Daily Kavanah – Monday, September 26, 2022
It is said that the Gates of Repentance, the Sha'arei Teshuvah, open during the High Holy Days. Maimonides, the famed medieval philosopher, taught extensively [...]
VIDEO: Wise welcomes Lapidus and Myles for Gospel Shabbat
On Friday, Aug. 19, Stephen Wise Temple welcomed musical duo Lapidus & Myles to the hilltop for a special Gospel Shabbat. The evening [...]
Daily Kavanah – Thursday, August 18, 2022
אָ֣ז יָשִֽׁיר־מֹשֶׁה֩ וּבְנֵ֨י יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל אֶת־הַשִּׁירָ֤ה הַזֹּאת֙ לַֽיהֹוָ֔הֹ "Then Moses and the children of Israel sang this song to God." —Exodus 15:1 Our [...]
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 [...]