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Lunch and Learn: Israeli Society Through Short Films 🙋
Taste of Judaism 🙋
UWS Yom HaShoah Observance: Reading of the Names 🙋
⛑️ Pediatric + Adult CPR + First Aid Training 🙋
Shabbat on the Town 🙋
Pajama Havdalah Party! (Tot and K-2) 🙋
Rise Up: The Heroes Yom Ha’atzmaut Concert 🙋
Lunch and Learn: Israel’s Political System: How Does it Work? 🙋
Taste of Judaism 🙋
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Interfaith Lunch and Learn with St. Paul the Apostle Church 🙋
Taste of Judaism 🙋
Interfaith Lunch and Learn with St. Paul the Apostle Church 🙋
Taste of Judaism 🙋
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
SWFS 2025 Spring Benefit
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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Passover Yom Tov and Yizkor Morning Service 🙋
Passover Yom Tov and Yizkor Morning Service 🙋
Join our clergy for a festive, intimate, musical and meditative Yom Tov morning service, including Yizkor for our departed loved ones.
2 events,
Lunch and Learn: Between Freedom, Remembrance and Gratitude 🙋
Lunch and Learn: Between Freedom, Remembrance and Gratitude 🙋
The period spanning from Pesach through Yom HaShoah, Yom HaZikaron, and Yom HaAtzmaut, evokes a blend of emotions, as we move from discussions centered on freedom, remembrance, and gratitude to a nuanced mix of sentiments. Join Upper West Side Shlicha Gali Rabin Choresh as she explores various Israeli traditions, both old and new, as well […]
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
6 events,
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 Tot Shabbat may be moved indoors in the event of inclement weather.
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 Dalia Samansky for this fun and interactive Shabbat morning service designed for children four and under and their grown-ups! RSVP Tot Shabbat may be moved indoors in the event of inclement weather.
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.
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 Sweet It Is" by Thane Rosenbaum. RSVP
3 events,
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 […]
Creativity from the Depths: Poetry, Songs and Narratives of the Shoah 🙋
Creativity from the Depths: Poetry, Songs and Narratives of the Shoah 🙋
This Yom Hashoah, we invite you to join Rabbi Sam Natov, Rabbi Dalia Samansky, and Cantor Dan Singer as they teach about the poetry, songs and narratives that emerged from the harrowing experiences of the Holocaust. Together, we'll explore the resilience and creativity of Jewish individuals who faced unimaginable adversity. RSVP
1 event,
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: The Counterfeit Countess
Nazi hunter Dr. Elizabeth "Barry" White and Polish historian Dr. Joanna Sliwa set out to verify Jewish Polish mathematician Janina Mehlberg’s incredible claims that she survived the Holocaust by posing as the Countess Suchodolska and saved some 10,000 Poles from the Majdanek concentration camp... LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch hosts intellectually […]
2 events,
Grades 3–5 Shabbat Oneg 🙋
Grades 3–5 Shabbat Oneg 🙋
Join Rabbi Dalia Samansky at 5:30 p.m. for pizza and cookies before joining the main adult service as a group. After services, children in grades 3–5 (rising third graders are invited, too!) are invited upstairs for crafts and fun activities. RSVP
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 bites and refreshments. 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 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'nai mitzvah celebrations!
Deep Dive into the Shabbat Morning Service 🙋
Deep Dive into the Shabbat Morning Service 🙋
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 settings affect the way we understand them. A great intro to Shabbat liturgy and enriching for more experienced worshippers! RSVP
2 events,
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 […]
Yom Ha’atzmaut with The Challah Prince 🙋
Yom Ha’atzmaut with The Challah Prince 🙋
Celebrity challah braider Idan Chabasov — AKA "The Challah Prince" — is coming to Stephen Wise Free Synagogue to celebrate Israel's Independence Day. His royal highness will tell his story — from Israel to Berlin to Instagram fame — while we create high-carb Star-of-David challot together! All ingredients will be provided to create a challah […]
1 event,
Yom Ha’atzmaut Seder 🙋
Yom Ha’atzmaut Seder 🙋
Rituals like the Passover Seder elevate significant moments in our history. In this spirit, we have developed the 'Yom Ha'atzmaut Seder' to celebrate Israel's birthday. Join Rabbi Tracy Kaplowitz to savor four glasses of wine, ask questions, and experience this special new liturgy!
4 events,
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 “A Silver Platter” by Natan Alterman, “Maj 1939” and “Explanation in the Margins" by Zusanna Ginczanka, “Airplanes” by Stuart Nadler, “For Esme, with Love and Squalor” by J.D. Salinger, and “Being Old” (from Half the Kingdom: A Novel) […]
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 "The Woman Beyond the Sea" by Sarit Yishai-Levi. The book can be purchased online here or from your local bookstore. Dinner is available for order or you may bring your own! RSVP This program is […]
Virtual Religious School Info Session đź–Ą
Virtual Religious School Info Session đź–Ą
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, and Brittany Kahn, director of admissions, for a virtual info session on Zoom to learn about our school's programs and curriculum and how enriching it […]
4 events,
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Hop, jump, dance and sing at our rooftop Tot Shabbat! Join Rabbi Samantha Natov for this fun and interactive Shabbat morning service designed for children four and under and their grown-ups! RSVP Tot Shabbat may be moved indoors to Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in the event of inclement weather.
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'nai mitzvah celebrations!
1 event,
End-of-Year Siyyum Ceremony 🙋
End-of-Year Siyyum Ceremony 🙋
Gather with all of our clergy in our sanctuary to honor our Religious School students, teens, madrichim and graduating high school seniors! Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch will lead a blessing of our seventh graders and high school graduates.
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SWFS Spring Benefit: Celebrating 20 Years of Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch
SWFS Spring Benefit: Celebrating 20 Years of Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch
SWFS SPRING BENEFIT CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF RABBI AMMIEL HIRSCH SAVE THE DATE: TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024 6:00 P.M. THE EDISON BALLROOM
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In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Amos Yadlin
Former Israeli military intelligence chief Maj. Gen. Amos Yadlin contextualizes the ongoing war with Hamas, evaluates Israel's strategic goals, and helps us understand the regional and international situation. 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 […]
Tour of New-York Historical Society 🙋
Tour of New-York Historical Society 🙋
Join The Women's Organization of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue for a self-guided tour of the New-York Historical Society's new exhibitions: "Women's Work" and "Gender, Sexuality and Public Memorials." RSVP About 'Women's Work' How have broad trends in American economic, legal, and political history encouraged women to take certain jobs and restricted them from “men’s […]
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 difference. To volunteer, contact efp@swfs.org.
Celebrate Tova Samansky Becoming a Bat Mitzvah! 🙋
Celebrate Tova Samansky Becoming a Bat Mitzvah! 🙋
Members are invited to join Stephen Wise Free Synagogue and Rabbi Dalia and Jason Samansky in celebration of Tova Samansky's becoming a bat mitzvah! There will be a luncheon immediately following the service.
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
Join us every Shabbat morning for warm, welcoming services and joyous b'nai mitzvah celebrations!
1 event,
Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism
October 7th forever changed the course of Jewish history and exposed deep rifts in North American society, as well as within our own Reform movement. This May 29–30, we will reconvene to Re-CHARGE: Israel’s and world Jewry’s confidence in the importance of the Zionist enterprise and its most basic promise — to protect the lives, […]
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 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'nai mitzvah celebrations!
Deep Dive into the Shabbat Morning Service 🙋
Deep Dive into the Shabbat Morning Service 🙋
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 settings affect the way we understand them. A great intro to Shabbat liturgy and enriching for more experienced worshippers! RSVP
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End-of-Year Siyyum Ceremony 🙋
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