Daily Kavanah – Wednesday, August 17, 2022
A young student once asked Rabbi Hillel to teach them all of Torah while standing on one foot. Hillel responded plainly: "What [...]
Daily Kavanah – Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Two weeks ago, a young woman attended Shabbat services by herself. As I rehearsed music just beforehand, I noticed her looking around [...]
Get to know Stephen Wise Temple’s High Holy Day musicians
Before the High Holy Day season arrives with S'lichot on Sept. 17, we would like to introduce you to the music team [...]
Daily Kavanah – Monday, August 15, 2022
At the time when one should be joyous, be joyous; when it is time to mourn, mourn(Midrash Genesis Rabbah 2:7)August is a month [...]
Sun, Surf, and Summer Shabbat at Stephen Wise Temple
At Stephen Wise Temple, our summer Shabbat offerings are different than the ones we have from September through June. While Shabbat on [...]
Stephen Wise Temple Clergy Response to Dobbs v. Jackson
Stephen Wise Temple clergy speak out on Dobbs v. Jackson, reproductive rights, and reproductive justice. "Be fruitful and multiply." —Genesis 1:28 From the [...]
Daily Kavanah – Thursday, June 16, 2022
This Sunday is Father’s Day, time set aside to celebrate the patriarchs who support our families and our community in so many generous [...]
Daily Kavanah – Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Our tradition is rich with so many different blessings, and we all have ones that—at different times—might feel particularly meaningful or relevant. One [...]
Daily Kavanah – Tuesday, June 14, 2022
In the United States, June 14 marks our annual celebration of Flag Day, a time set aside to commemorate the adoption of our [...]
Daily Kavanah – Monday, June 13, 2022
Last week we celebrated our festival of Shavuot, a holiday of sweet rejoicing in the reception of Torah, an occasion when we enjoy [...]