Featured Events
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Israel Current Events Reading Group for ECC + Religious School Parents 🙋
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
ECC Winter Auction: Bootlegger’s Ball
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Tu B’Shevat Seder 🙋🍇
Tour of ‘Anne Frank The Exhibition’ 🙋
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
ECC Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Israel Current Events Reading Group for ECC + Religious School Parents 🙋
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 🙋
Second-Night Community Seder 🙋
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 🙋
Israel Current Events Reading Group for ECC + Religious School Parents 🙋
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 🙋
- RAFI Info Sessions
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Adult Hebrew Class (Level A) 🙋
Adult Hebrew Class (Level A) 🙋
The language of the ancient Israelites, Hebrew ceased to be spoken between 200–400 CE, in the aftermath of the Third Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire — but its use continued in Jewish literature and liturgy for centuries. Much like the miracle of the modern state of Israel, Hebrew is one of the only true […]
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 intimate conversation about the future of the Jewish people against the backdrop of an Israel at war. GET TICKETS This live podcast recording is co-sponsored […]
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. Stephen Wise members are welcome to join […]
3 events,
Docent-Led Tour of The Heller Museum 🙋
Docent-Led Tour of The Heller Museum 🙋
Join the Women’s Organization of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue for a docent-led tour of "Frank Stella: Had Gadya” the new exhibition at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion’s Dr. Bernard […]
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 "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 Shabbat Experience: Grades 3–5 🙋
Family Shabbat Experience: Grades 3–5 🙋
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, 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 […]
Alternative Minyan 🙋
Alternative Minyan 🙋
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 🙋🖥🇮🇱
Havdalah Service + Benefit Concert for Hostages and Missing Families Forum 🙋🖥🇮🇱
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 various domains, including security, finances, law, media, and diplomacy. The concert will feature musicians Shira Averbuch, Neshama Carlbach, Rebecca Flanders, Judah Goldman, Hillai Govreen, Shoshana […]
2 events,
United for Israel: Marking 30 Days 🙋🇮🇱
United for Israel: Marking 30 Days 🙋🇮🇱
On October 7, the worldwide Jewish community changed forever as a result of the terror wrought by Hamas. One month later, we come together to mark this moment, united in heartbreak and solidarity as we stand as one for Israel. Join UJA-Federation and JCRC of New York for a powerful vigil and rally as we […]
Adult Hebrew Class (Level A) 🙋
Adult Hebrew Class (Level A) 🙋
The language of the ancient Israelites, Hebrew ceased to be spoken between 200–400 CE, in the aftermath of the Third Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire — but its use continued in Jewish literature and liturgy for centuries. Much like the miracle of the modern state of Israel, Hebrew is one of the only true […]
4 events,
Lunch and Learn: Biblical Family Dynamics 🙋
Lunch and Learn: Biblical Family Dynamics 🙋
Join Rabbi Neal Borovitz in a three-session class delving into biblical family dynamics. Through studying the story of Jacob, we will touch on timeless themes such as parental favoritism, sibling rivalry, generational patterns of war and conflict, and the journey towards reconciliation. Sibling Rivalry: This session, we will explore the sibling rivalry between Jacob and […]
30 Days Later: UWS Congregations Coming Together in Solidarity, Song, and Heartbreak 🙋🇮🇱
30 Days Later: UWS Congregations Coming Together in Solidarity, Song, and Heartbreak 🙋🇮🇱
While Shloshim usually marks the end of a 30-day period of intense mourning after the death of a loved one, these are not usual days. As our anguish continues, and as the hostages in Gaza remain, the Upper West Side Jewish community stands together in grief and in solidarity, marking 30 days since the October […]
Remembering Kristallnacht 🙋
Remembering Kristallnacht 🙋
To “never forget,” we must ensure that memory lives on… In the fall of 1938, Nazi loyalists burned 190 synagogues, destroyed 7,500 Jewish-owned shops, and sent some 30,000 German Jews […]
Open Space for SWFS College Students with Rabbi Rena Rifkin 🖥🇮🇱
Open Space for SWFS College Students with Rabbi Rena Rifkin 🖥🇮🇱
We are presenting an open space for Stephen Wise Free Synagogue college students to come and ask questions, share experiences, and talk about what's happening on their campuses. Advance registration is required. REGISTER This meeting is for SWFS members only. College students and their parents are always welcome to set up a time to speak […]
2 events,
Shabbat Schmooze: Grades 6–7 🙋
Shabbat Schmooze: Grades 6–7 🙋
Sixth and seventh graders (and rising sixth graders, too!) are invited to join Rabbi Rena Rifkin for Kabbalat Shabbat services followed by a special oneg just for them featuring light […]
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service + Special Reception
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service + Special Reception
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 Samantha Natov at adulted@swfs.org or (212) 877-4050, ext. 244. RSVP FOR RECEPTION We’re also proud to livestream […]
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.
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
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
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!
1 event,
Adult Hebrew Class (Level A) 🙋
Adult Hebrew Class (Level A) 🙋
The language of the ancient Israelites, Hebrew ceased to be spoken between 200–400 CE, in the aftermath of the Third Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire — but its use continued in Jewish literature and liturgy for centuries. Much like the miracle of the modern state of Israel, Hebrew is one of the only true […]
2 events,
SWFS Delegation to Washington, DC: March for Israel! 🙋🇮🇱
SWFS Delegation to Washington, DC: March for Israel! 🙋🇮🇱
We invite you to join Stephen Wise Free Synagogue's delegation to Washington, D.C., led by Cantor Dan Singer, Rabbi Dalia Samansky, Miriam Kalmar and Sandra Divack Moss (Rabbis Ammi Hirsch and Tracy Kaplowitz will be representing us in Israel), to gather with our Jewish brothers and sisters from across the country. Together we'll demonstrate our […]
Lunch and Learn: Biblical Family Dynamics 🙋
Lunch and Learn: Biblical Family Dynamics 🙋
Join Rabbi Neal Borovitz in a three-session class delving into biblical family dynamics. Through studying the story of Jacob, we will touch on timeless themes such as parental favoritism, sibling rivalry, generational patterns of war and conflict, and the journey towards reconciliation. Jacob the Dreamer: This session, we will examine Jacob's two dreams and their […]
3 events,
Responding to Antisemitism with Dr. Rachel Fish (for Tweens, Teens, Parents and College Students) 🖥
Responding to Antisemitism with Dr. Rachel Fish (for Tweens, Teens, Parents and College Students) 🖥
We have all seen the recent rise in antisemitism and Jew hatred from across the political spectrum and ideological positions. Dr. Rachel Fish, who has spent her career studying the […]
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. Stephen Wise members are welcome to join […]
The Wisdom of King Solomon 🙋
The Wisdom of King Solomon 🙋
Join Rabbi Dalia Samansky in this session to uncover the wisdom of Solomon, Israel's wisest king. Together, we will explore the valuable modern lessons we can learn from his teachings. […]
2 events,
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Dara Horn
Acclaimed author Dara Horn explores the reasons “people love dead Jews” — and why the idea of Jewish power makes non-Jewish society so uncomfortable. 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 […]
Virtual Short Story Group 🖥
Virtual Short Story Group 🖥
Join our monthly Short Story Group on Zoom, where we discuss Jewish-themed material. Sponsored by Community Connections. This month, we're reading "Selections from The Jewish Gauchos of the Pampas" by Alberto Gerchunoff, "A Searing Song of Grief" by John Edward Hasse, "How to Be a Liberal Zionist while Israel Is at War" by Sara Yael […]
1 event,
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,
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 […]
2023 Schwartz-Goldstein Lecture and Kehilat Shabbat
2023 Schwartz-Goldstein Lecture and Kehilat Shabbat
During these times of uncertainty and turmoil, it's important to pause and remember to nourish our spiritual selves, which will only help renew our strength and ability to provide strength […]
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 "Hitler in Los Angeles: How Jews Foiled Nazi Plots against Hollywood and America" by Steven J. Ross. RSVP
1 event,
Adult Hebrew Class (Level A) 🙋
Adult Hebrew Class (Level A) 🙋
The language of the ancient Israelites, Hebrew ceased to be spoken between 200–400 CE, in the aftermath of the Third Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire — but its use […]
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 […]
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!
1 event,
Adult Hebrew Class (Level A) 🙋
Adult Hebrew Class (Level A) 🙋
The language of the ancient Israelites, Hebrew ceased to be spoken between 200–400 CE, in the aftermath of the Third Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire — but its use […]
3 events,
Early Childhood Center Open House 🙋
Early Childhood Center Open House 🙋
Join us for a panel discussion with our ECC educators, parents, and Rabbi Sam Natov to learn more about our Reggio Emilia-inspired school, our synagogue community, and why Stephen Wise […]
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. Stephen Wise members are welcome to join […]
A Psychiatrist and His Patient Reconnect and Recollect 🙋
A Psychiatrist and His Patient Reconnect and Recollect 🙋
In 1987, when college freshman Keith Cunniffe sought help for his depression from Dr. Barry Perlman, neither of them could have anticipated the tumultuous 27-year journey that lay ahead. Hospitalized […]
2 events,
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Einat Wilf and David Hazony
Alongside the shock, mourning, grief, and mobilization of war, there is also revelation. Returning guest Dr. Einat Wilf and author and editor David Hazony discuss the aftermath of October 7's "Black Sabbath" and its implications for the future of the Jewish people. LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch hosts intellectually honest conversations […]
2 events,
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 + Special Reception
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service + Special Reception
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 Samantha Natov at adulted@swfs.org or (212) 877-4050, ext. 244. RSVP FOR RECEPTION We’re also proud to livestream […]
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 […]
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 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
Alternative Minyan 🙋
Alternative Minyan 🙋
Share the Shabbat morning service in a meditative style with friends and fellow congregants. Our clergy will lead this service, which includes music and readings in both Hebrew and English.
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