WUPJ News

The Stephen Wise Free Synagogue – A Benefit Concert for Ukraine Relief

Posted on 31 Mar, 13:38

The Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York is holding a special concert this Thursday evening, with all monies raised going to the #WUPJUkraineCrisisFund.
Ukr-Aid: A Benefit Concert For Ukraine Relief takes places on March 31 at 6 pm New York time (11 pm London, midnight Paris/Berlin, and 1 am Jerusalem/Kyiv).
The concert will feature the Manhattan Symphonie conducted by Gregory Singer, the synagogue’s very own Cantor Dan Singer and dozens of other cantors from across the tri-state area. Admission to the event is $18 per person.
This concert will also be live streamed on the synagogue’s website (www.swfs.org/live), Facebook and YouTube. You are invited to make a donation if you are able.
To buy tickets or make a donation, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/…/ukr-aid-a-benefit-concert…

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