Daily Kavanah – Friday, May 13, 2022
Since last Friday, I’ve attended two burials, a memorial service, and a shiva minyan. Some might see this as an occupational hazard, an inseparable [...]
The Future of American Judaism
The Future of American Judaism Dr. Andrew Rehfeld, president of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion May 13, 2022 | [...]
Daily Kavanah – Thursday, May 12, 2022
We are currently marking the counting of the Omer, the 49 days between Passover and Shavuot when we focus deeply and intentionally on how [...]
Wise Gala 2022 honors Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback and Tami Weiser
With stunning event design lighting up our award-winning Katz Family Pavilion, live music on Nahmias Plaza, custom cocktails, and a delicious catered dinner, [...]
Daily Kavanah – Wednesday, May 11, 2022
צוּף־דְּ֭בַשׁ אִמְרֵי־נֹ֑עַם מָת֥וֹק לַ֝נֶּ֗פֶשׁ וּמַרְפֵּ֥א לָעָֽצֶם׃ Encouraging words are like a honey, Sweet to the soul and a cure for the body —Proverbs [...]
Wise welcomes sponsored Afghan refugee to Los Angeles
After months of preparation, our incredible team of volunteers was ready to greet Hosai as she completed her journey from war-torn Afghanistan to [...]
Search for Meaning with Betsy Borns and Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback
In the latest edition of Search for Meaning, Stephen Wise Temple Senior Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback hosts comedy writer [...]
Daily Kavanah – Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Two weeks ago, Adam and I attended Center Theatre Group’s production of “Hadestown,” the 2019 Tony Award winner for best musical. We have [...]
Keri Loventhal named new Aaron Milken Center director
Stephen Wise Temple and Wise School are proud to announce the hiring of Keri Loventhal, M.Ed., as the director of our Aaron Milken [...]
Andrew Rehfeld joins Stephen Wise Temple Shabbat
This Friday, May 13, Stephen Wise Temple's weekly Shabbat evening services will feature a special guest speaker: Andrew Rehfeld, Ph.D., the President of [...]