Katz Photo of the Week: Totally Floored
When does a building look like a building? No, that's not a joke or a Buddhist koan, it's a totally literal question and [...]
We Know Where This Leads: Standing Up To Hate
by Rabbi Ron Stern I recently came across the following quote introducing an exhibit at one of the world’s great art museums: “A [...]
A response to Charlottesville from Rabbi Yoshi
Dear Friends, The image of a poster from the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville this past weekend sent chills down my spine. [...]
Mourning Becomes Dancing
by Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback This time of the Jewish year always makes me think of a verse from Psalm 30 that’s about hope, [...]
Homes for Heroes Provides 18 Beds to Vets In Need Thanks to Your Support
We are proud to report, thanks to the support of so many of you, that we are continuing to provide newly-housed veterans with [...]
Center for Social Justice: LA Family Housing
Our friends at LA Family Housing are in urgent need of your help this summer! They do not have funds to provide more groceries and [...]
Remembering, Mourning, and Celebrating, too
It was dusty and hot in Israel this summer. For a few days in early July, the prevailing winds blew from the [...]
The Prince Who Thought He Was a Rooster
By Cantor Emma Lutz This week, I share with you one of my favorite stories from our aggadah, the legends of our rabbis… [...]
Katz Photos of the Week: Taking Shape
We’re nearing the finish line of our major transformative construction project! Katz Family Pavilion and Shalom Garden will open soon [...]
Wise Member Lisa Niver Recognized by Southern California Journalism Awards
Mazal tov and yasher koach to longtime Stephen Wise Temple member Lisa Niver for her recent recognition at the Southern California Journalism Awards! [...]