SWFS COVID-19 Safety Policy
Stephen Wise Free Synagogue requires all people ages five and older who are eligible for vaccination to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to enter the synagogue building. Mask-wearing is required for everyone ages two and older.
‘Volunteering is humbling’
“VOLUNTEERING IS HUMBLING,” says Saul Sapadin, 13. “It helps me realize all of the things I should be grateful for.” Saul started volunteering at our Emergency Food Program with his family while he was attending our Early Childhood Center, and it became their tradition to volunteer as often as possible until the pandemic struck. Once the city began to reopen, the Sapadins returned to help out — and Saul made it his mission to come every week for the past year and a half. Service helps connect Saul to Judaism, he says. “Jewish tradition has always carved out a way…
Introducing Rabbi Dalia Samansky
Stephen Wise Free Synagogue is excited to welcome our new associate rabbi, Dalia Samansky! We sat down with Rabbi Samansky so we could get to know her a little better…
Announcing Our Inaugural Marilyn G. and Joseph B. Schwartz Israel Fellow: Rabbi Tracy Kaplowitz
Stephen Wise Free Synagogue is proud to announce the establishment of the Marilyn G. and Joseph B. Schwartz Israel Fellowship to pioneer an education and advocacy program aimed at healing the fractured relationship between American liberal Jews and Israel. Rabbi Tracy J. Kaplowitz joined us today us as our inaugural fellow.
Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Embarking On Humanitarian Mission to Poland-Ukraine Border
Stephen Wise Free Synagogue’s Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch will be leading a humanitarian mission April 24–28 to the Poland-Ukraine border that will include the delivery of critical supplies, funds and a coordinated effort aimed at providing emotional support to Ukrainian refugees.
