Outreach and Support for Wise Alumni in College
As our alumni move on to bigger and better things, Wise is still here for you! Bookmark this page to stay updated with resources to help you on campus, to keep abreast of internships, scholarships, and job opportunities, and to learn about opportunities to reconnect and renew your relationships with fellow alumni, faculty, or clergy with Wise Alumni!
Addressing Antisemitism on Campus
- The Campus Civil Rights Project: If you feel that the conduct of a fellow student or faculty member has violated your civil rights without proper recourse, you may contact the Lawfare Project, who is working to safeguard civil liberties for Jews at college campuses across America.
- Campus Antisemitism Legal Line (CALL): Should you experience any antisemitism or know about an antisemitic incident on campus, even if you don’t wish to pursue it further, answering 5-8 simple questions on the CALL website allows our partners at Hillel and the Anti-Defamation League to track antisemitic incidents across America.
- Wise Leadership speaks out! Members of our Board of Trustees refuse to stand idly by. Signed by several attorneys who also serve on the Stephen Wise Temple Board, this letter has been sent to the dean of Loyola Law School at Loyola Marymount University, here in our backyard, in response to recent campus events. Read about this in the Jewish Journal also.
- Understanding Antisemitism: A 3-part video series from Hillel, this website briefly captures modern antisemitism so that you can better understand it and/or share with friends who don’t get antisemitism and why it matters.
- Upcoming Trends on College Campuses: Read about what is coming up on college campuses regarding anti-Semitic and anti-Zionist activities as we head into the Fall semester
Upcoming Events for Wise Alumni
- College Homecoming Shabbat | Friday, December 20, 6:15 p.m. | Stephen Wise Temple. Reconnect with fellow Wise college students at a Shabbat service featuring a blessing for all our college students, as well as a discussion about campus life with Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback and Rabbi Josh Knobel. Please RSVP to let us know to expect you!
- Students and Parents of the Class of 2015, please join us for a special evening, just for your Wise School class, to reconnect with old friends, teachers and staff. We will reminisce about our time at Wise over dinner and drinks and enjoy an evening of community. Invitation to follow. Contact Lauren Felder at [email protected] for more information.
- College Preparedness Briefing | Thursday, November 21, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Stephen Wise Temple. Sign your child up to receive a care package from Wise to provide comfort, support, and energy during finals week! Use the same form to sign your child up to receive well wishes from their rabbis during finals as well! Please sign up no later than November 14. If you are available and interested in helping pack, please email us at [email protected].
- Holiday Care Messages & Packages. Many of our alumni enjoy receiving holiday texts and care packages from our clergy throughout the year, reminding them that they always have love and support from their Wise community! If your address has changed or if you haven’t yet registered, sign up here to get on our college care package and SMS mailing list. Our next package comes soon, so sign up today!
- College Homecoming Shabbat | Friday, December 20, 6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. | Stephen Wise Temple. Join fellow Wise alumni for a meaningful Shabbat service honoring our college students, followed by an oneg that allows college students to connect with one another, as well as their teachers, rabbis, and cantors from their youth!
Study Opportunities, Internships, and Job Opportunities for Wise Alumni
- Camp Wise: We’re hiring for this summer! To experience (or re-experience) the greatest summer of your life, apply now for a position at the best summer day camp in Los Angeles!
- Center for Tikkun Olam Scholarship: Established in 2018 to celebrate Rabbi Ron Stern’s 20 years of service to the Wise community, the Wise Tikkun Olam Leadership Scholarship supports young adults (18-26 years old) who desire to roll up their sleeves and do hands-on tikkun olam work all over the world.
- College Access Mentoring: Our Wise Readers to leaders College Access Program partners college students with students across Los Angeles to provide mentorship and college preparation.
- Scholarships for Jewish Students: Hosted by Hillel, this portal contains links to hundreds of scholarships for Jewish students, as well as scholarships made available by Hillel International.
