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A Jew at Christmas
By Rabbi David Woznica
This is among my favorite times of the year. I enjoy Christmas songs from Johnny Mathis, Nat King Cole, Burl Ives and Mariah Carey, the colorful lights enveloping neighborhood homes, and even the tumult at shopping malls. How nice to see people purchasing presents for those they love.
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 Wise to Host An Evening with Robert Shapiro moderated by Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback
Thursday, January 25 at 7 p.m.
Legendary attorney and addiction treatment advocate Robert Shapiro will speak at Stephen Wise Temple on January 25, addressing issues of individuals and families struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback will moderate this special evening that is sure to be informative, engaging, and impactful. Co-sponsored by Beit T’Shuvah and Panish Shea & Boyle LLP,this will be a special and unique opportunity to hear from and speak with a leading advocate and expert on this important topic. This will be a free event open to all.
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 Thank you for helping us raise over $5,500 for families in need
Thanks to the generosity and support of the Stephen Wise Temple community, we’ve raised over $5,500 for families in need this holiday season, which has helped us purchase grocery store gift cards as well as other needs for the holidays. Your contributions allowed us to provide nearly 40 gift bags for our partners at LA Family Housing to distribute. This is just the beginning of a new phase of our partnership with this important organization that helps so many in our local community. We are grateful for everyone’s participation and look forward to working with our friends at LA Family Housing throughout the coming year.
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 The Legacies of King and Heschel: An Evening of Tribute Through Fellowship
Thursday, January 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Stand together in fellowship with members of faith communities from across our city as we celebrate the birthdays and legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, partners and friends in the fight for civil rights. Be inspired and uplifted by the voices of our choirs and words from our faith partners as we reflect on the enduring legacies of King and Heschel. Connect with friends from all over Los Angeles as we share our stories and learn about our challenges in the world today.
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Bradley Sonnenberg Memorial Service
Friday, December 22 at 2 p.m. | Sanctuary
The Sonnenberg Family encourages that, in lieu of flowers or gifts, donations in Brad’s name be made to Wise Readers to Leaders, c/o Stephen Wise Temple or to the Brad Sonnenberg Fund at de Toledo High School. He loved Wise Readers, books, and de Toledo.
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 This Week’s Torah Portion: Vayigash
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22
6:15 p.m. Shabbat Services | Plotkin Chapel
Led by Student Rabbi Bryan Zive and Cantor Emma Lutz
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23
Saturday Morning Services and Torah Study | Plotkin Chapel
9 a.m. Torah Study
10 a.m. Morning Service followed by potluck lunch
Led by Student Rabbi Bryan Zive and Cantor Emma Lutz
NEXT WEEK:
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29
6:15 p.m. Shabbat Services | Plotkin Chapel
Led by Rabbi Sari Laufer and Cantor Emma Lutz
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30
Saturday Morning Services and Torah Study | Plotkin Chapel
9 a.m. Torah Study
10 a.m. Morning Service followed by potluck lunch
Led by Rabbi Sari Laufer and Cantor Emma Lutz
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Learning Opportunities with Clergy
Talmud Study with Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback: Wednesday, January 3 at 12 p.m. | Taub Annex
Bible Study with Rabbi Ron Stern: Monday, January 8 at 9 a.m. | Temple Conference Room |
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 Tot Shabbat
Saturday, January 6 at 10 a.m.
Gather together with our community for a festive service with kid-friendly entertainment! Our clergy and guest performers lead our music- and story-filled service that introduces the youngest members of our community to the joy of Shabbat. Parents and grandparents will love it too! Recommended for kids up to age 6.
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 Wonder Screening and Q&A with Adam Frank of Lionsgate
Saturday, January 6 at 2 p.m.
Wonder is the family-friendly hit of the year and we are excited to screen this terrific film that celebrates Jewish values such as tolerance and love for one another. Wise member Adam Frank, representing Lionsgate (the studio that developed, marketed, and distributed the film), will join us for a special Q&A session with our students after the movie. Join us for popcorn, snacks, and a fun afternoon during which we’ll learn how this beloved story made it from the page to the screen.
This free event is recommended for kids in first grade and older, though the film is suitable for all ages.
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 Center for Jewish Life presents:
Classical (Siddur) Hebrew, Beginning 2
10 Mondays: January 8 – March 26 (No class on 1/15, 2/19)
7 – 9 p.m. at Stephen Wise Temple
Instructor: Alisa Lottati, American Jewish University
This class is for students who completed Beginning 1 or can read at a beginners level. The class focuses on improving reading skills and understanding the prayers.
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Center for Jewish Life presents:
The Writings of Elie Wiesel
with Rabbi David Woznica
Tuesdays, January 9, 16, 23
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Elie Wiesel survived Auschwitz and became a witness for the six million who perished. He was a leading international Jewish and beloved to the Jewish people. Through his books, his teaching and his speeches he reached tens of millions around the world. We will read and analyze three speeches of one of the most important Jews in modern history.
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 Center for Jewish Life presents:
A Jewish Journey Through Painting
with Jan Navah
5 Wednesdays January 10 – February 7, 2018
7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. | Tyberg Innovation Lab
Hiddur Mitzvah is the Jewish idea of bringing beauty to a mitzvah. Explore your artistic talents as you learn the basics of painting and paint a Jewish ritual object (Kiddush cup, candle sticks, mezuzah, tallit, hanukiah, etc.) You will be painting oil on canvas. If you wish, you may bring in one of your personal ritual objects as the subject. This class is for those who have never picked up a brush as well as those with some experience. If you have ever wanted to explore your artistic talents, this is your chance.
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 Wise Years
Thursday, January 11
9:30 a.m. | Registration
10 a.m. | Program begins
Go inside the movie industry with talent manager Andrew Howard. Learn the amazing health and wellness value of practicing mindfulness from Diana Winston of UCLA. Join us after our buffet lunch for games or for a screening of the new film Slipaway and a discussion with writers/directors Julia Butler and Daniel Mentz and lead actress Elaine Partnow. The film is in consideration for four Academy Awards!
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Re:Shabbat
Friday, January 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Discover a new Shabbat experience! This casual, musical gathering will bring us together to sing, worship, and enjoy great food and wine in a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. Decompress from your week. Light dinner and wine will be provided but we also encourage you to bring a favorite bottle to share. RSVP at the link below.
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Rosh Hodesh Women’s Gathering
Wednesday, January 17 at 8 a.m. | Sanctuary
Celebrate Rosh Hodesh with the women of Stephen Wise Temple. This beautiful experience for women by women is filled with Torah, poetry, song, love, community, and friendship.
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Soulful Shabbat
Friday, January 19
6:30 p.m. | Dinner
8 p.m. | Services
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.
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 URJ Camp Newman Benefit Concert
Saturday, January 20
2 p.m.
Bringing together diverse voices all deeply connected with URJ Camp Newman of San Rafael, Wise will host a benefit concert on Saturday, January 20 to help raise awareness for the beloved community affected by fires in Northern California. For many years songleaders, musicians, and composers have been an essential part of Camp Newman’s identity. At this special event we will celebrate their songs and voices, joining together in our favorites from years past and the present. There will be no cost to attend but we ask all attendees to make a generous donation to Camp Newman.
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REGISTER AND DONATE HERE
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 Center for Jewish Life presents:
BimBam: Watch Something Jewish
A Special Evening for Parents with Young Children
With Sarah Lefton
January 23 at 7:30 p.m.
The founder of BimBam will share with you an exciting series of Jewish videos and animated series that will elevate your children’s free time and help you bring more Judaism into your home together. You will delight in Shaboom! with Gabi and Rafael in their playhouse in the clouds. You’ll discover Parenting Resources which will help you teach Jewish values and rituals. You can learn the Torah portion of the week with your children in an exciting and animated form. And most important you will leave with a great resource that can shape you and your child’s Judaism for years to come.
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Please join us for the Wise School and Stephen Wise Temple Gala on February 3, 2018 at 7pm located in the Katz Family Pavilion. This event celebrates 40 years of Jewish Education with an elegant affair, Black Tie Optional attire. We will be honoring Lori & Robert Goodman, the Katz Family, Ronald Katz, Dana & Todd Katz, and Kathy & Randall Katz, Deena & Edward Nahmias, Wendy & Ken Ruby, and Lori & Leandro Tyberg.
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The Yale Spizzwinks at Stephen Wise Temple
Sunday, January 7 at 7:00 pm
The Yale Spizzwinks are America’s first and oldest underclassman a cappella group. Since 1914, they’ve entertained audiences around the world with their unique blend of sweet harmony and tongue-in-cheek humor. Fun for the whole family! Dessert reception after.
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West Coast Jewish Theatre presents:
The Sunshine Boys: A Staged Reading
With Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback and Cantor Nathan Lam
Sunday, January 21 at 3 p.m. | Stephen Wise Temple
This beloved Neil Simon classic tells the story of a faded vaudeville duo thrust together for a reunion show years after a falling-out. A tender comedy about friendship and show business, The Sunshine Boys will come to life in this special staged reading featuring Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback and Cantor Nathan Lam. Tickets: $25
Call 323.821.2449 for tickets
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 Post-Hanukkah Sale at the Temple Gift Shop!
Visit the Temple Gift Shop for our post-Hanukkah sale! Stock up now on Hanukkah items for next year. All Hanukkah items 25% off! Do you have a Bar or Bat Mitzvah coming up? Tallits for these special occasions are all 25% off.
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Due to the fire evacuation last week, we are republishing our Kaddish list from the week of December 8 for those who may not have been able to join us.
We remember with love those who died in recent days and weeks:
Aaron Cohen, Bernard Ellenson, Jerry Esten, Richard Alan Fisher, Tracey Grunauer, Victoria Halimi, Peppa Kahane, Huguette Nadjar, Morton “Mort” Rosen, Bradley Sonnenberg
We observe the yahrzeits of:
Warren Ford Ackerman*, Abram Aaron Adler*, Laura Barnett*, David Barton, Joseph S. Belmont*, Jack Bergman*, Herman Blumenfeld*, Ruth Bodner*, Laura Chap*, Sylvia Crasnick*, Armida Salas de Castro*, Donald M. DeWitt*, Mildred Diener*, Louis Fineman*, Joseph Foster*, Lillian Gingold*, Selwyn E. Grant*, Roselle Hammer*, Bertha Hershenson*, Edith Bell Hessel*, Maurice J. Kafka, David S. Kierman*, Bertha Korenthal, Max Kretschmer*, Alexander Livingstone, Sidney Lokitz*, Arnold V. Magasinn*, Harry Mann*, Herman Markowitz*, Mary Miller*, Eva Nelson*, Bernard Neuman*, James S. Packtor*, Joseph Perlstein*, Jeffrey Michael Petrus*, Mary Rappaport*, Jack Resnick*, Jerry Rhodes*, Sidney Ross*, Regina Lieberman Schonfeld*, Max Shore*, Ernest M. Silver*, Max Silverman*, Bertha Smith*, George Sossin*, Arnold Vinstein, Stanley Wachtell, Mayna Winokur, Mary Winston, Maurice A. Witzman*, Pearl B. Young*
*Designated on our memorial walls
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| Lifecycle • Condolences |
| 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.
Claudia and Bill Brown on the loss of Claudia’s father Jerry Esten, grandfather and grandfather-in-law of Jonathan Brown, Melissa Brown-Titcher and Daniel Tichter.
Ann Ellenson on the loss of her husband Bernard Ellenson.
Tannoz and David Foruzanfar on the loss of Tannoz’s grandmother Victoria Halimi.
Andrea and Glenn Sonnnenberg on the loss of their son Bradley Evan Sonnenberg, brother of Lauren and Jacob.
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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!
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We honor people through charitable giving.
RABBIS’ DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN HONOR OF:
Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback and Rabbi Ron Stern, by Ira Grose
IN MEMORY OF:
Jerry Esten, by Jodi and Rick Kirkbride
Bernard Ellenson, by Susan Firestone and Sally Hanes
David R. Barton, by Alan and Ann Barton
Nathan Bordo, by Sonia and Martin Bordo
CANTORS’ DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Jeffrey Michael Petrus, by The Petrus Family
Herman Blumenfeld, by Miriam and Jack Pitson
MAX HESS LIBRARY FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Dafna Presnell, by Joyce and Kevin Anderson
Bradley Sonnenberg, by Kevin, Ian, Sara, and Darci Anderson
AVI EFRAIM GESUNDHEIT FUND FOR MUSIC
IN MEMORY OF:
Laura Chap and Jack Resnick, by Linda and Jeff Resnick and family
SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Irving B. Kroll, by Rabbi Leah Kroll
Bradley Sonnenberg, by Rabbi Leah Kroll, and Penny and Mark Berns
WISE READERS TO LEADERS FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Bradley Sonnenberg, by Janine and Rick Kolodny, Beverly and Herb Sturman, Roz and Bob Weiner, Sharon Spira-Cushnir and Andrew Cushnir, Jodi and Rick Kirkbride, Jessica Lebovits, Carin and Glenn Freeman, Irene and David Smith, Emily and Rick Corleto
SOL AND ESTHER SMITH LIBRARY FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Arthur Lewis, by Mark J., Marcia, Alex, and Amanda Smith
Bertha Smith, by Irene and David Smith, and Mark J., Marcia, Alex, and Amanda Smith
Mort Rosen, by Irene and David Smith
SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Jerry Esten, by Emily and Rick Corleto, Irene and Yoni Boujo, and Penny and Mark Berns
WISE SCHOOL GENERATIONS ENDOWMENT
IN HONOR OF:
the Bat Mitzvah of Sabrina Gancman, by Jessica Lebovits
IN MEMORY OF:
Jerry Esten, by Janine and Rick Kolodny, Joyce and Kevin Anderson, and Carin and Glenn Freeman
Bernie Ellenson, by Dana Ehrlich
AFSANEH YOUSEFZADEH MEMORIAL FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Simmy Jacobs, by Linda and David Salzman
Afsaneh Yousefzadeh, by Cynthia and Michael Persky
WISE HEARTS FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Alexander Livingstone and Betty Williams, by Sunny Caine
LIFELONG LEARNING ENDOWMENT
IN MEMORY OF:
Dorothy Singer Simon and Samuel M. Golden, by Patti and Roger Golden
Jerry Esten, by Penny and Mark Berns, and the Koppelman Family
FUNDS SUPPORTING ISRAEL PROGRAMS
IN MEMORY OF:
Maurice J. Kafka, by Gigi and Stanley Kafka
YAHRZEIT FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Manya Winokur, by Connie Winokur, Debbie Winokur, Jacqueline Winokur, and Julia Winokur
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| Thank You |
| We appreciate our wonderful volunteers:
Lunch Bunch Volunteers:
Ilene and Harry Jacobs
Diane Kabat
Sally Levine
Shelly Levy
Freda Moscowitz
Sheila Rosenberg
Barbara Sampson
Shirley Sniderman
Joan Spiegel
Tammy Steinman
Lana Sternberg
Nosh Volunteer:
Susan Firestone
Gift Shop Volunteers:
Terrie Baumann
Emil Cobar
Rochelle Fox
Lori Rubin
Carol Sookman
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| A Welcoming Community |
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Shabbat Shalom
Stephen Wise Temple | 15500 Stephen S. Wise Drive | Los Angeles, CA 90077
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