Featured Events
Tot Shabbat Together ๐
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
ECC Winter Auction: Bootlegger’s Ball
Tu B’Shevat Seder ๐๐
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Tour of ‘Anne Frank The Exhibition’ ๐
Tot Shabbat Together ๐
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
ECC Tot Shabbat Together ๐
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Tot Shabbat Together ๐
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Tot Shabbat Together ๐
Discipline and Limit Setting Workshop
Tot Shabbat Together ๐
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Second-Night Community Sederย ๐
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Shabbat on the Town ๐
Pajama Havdalah Party! (Tot and K-2) ๐
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Tot Shabbat Together ๐
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Tot Shabbat Together ๐
New Parent Reception
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Women’s Organization Annual Members’ Dinner ๐
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Talk Saves Lives + It’s Real: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness ๐
Talk Saves Lives + It’s Real: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness ๐
Being a kid has always been hard โ and the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated troubling trends and introduced a host of new threats to young people's mental health. But the research […]
Bring Your Own Lunch to The Sukkah! ๐
Bring Your Own Lunch to The Sukkah! ๐
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.
2 events,
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Daniel Gordis
The civil unrest in Israel โ centering around the judicial overhaul โ is an unprecedented existential crisis that threatens to tear the country apart. Daniel Gordis has been one of Israel's most unabashed advocates. But today, he's calling on diaspora Jews to get involved in ways he never has before... LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE Every other […]
Bring Your Own Dinner to The Sukkah! ๐
Bring Your Own Dinner to The Sukkah! ๐
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.
2 events,
Erev Simchat Torah Service and Dancing in the Street
Erev Simchat Torah Service and Dancing in the Street
Join us outside as we sing and dance through seven traditionalย hakafotย (processions) on 68thย Street, which we close off for this festivity. Donโt miss Stephen Wiseโs Torah reading and street party, which has become an Upper West Side tradition! Since this entire service will be held outdoors (weather permitting), livestreaming will not be available.
Bring Your Own Dinner to The Sukkah! ๐
Bring Your Own Dinner to The Sukkah! ๐
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.
3 events,
Simchat Torah Morning Service with Yizkor
Simchat Torah Morning Service with Yizkor
Our spirited celebration of Simchat Torah continues with a morning service and a commemoration of Yizkor. (Administrative Office Closed)
Emergency Food Program
Emergency Food Program
In the spirit of tikkun olam,ย volunteerย toย prepare and distribute food packages to individuals in need. Sign up to volunteer by yourself, with a friend, or with your family; every person makesย a […]
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study ๐ฅ
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study ๐ฅ
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 […]
2 events,
Community-Wide Vigil/Rally for Israel ๐๐ฎ๐ฑ
Community-Wide Vigil/Rally for Israel ๐๐ฎ๐ฑ
UJA-Federation and the Jewish Community Relations Council are hosting a community-wide vigil/rally for Israel at Dag Hammarskjรถld Plaza. The event will include remarks by community leaders and moments for prayer […]
Lunch and Learn: Bikur Cholim โ Why and How We Visit the Sick ๐
Lunch and Learn: Bikur Cholim โ Why and How We Visit the Sick ๐
Judaism believes that when we visit the sick our presence also helps to provide relief and healing. Come learn with Rabbi Samantha Natov about how we can be of comfort […]
1 event,
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service ๐๐ฅ + Special Reception ๐๐ฎ๐ฑ
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service ๐๐ฅ + Special Reception ๐๐ฎ๐ฑ
Shabbat is a time for us to gather and process grief communally. Services will be followed by a special reception with an opportunity for you to engage in intimate conversation […]
4 events,
Emergency Food Program
Emergency Food Program
In the spirit of tikkun olam,ย volunteerย toย prepare and distribute food packages to individuals in need. Sign up to volunteer by yourself, with a friend, or with your family; every person makesย a […]
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study ๐ฅ
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study ๐ฅ
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 ๐
Stephen Wise Book Group ๐
Explore classic and contemporary Jewish literature at this monthly group meeting. This month, we're reading "City of Thieves" by David Benioff. RSVP
2 events,
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Israel at War
With Israel at war, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch delivers a blunt yet uplifting message answering the question on all our minds: "What can we do?" 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 […]
Rally to Bring Home the Hostages ๐๐ฎ๐ฑ
Rally to Bring Home the Hostages ๐๐ฎ๐ฑ
Join JCRC and partners from across New York in Times Square between 46th and 47th, to stand together and demand Hamas release the hostages so we can bring them home!
3 events,
The NYC Shabbat Collective: A New 20s + 30s Friday Night Experience
The NYC Shabbat Collective: A New 20s + 30s Friday Night Experience
Introducing The NYC Shabbat Collective โ a new Friday night experience for 20s and 30s! We're bringing together inspiring music, delicious food and drinks, and a vibrant community of Jews […]
Family Shabbatย Experience: Grades 3โ5 ๐
Family Shabbatย Experience: Grades 3โ5 ๐
Welcome and celebrate Shabbat with Rabbi Dalia Samansky and your whole family! This service and program is designedย 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 […]
5 events,
Hostages and Missing Families Forum Community Briefing
Hostages and Missing Families Forum Community Briefing
The Jewish community is invited to a high-level update on the war in Israel and what you can do to bring the hostages home. Featuring: Yair Golan, a major general […]
Emergency Food Program
Emergency Food Program
In the spirit of tikkun olam,ย volunteerย toย prepare and distribute food packages to individuals in need. Sign up to volunteer by yourself, with a friend, or with your family; every person makesย a […]
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study ๐ฅ
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study ๐ฅ
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 ๐
Tot Shabbat Together ๐
Hop, jump, dance and sing at 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
3 events,
Lunch and Learn: Jewish Ghost Stories ๐
Lunch and Learn: Jewish Ghost Stories ๐
Explore the spooky side of Judaism with Rabbi Tracy Kaplowitz. Come enjoy warm soup as we share ghost stories from our sacred texts and literature! ๏ปฟ
King Saul: Power, Prophecy and Peril ๐
King Saul: Power, Prophecy and Peril ๐
Join Rabbi Tracy Kaplowitz, Ph.D., for a complex character study of Israel's first king, Saul. Over two sessions, we'll explore God's reasons for anointing Saul and why the king fell […]
Communal Meeting with the Families of the Hostages ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฑ
Communal Meeting with the Families of the Hostages ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฑ
The war in Israel is raging on, and more than 200 hostages are still being held in Gaza. Hear directly from Israeli family members of the hostages and eyewitness survivors of the October 7 terror attacks by Hamas. Theyโll share their stories in a discussion moderated by journalist Abby Pogrebin, and to find support in […]
2 events,
Community Mahjong ๐
Community Mahjong ๐
Spend the afternoon playing maj with friends old and new! All levels welcome โ whether you're a pro, need to sharpen your skills, or are just learning to play, there's […]
Antisemitism Task Force Open Meeting๐
Antisemitism Task Force Open Meeting๐
Antisemitism is on the rise โ and we need your help now more than ever! Please join us for an open Antisemitism Task Force Meeting, where weโll discuss our plans […]
1 event,
Virtual Short Story Group ๐ฅ
Virtual Short Story Group ๐ฅ
Join our monthly Short Story Group on Zoom, where we discuss Jewish-themed material. This month, we're reading โAt Home at Lastโ and โBorrowed Timeโ by Ruth Fainlight, โThe Beauty in […]
2 events,
Family Shabbat Experience: Grades Kโ2 ๐
Family Shabbat Experience: Grades Kโ2 ๐
Welcome and celebrate Shabbat with Rabbi Dalia Samansky and your whole family! This service and program is designedย for children in kindergarten through second grade 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 […]
4 events,
Emergency Food Program
Emergency Food Program
In the spirit of tikkun olam,ย volunteerย toย prepare and distribute food packages to individuals in need. Sign up to volunteer by yourself, with a friend, or with your family; every person makesย a […]
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study ๐ฅ
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study ๐ฅ
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!
Deep Dive into the Shabbatย Morning Serviceย ๐
Deep Dive into the Shabbatย Morning Serviceย ๐
Join Rabbi Samantha Natov for an in-person deep dive into the Shabbat morning service. Investigate the meanings of prayers, where they fall in the morning service and how different musical […]
1 event,
Adult Hebrew Class (Level A) ๐
Adult Hebrew Class (Level A) ๐
The language of the ancient Israelites, Hebrew ceased to be spoken between 200โ400 CE, in the aftermath of the Third Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire โ but its use […]
3 events,
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Yaakov Katz
The Jerusalem Post's military correspondent for nearly a decade and its editor-in-chief for seven years, Yaakov Katz helps us understand how Israel ended up in this war and what might happen next... LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch hosts intellectually honest conversations unpacking current events through the lens of Jewish wisdom. Unbound […]
Live Podcast Recording: Einat Wilf and David Hazony
Live Podcast Recording: Einat Wilf and David Hazony
Join the live studio audience at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue as Rabbi Ammi Hirsch welcomes returning guest Dr. Einat Wilf and his good friend and editor David Hazony for an […]
Community Mahjong ๐
Community Mahjong ๐
Spend the afternoon playing maj with friends old and new! All levels welcome โ whether you're a pro, need to sharpen your skills, or are just learning to play, there's […]
3 events,
Docent-Led Tour of The Heller Museum ๐
Docent-Led Tour of The Heller Museum ๐
Join the Womenโs Organization of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue for a docent-led tour of "Frank Stella: Had Gadyaโ the new exhibition at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religionโs Dr. Bernard […]
Amplify Israel Book Club: Dinner and a Book ๐
Amplify Israel Book Club: Dinner and a Book ๐
Join us to read about the most pressing issues facing the Jewish people today. For this meeting, we will be reading "People Love Dead Jews: Reports from a Haunted Present" by Dara Horn. The book can be purchased online here or from your local bookstore. Dinner is available for order or you may bring your […]
2 events,
Family Shabbatย Experience: Grades 3โ5 ๐
Family Shabbatย Experience: Grades 3โ5 ๐
Welcome and celebrate Shabbat with Rabbi Dalia Samansky and your whole family! This week we'll be talking about how we can be welcoming to others and more grateful for the […]
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 […]
4 events,
Emergency Food Program
Emergency Food Program
In the spirit of tikkun olam,ย volunteerย toย prepare and distribute food packages to individuals in need. Sign up to volunteer by yourself, with a friend, or with your family; every person makesย a […]
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study ๐ฅ
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study ๐ฅ
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 […]
Alternative Minyan ๐
Alternative Minyan ๐
Share the Shabbat morning service 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 […]
Havdalah Service + Benefit Concert for Hostages and Missing Families Forum ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฑ
Havdalah Service + Benefit Concert for Hostages and Missing Families Forum ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฑ
Join Romemu for a Havdallah service and concert to benefit the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, an organization providing families of those kidnapped on October 7 with holistic support in […]
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