Eyes on Wise 5.31.18

Shine Bright
by Rabbi Sari Laufer
“This little light of mine….I’m going to let it shine…..”
Throughout history, a candle flickering in a window sent signals to all who passed by. For centuries, it was symbolic in the run-up to Christmas, alerting travelers to the possibility of an open door and a set table; mimicking Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter, it became a symbol of hospitality, a quiet way to let a weary traveler know that they would not be turned away.
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Wise School’s Second Grade completed their studies on historical and contemporary heroes with very special musical performances and presentations on Wednesday evening. Here are just some of the terrific highlights in pictures!

This Week’s Torah Portion: Beha-Alotekha

FRIDAY, JUNE 1
6:15 p.m. Shabbat Services | Sanctuary
Led by Rabbi Ron Stern and Cantor Nathan Lam
Families with college kids returning home for the summer are invited to join us for services and a special blessing.
The topic of Rabbi Stern’s sermon will be: “Living Life in the Middle of the Bell Curve: Making the Most of Our Average Lives.”

SATURDAY, JUNE 2
Shabbat Morning Services | Plotkin Chapel
Led by Rabbi David Woznica and Cantor Emma Lutz
9 a.m. Torah Study
10 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

NEXT WEEK:

FRIDAY, JUNE 8
6:15 p.m. Shabbat Services | Sanctuary
Led by Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback and Cantor Nathan Lam

SATURDAY, JUNE 9
Shabbat Morning Services | Parenting Center
Led by Rabbi Josh Knobel and Cantor Paul Dorman
9 a.m. Torah Study
10 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

Second Generation Family Caregiver Group
Sunday, June 24 at 11 a.m.
Hosted by Jewish Family Services, this support group will meet at Wise to bring together those presently caring for parents and relatives of advanced age or illness. Refreshments provided.
To RSVP by June 15 or learn more please contact Joanne Levine, LCSW, at [email protected].

Shabbat Morning Hike
with Rabbi Ron Stern
Saturday, June 30 at 10 a.m. | Will Rogers State Park
Hit the trail for a Shabbat morning out in nature, experiencing the beauty of our beloved parks and hills in Los Angeles. Our excursions are designed for even the most novice of hikers, so simply bring a good pair of sneakers or boots, a bottle of water, a snack or two, and yourself!

Mazal tov to Paul Krasnow, our founding generation member, who recently published his first book The Success Code
Paul is delighted to be able to share his life experiences and empower readers to overcome adversity in his inspirational book The Success Code after, as he says, a very emotional two years in the making. Paul’s daughter Genessa was the instrumental person in pushing him to fulfil this lifelong dream and Paul has since been delighted to travel and speak about his book, be interviewed on radio in the US and Canada, create podcasts, and be featured in over 20 print magazine articles. His book is available through Amazon.

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.

Donna Cloobeck on the loss of her husband, Sheldon Cloobeck, Past President of Stephen Wise Temple.

Gail Kamer–Lieberfarb and Warren Lieberfarb on the loss of Gail’s father Murray Gordon.

Kambiz (and Jennifer) Yadidi on the loss of Kambiz’ mother Mahi Yadidi.

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:

Ellie and Joseph Akhtarzad on their daughter Jaden becoming Bat Mitzvah.

Genene and Michael Turndorf on their daughter Lily becoming Bat Mitzvah.

Negin and Egal Gabayzadeh on their son Pierce becoming Bar Mitzvah.

We honor people through charitable giving.

RABBIS’ DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN HONOR OF:

Rabbi Ron Stern for officiating at our wedding, by Rebecca Pearlstein and Benjamin Heins

IN MEMORY OF:

Gerry Crasnick, by Laurie Crasnick and family

CANTORS’ DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN MEMORY OF:

Gerry Crasnick, by Laurie Crasnick and family

Gerry Crasnick, by Judith Daitch and Lori Daitch

SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND
IN MEMORY OF:

Herman Russ, by Caroline Russ

Edythe Slutsky, by Sonia Bordo

Mousa Neman, by Susan and Jon Berger

WISE SCHOOL GENERATIONS ENDOWMENT
IN HONOR OF:

Steve Fishman for his leadership as Stephen Wise Temple President, by Dana and Scott Ehrlich

IN MEMORY OF:

Mousa Neman, by Joyce and Kevin Anderson, and Dana and Scott Ehrlich

METUKA BENJAMIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
IN MEMORY OF:

Gerry Crasnick, by Michael Zeldin and Terry Gock

DIENER AND KADNER FAMILIES LIBRARY FUND
IN HONOR OF:

Jordan and Jayden Entous on receiving their Haggigat Torah, by Karen and Allan Entous

AVI EFRAIM GESUNDHEIT FUND FOR MUSIC
IN HONOR OF:

Randy Weinstein on her retirement from teaching at Stephen Wise Elementary School, by Karen and Allan Entous

HOMES FOR HEROES
IN MEMORY OF:

Gerry Crasnick, by Karen and Allan Entous

2017-18 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ANNUAL GIVING
IN MEMORY OF:

Gerry Crasnick, by Loretta Wallace

CENTER FOR YOUTH ENGAGEMENT
IN MEMORY OF:

Susan Patricia Gardenhour, by Judith Daitch and Lori Daitch

WISE HEARTS FUND
IN MEMORY OF:

Walter Wise, by Susi Levin

Jacob Williams, by Sunny Caine

PRAYER BOOK FUND
IN MEMORY OF:

Wendy Otelsberg, by Jerry, Scott, Emily, Charlotte and Finley Otelsberg, and Michelle and Eric Massi

YAHRZEIT FUND
IN MEMORY OF:

Samuel Guber, by Peter Guber

Saree A. Milstein, by Marshall Glick, Marni Glick, and Heather Glick–Atalla

Bertha Glassman, by Ruth Winthrop

David Walter, by Richard Walter and family and Evelyn Besbris and family

Harry Krasne, by Marilyn and David Williams

Norma Hirsch, by Geri and Jim Sherman

Sonia Alpert, by Laura and Harvey Alpert

A special thank you to Barbara Sampson, Freda Moscowitz, and Susan Firestone for their dedication and volunteering to support our Center for Jewish Life dialogues and speaker series.

Nosh Volunteer:
Susan Firestone

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

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