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Torn: The American Jewish Experience of October 7
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Erev Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre)
Yom Kippur
Lunch and Learn: Pre-Sukkot Brunch 🙋
Erev Sukkot Service 🙋
Sukkot Morning Service 🙋
Erev Simchat Torah Service and Dancing in the Street 🙋
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Simchat Torah Morning Service with Yizkor 🙋
Tot Simchat Torah 🙋
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Dreidels and Donuts 🍩
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Discipline and Limit Setting Workshop
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
New Parent Reception
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
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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 […]
Virtual Religious School Info Session 🖥
Virtual Religious School Info Session 🖥
The Religious School at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue is the perfect place for your family to explore and develop Jewish identity together. Join Rabbi Rena Rifkin, director of youth education, […]
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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 […]
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.
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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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Erev Selichot
Erev Selichot SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 8:00 p.m. Havdalah 8:15 p.m. Study Sessions 9:30 p.m. Selichot Service | Livestreaming
Selichot Study Sessions
Selichot Study Sessions
Selichot inaugurates the High Holy Days season through poetic prayer and song. Join our clergy for Havdalah and study sessions, followed by a short service. 8:00 p.m. Havdalah 8:15 p.m. Study Sessions 9:30 p.m. Selichot Service | Livestreaming
Selichot Service
Selichot Service
Selichot inaugurates the High Holy Days season through poetic prayer and song. Join our clergy for Havdalah and study sessions, followed by a short service. 8:00 p.m. Havdalah 8:15 […]
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 🖥
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 […]
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 "The Adventures of Augie March" by Saul Bellow. 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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Women’s Organization New Year’s Meet and Greet 🙋
Women’s Organization New Year’s Meet and Greet 🙋
It's been too long since we saw you all in person! Please join us on Monday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. in the Women's Organization Lounge to meet other members […]
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Shofar Blowing Crash Course 🙋
Shofar Blowing Crash Course 🙋
Tekiah! Help us fill our sanctuary with the sound of the shofar! Cantor Dan Singer will be teaching a crash course on shofar blowing for members of all ages or experience levels — all you need is a shofar! RSVP Already know how to blow the shofar? RSVP here to sound off on the bimah […]
WiseAuthors Presents Dr. Martin Shapiro: ‘The Present Illness: American Health Care and Its Afflictions’ 🙋
WiseAuthors Presents Dr. Martin Shapiro: ‘The Present Illness: American Health Care and Its Afflictions’ 🙋
After five years of thoroughly researching our country's healthcare system, Stephen Wise Free Synagogue member Dr. Martin Shapiro presents his new book: "The Present Illness: American Health Care and Its Afflictions." In this groundbreaking exploration, Dr. Shapiro identifies commodification of care, deficiency in compassion, problematic communication, and lack of commitment to the common good as core problems with health […]
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Erev Rosh Hashanah
Erev Rosh Hashanah FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 6:00 p.m. Family-Friendly Erev Rosh Hashanah Service | Livestreaming 8:00 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashanah Service | Livestreaming Doors open 30 minutes before posted service times. Links to register for all of our High Holy Days services or programs are being sent by email to all members in good standing. Need help? […]
Family-Friendly Erev Rosh Hashanah Service 🙋🖥
Family-Friendly Erev Rosh Hashanah Service 🙋🖥
Join us for a short, family-friendly Erev Rosh Hashanah service led by Rabbis Ammiel Hirsch, Rena Rifkin, Samantha Natov and Dalia Samansky, and Cantor Dan Singer. Doors open 30 minutes […]
Erev Rosh Hashanah Service 🙋🖥
Erev Rosh Hashanah Service 🙋🖥
Join us for our Erev Rosh Hashanah service. Doors open 30 minutes before the service begins. Links to register for all of our High Holy Days services or programs are […]
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Rosh Hashanah Day One
Rosh Hashanah Day One THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 9:00 a.m. Early Rosh Hashanah Morning Service | Livestreaming 12:00 p.m. Later Rosh Hashanah Morning Service | Livestreaming 12:15 p.m. For Children + Parents: Rosh Hashanah Torah Service + Activities 2:45 p.m. Tashlich in Central Park (departing from SWFS) Doors open 30 minutes before posted service times. *In […]
Rosh Hashanah Day One
Rosh Hashanah Day One SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 9:00 a.m. Early Rosh Hashanah Morning Service | Livestreaming 11:45 a.m. Later Rosh Hashanah Morning Service | Livestreaming 12:00 p.m. Family Rosh Hashanah Service and Activities* 2:30 p.m. Tashlich in Park Doors open 30 minutes before posted service times. *In the event of rain, outdoor programs will move indoors. […]
Tashlich in Central Park 🙋
Tashlich in Central Park 🙋
Join our clergy for a short ceremony in the park. We'll meet at the synagogue and then walk to Central Park together. Links to register for all of our High Holy Days services or programs are being sent by email to all members in good standing. Need help? Or need to renew your membership? Call […]
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 […]
Early Rosh Hashanah Morning Service Day One 🙋🖥
Early Rosh Hashanah Morning Service Day One 🙋🖥
Join us for our early Rosh Hashanah morning service. Doors open 30 minutes before the service begins. Links to register for all of our High Holy Days services or programs […]
Later Rosh Hashanah Morning Service Day One 🙋🖥
Later Rosh Hashanah Morning Service Day One 🙋🖥
Join us for our later Rosh Hashanah morning service. Doors open 30 minutes before the service begins. Links to register for all of our High Holy Days services or programs […]
Family Rosh Hashanah Service and Activities 🙋
Family Rosh Hashanah Service and Activities 🙋
Join us for a warm, musical experience that brings families together to celebrate the High Holy Days. Designed for children of all ages and their grown-ups. Links to register for […]
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Rosh Hashanah Day Two
Rosh Hashanah Day Two SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 9:30 a.m. Adult Study with Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch 9:30 a.m. Family Rosh Hashanah Service 11:15 a.m. Second Day Service and Shofar Blowing | Livestreaming -2:30 p.m. Rain Date for Tashlich- Doors open 30 minutes before posted service times. Links to register for all of our High Holy Days services […]
Rosh Hashanah Second-Day Family Service 🙋
Rosh Hashanah Second-Day Family Service 🙋
Join us for a warm, musical experience that brings families together to celebrate the High Holy Days. Designed for children of all ages and their grown-ups. Doors open 30 minutes […]
Rosh Hashanah Day Two Adult Study with Rabbi Hirsch 🙋
Rosh Hashanah Day Two Adult Study with Rabbi Hirsch 🙋
Join Rabbi Hirsch for a Rosh Hashanah text study. Links to register for all of our High Holy Days services or programs are being sent by email to all members in good standing. Need help? Or need to renew your membership? Call our office at (212) 877-4050, ext. 280.
Rosh Hashanah Second-Day Service and Shofar Blowing 🙋🖥
Rosh Hashanah Second-Day Service and Shofar Blowing 🙋🖥
Join us to hear the shofar at this second-day Rosh Hashanah service! Links to register for all of our High Holy Days services or programs are being sent by email […]
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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 “Recalculating” by Deborah Eisenberg, “One Summer Night” by Steven Millhauser, “The Day of Atonement” by Samson Raphaelson, and “The Half-Century Dispute” by Lore Segal. Sponsored by Community Connections. For more information or copies of the stories, please contact […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre)
Erev Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 4:00 p.m. Family-Friendly Erev Yom Kippur Service | Livestreaming 6:00 p.m. Early Kol Nidre Service | Livestreaming 8:30 p.m. Later Kol Nidre Service | Livestreaming Doors open 30 minutes before posted service times. Links to register for all of our High Holy Days services or programs are being sent […]
Family-Friendly Erev Yom Kippur Service
Family-Friendly Erev Yom Kippur Service
Join us for a short, family-friendly Erev Yom Kippur service led by Rabbis Ammiel Hirsch, Rena Rifkin, Samantha Natov and Dalia Samansky, and Cantor Dan Singer. Doors open 30 minutes […]
Early Kol Nidre Service
Early Kol Nidre Service
On Erev Yom Kippur, along to a hauntingly beautiful melody, we recite Kol Nidre, declaring all of our vows to be null and void. Join us for this early Erev […]
Later Kol Nidre Service
Later Kol Nidre Service
On Erev Yom Kippur, along to a hauntingly beautiful melody, we recite Kol Nidre, declaring all of our vows to be null and void. Join us for this later Erev […]
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Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 9:00 a.m. Yom Kippur (Early) Morning Service | Livestreaming 11:45 a.m. Yom Kippur (Later) Morning Service | Livestreaming 11:45 a.m. Adult Study with David Richter: The Sinai Covenant 12:00 p.m. The Meaning of Yom Kippur (Online) | Register 12:45 p.m. Adult Study with Rabbi Rena Rifkin: Shofar Sho-Good 1:45 p.m. Adult Study […]
Yom Kippur (Early) Morning Service
Yom Kippur (Early) Morning Service
Join us for our (early) Yom Kippur morning service. Doors open 30 minutes before the service begins. Links to register for all of our High Holy Days services or programs […]
Yom Kippur (Later) Morning Service
Yom Kippur (Later) Morning Service
Join us for our (later) Yom Kippur morning service. Doors open 30 minutes before the service begins. Links to register for all of our High Holy Days services or programs […]
Adult Study with David Richter: The Sinai Covenant
Adult Study with David Richter: The Sinai Covenant
When Moses addresses the second generation on the plains of Moab, he speaks as though they themselves were present at Sinai. Join David Richter as he examines this phenomenon in the narrative context of Deuteronomy. Links to register for all of our High Holy Days services or programs are being sent by email to all […]
The Meaning of Yom Kippur 🖥
The Meaning of Yom Kippur 🖥
Join Rabbis Dalia Samansky and Tracy Kaplowitz for an interactive exploration of Yom Kippur. Together, we'll delve into the importance and challenges of granting forgiveness when we have been aggrieved […]
Adult Study with Rabbi Rena Rifkin: Shofar Sho-Good
Adult Study with Rabbi Rena Rifkin: Shofar Sho-Good
Join Rabbi Rena Rifkin as she examines the history of the shofar and how this ritual object has evolved to become a symbol of our High Holy Days. Links to […]
Adult Study with David Richter: Isaiah: Who Were They?
Adult Study with David Richter: Isaiah: Who Were They?
The haftarah on YK morning is chapter 58 of Isaiah, which elevates righteous social action over ritual fasting and prayer. Who was this prophet, and what was his relationship to […]
Adult Study with Rabbi Dalia Samansky: Who Shall Live and Who Shall Die?
Adult Study with Rabbi Dalia Samansky: Who Shall Live and Who Shall Die?
"Who by fire..?" Join Rabbi Dalia Samansky as she examines the "Untanneh Tokef" poem we recite during the High Holy Days — and what it tells us about living a […]
Family Yom Kippur Service and Activities 🙋
Family Yom Kippur Service and Activities 🙋
Join us for a warm, musical experience that brings families together to celebrate the High Holy Days. Designed for children of all ages and their grown-ups. Links to register for […]
Adult Study with Rabbi Tracy Kaplowitz: Jonah as a Model for Personal Change
Adult Study with Rabbi Tracy Kaplowitz: Jonah as a Model for Personal Change
What lessons can the prodigal prophet teach us about personal transformation? Join Rabbi Tracy Kaplowitz for a look at how Jonah's attempt to escape his divine calling and his reluctance […]
Yom Kippur Afternoon Service with Yizkor, Neilah and New Child Blessing
Yom Kippur Afternoon Service with Yizkor, Neilah and New Child Blessing
Join us for our one-of-a-kind Yom Kippur afternoon service! Featuring a choir and our talented congregants, this musical revue traces the history of the Jewish people from Genesis to diaspora […]
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Amplify Israel Book Club: Dinner and a Book 🙋
Amplify Israel Book Club: Dinner and a Book 🙋
Join us to read about the most pressing issues facing the Jewish people today. For this meeting, we will be reading "Impossible Takes Longer: 75 Years After its Creation, Has […]
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Erev Sukkot Service
Erev Sukkot Service
Welcome and celebrate Sukkot at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue! We're also proud to livestream our services. Tune in at swfs.org/live or on Facebook or YouTube.
Bring Your Own Dinner to The Sukkah! 🙋
Bring Your Own Dinner to The Sukkah! 🙋
Members are invited to bring their own vegetarian, nut-free meals to enjoy in our rooftop sukkah. Advanced registration is required. All children must be supervised by a parent or guardian.
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 […]
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Sukkot Morning Service
Sukkot Morning Service
Our celebration of Sukkot continues with an intimate morning service. (Administrative Office Closed)
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 🖥
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 […]
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!
Bring Your Own Lunch to The Sukkah! 🙋
Bring Your Own Lunch to The Sukkah! 🙋
Members are invited to bring their own vegetarian, nut-free meals to enjoy in our rooftop sukkah. Advanced registration is required. All children must be supervised by a parent or guardian.
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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