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 Reflections on Parshat Chukat: Feelings of Love and Loss
by Cantor Emma Lutz
In this week’s Torah portion, Parshat Chukat, our leader Moses is confronted with the death of his two siblings and fellow leaders, Miriam and Aaron. A great midrash teaches us how difficult it was for the Israelite people to even contemplate the death of Aaron and only upon seeing his body were they able to acknowledge that Aaron had indeed breathed his last breath (B’midbar Rabbah 19:20). However, it is Miriam’s death that seems to rock Moses himself to the core.
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Relief Supplies for Detained Refugees
by Rabbi Ron Stern
As Jews, we are pained by the humanitarian crisis at our borders. Our own history of seeking asylum on the shores of this nation causes the suffering of those who are detained to resonate in our souls. We appreciate President Trump’s decision to maintain family integrity yet we still know that many families will endure long spans in detention while their cases are adjudicated. So many of you have reached out asking how we can help so we are informing you of one path: to provide relief and assistance to these incarcerated families, Temple Emanu-El of Dallas has invited sister congregations to send relief supplies which they will then distribute to the detained. To support the work of Temple Emanu-El and to provide humanitarian relief to families and children seeking safety in this country, we invite you to contribute toiletries, gently-used clothing, stuffed animals, children’s toys, and infant supplies to Wise. We will pack them up and ship them to Temple Emanuel. A large bin will be located outside the main sanctuary. Please drop your donations there.
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2018 Summer Reading List
Our Clergy and educators once again have some terrific recommendations for your poolside reading enjoyment. You can bring any of these great books to the beach too but be careful with your tablet–we doubt your Kindle is sandproof.
SEE READING LIST HERE
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 This Week’s Torah Portion: Hukkat
FRIDAY, JUNE 22
6:15 p.m. Shabbat Services | Sanctuary
Led by Rabbi David Woznica and Cantor Emma Lutz
The title of Rabbi Woznica’s sermon will be “Probing Questions and Considered Responses: A Brief Presentation on Current Issues Followed by Your Welcomed Inquiries“
SATURDAY, JUNE 23
Shabbat Morning Services | Plotkin Chapel
Led by Rabbi Josh Knobel and Cantor Emma Lutz
9 a.m. Torah Study
10 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
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NEXT WEEK:
FRIDAY, JUNE 29
6:15 p.m. Shabbat Services | Shalom Garden
Led by Rabbi Sari Laufer and Cantor Emma Lutz
SATURDAY, JUNE 30
Shabbat Morning Services | Plotkin Chapel
Led by Rabbi Josh Knobel and Cantor Emma Lutz
9 a.m. Torah Study
10 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat Morning Hike
with Rabbi Ron Stern
10 a.m. | Trippet Ranch to Eagle Springs Loop Trail (Topanga)
Hit the trail for a Shabbat morning out in nature, experiencing the beauty of our beloved parks and hills in Los Angeles. This 6 mile loop is a bit on the strenuous side — no climbing required, but please wear a good pair of boots or sneakers, a bottle of water, a snack or two, and yourself!
RSVP HERE
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Learning Opportunities with Clergy
Bible Study with Rabbi Ron Stern: Monday, July 30 at 9 a.m. | Temple Conference Room |
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 WiseFit presents Open Gym — Pick-Up Sports for Adults
New Summer Dates:
Wednesdays from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
6/27, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29
Sundays from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5
Why should kids have all the fun? Stephen Wise Temple members are invited to play pick-up basketball in our beautiful new Katz Family Pavilion athletics facility. Bring your A-game and up to two friends every Wednesday night from 6 to 8 p.m. to show off your hoops skills. Open gym is completely free. Note that only persons 18 and over are eligible. Please wear appropriate gym clothing. Waivers must be signed upon entry.
Swimming: Do you prefer the water over dry land? We’ve got you covered! Come down to the pool and check out our WiseFit Master’s swimming program. This program includes guided workouts three times per week early in the morning.
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Shabbat Morning Hike
with Rabbi Ron Stern
Saturday, June 30 at 10 a.m. | Trippet Ranch to Eagle Springs Loop Trail (Topanga)
Hit the trail for a Shabbat morning out in nature, experiencing the beauty of our beloved parks and hills in Los Angeles. This 6 mile loop is a bit on the strenuous side — no climbing required, but please wear a good pair of boots or sneakers, a bottle of water, a snack or two, and yourself!
RSVP HERE
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Shabbat Morning Services in a Nearby Home
with Rabbi David Woznica and Sara Anderson
Saturday, July 7 | Location sent upon RSVP
Study: 9 a.m. | Services: 10 a.m.
Enjoy worship, music, food, fun, and friends at a Shabbat morning service at a nearby private home. We will study, pray, and enjoy our usual lunch. Bring your favorite A-list picnic dish (vegetarian please) to round out our potluck lunch! Please note that this will be our only Shabbat morning service that day (we will only be offsite, not on the Wise campus).
RSVP HERE
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Shabbat by the Shore
with Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback and Cantor Emma Lutz
Friday, August 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Crescent Bay Park, Santa Monica
Our seaside service has become a beloved summer tradition, bringing together friends from all over Los Angeles for a sunset Shabbat full of meaningful prayer and uplifting music. As always, arrive early to stake out a spot for your blanket and picnic “pre-neg” and be sure to pack your frisbees and beach balls for an after-service hangout!
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Concert on Cañon
with Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback, Cantor Nathan Lam, Music Director David Kates, and the Stephen Wise Temple Soulful Musicians and Singers
Thursday, August 23 at 6 p.m.
Beverly Cañon Gardens, Beverly Hills
For the past two years, our extraordinary clergy, musicians, and singers have wowed audiences at Beverly Hills’ beautiful Beverly Cañon Gardens, performing an eclectic mix from traditional Jewish and Israeli music to pop favorites to last year’s stunning “Summer of Love” selections. This hidden gem of a venue has plenty of seating, lawn space for family picnickers, and restaurant patios for those grabbing a happy hour cocktail and nosh. Limited free parking is available.
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Social Circle’s Summer Blast Dinner Dance
Saturday, June 23 at 7 p.m.
Singles and couples aged 60 and better are invited to join us for a fun evening of dance and socializing. The cost of entry ($25) includes a casual dinner, dancing with a live band providing music, and great company. For more information, please contact Wise member John Seeman: 310.204.1240 or [email protected].
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 Center for Jewish Life presents:
Classical (Siddur) Hebrew, Beginning 2
(for students who completed Beginning 1)
July 9 – August 27, 7 – 9 p.m.
This class is for students who completed Beginning 1 or can read Hebrew at a beginners level.
The class focuses on improving reading skills and understanding the prayers.
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| Lifecycle • Yahrzeits |
We remember with love those who died in recent days and weeks:
Dr. Martin Bordo, Sheldon Cloobeck, Susan Patricia Gardenhour, Murray Gordon, Mahi Yadidi
We observe the yahrzeits of:
Louis H. Abrams, Scott David Barron*, Harriet May Baumann*, Henry E. Belmont*, Bella Berenfeld*, Louis Bersen, Kesel Bilenky*, Ron Chase, Adolph Dornberg*, Nettie DuBoef*, Edna Flexer*, Julius Freedman*, Nettie Frost*, Dudley Glick, Louis Glick, Jack Gordon*, Nelson Lawrence Gordon*, Minnie T. Kent*, Morris Lang, Henrietta S. Levin*, Arthur Marsh*, Phillip L. Miller, M.D.*, Morris H. Moskowitz*, Henrietta Z. Nairin*, Lila Neuman*, Bob Prensky*, Irving Resch, David Rose*, Jacob J. Rosen*, Celly Rosenson*, James Roth, Abraham Rothenstein, Willie Siegel, Zelda Silverman*, Samuel D. Surlow*, Ethel Tabor*, Sol Vilensky*, Herta Widawer*
*Designated on our memorial walls
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| Lifecycle • Mazal Tov |
| 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:
Ariana and Jude Perez on the birth of their daughter Lily Danger Shore Perez. Mazal Tov also to proud grandparents Sussan and Michael Shore.
Amanda and Max Roessler on the birth of their daughter Mariella Luna Roessler. Mazal Tov to proud grandparents Terry and Gentille Koosed.
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We honor our loved ones, our family simchas, 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.
RABBIS’ DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN HONOR OF:
Rabbi David Woznica being named holder of the Isaiah Zeldin Rabbinic Chair at Stephen Wise Temple, by Ginny and Arthur Kahn
Carly Ackerman-Canning being honored on her graduation from Elon University and in honor of her success trip to Israel, by Laurie Ackerman
IN MEMORY OF:
Joseph Joseph, by Seema and Susan Pollack
Irving Resch, by Laurie and Ron Resch and family
James Roth, by Selma Kurtzman and family
Gertrude Kornweiser, by Roberta Marshall
Martin Bordo, by Sonia Bordo
CANTORS’ DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN HONOR OF:
Charolette Rosenzweig, by Joshua Rosenzweig
IN MEMORY OF:
Louis H. Abrams, by Joan Spiegel
Linda Grose, by Ginny and Arthur Kahn
Martin Bordo, by Sonia Bordo
RABBI ZELDIN RABBINIC CHAIR FUND
IN HONOR OF:
Rabbi David Woznica being named holder of the Isaiah Zeldin Rabbinic Chair at Stephen Wise Temple, by Heidi and Albert Praw
SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Etomer Fishman, by Evaline Fishman
LIFELONG LEARNING ENDOWMENT
IN MEMORY OF:
James R. Singer, by Patti and Roger Golden
WISE SCHOOL GENERATIONS ENDOWMENT
IN HONOR OF:
Janine Kolodny’s Installation as President of Stephen Wise Temple with love, pride, and admiration for everything you do. Love your kids, Michy and Zach, and David
the birth of Lily Danger Shore Perez, daughter of Ariana and Jude Perez, granddaughter of Sussan and Michael Shore, by Janine and Rick Kolodny
2017-18 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
IN HONOR OF:
Shirley Sniderman’s 80th birthday and their 60th anniversary, by Shirley and Phil Sniderman
IN MEMORY OF:
Gerry Crasnick, by Sherre and Jeffrey Hirsch
YAHRZEIT FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Morris Lang, by Lillian Mylon
Maurice Joelson, by Yasmina, Alan, Rachel, and William Joelson
Abraham Rothenstein, by Lois Rothenstein-Wax
Louis Glick, by The Glick and Sheerin Family
Dudley Glick, by The Glick Family
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| Thank You |
| We appreciate our wonderful volunteers:
Lunch Bunch Volunteers (Supporting LA Family Housing):
Janis Berkman
Diane Kabat
Candance Konowitch
Sally Levine
Freda Moscowitz
Sheila Rosenberg
Barbara Sampson
Shirley Sniderman
Joan Spiegel
Gail Woskow
Nosh Volunteer:
Susan Firestone
Gift Shop Volunteers:
Terrie Baumann
Rochelle Fox
Lori Rubin
Carol Sookman
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| A Welcoming Community |
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