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 highlight the synagogue.
Press inquiries may be directed to Communications Director Ryan Greiss at rgreiss@swfs.org or (212) 877-4050, ext. 267.
JTA: My Reform Colleagues Were Wrong On Jerusalem
Dec 18, 2017
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch urges leaders of the Reform movement to clarify their response to President Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Maariv: A Desperate Struggle: Benjamin Netanyahu Prepares for the Last Battle for his Political Life
Dec 17, 2017
A popular Israeli newspaper showcases Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch and his perspective on religious pluralism in Israel. (In Hebrew)
New York Times: Today in New York
Dec 5, 2017
The New York Times’ “Today in New York” series highlights a story in the West Side Rag about our rabbis and their productive dialogue with an Upper West Side bookstore about the children’s book “P is for Palestine.”
JTA: How a Kids’ Book on Palestine Ensnared This Manhattan Store in a Political Crossfire
Dec 4, 2017
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch talks to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency about the synagogue’s stance towards a local bookstore that supported a controversial children’s book.
West Side Rag: Rabbis and Bookstore Owner Break Bread After Split Over Palestine Book
Dec 3, 2017
An article highlights the productive dialogue between our rabbis and Book Culture’s co-owners about the word “intifada” and the children’s book, “P Is for Palestine” — and showcases the bookstore’s statement against terrorism and the BDS Movement.
77 WABC Radio: Religion on the Line
Nov 12, 2017
Rabbi Hirsch discusses faith, gun violence, and our synagogue history with Rabbi Joseph Potasnik and Deacon Kevin McCormack. (His segment in the 11/12/17 program begins at 37:12.)
ReformJudaism.org: Look What Happened When We Welcomed Israelis into Our Congregation
Oct 13, 2017
Rabbi Diana Fersko highlights the meaningful cultural exchange made possible by the synagogue’s Chofshi B’Manhattan Israeli outreach program.
YNET (Hebrew): Why Does Israel Turn its Back On American Jewry?
Oct 10, 2017
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch elaborates on the theme of his Yom Kippur sermon in a popular Israeli news outlet.
E-Jewish Philanthropy: Insights from The Greenhouse
Oct 4, 2017
Rebecca Schumer, chief innovation officer of The Greenhouse, shares insights about the launch of the synagogue’s new teen-led platform for social innovation.