Media coverage of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue has included feature articles and highlights in the many local, national and international news outlets. Below is some select coverage that highlights the synagogue.
Press inquiries may be directed to Communications Director Ryan Greiss at rgreiss@swfs.org or (212) 877-4050, ext. 267.
Times of Israel: From Refugees to Guests
May 23, 2022
In April, 23 members of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue arrived in Poland on a mission –– to distribute 86 blue duffel bags stuffed with a ton of most-needed supplies for Ukrainian refugees. The congregants’ objective: Not just to bring essential goods and funds, but also to offer compassion and understanding, and to bear witness and learn what message to bring home.
NY1: Interview with Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch
May 5, 2022
After returning from Poland, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch speaks about Stephen Wise Free Synagogue’s boots-on-the-ground effort to help Ukrainian refugees there.
People of the Pod Podcast: Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch on How Support for Israel is Key to the Future of Reform Judaism
May 5, 2022
Our Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch sat down with American Jewish Committee’s Laura Shaw Frank to discuss the danger of waning commitment to Israel among some Reform Jews, a recent delegation to the Poland-Ukraine border, and how being #JewishAndProud is as important to him as breathing.
Sapir Journal: Judaism and Zionism Are Inseparable
May 4, 2022
“The Torah establishes two foundational principles: nationhood and national territory,” writes our Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch in Sapir Journal. “Loyalty to the Jewish people absent concern for all the families of the earth is a distortion of Judaism. And tikkun olam divorced from Jewish peoplehood is not Jewish universalism; it is just universalism.”
The Jerusalem Post: NYC synagogue sends delegation with humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Apr 30, 2022
When Russia invaded Ukraine, our synagogue had to act. Our mission to the Poland-Ukraine border spoke with The Jerusalem Post about our humanitarian relief efforts and the Jewish values that compelled us to help.
1010 WINS: Live Report from Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch
Apr 26, 2022
Our Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch gave a live report to 1010 WINS from Poland’s border with Ukraine during our synagogue’s humanitarian mission.
WCBS Newsradio 880: Interview with Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch
Apr 26, 2022
Our Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch spoke with WCBS Newsradio 880 from Poland’s border with Ukraine during our synagogue’s humanitarian mission.
NY1: Interview with Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch
Apr 22, 2022
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch speaks about how Stephen Wise Free Synagogue is gearing up for a boots-on-the-ground effort to help Ukrainian refugees.
Cleveland Jewish News: Temple Israel series to focus on antisemitism, anti-Zionism
Apr 15, 2022
Our Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch will lead a virtual discussion May 25 for the Akron, Ohio, Jewish community on antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiments.
Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle: From Superior to Manhattan – Wisconsin native’s journey to cantor at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue
Apr 14, 2022
Daniel Singer, a Wisconsin native, has been a cantor at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, a historic place of worship, for 16 years. His journey has taken him from growing up without Jewish community to serving a synagogue in Manhattan.
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