versa? Join Rabbi Dalia Samansky for this two-part class exploring different conceptions of God and the ways we process the events that happen in the world around — and to […]
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. PLEASE REGISTER HERE
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In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Peter J. Hotez
Perhaps today’s most prominent advocate for COVID-19 vaccines, Dr. Peter J. Hotez is struggling to untangle politics, anti-science and antisemitism — and save lives. LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch hosts intellectually honest conversations unpacking current events through the lens of Jewish wisdom. Unbound by politics and untethered by party lines, Ammi […]
An Exclusive Reading of “The Match,” A New Musical By Toby Singer 🙋
An Exclusive Reading of “The Match,” A New Musical By Toby Singer 🙋
(DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 P.M.; READING BEGINS AT 7:00 P.M.) Even as Hannah Senesh was preparing to parachute into occupied Europe, fellow Hungarian Jew Rudolf Kastner was negotiating with Adolf Eichmann to try to save Jews. Senesh was caught and executed by firing squad, cementing her status as a Jewish folk hero; Kastner survived and […]
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Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service + Special Reception
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service + Special Reception
Stephen Wise is bringing back our special Shabbat receptions to help people connect around shared interests and experiences! 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! For questions, contact Rabbi […]
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
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 automatically provided upon RSVP.
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Hop, jump, dance and sing at our rooftop Tot Shabbat! Join Rabbi Sam Natov for this fun and interactive Shabbat morning service designed for children four and under and their grown-ups! 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!
Stephen Wise Book Group 🙋
Stephen Wise Book Group 🙋
Explore classic and contemporary Jewish literature at this monthly group meeting. This month, we're reading "How to Find Your Way in the Dark" by Derek B. Miller. RSVP
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Erev Purim
Join us this Erev Purim for one of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue’s most popular traditions! We'll kick off Erev Purim with our Megillah reading — in as many languages as we can — in the sanctuary, followed by an awesome kids' costume parade and dance party! And stick around for this year’s musical spiel (live and […]
Megillah Reading 🙋
Megillah Reading 🙋
Join us in our sanctuary for the reading of the Gantze Megillah, the scroll of Esther, from beginning to end — in as many languages as we can! Interested in reading? Sign up using this form. We'll also be livestreaming the reading at swfs.org/live and on Facebook and YouTube.
Kids’ Costume Parade + Dance Party 🙋
Kids’ Costume Parade + Dance Party 🙋
What would Purim be without Hamantaschen, groggers and, of course, costumes? Join in our sanctuary for an awesome kids' costume dance party! Be sure to wear your costume so you can join in on the fun.
Into the Spiel: A Sondheim Megillah 🙋🖥
Into the Spiel: A Sondheim Megillah 🙋🖥
This year’s live and in-person musical play, "Into the Spiel" takes Sondheim’s fairy tale characters from "Into the Woods" and infuses hilarious comedy and original lyrics into our timeless Purim […]
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Lunch and Learn: Guided Tour of MSNBC Studios 🙋
Lunch and Learn: Guided Tour of MSNBC Studios 🙋
Join Rabbi Dalia Samansky and our congregant Dan Arnall, senior vice president of news programming at MSNBC, for a tour of MSNBC's studio at 30 Rock. After a kosher lunch, we'll tour the facility and then have a conversation about the challenges and opportunities of creating journalism in a changing media environment. NBC News producers […]
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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. PLEASE REGISTER HERE
AÂ Survivor’s Guide for Parents & Grandparents of Teenagers đź–Ą
AÂ Survivor’s Guide for Parents & Grandparents of Teenagers đź–Ą
Join author Scott Fried as we explore how to best support our young people as they develop. He'll address fundamental questions such as how we can show up for our teens and help them thrive — even when we don’t have all the answers. Scott will also offer tips on how to create healthy conversations […]
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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 3-5 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.
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 […]
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 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!
Alternative Minyan 🙋🖥
Alternative Minyan 🙋🖥
Share the Shabbat morning service in person or on Zoom in a meditative style with friends and fellow congregants. Cantor Dan Singer will lead this service, which includes music and responsive readings in both Hebrew and English. RSVP TO JOIN VIRTUALLY
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Lunch With Asylum-Seeking Immigrants 🙋
Lunch With Asylum-Seeking Immigrants 🙋
Since December, New York has absorbed some 44,000 immigrants from the southern border, many of whom arrived by bus from Texas with few possessions. Join Stephen Wise Free Synagogue as we welcome four of these asylum-seeking families in a truly Jewish New York fashion. We'll prepare food, get to know each other over lunch, hear about their journeys and […]
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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 […]
Lunch and Learn: The Value of Community 🙋
Lunch and Learn: The Value of Community 🙋
Hineh mah tov umah na'im... How good and pleasant it is for people to dwell together! But what does it mean to be part of a community? Join Rabbi Dalia Samansky as we explore Jewish teaching about community, and then get involved! After our text-based learning, we'll discuss our synagogue's own Community Connections Committee and […]
Daughters of the Bible with Rabbi Rena Rifkin 🙋
Daughters of the Bible with Rabbi Rena Rifkin 🙋
In the Bible, women are often silent, victimized or absent — and daughters seem to be the most deprived. Yet with a careful textual study, we can rethink our understanding of power and powerlessness and begin to understand the true influence these lesser-known characters had on their worlds. Join Rabbi Rena Rifkin as we discover […]
1 event,
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. PLEASE REGISTER HERE
2 events,
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Michelle Goldberg
Michelle Goldberg has her finger on the pulse of the progressive left. The New York Times columnist sits down with our Rabbi Ammi Hirsch to discuss American politics, COVID-19 policies and Israel. LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch hosts intellectually honest conversations unpacking current events through the lens of Jewish wisdom. Unbound […]
Virtual Short Story Group đź–Ą
Virtual Short Story Group đź–Ą
Join our monthly Short Story Group on Zoom, where we discuss Jewish-themed material. This month, we're reading “Lyubka the Cossack” by Isaac Babel, “The Last Grownup” by Allegra Goodman, “Half-Baked Stories About My Dead Mom” by Etgar Keret, and “Apudzhas Came to Say Goodbye” by Isaac Bashevis Singer. Sponsored by Community Connections. For more information […]
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Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service + Special Reception
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service + Special Reception
Stephen Wise is bringing back our special Shabbat receptions to help people connect around shared interests and experiences! 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! For questions, contact Rabbi […]
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 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!
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Hop, jump, dance and sing at our rooftop Tot Shabbat! Join Rabbi Sam Natov for this fun and interactive Shabbat morning service designed for children four and under and their grown-ups! RSVP
Home Havdalah Commemorating Women’s History Month 🙋🖥
Home Havdalah Commemorating Women’s History Month 🙋🖥
Join the Women's Organization for a warm and inviting Havdalah service commemorating Women’s History Month at one of our fellow congregants’ homes on the West Side. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited! […]
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Lunch and Learn: Jewish Views on Mental Health 🙋
Lunch and Learn: Jewish Views on Mental Health 🙋
Society has long-held taboos against discussing mental health. Join our Religious School's assistant director, Julia Bennet, as together we overcome stigma and examine the ways Jewish tradition relates to this important topic. Together, we'll explore the ways prayer can affect our emotional well-being, take a look at the relevant middot (Jewish values), and learn what […]
Daughters of the Bible with Rabbi Rena Rifkin 🙋
Daughters of the Bible with Rabbi Rena Rifkin 🙋
In the Bible, women are often silent, victimized or absent — and daughters seem to be the most deprived. Yet with a careful textual study, we can rethink our understanding of power and powerlessness and begin to understand the true influence these lesser-known characters had on their worlds. Join Rabbi Rena Rifkin as we discover […]
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See ‘Parade’ on Broadway with Stephen Wise! 🙋
See ‘Parade’ on Broadway with Stephen Wise! 🙋
Join Stephen Wise Free Synagogue for an evening on Broadway! In "Parade," Leo and Lucille Frank are a newlywed Jewish couple struggling to make a life in the old red hills of Georgia. When Leo is accused of an unspeakable crime, it propels them into an unimaginable test of faith, humanity, justice and devotion. Riveting […]
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. PLEASE REGISTER HERE
1 event,
2 events,
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 […]
‘Parade’ Discussion 🙋
‘Parade’ Discussion 🙋
There's a lot to unpack from our trip to see "Parade," which dramatized the 1913 trial and imprisonment, and 1915 lynching, of Jewish American Leo Frank in Georgia... After Kabbalat Shabbat services, join Rabbis Sam Natov, Rena Rifkin and Dalia Samansky and Cantor Dan Singer for a discussion of the play over a light nosh […]
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 […]
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!
2023Â Schwartz-Goldstein Lecture and Kehilat Shabbat
2023Â Schwartz-Goldstein Lecture and Kehilat Shabbat
Who do we want to be in our daily lives? Join Rabbi Myriam Klotz after a special Saturday morning Kehilat Shabbat service to learn about the Jewish spiritual tools that […]
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Lunch and Learn: Judaism and Slavery 🙋
Lunch and Learn: Judaism and Slavery 🙋
“I am Adonai your God who brought you out from the land of the Egyptians to be their slaves no more.” But Judaism’s history with slavery is complicated: Abraham was a slave owner before we were enslaved in Egypt for generations. And some American rabbis supported slavery here while others vehemently opposed the practice. Ahead […]
Daughters of the Bible with Rabbi Rena Rifkin 🙋
Daughters of the Bible with Rabbi Rena Rifkin 🙋
In the Bible, women are often silent, victimized or absent — and daughters seem to be the most deprived. Yet with a careful textual study, we can rethink our understanding of power and powerlessness and begin to understand the true influence these lesser-known characters had on their worlds. Join Rabbi Rena Rifkin as we discover […]
3 events,
Ernest Bloch’s ‘Avodath HaKodesh’ 🙋🖥
Ernest Bloch’s ‘Avodath HaKodesh’ 🙋🖥
Performed by the Manhattan School of Music Choral Ensemble and conducted by Elliot Roman Swiss-American Jewish composer Ernest Bloch's "Avodath HaKodesh" (sacred service) sets the bar for composers aspiring to […]
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. PLEASE REGISTER HERE
2 events,
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Eric Fingerhut
As the head of The Jewish Federations of North America, former U.S. Congressman Eric Fingerhut bears the responsibility of working with partners who often don't see eye to eye. He views that cooperation as key to the success of the Jewish community in America. LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch hosts intellectually […]
Jewish Life in Poland: From Holocaust To Haven 🙋
Jewish Life in Poland: From Holocaust To Haven 🙋
One of Poland’s most visible signs of Jewish revival, the JCC Krakow is committed to taking care of Holocaust survivors and rebuilding the Polish Jewish community. And since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, JCC Krakow has taken on an additional mission of supporting Ukrainian refugees in Poland. Join JCC Krakow CEO Jonathan Ornstein and photographer […]
3 events,
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service + Special Reception
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service + Special Reception
Stephen Wise is bringing back our special Shabbat receptions to help people connect around shared interests and experiences! You're invited to join us for Friday evening services at 6 p.m. […]
What’s Next for Your Child at SWFS? (For 3s, 4s and 5s Families) 🙋
What’s Next for Your Child at SWFS? (For 3s, 4s and 5s Families) 🙋
As your children prepare to move on from the ECC, you might already be wondering how they’ll continue their Jewish journeys and stay connected with their Stephen Wise friends. Join […]
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
4 events,
Tot Shabbat Together (Moved Indoors To SWFS) 🙋
Tot Shabbat Together (Moved Indoors To SWFS) 🙋
Hop, jump, dance and sing at our rooftop Tot Shabbat! Join Rabbi Sam Natov for this fun and interactive Shabbat morning service designed for children four and under and their grown-ups! Tot Shabbat has been moved indoors due to inclement weather. 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. 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 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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