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Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
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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RAFI Info Session for Clergy đź–Ą
RAFI Info Session for Clergy đź–Ą
Learn more about Reform Movement Alumni for Israel (RAFI), a leadership program for American Reform Jews ages 22 to 35 to strengthen their commitments to Zionism and Jewish peoplehood through travel, learning and friendship. Rabbis in up to nine locations will be selected to facilitate conversation around Zionism, answer questions, and help participants build their […]
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Lunch and Learn: Grief and Resilience — October 7th and the War through Israeli Art
Lunch and Learn: Grief and Resilience — October 7th and the War through Israeli Art
Join Upper West Side Shlicha (Israel Emissary) Gali Rabin Choresh as we delve into how Israelis have processed collective grief, honored victims, and conveyed the nation's resilience after October 7th […]
Get Out the Vote: Phonebanking 🙋
Get Out the Vote: Phonebanking 🙋
Join Stephen Wise's Social Action Committee and the Pennsylvania Religious Action Center (RAC-PA) for a phonebanking event, where we'll call underrepresented Pennsylvania voters who are overlooked by major political parties, with encouragement and a reminder to vote. No prior experience is necessary and all are welcome! The session will begin with a brief training before […]
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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. Stephen Wise members are welcome to join […]
Weekly Mourners’ Minyan 🙋
Weekly Mourners’ Minyan 🙋
Remembering our loved ones is a sacred act — allowing their memories to inspire us by the good in their life, helping us to live more fully in our own days. In Jewish tradition, we recite the Kaddish prayer for 11 months after the death of a close family member. Join us in our sanctuary […]
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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. Sponsored by Community Connections. This month we're reading “How to Pray to a God You Don’t Believe In” by Scott Hershovitz, “Collateral Damage” by Eli Hirsch, “My Grandfather’s Leg" by Naomi Kehati Bronner, "What, of This Goldfish, Would You Wish?’’ by Etgar […]
RAFI Info Session for Lay Leaders đź–Ą
RAFI Info Session for Lay Leaders đź–Ą
Learn more about Reform Movement Alumni for Israel (RAFI), a leadership program for American Reform Jews ages 22 to 35 to strengthen their commitments to Zionism and Jewish peoplehood through travel, learning and friendship. Lay leaders are needed to help bring this important new program to up to nine cities, where we'll strengthen local networks […]
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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
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 on our website, Facebook or Youtube.
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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.
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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Why Israel? A Foundations Class for Teens (Grades 10–12) and Their Parents 🙋
Why Israel? A Foundations Class for Teens (Grades 10–12) and Their Parents 🙋
When it comes to Israel, it seems like everyone has a passionate opinion — but not everyone has the historical, theological and geopolitical context to backup their arguments and positions… And with anti-Israel rhetoric and activity on the rise — in our streets, in our workplaces and in our children’s classrooms — it’s more important […]
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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. Stephen Wise members are welcome to join […]
Weekly Mourners’ Minyan 🙋
Weekly Mourners’ Minyan 🙋
Remembering our loved ones is a sacred act — allowing their memories to inspire us by the good in their life, helping us to live more fully in our own days. In Jewish tradition, we recite the Kaddish prayer for 11 months after the death of a close family member. Join us in our sanctuary […]
RAFI Info Session for Adults Ages 22–35 🖥
RAFI Info Session for Adults Ages 22–35 🖥
Learn more about Reform Movement Alumni for Israel (RAFI), a leadership program for American Reform Jews ages 22 to 35 to strengthen their commitments to Zionism and Jewish peoplehood through travel, learning and friendship. Participants will connect with a local rabbi, develop a network, host events, travel to Israel and Florida, and become JNF-Future leaders. […]
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In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Eylon Levy
Watching Israel's war with Hamas unfold, Eylon Levy was surprised by the government's ineptitude in the media and decided to volunteer interviews from his living room. Within a week, he was working as an official spokesperson for the prime minister. Now, again, a private citizen, Eylon continues to make the case for Israel abroad as […]
RAFI Info Session for Adults Ages 22–35 🖥
RAFI Info Session for Adults Ages 22–35 🖥
Learn more about Reform Movement Alumni for Israel (RAFI), a leadership program for American Reform Jews ages 22 to 35 to strengthen their commitments to Zionism and Jewish peoplehood through travel, learning and friendship. Participants will connect with a local rabbi, develop a network, host events, travel to Israel and Florida, and become JNF-Future leaders. […]
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Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Hop, jump, dance and sing at our Tot Shabbat celebration! Join Rabbi Sam Natov for this fun and interactive Shabbat morning service designed for children four and under and their grown-ups! RSVP
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!
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Kristallnacht Commemorative Concert 🙋🖥
Kristallnacht Commemorative Concert 🙋🖥
In the fall of 1938, Nazi loyalists burned 190 synagogues, destroyed 7,500 Jewish-owned shops, and sent some 30,000 German Jews to concentration camps. Most of this violence took place across dozens of German cities on the night of Nov. 9, 1938 — Kristallnacht, or "Crystal Night," named for the sparkling shards of broken glass that […]
Why Israel? A Foundations Class for Teens (Grades 10–12) and Their Parents 🙋
Why Israel? A Foundations Class for Teens (Grades 10–12) and Their Parents 🙋
When it comes to Israel, it seems like everyone has a passionate opinion — but not everyone has the historical, theological and geopolitical context to backup their arguments and positions… And with anti-Israel rhetoric and activity on the rise — in our streets, in our workplaces and in our children’s classrooms — it’s more important […]
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Israel Current Events Reading Group for ECC + Religious School Parents 🙋
Israel Current Events Reading Group for ECC + Religious School Parents 🙋
When it comes to Israel, everyone seems to have a passionate opinion — but not always the historical, theological and geopolitical context to support their views. We invite ECC and […]
Lunch and Learn: Exploring Genesis 🙋
Lunch and Learn: Exploring Genesis 🙋
Join Rabbi Neal Borovitz for a two-session class exploring the conclusion of the Book of Genesis. In this first session, we'll delve into the biblical family dynamics and the dangerous challenges of sibling rivalry. Soup will be served. RSVP
Adult Hebrew Class Assessments 🙋
Adult Hebrew Class Assessments 🙋
Stephen Wise Free Synagogue is proud to offer two Hebrew classes for adults that will focus on the basics and building up to conversational Hebrew. Our beginner classes are intended for learners with little or no experience with the language and our intermediate classes are appropriate for those who are continuing their Hebrew learning or […]
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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. Stephen Wise members are welcome to join […]
Weekly Mourners’ Minyan 🙋
Weekly Mourners’ Minyan 🙋
Remembering our loved ones is a sacred act — allowing their memories to inspire us by the good in their life, helping us to live more fully in our own days. In Jewish tradition, we recite the Kaddish prayer for 11 months after the death of a close family member. Join us in our sanctuary […]
How to Study Torah (with Rabbi Rena Rifkin) 🙋
How to Study Torah (with Rabbi Rena Rifkin) 🙋
How can we get the most out of Torah study? Rabbi Rena Rifkin, RJE, who heads our Religious School as director of youth education, will teach you how to learn and analyze Jewish text using the Pardes method (and more)! REGISTER
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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 guided tour of "Seeking Joy," the new exhibit at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion’s Dr. Bernard Heller Museum! REGISTER Admission is $10. Please register by Tuesday, Nov. 12. The venue requires all visitors to furnish photo ID. The tour begins promptly at 2:00 […]
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 "Jews Don't Count" by David Baddiel. The book can be […]
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Family Shabbat Oneg: Grades 3–5 🙋
Family Shabbat Oneg: Grades 3–5 🙋
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 are invited upstairs for crafts and fun activities while grown-ups have a chance to schmooze over snacks! 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 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 difference. The EFP will be open every Saturday at 8 a.m. Please contact Scott DiSavino at efp@swfs.org, if you're interested in […]
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 Dives into Prayer and Torah: The Concept of the Soul 🙋
Deep Dives into Prayer and Torah: The Concept of the Soul 🙋
Our "deep dive" program is going even deeper! Join Rabbis Samantha Natov and Dalia Samansky for back-to-back Saturday deep dives into prayer and Torah. Rabbi Natov will investigate the meanings of prayers, where they fall in the Shabbat service, and how different musical settings affect the way we understand them. Meanwhile, Rabbi Samansky will unfurl […]
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Why Israel? A Foundations Class for Teens (Grades 10–12) and Their Parents 🙋
Why Israel? A Foundations Class for Teens (Grades 10–12) and Their Parents 🙋
When it comes to Israel, it seems like everyone has a passionate opinion — but not everyone has the historical, theological and geopolitical context to backup their arguments and positions… And with anti-Israel rhetoric and activity on the rise — in our streets, in our workplaces and in our children’s classrooms — it’s more important […]
Preview ‘The Sound,’ A New Musical! 🙋
Preview ‘The Sound,’ A New Musical! 🙋
The Social Action Committee is delighted to invite Stephen Wise Free Synagogue members to a special preview of the new musical "The Sound" — written by Stephen Wise members Charlotte Cohn and Jason Odell Williams and directed by Cohn — at the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust.. Based on true […]
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Rabbis Ammi Hirsch and John Rosove in Conversation 🙋
Rabbis Ammi Hirsch and John Rosove in Conversation 🙋
Join Rabbi Ammi Hirsch in conversation with his good friend and fellow rabbi, John Rosove, as they attempt to solve the world's problems — or at least all the problems […]
Lunch and Learn: Exploring Genesis 🙋
Lunch and Learn: Exploring Genesis 🙋
Join Rabbi Neal Borovitz for a two-session class exploring the conclusion of the Book of Genesis. In this second session, we will focus on Joseph as a prototype of the Diaspora Jew and our relationship to and responsibility for the welfare of Jews in the land of Israel. RSVP
Adult Hebrew Class 🙋 (Beginner)
Adult Hebrew Class 🙋 (Beginner)
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 […]
Adult Hebrew Class 🙋 (Intermediate)
Adult Hebrew Class 🙋 (Intermediate)
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,
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 […]
Weekly Mourners’ Minyan 🙋
Weekly Mourners’ Minyan 🙋
Remembering our loved ones is a sacred act — allowing their memories to inspire us by the good in their life, helping us to live more fully in our own days. In Jewish tradition, we recite the Kaddish prayer for 11 months after the death of a close family member. Join us in our sanctuary […]
How to Study Torah (with Rabbi Rena Rifkin) 🙋
How to Study Torah (with Rabbi Rena Rifkin) 🙋
How can we get the most out of Torah study? Rabbi Rena Rifkin, RJE, who heads our Religious School as director of youth education, will teach you how to learn […]
Israel and Antisemitism Today: A Conversation with Dr. Rachel Fish for Teens + Parents đź–Ą
Israel and Antisemitism Today: A Conversation with Dr. Rachel Fish for Teens + Parents đź–Ą
Join Dr. Rachel Fish, teens, and parents of teens for a conversation about Israel and antisemitism. This will address up to the minute issues and questions in our rapidly changing world. REGISTER This program is a collaboration between Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, Temple Emanu-El of the City of New York, Temple Israel of the City of […]
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In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Matt Brooks and Mark Mellman
Republican Jewish Coalition CEO Matt Brooks and Democratic Majority for Israel President Mark Mellman unpack the results of the 2024 presidential election and help us understand the issues that drove American voters to choose Donald Trump over Kamala Harris. LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch hosts intellectually honest conversations unpacking current 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 “My Camp” by Joshua Cohen, “Apple of Imperfection” by Varda Genossar and translated […]
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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! RSVP For questions, contact Rabbi Samantha Natov at adulted@swfs.org or (212) 877-4050, ext. 244. We’re also proud to livestream our services. Tune […]
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Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Hop, jump, dance and sing at our Tot Shabbat celebration! Join Rabbi Sam Natov for this fun and interactive Shabbat morning service designed for children four and under and their grown-ups! 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. The EFP will be open every Saturday at 8 a.m. Please contact Scott DiSavino at efp@swfs.org, if you're interested in […]
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 […]
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 Dives into Prayer and Torah: The Concept of the Soul 🙋
Deep Dives into Prayer and Torah: The Concept of the Soul 🙋
Our "deep dive" program is going even deeper! Join Rabbis Samantha Natov and Dalia Samansky for back-to-back Saturday deep dives into prayer and Torah. Rabbi Natov will investigate the meanings of prayers, where they fall in the Shabbat service, and how different musical settings affect the way we understand them. Meanwhile, Rabbi Samansky will unfurl […]
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 Last Watchman of Old Cairo" by Michael David Lukas.
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Adult Hebrew Class 🙋 (Beginner)
Adult Hebrew Class 🙋 (Beginner)
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 […]
Adult Hebrew Class 🙋 (Intermediate)
Adult Hebrew Class 🙋 (Intermediate)
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,
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 on our […]
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; […]
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 […]
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!
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