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 Finding the Extraordinary Moments in Ordinary Times
By Rabbi Sari Laufer
If you had attended a Catholic Church this very weekend prior to 1959, you would have found yourself praying Liturgy for An Ordinary Time. Marking the months between Pentecost in the spring and Advent in the winter, and then again from Christmas to Lent, the Church designated these non-festival seasons as “ordinary time.”
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Countdown: 11 Days Until Katz Family Pavilion and Shalom Garden Dedication Ceremony and Mitzvah Day
Sunday, November 5, beginning at 9 a.m.
(note: Daylight Savings Time ends the night before)
Rabbi Yoshi and Head of School Tami Weiser are hard at work putting the finishing touches on Katz Family Pavilion and Shalom Garden. Learn more about the amazing day ahead of us as we celebrate the momentous opening and dedication of this beautiful campus centerpiece and then spend an afternoon performing works of tikkun olam as a community. Be sure to RSVP!
WATCH VIDEO
RSVP HERE
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 Houston’s Emanu El Throws Down World Series Wager, Rabbi Yoshi Responds
Just before the first pitch of Game 1 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and our own beloved Los Angeles Dodgers, Rabbi Oren Hayon of Houston’s Congregation Emanu El posted a video on Facebook challenging Rabbi Yoshi and the Wise community to a friendly World Series wager. Since then, we’ve been following a genial but feisty back-and-forth on both Facebook and Instagram. Tied at 1-1, the series is heating up… and so is our Reform Rabbi Rivalry!
Follow along with us:
@StephenWiseTemple
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Rabbi Oren Hayon’s challenge
Rabbi Yoshi’s response
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Member Spotlight: Charles and Debby Edelsohn
Charles and Debby began their lifelong commitment to the Stephen Wise Temple community when they made a contribution at the meeting of the first 100 families in the basement of St. Alban’s Church in Westwood. They had recently been married by Rabbi Zeldin at Temple Emanuel.
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Worship
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This Week’s Torah Portion: Lekh Lekha
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27
6:15 p.m. Shabbat Services | Sanctuary
Led by Rabbi Ron Stern, Rabbi Sari Laufer, and Cantor Emma Lutz
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28
Saturday Morning Services and Torah Study | Plotkin Chapel
9 a.m. Torah Study
10 a.m. Morning Service followed by potluck lunch
Led by Cantor Emma Lutz and Bryan Zive
Next Week:
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3
6:15 p.m. Shabbat Services
Led by Rabbi Sari Laufer and Cantor Nathan Lam
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Learning Opportunities with Clergy
Bible Study with Rabbi Ron Stern: Monday, October 30 at 9 a.m. | Temple Conference Room
Talmud Study with Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback: Wednesday, November 1 at 12 p.m. | Taub Annex
Women’s Rosh Chodesh Minyan with Rabbi Sari Laufer and Cantor Emma Lutz:
Wednesday, November 15 at 8:15 a.m. | Sanctuary
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Seeking Stories from Our Veterans
During November, in honor of the Veterans Day holiday, we will hold a special Shabbat service honoring those in our community who have served. If you are a veteran, please share your story with us. We would love to know more about your service.
CLICK HERE TO TELL US MORE
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Seeking Auction Items for the Wise Gala
We are gearing up for our Wise Gala on Saturday, February 3, 2018 and need your help to identify companies to participate in our auction by donating goods, services, and gift cards. You can help make our Wise Gala Auction a huge success by contacting businesses who are interested in participating with a tax-deductible auction item donation. Examples include once-in-a-lifetime unique experiences, hotels and vacation homes, concert and sports tickets, restaurants, and much more! You can get involved too by offering your vacation home for use (e.g. Aspen, Paris, Tuscany). Every donation is completely tax deductible. Donors will be acknowledged in our catalogue and in promotional materials. Thank you in advance for helping to make our online auction a success! For questions or item ideas contact [email protected].
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Center for Jewish Life
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Los Angeles Jewish Songwriters Corner
Conversations about creativity and innovation in Jewish life
Thursday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback in conversation with Julie Silver
Jewish musicians, from composers to instrumentalists, often see their music as a way to bring joy as well as a way to inspire living a deeper and more meaningful Jewish life. Join Rabbi Zweiback as he speaks with three influential Los Angeles based composers and singers about their music and the lessons they hope to convey. Julie Silver is a celebrated performer of contemporary Jewish music. She has sold over 100,000 copies of her CD’s and is a just released Reunion, a CD of original music (produced and arranged by our own David Kates).
Future guests will be Rabbi Ken Chasen and Craig Taubman.
REGISTER HERE
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Einstein and the Rabbi: Rabbi Naomi Levy and Rob Eshman
With Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback
Tuesday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Three years ago, Rabbi Levy came across a writing by Albert Einstein that took her on a mysterious journey, chronicled in her just published book, Einstein and the Rabbi. This evening we share her search into the depths of the soul, as each of us is inspired to expand our ability to embrace our own soul — all the while uncovering a mystery about the world’s most renowned scientist. Rabbi Levy and her husband, Rob Eshman, join with Rabbi Zweiback for what promises to be thoughtful and elevating night.
REGISTER HERE
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Change the World with Us on Mitzvah Day!
Sunday, November 5 at 11 a.m. | Following the Katz Family Pavilion and Shalom Garden Dedication
The Stephen Wise Temple and Wise School campus will be alive with activity: good deeds being done in the shadow of our newest and most beautiful new building, newly dedicated at 10:00 a.m. that same morning. It will be a busy day full of meaningful tikkun olam projects and our Wise School Book Fair kick-off. Lunch will be available for sale with a portion of the proceeds going to Mazon.
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#TheBigFill is in Full Swing
We are working with Save the Syrian Children, an organization started by Wise members Tamar and Phil Koosed to fill a giant shipping container with life-saving medical supplies and wishlist items that will be shipped to Syria. Following the lead of Israel’s government, we will help doctors care for innocent children wounded in the fighting. On Mitzvah Day our Wise kids will write letters and draw messages of love and kindness to Syrian children that they will read when the container is safely delivered halfway around the world.
DONATE HERE
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Monthly Mitzvah Day with Rabbi Ron Stern: Tour de Summer Camps
Sunday, October 29 | Begins at Camp Alonim on the Brandeis-Bardin Campus of AJU
Support Jewish camping by riding or hiking in the Tour De Summer camps with Rabbi Stern. The Jewish Federation’s Tour de Summer Camps is a community cycling and hiking event that will raise significant funds to send more kids to Jewish summer camp, helping them build a lifelong connection to Jewish identity and values. Cyclists and adventurers of all kinds (from beginner to expert level) can take on the challenge of a 18-mile, 36-mile, 62-mile (Metric Century), or 100-mile (Century) ride. Rabbi Stern is doing the 62 mile ride. Join him! Or, join our team and do any of the other rides or the hike to raise money. Either way, make sure to register through the Wise Team: Wise Wheels!
REGISTER HERE
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Upcoming Events
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 Wise Years
Thursday, November 9
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Upon becoming Senior Rabbi of Stephen Wise Temple, Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback wasted no time in setting a tone for innovative community study, establishing many opportunities for congregants to gather and explore Jewish texts and traditions. In this session we will learn about the importance of tikvah – hope – in the Jewish experience.
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER FOR LUNCH
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Shabbat on the Road
Saturday, November 11 at 10 a.m. | Temescal Canyon Park
Led by Rabbi Josh Knobel
Spend a beautiful Shabbat morning with Rabbi Knobel and the Wise community as we hike, celebrate simchas, and discuss Torah. Pets and friends are welcome!
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Chaya Inspired: A Challah and Yoga Experience
Upcoming Sessions:
Friday, November 10 at 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, November 11 at 10 a.m.
Learn the artful traditions of making challah, practicing yoga, and setting intention with Chaya Inspired classes. Small groups participate in a 1-hour guided challah making lesson and a 1-hour all-levels yoga class. Everyone leaves with braided challah ready to bake at home, a scrumptious gift bag, and a renewed spirit.
Cost: $55 for Wise members, $65 for general public
REGISTER HERE
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 Wise Jams
Wednesday, November 15 at 8 p.m.
Jam with Rabbi Yoshi, the Maestro, and the Stephen Wise Temple musicians and singers! Are you an ace on the bass? Get your kicks on the sticks? Bring your axe, your sax, your vox, and your chops. We’ll supply the mics, amps, sheet music, and a rockin’ good time!
REGISTER HERE
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 Wise Holiday Boutique
Thursday, November 16
8 .am. – 4:30 p.m.
Come for breakfast, stay for lunch, and bring your friends and family for an all-day shopping event that can’t be missed! Proceeds benefit the Wise School and Stephen Wise Temple Community.
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Soulful Shabbat
Friday, November 17
Dinner: 6:30 p.m. | Services: 8 p.m.
Soulful Shabbat is a one-of-a-kind musical service, one of Wise’s most popular traditions. Join our clergy and our Soulful Shabbat musicians and singers for a spiritual evening featuring the rhythms and melodies our members have come to love. In the past we have celebrated Israeli music, sounds of Americana, jazz, gospel, and many other musical styles that enliven and invigorate our prayer experience.
REGISTER FOR DINNER
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Middle East Security: Challenges and Opportunities for the US, Israel, and the Broader Region
Sunday, October 29 at 10 a.m. | Sinai Temple
An extraordinary dialogue with leading experts and former officials on an array of issues including Iran’s nuclear program, ISIS and the Syrian Civil War, the prospects for a sustainable two-state solution, Israel’s relations with the wider Arab world, and more. Featuring General John Allen, former Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL and HRH Prince Turki al-Faisal, former Saudi Chief of Intelligence.
REGISTER HERE
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Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Gala and Concert
Monday, October 30 at 8 p.m. | Walt Disney Concert Hall
Join American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra for a magnificent musical encounter honoring Zubin Mehta for his decades of visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to the cultural life of Israel. The program will include Beethoven’s Piano Concerto no. 3 in C minor, Op. 37 and Schubert’s Symphony N. 9 in C major, D. 944 (“The Great”). Post-concert dessert reception with Zubin Mehta (Underwriter, Vice Chairman, Principal Benefactor and Virtuoso.
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Film Screening and Benefit for Save the Syrian Children
Thursday, November 2 at 7 p.m. | Landmark Theatre, Westside Pavilion
Save the Syrian Children is pleased to invite you to a special screening of the award winning HBO documentary Cries from Syria, followed by a discussion with the filmmaker and Academy Award-nominated Director Evgeny Afineevsky. This is an exclusive screening to benefit Save the Syrian Children. Your suggested $50 donation per ticket helps doctors in Syria and our partners in Israel save the lives of innocent children. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
RSVP HERE
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David’s Quilt presented by UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music
Sunday, November 5 at 7 p.m. | Stephen Wise Temple
The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music and UCLA Alan D. Leve Center for Jewish Studies will present the world premiere of “David’s Quilt,” an original libretto about biblical King David“. This performance features the premiere of a new work by Los Angeles based composers and UCLA faculty and students working together with the Max Helfman Institute. David’s Quilt is the result of 15 very different composers joining together to tell the story of David through their own artistic lens. The Quilt explores different episodes of David’s life, composed in a variety of musical idioms.
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We observe the yahrzeits of:
Warren Appel, Sy Bram, Thelma Cohen*, Eloise Dessauer, Phania Drori, Shirley Lucille Dryer*, Jack Flexer*, John Fodor, Hyman Glick*, Meyer Goldberg*, Mae Goldfarb*, Esther Friedman Gordon, Charles Greenberg*, Myron Gross*, Alvin Hirsch, Ethel Jacobson*, Katherine Redmon Joffee, Rose Kadner*, Andy Kanter*, Saul Kassan, Charles Kates*, Rabbi Shlomo Katzin, Saul* and Anne R. Leff, Martin Lowitz*, Elsa Maharam*, Budgie Marcus, Bernice Minkus, Albert Murray*, Ronald Joseph Purer*, Eva and Barney Rasken, Paul Rogers*, Bessie Rosenberg*, Steve Schulcz, Jeanne Seymour*, Harriet Shadur*, Sandra Singer, Meir Cohen-Sitt, David Speigel*, Ruth Steinore, Bernard Streusand, Charles Streusand, Sam Tugentman, William L.Walton*, Moses L. Weintraub*, Albert Weiss*, Jankel Yavitch*, Leslie Sheldon Zola*, Joel Zuckerbraun
*Designated on our memorial walls
We remember with love those who died in recent days and weeks:
Frieda Chase, Aviad Cohen, Barton J. Feldmar, Allyn Cipinko Fine, Richard Levy, Simon Light, Myrna Magit, Glenn Rosen, Lillian Rosen, Fred Silton, Marvin Rosenberg, Bernard Weitzman, Meg Zweiback
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Shehechianu Moment
Do you have a milestone birthday or anniversary approaching? We’d like to celebrate your special day on the bima during Friday evening Shabbat Services! Invite your family, join your Wise community, make it a “shehechianu moment” – a time to give thanks for life, health, and the blessings that enable you to reach this great moment in your life. Let us know by emailing Arlene Spiegelman or calling 310.889.2272 and she’ll make sure to schedule a date that works for you. We’d love to share your celebration!
Wishing you a future filled with joy and blessings.
Mazal tov to:
Julian Gross and Kimberley Simone on the birth of their son Theodore Jagger Gross.
Carolyn Karo and Mike Schulman on their recent marriage.
To our B’nai Mitzvah — may the Torah guide and inspire you every day of your adult life.
Mazal tov to:
Larysa and Dany Akhavan on their son Alan becoming Bar Mitzvah.
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Lifecycle • Condolences |
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We reach out as a community and offer our support and deepest sympathy to those among us who are mourning the loss of a loved one.
Eitan and Alison Cohen on the loss of Eitan’s brother Aviad Cohen.
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Lifecycle • Tributes
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We honor people through charitable giving.
RABBIS’ DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN HONOR OF:
Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback, for officiating Glenn Rosen’s funeral, by Alvin and Lynn Rosen
Rabbi David Woznica, for leading an engaging second day Rosh Hashanah service, by William and Janet Glucksman
Rabbi David Woznica, for leading an inspiring Rosh Hashanah service, by Jack and Valerie Melmed
Rabbi Sari Laufer, for officiating Peter Lafer and Camille Ranadive’s wedding, by Jill and Barry Lafer
All Clergy, for leading an engaging second day Rosh Hashanah service, by Marshall and Marlene Grossman
IN MEMORY OF:
Bernard and Charles Streusand, by Joyce and Margie Berger
Shirley Dryer, by Andrew and Ellen Kaplan
KASSAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND:
Saul Kassan, by Michael and Ronnie Kassan and family
CYE SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND:
Hyman Glick, by Michael and Gail Click
WISE SCHOOL GENERATIONS ENDOWMENT
IN HONOR OF:
Laurie Ackerman’s return to good health
YAHRZEIT FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Joel Zuckerbraun, by Lionel Zuckerbraun
Sondra Singer, by Kenneth and Fern DuBow
Bernice Minkus, by Arnold and Barbara Barron
Ruth Steinore, by Norma Cooper
Alvin Hirsch, by Jim and Geri Sherman and family
John Fodor, by Michael and Sussan Shore
Katherine Redmon Joffee, by Nancy Levin and family
Eloise Dessauer, by Lynne Richter
Bernard Streusand, by Joyce and Margie Berger
Charles Streusand, by Joyce and Margie Berger
Hyman Glick, by Michael and Gail Glick
Budgie Marcus, by Barbara, Joel & Marcus Family
Saul and Anne R. Leff, by Barbara Leff and family
Phania Drori, by Ze’ev and Carolynne Drori
Audrey Lucas by Marvin Lucas
Jack Spillman by Eric Spillman
Sam Tugentman by Shirley Sniderman
Osias “Ozzie” Goren by Dorothy Goren
Mollie Barron by Arnold & Barbara Barron
Shimon Dor by the Dor Family
Madeline Lewis by Linda Wachtell
Miriam Kahn by Arthur & Ginny Kahn
Eugene Berman by Helen Berman
Abraham Goodwein by Eleanora Goodwein
Warren Appel by Loretta Appel, Larry Toomin & Lance Toomin
Sarah Wachtell by Michael Wachtell
Edward Levin by Susi Levin
Paul K. Singer by Sydell Singer
William Walton by Linda Robbins
To make a donation in someone’s honor or in memory of a loved one, please visit wisela.org/giving.
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Temple Gift Shop
Hanukkah is closer than you think! The gift shop has a beautiful line of vintage Hanukkiahs. Stop by to see our new collection, there is something for everybody! Need a tallit? Receive 25% off of all tallit purchases. Do you have two hours free a week? The Gift Shop is looking for volunteers. A great way to meet people and contribute to the Temple.
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We appreciate our wonderful volunteers:
Nosh Volunteer:
Susan Firestone
Gift Shop Volunteers:
Terrie Baumann
Emil Cobar
Lori Rubin
Carol Sookman
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Shabbat Shalom
Stephen Wise Temple | 15500 Stephen S. Wise Drive | Los Angeles, CA 90077
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