Lectures
Exploring Genesis
An ongoing intimate study group limited to 15 members per cohort lead by superb educators on the foundational text.
The Jewish Wisdom Society
A community of outstanding educators, timeless texts, and modern conversation.
The Jewish Wisdom Society is a community of professionals and philanthropists who recognize the profound impact Jewish ideas have had on human development. We host exciting events, study groups, and one-on-one study programs. We are dedicated to creating dynamic and relatable opportunities for everyone to benefit from Jewish wisdom, such as our flagship Exploring Genesis program.
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Reception
JWS Members gathering at a private Manhattan event
Documentary Screening
NYC Screening of "October 7th: Voices of Pain, Hope, and Heroism"
Keynote Speakers Series: Strengthening the Jewish Identity of Gen-Z
An evening with Bret Stephens
Science, God, and the Human Quest for Reality Event
Brian Greene in conversation with JWS Senior Educator Rabbi Adam Jacobs
Author Series - "Responsible for Everything": Jewish Women in Early Modern Europe
An evening with Professor Elisheva Carlebach
In-person learning
Exploring Genesis Study Group
JWS Town Hall: The Future of New York City
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo in conversation with Elisha Wiesel
JWS Event
JWS Members at a private dinner with Brian Greene
Author Series - "People Love Dead Jews"
An evening with Dara Horn
JWS Event: A Tequila Tasting with the Tribe
Rooftop Tequila Tasting in New York City
Documentary Screening
NYC Screening of "Frontline Warriors" Documentary Screening
Documentary Screening
Private Screening of "October 7th: Voices of Pain, Hope, and Heroism"
Inspiring Jewish Resilience
Jewish Wisdom Society Annual Gala at Barnea Bistro
JWS Event
Singer Nissim Black performing at private event
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Our Purpose
Members support our adult Jewish education programs, and enjoy community, exclusive events, and the opportunity to explore current events through the lens of Jewish wisdom.
Salons
Intimate Conversation
Private gatherings with guest scholars hosted in members' homes.
LARGE EVENTS
Keynote Series
We invite politicians, journalists, and thought-leaders to larger venues open to the general public to speak on topics relevant to the Jewish community.
Saj & Hadassah Freiberg, Jerusalem
About Us
The Jewish Wisdom Society was founded by Saj and Hadassah Freiberg in 2022 under the auspices of Aish Global. We are dedicated to strengthening the Jewish people through Jewish literacy. We began with an event in Chelsea with New York Times journalist Bret Stephens. Since then we have hosted luminaries like author Dara Horn, journalist Douglas Murray, and celebrated author and physicist Brian Greene.
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