Featured Events
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Women’s Organization New Year’s Meet and Greet 🙋
Erev Selichot
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah Day One
Tashlich in Central Park 🙋
Rosh Hashanah Day Two
Erev Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre)
Yom Kippur
Erev Sukkot Service 🙋
Sukkot Morning Service 🙋
Erev Simchat Torah Service and Dancing in the Street 🙋
Simchat Torah Morning Service with Yizkor 🙋
Tot Simchat Torah 🙋
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Info Session: Reform Rabbis for Israel
Info Session: Reform Rabbis for Israel
Learn more about the Reform Movement Alumni for Israel program for rabbis. REGISTER
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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 "The Genius of Israel" by Dan Senor and Saul Singer. 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 […]
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Teen Shabbat Schmooze: Grades 8–12 🙋
Teen Shabbat Schmooze: Grades 8–12 🙋
Eighth to twelfth graders are invited to join Rabbi Rena Rifkin for the main Kabbalat Shabbat services in the sanctuary, 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.
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Deep Dive into the Shabbat Morning Service 🙋
Deep Dive into the Shabbat Morning Service 🙋
Join Rabbis Samantha Natov and Dalia Samansky 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!
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!
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 Heaven & Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride.
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
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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Lunch and Learn: The Ethics of Medical Aid in Dying 🙋
Lunch and Learn: The Ethics of Medical Aid in Dying 🙋
Join Dr. Barry Perlman and Rabbi Dalia Samansky as we discuss the issue of Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD). MAiD laws currently exist in nine states and the District of Columbia and a bill has been introduced in each NYS legislative session since 2016, but still has not passed. Together, we'll explore what Medical Aid […]
Info Session: Prospective RAFI Leaders
Info Session: Prospective RAFI Leaders
Learn more about the Reform Movement Alumni for Israel (RAFI) program and how to apply for the inaugural cohort, January–December 2025. REGISTER
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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 […]
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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. This month we'll be reading "The Orchestra" by S.Y. Agnon, "Poem for Yom Kippur" by Leonard Bernstein, "You Want It Darker" by Leonard Cohen, "How to Pray to a God You Don't Believe In" by Scott Hershovitz, “Collateral Damage” by Eli Hirschand, […]
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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! 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 in […]
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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 […]
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!
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
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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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Jewish Broadway 🙋
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Jewish Broadway 🙋
The Women's Organization of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue invites you to join an exclusive lecture on Jewish boadway presented by Women of Reform Judaism's Atlantic and Northeast districts. Includes Museum of Broadway admission and a continental breakfast. Space is extremely limited. When you register, please keep in mind that the first cohort is sold out […]
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Info Session: Prospective RAFI Leaders
Info Session: Prospective RAFI Leaders
Learn more about the Reform Movement Alumni for Israel (RAFI) program and how to apply for the inaugural cohort, January–December 2025. REGISTER
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Get Out the Vote: Reproductive Freedom 🙋
Get Out the Vote: Reproductive Freedom 🙋
Did you know that in November, New Yorkers will be voting to make reproductive freedom a constitutional right? Join Stephen Wise Free Synagogue and the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) for an empowering discussion about the Prop 1 ballot measure and why New York needs this vital amendment, with Aviva Zadoff, Director of Advocacy […]
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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 Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 6:30 p.m. in the Women's Organization Lounge to meet other members and kick off a sweet new year with Israeli hors d'oeuvres and a wine tasting led by fellow congregant and wine connoisseur David Richter! RSVP […]
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 […]
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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 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 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!
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
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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Rosh Hashanah Day One
Rosh Hashanah Day 1 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. Links […]
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. (Rain date: Rosh Hashanah Day Two, October 4, at 2:30 p.m.) Links to register for all of our High Holy Days services or programs are being sent by email to all members in […]
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 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, […]
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 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, […]
For Children + Parents: Rosh Hashanah Torah Service + Activities 🙋
For Children + Parents: Rosh Hashanah Torah Service + Activities 🙋
Families are invited to a short, musical prayer service for appropriate for all ages followed by fun children’s activities on the street in front of Stephen Wise. The street will […]
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Rosh Hashanah Day Two
Rosh Hashanah Day Two FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 9:30 a.m.  Adult Study with Rabbi Hirsch 9:30 a.m. Family Rosh Hashanah Service 11:15 a.m. Rosh Hashanah Serivice 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 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 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 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 to all members in good standing. Need help? Or need to renew your membership? Call our office at (212) 877-4050, ext. 280. This service will […]
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. 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!
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
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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