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Wisdom
Drawing on millennia of text, debate, and lived practice as a guide for contemporary life.
About
A life of learning and purpose.
Keynote Speaker Series, Chelsea
The Jewish Wisdom Society is a community of donors that recognize the profound impact Jewish ideas have had on human civilization. We host exclusive events, study groups, and individualized study programs. We are dedicated to creating dynamic and relatable opportunities for everyone to benefit from Jewish wisdom, like our Exploring Genesis program.
We offer:
- A like-minded community of modern, open-minded, and thoughtful professionals dedicated to the betterment of themselves, the Jewish community, and the world.
- Individualized study sessions.
- Intimate discussion groups with highly experienced and dynamic educators.
- Live events with world-class thinkers and thought leaders.
A Chanukah-themed tour, The Met
Gala honoring Marcelo and Caroline Messer, Reserve Cut Steak House
Our Story
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.
Saj grew up on the Upper West Side, graduated from Oberlin College with a degree in Theater, but then somehow found himself studying Torah for almost 10 years in Jerusalem. After founding and running several Jewish outreach programs in Florida, he returned to Manhattan to launch The Jewish Wisdom Society. To hear Hadassah's story you'll have to come over to our place for Shabbos.
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Community
Convening thoughtful people in intimate settings where genuine exchange is possible.
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Continuity
Carrying tradition forward by making it speak — clearly and powerfully — to this moment.
Approach
Roundtables and lectures. Conversations and community.
We host both large and small event. Venues range from private homes to cultural institutions, and at the tables of the city's most thoughtful chefs. Topics range from historical to philosophical. From timely, to timeless.
Sponsors dinner with Brian Greene, Tabernacle Steakhouse
Rooftop tequila tasting, Manhattan