Our “Honored” Dead
by Rabbi Josh Knobel Each year, Israelis remember the price of their independence and security by sharing the stories of those who died [...]
The Power of Welcoming
by Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback It was a hot day. Abraham was sitting outside of his tent. He noticed three men passing by. He [...]
Calling for Stories from Our Veterans
By Rabbi Joshua Knobel Click here if you are a veteran of our armed forces Jewish tradition teaches that when the Israelites prepared [...]
Finding the Extraordinary Moments in Ordinary Times
by Rabbi Sari Laufer If you had attended a Catholic Church this very weekend prior to 1959, you would have found yourself praying [...]
Member Spotlight: Charles and Debby Edelsohn
Charles and Debby began their lifelong commitment to the Stephen Wise Temple community when they made a contribution at the meeting [...]
Prayers for our Earth
By Cantor Emma Lutz This sweet and meaningful season of our 5778 High Holy Days has now come to an end. From [...]
An Invitation to Learn
by Rabbi David Woznica In the words of Rabbi Tarfon, “If you’ve studied much Torah, your reward will be abundant.” (Pirke Avot, Ethics [...]
A Bird’s Eye View
With just a few weeks to go until our Katz Family Pavilion and Shalom Garden Dedication Ceremony, now is the perfect [...]
Our Grief in a Larger World
by Rabbi Joshua Knobel Though many of us observed the tragic news this past Sunday night with horror, few of us experienced the [...]
Mooring in the Storm: How Faith Helps Us Stand Firm
By Rabbi Ron Stern The last lines of the Haftarah reading for Yom Kippur are embroidered across the collar of my Tallit. They [...]