Eyes on Wise 8.2.18

This Week’s Torah Portion: Ekev

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3
6:15 p.m. Shabbat Services | Shalom Garden
Led by Rabbi Sari Laufer and Cantor Nathan Lam

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4
Shabbat Morning Services | Plotkin Chapel
Led by Rabbi Sari Laufer and Cantor Paul Dorman
9 a.m. Torah Study
10 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

NEXT WEEK:

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10
6:15 p.m. Shabbat Services | Shalom Garden
Led by Rabbi Ron Stern and Cantor Nathan Lam

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11
Shabbat Morning Services | Plotkin Chapel
Led by Rabbi Josh Knobel and Cantor Paul Dorman
9 a.m. Torah Study
10 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

Learning Opportunities with Clergy
Talmud Study with Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback: Wednesday, August 8 at 12 p.m. | Udko Annex
Bible Study with Rabbi Ron Stern: Monday, August 13 at 9 a.m. | Temple Conference Room

High Holy Days tickets now on sale
Visit WiseLA.org/HighHolyDays Your one-stop guide to schedules, tickets, membership, family experiences, and more. 

Family Experiences: Learn What’s New and What’s Changing
Families with children of all ages have a variety of amazing options when it comes to High Holy Days with Wise! At our Family Services, parents and kids can pray, sing, and learn together. During our Days of Awesome, kids can learn through activities tailored just for them (no grown-ups allowed!)
And, of course we offer Child Care for all services on the Wise campus and
at Bel Air Church.
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER FOR FREE

Yizkor Book of Remembrance Submissions
Our Yizkor Book of Remembrance is a time-honored and meaningful way to remember your departed loved ones during this year’s High Holy Days and throughout the year. Submissions will be open from July 12 through August 20. We encourage you to make a contribution of $18 per name listed. This donation allows us to a printed version of the book for all who attend our Yizkor services. Please contact us during office hours at 310.476.8561 if you have any questions or if we may assist you in completing your submission.
SUBMIT ONLINE
PRINTABLE MAIL-IN FORM

Make A Difference During LA Family Housing Week – Aug. 13-17
Donation deadline: August 15
In honor of its 35^th birthday, LA Family Housing is celebrating its efforts to end homelessness and empower the community to take action in support of homeless neighbors. Change starts here – and with you! Wise is now collecting items needed for “Donation Drop-Off Day!” Bring the following new toiletry items to the Sanctuary lobby by August 15: shampoo, bar soap, body wash, toothpaste, deodorant, razors. Also, during LAFH Week, you can take tours of LAFH’s brand-new facilities, volunteer with friends, drop-off your donations, and become an ambassador for this important partner in our tikkun olam work.
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Voting is for the Wise
Casting your ballot is the single most important way that you can personally influence the policies and positions of our city, state, and country. It is the way that we, as a Jewish community, can make sure that our interests and those principles we uphold are represented. Are you registered to vote? Are your children over the age of 18 registered? Share this link with any non-registered voters. Make sure to register yourself. You can even register to receive a permanent vote-by-mail ballot if you have difficulty voting in person. Make your voice heard!
REGISTER HERE

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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Lunch Bunch: Caring for the Stranger
Tuesday, August 21 at 5 p.m. | Sanctuary Building
Help our Lunch Bunch care for the stranger by assembling lunches for residents at LA Family Housing’s valley shelter. Delivery of the lunches will take place on the morning of Wednesday, August 22. Your help is greatly appreciated, especially in the summer months when school is not in session and many are traveling. To RSVP for Tuesday’s food preparation or if you have questions, email Diane Kabat or call 818.981.5485.

Concert on Cañon
with Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback, Cantor Nathan Lam, Cantor Emma Lutz, 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.

Selichot
Save the Date: Saturday, September 1
7 p.m. | Meditation and learning sessions with your Wise clergy
8 p.m. | Dessert
8:30 p.m. | Selichot Havdalah Service

Journey to New York City with Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback and Rabbi David Woznica
Highlights include:

• Harlem’s Jewish Heritage walking tour
• Meeting with a member of Israel’s delegation to the United Nations
• Tickets for the Tony Award-winning Best Musical The Band’s Visit
• Greenwich Village Food and Sipping Tour
• Shabbat experiences with your Wise community
• and many more unique opportunities!

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Kol HaKavod to Wise member Robert Glassman, who was recently named a Rising Star by Law 360, designating him as one of the top lawyers in the country under the age of 40 for his specialty of personal injury. Fewer than 170 attorneys nationwide receive this honor, putting Robert in very exclusive company!

Jewish National Fund presents
Gaza Border Crisis: The Trauma, The Damage, The Needs
Sunday, August 19 at 10:30 a.m. | Stephen Wise Temple
Meet a mother, a young pioneer, and a farmer — all residents of Gaza border communities — who will share their personal stories of living under attack. Hear about the needs in their communities and the issues they face on the ground: their experiences running to bomb shelters and sleeping in saferooms, their fears of a ruined economy, the ecological disaster, and their challenges dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). For more information contact Lou Rosenberg ([email protected] or 323.924.1400 x963).
RSVP HERE

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.

Richard and Cathy Walter on the loss of their brother-in-law Howard Besbris, uncle of Josh and Erica Walter, Michael Walter, and Nicole Walter.

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:

Sigalit and Jack Khalili on their son Ilai becoming Bar Mitzvah

Inessa Grinberg and Douglas Lichtman on their son Elliot becoming Bar Mitzvah

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 MEMORY OF:

Joseph Goldenfeld, by Marcia and Barry Maiten

Sam Shpall, by The Shpall Family

CANTORS’ DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN HONOR OF:

Cantor Nathan Lam for a fantastic and educational trip to Eastern Europe, by Jerry Otelsberg and Lori Rubin

Cantor Nathan Lam and Cantor Emma Lutz for officiating at our wedding, by Josh Goldberg and Annie Stern

EARLY CHILDHOOD ANNUAL GIVING
IN MEMORY OF:

Elle Taylor Seiden, by Michele and Jeff Glass

SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND
IN HONOR OF:

Andrew Berman, being named Chair of the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles Jewish Home, by Sussan and Michael Shore

IN MEMORY OF:

Charlotte Friedman, by Nancy Norris

Laura Sherman, by Susan, Jon, Sami, and Carly Berger

Albert Waldinger, by Gloria and Art Waldinger

YAHRZEIT FUND
IN MEMORY OF:

Roslyn Pinkus, by The Pinkus and Popick Family

Irene Epstein, by Norman Epstein and family

Ruth Crafton, by Lillian Mylon

Rebecca Zilz, by Jacqueline Sunshine and family

Mary Winston, Robert Winston, and Edwin H. Seigel, by Ruth Seigel and family

Nosh Volunteer:
Susan Firestone

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

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