Shabbat with the Israel National Defense College

Show your support for the brave soldiers who defend the Jewish homeland by joining Stephen Wise Free Synagogue for a special Friday night Kabbalat Shabbat with the future leaders of Israel's military and police!

In partnership with the consul general of Israel in New York, 50 of the highest-ranking officers from the Israel National Defense College are coming to New York to get to know more about diaspora Jewish communities like ours.

And at a special dinner following services, you'll be seated with senior officers of the Israel Defense Forces. These are Israel's future military, political, diplomatic and business leaders. Learn from them about Israel's security situation today — and what they see coming in the future. This is a special experience, perfect for adults and older children — especially teenagers and college students.