Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, Reform synagogue on Upper West Side, Manhattan, United States.
Stephen Wise Free Synagogue occupies a substantial building at 30 West 68th Street, featuring architectural elements characteristic of mid-twentieth century religious structures.
The synagogue received its official dedication in 1949, following the death of Rabbi Stephen Wise, who established the congregation in 1907.
Rabbi Sally Priesand joined the synagogue in 1972 as the first ordained female rabbi in America, marking a significant advancement for women in Jewish leadership.
The synagogue holds regular Shabbat services on Fridays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m., with online streaming available for remote participation.
The synagogue maintains Westchester Hills Cemetery, established in 1919, which contains approximately 1,500 individual grave sites, including Rabbi Wise's final resting place.
Location: Manhattan
Official opening: January 5, 1950
Website: http://swfs.org
GPS coordinates: 40.77390,-73.97890
Latest update: March 8, 2025 20:12
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