What’s Inside
Latest News & Upcoming Events
– Time to Renew Your Temple Membership!
– An Unforgettable Israel Journey You Won’t Want to Miss!
– Make an impact volunteering with Wise Readers to Leaders
Worship and Study
– July 12: Shabbat Evening Services
– July 13: Spirit of Shabbat with Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback
– July 26: Shabbat at the Beach with Temple Kol Tikvah
Clergy Corner
– Sermon from July 5 Shabbat
– Join Our Antisemitism Initiative
– Listen to the Latest Search for Meaning with Rabbi Yoshi Podcast
– It’s a Great Mitzvah to Celebrate with Joy – in Israel!
Local Happenings
– Share Your News and Events
Latest News & Upcoming Events
This year we are celebrating the inspirational accomplishments of Stephen Wise Temple over the last 60 years and we are looking forward to seeing what will come in the next 60 years. If you have not yet renewed your membership, please do so today!
If you have any questions, please contact our Membership department at [email protected], or call us at 310.889.2230.
School families: Your renewal was processed with school registration, so you’re all set!
Experience Israel With Wise: A Trip Like No Other
December 23, 2024 – January 2, 2025
Join us for an unforgettable experience: our Intergenerational Wise Family Adventure in Israel!
There has never been a more important time to embark on this meaningful journey; to come together as a people and learn, laugh, cry, heal, love, and above all, return home.
On your Israel journey with Wise you will:
Feel the warmth of Hannukah surrounded by glowing hanukkiyot in the city of Modiin ⋅ Discover outdoor adventure and beautiful stargazing in the Negev ⋅ Unearth the history of our people by exploring Masada, museums, and an archeological dig ⋅ Savor the flavors of Israel with guided culinary experiences ⋅ Dive deep into Jewish history and culture through parallel adult and youth programming ⋅ And so, so much more!
Create unforgettable memories for the whole family as you immerse yourself in Israel like never before!
Please be advised – space is limited and we encourage you to secure your spot on our trip as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
Wise Readers to Leaders is excited and honored to be partnering with Stephen Wise Temple for the organization’s 12th summer of empowering young scholars from under-resourced communities in Los Angeles. Each day this summer begins with an energizing Pep Rally, where we invite community members to join us as special Reading Rally Guests. Volunteer reader spots are open for 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. Monday-Friday until July 26. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your love of books and inspire our young scholars. Participate as a Reading Rally Guest this summer!
Worship and Study
This schedule is subject to change. Visit our website for a complete calendar of events.
Torah Portion: Chukat
Friday, July 12
5:15 p.m. | Shabbat Nosh | Circle Drive | In-Person
6 p.m. | Shabbat Evening Services with Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback, Cantorial Intern Lauren Blasband-Roth, and Cantorial Intern Andrew Paskil | Casden Chapel | In-Person or Watch Online
Saturday, July 13
8:45 a.m. | Spirit of Shabbat with Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback
| Chapel Study | In-Person and Online | Register
Experience a Beautiful Shabbat at the Beach
Join Wise and Kol Tikvah for a Shabbat like no other! Enjoy the refreshing beauty of the beach as our communities come together for a special service. Picnic blankets, chairs, and food are encouraged! A light oneg will follow services. Stay tuned for more information!
Clergy Corner
Shabbat Sermon
This week, Rabbi Josh Knobel highlights the power and importance of fulfilling obligations that align with our individual strengths. Experience the full sermon and learn even more with our clergy on our YouTube channel.
It’s a Great Mitzvah to Celebrate with Joy
The great teacher, Rabbi Nahman of Bratslav, taught that it was a religious obligation to celebrate life’s joyous moments. Even in the midst of darkness and anguish, we find the way to celebrate. Accordingly, Rabbi Sari invites you to consider finding a simcha to celebrate in Israel during the time that she will be there studying, volunteering, and visiting this summer.
Rabbi Sari will be there July 8-19.
If you would like to celebrate a bar or bat mitzvah, vow renewal, or wedding during that time, please be in touch through our Lifecycle Coordinator, Samantha Remeny.
As the traditional Jewish blessing suggests, “May we meet only at smachot (joyous occasions)!
Local Happenings
If you or a community member you know have recently been recognized or honored, or if you have an event you wish to publicize to our community or that could involve our community, please contact us at [email protected].
In Memoriam
We remember with love those who died in recent days and weeks:
Kaddish List:
Dorothy Hoffman, Barbara Scapa
Yahrzeit List:
Leonard Aronoff, Edward Berger, Gertrude Berman*, Esther Bienenfeld*, Kesel Bilenky*, Meyer Blatt*, Yetta Bloomgarden*, Esther K. Blum, Manuel A. Borinstein*, Freda Brooks*, Anna Buchalter*, Joseph Canter, Hilda Clark*, Louis B. Cooper*, Jamie Beth Cooperman, Bernice Cowan, Judy Daitch*, Moazazeh Halimi Daneshgar, Gilmore H. Danney*, Marian DeWitt*, Sidney Elliott*, Ilse Erlanger*, Philip Federgreen*, Arthur File*, Bernard I. Fisher*, Myron M. Frazin*, Julius Freedman*, Marie French, Samuel Galanter*, June Gindy, Morris Goodman*, Fay Gordon*, Helen R. Gordon*, Bruce Hamilton, Hans Heiman, Lee Hessel*, Maurice Hindin, Celia Kessler, Irv Kierman, Lillian Kleiman, Selle Kolodny, Pearl Kosoff*, Abner Kreisberg, Leo Labarsky*, Louis Lepp*, Deanna Lerner, Dr. Henry S. Leveton*, Carl R. Levin*, Dolores Loeb, Fanny Magasinn*, Elliott Marks*, Esther Masser*, Edwin May, Robin Lerner McEleney, Jesse Measer, Phillip L. Miller M.D.*, Beatrice C. Milman*, Harold Moore*, Alisa Newman, Lottie Norwood, Gertrude Newman Oliensis*, Samuel Pelmont, Edwin Perlstein*, Morris Picker*, Pablo Portillo, Frank Prizant, Nejatollah Rabbani, Cecelia Rothman*, Fred Rothman*, Louis Samuels, Rose Sherman, Aaron Sobelman, Helene Spiegel, James Spitz, Louis Stein, Milton Stone*, Joseph Strahl*, Victoria Sunshine, Eugene Teicher*, Rahmatollah Vahdat, Scott Weiss, Amir Yadidi
Tributes
We honor our loved ones, our family simchas, and our communal losses through charitable giving. To give in honor or in memory of a cherished family member or dear friend, please visit WiseLA.org/Giving.
RABBI YOSHI ZWEIBACK DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN HONOR OF
Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback, for adding warmth, energy, and hope to Kayla and Asaf’s Israel wedding week, by Susie K. Raizner
RABBI RON STERN DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN MEMORY OF
Lillian Kleiman, by Gloria Waldinger
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
IN MEMORY OF
Carl Levin, by Nancy Levin
Victoria Cohen Sunshine, by Randi Sunshine and Daniel Sherkow
METUKA BENJAMIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
IN MEMORY OF
Edward Berger, by Michele Zwillinger
TEMPLE GENERAL FUND
IN HONOR OF
Robert Glassman, by Deborah Gorman
WISE READERS TO LEADERS
IN MEMORY OF
Bernard I. Fisher, by Jerry Otelsberg, Michelle, Eric and Logan Massi and Scott, Emily, Charlotte, Finley and Parker Otelsberg
YAHRZEIT FUND
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Harriet May Baumann, by Terrie and Richard Baumann
Bernard I. Fisher, by Bea Fisher
