Eyes on Wise 3.8.18

Wise Delegation Attends AIPAC Policy Conference
by Rabbi David Woznica
Along with members of our congregation, I have just returned from the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.

Speakers at the plenary sessions included Ambassador Nikki Haley, Senator Charles Schumer, Vice President Mike Pence, Israeli Labor Party Chairman Avi Gabbay, Con. Nancy Pelosi, Senator Mitch McConnell, Con. Grace Meng, Senator Robert Mendendez. Prime Minister Netanyahu was the closing speaker.

Also featured were some of Israel’s technological gifts to our world all of which engender great pride.
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Wise Welcomes Parkland Students to Speak at Shabbat Services
Friday, March 23 at 6:15 p.m.
Please join us for a powerful Shabbat evening service where we will welcome Mia Freeman and Hayley Licata, two students from Parkland, Florida who survived February’s shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School. Mia and Hayley will share their experiences, tell their story, and speak about actions being taken around the nation to advocate for sensible gun control.
Please note: some content may be troubling, especially for younger attendees. Child care is available during Shabbat services.

Wise will provide shuttle service on Saturday, March 24 for those planning to attend the March for Our Lives in Downtown Los Angeles. Please RSVP here.

This Week’s Torah Portion: Vayakhel-Pekude
FRIDAY, MARCH 9
6:15 p.m. Grade 4 Shabbat Services | Sanctuary
Led by Rabbi Ron Stern and Cantor Emma Lutz

SATURDAY, MARCH 10
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 Ron Stern and Cantor Emma Lutz

NEXT WEEK:

FRIDAY, MARCH 16
6:15 p.m. Shabbat Services | Plotkin Chapel
Led by Rabbi Josh Knobel and Cantor Emma Lutz

8 p.m. Soulful Shabbat Services | Sanctuary
Led by Rabbi Josh Knobel and Cantor Nathan Lam
Dinner | 6:30 p.m.
REGISTER FOR DINNER

SATURDAY, MARCH 17
Saturday Morning Services and Torah Study | Parenting Center
9 a.m. Torah Study
10 a.m. Morning Service followed by potluck lunch
Led by Rabbi David Woznica and Cantor Paul Dorman

Center for Jewish Life presents
A (Dys)Functional Family Album: Beneath the Surface of Biblical Relationships
with Rabbi Sari Laufer
Tuesdays, March 13 & 20
7:30-9 p.m.
Sibling rivalry, marital scheming, the occasional fratricide, and more—our Biblical stories offer us the good, the bad, the ugly, and the beautiful of human relationship. Based in some familiar Bibilical narratives, and bringing rabbinic wisdom, modern psychology, and our own lived experience, we’ll explore what we can learn about being a friend, a parent, a child, a partner, and more from Jewish text and tradition.
REGISTER HERE

Rosh Hodesh Women’s Gathering
Wednesday, March 14 at 8:30 a.m.
Please join Wise women as we gather in learning, prayer, and community. We’ll join in song and study, creating a time and space for reflection and connection. We’ll learn more about the traditions of Rosh Hodesh. Bring a friend, bring your spirit, bring a song.
RSVP HERE

Founder’s Day Service
Friday, March 16 at 10:30 a.m.
Each year around his birthday (March 17) the Wise community honors our namesake, Rabbi Stephen Wise, and our founding generation. It is a meaningful and educational experience for all of our students, teachers, clergy, and parents – a highlight of our calendar. This year we will also honor and remember our founder, Rabbi Isaiah Zeldin, of blessed memory. All founding generation families are invited to join us for the service in the Sanctuary, followed by lunch. To RSVP to our service and lunch please contact Lucy Harel at [email protected] or 310.889.2242.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
March 17 & 20 at 7 p.m.
March 18 at 3 p.m.
Please join us for Wise School’s performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. To purchase additional tickets, please visit https://www.showtix4u.com/ and enter Joseph in the search box. 

Newlyweds Havdalah at Rabbi Yoshi’s Home
Saturday, March 24 at 7 p.m.
Couples married in the last two years are invited to our Newlyweds Havdalah at the home of Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback and Jacqueline Hantgan. Enjoy a lovely evening concluding Shabbat and kicking off the week with song, prayer, great food, and great conversation. Join your Wise clergy and other recently married couples and help us make it a Shavua Tov. Please contact Lucy Harel, Director of Membership, with any questions.
RSVP HERE

West Coast Jewish Theatre and Stephen Wise Temple present
Simcha by Howard Teichman: A Staged Reading
Sunday, March 25 at 3 p.m. | Plotkin Chapel
Mike Burstyn (Azimuth, The Dybbuk) stars in this delightful play about a life-affirming journey into the world of a traveling magical storyteller who weaves his tales of Jewish folklore. Reminiscent of the well-loved stories of Sholem Aleichem, Simcha’s tales spread a pervasively modern patina over the seemingly familiar folktales.
Tickets: $25 (General Admission)
Call 323.821.2449 to purchase.

Classical (Siddur) Hebrew, Beginning 2
(for students who completed Beginning 1)
9 Mondays: April 16 –June 25 (No class on 5/21, 5/28)
7 – 9 p.m.
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.
REGISTER HERE

Wise to Provide Shuttle to March for Our Lives in Downtown Los Angeles
Saturday, March 24 at 9 a.m.
Shuttle departure time TBA.
Following the lead of teenagers around our nation, thousands of Angelinos will take to the streets in a show of solidarity and advocacy against gun violence. For those planning to attend, a shuttle will be provided from the Wise campus. Please contact Rabbi Ron Stern with any questions.
RSVP HERE

Nefesh B’Nefesh presents:
Aliyah Fair 2018
Sunday, March 18 | Shalhevet High School, 910 S. Fairfax
Now is your chance to learn about Aliyah, your opportunity to meet other Aliyah-minded people, and your day to explore opportunities in Israel.
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER 

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.

The family of Joyce Berger on her loss.

Stewart Straus on the loss of his father Jack Straus.

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!
 

To our B’nai Mitzvah — may the Torah guide and inspire you every day of your adult life.
Mazal tov to:

Farnaz and Sid Solomon on their daughter Sophie becoming Bat Mitzvah.

Nancy and Richard Emmanuel on their son Eli becoming Bar Mitzvah.

We honor people through charitable giving.

RABBIS’ DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN HONOR OF:

Rabbi Ron Stern for your wonderful Torah Study Class, by Leslie Aranoff-Hirschman

IN MEMORY OF:

Rochelle Blank, by The Wilson Family – Andrew, John, and Jeffrey

CANTORS’ DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN HONOR OF:

Sophia Crasnick receiving her Hebrew name, by Sophia Crasnick and Laurie Crasnick

IN MEMORY OF:

Helen Billens, by Ilene and Warren Kaufman and family

AVI EFRAIM GESUNDHEIT FUND FOR MUSIC
IN MEMORY OF:

Fannie Gesundheit, by Susie, Jaime, and Daniela Gesundheit

RABBI ZELDIN RABBINIC CHAIR FUND
IN MEMORY OF:

Rabbi Isaiah Zeldin, by Renee and Ernie Charney, Flora Schneider, Risa Kagan and Richard Stern and family

2017-18 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ANNUAL GIVING
IN HONOR OF:

Mary Itri, by Toni, Ofer, Michael, and Danielle Bick

WISE SCHOOL GENERATIONS ENDOWMENT
IN HONOR OF:

Lynn Bider, receiving the 2018 Lea Rabin Award at the Federation Lyon of Judah Event, by Janine and Rick Kolodny

IN MEMORY OF:

Judy Simon, by Marcie Aboulafia

LIFELONG LEARNING ENDOWMENT
IN MEMORY OF:

Michael Igdaloff, by Harold Igdaloff

JOSHUA ANDREW LEVY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
IN MEMORY OF:

Lillian Levy, by Shelly and Don Levy

METUKA BENJAMIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
IN MEMORY OF:

Eleanor Davis, by Bonnie and Michael Blumenkrantz

SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND
IN MEMORY OF:

Ira Harris, by Nancy Norris and family

YAHRZEIT FUND
IN MEMORY OF:

Cindy Harris, by Claudia and Jerry Nussbaum

Gloria Gans, by the Koppelman Family

Dorothy Williams, by Sunny Caine

Faye Levitt, by Audri and Stan Tendler

Bernard Fond, by Barbara and Richard Ackerman

Gilbert Sheinhaus, by Carol Sookman

Neil B. Fischer, by Judy Fischer, and Michelle and Ed Fischer

Leanore Ziv Miller, by Judy Miller Fischer

Nosh Volunteer:
Susan Firestone

Gift Shop Volunteers:
Terrie Baumann
Rochelle Fox
Lori Rubin
Carol Sookman

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