Daily Kavanah – Thursday, August 10, 2023
July and August have been extra hot here in Los Angeles. Every morning that we can, my daughter Ruby and I sit [...]
Join Stephen Wise Temple for S’lichot Under the Stars
Before the High Holy Days officially commence on Erev Rosh Hashanah, before the solemnity of Yom Kippur, the High Holy Day season kicks off [...]
Daily Kavanah – Wednesday, August 9, 2023
“The bittersweet side of appreciating life’s most precious moments is the unbearable awareness that those moments are passing.” —Marc Pleasant As the [...]
Daily Kavanah – Tuesday, August 8, 2023
“Cover your bookcases with rugs and linens of fine quality; preserve them from dampness and mice and injury, for it books are [...]
Daily Kavanah – Monday, August 7, 2023
Recently, Adam and I had the opportunity to attend the Broadway tour of Sondheim's Into the Woods with members of Wise. I've [...]
Wise Clergy Respond to Judicial Reform Bill in Israel
Like many of you, we have been closely following the passage of the judicial overhaul bill in Israel. We have read [...]
Stephen Wise Temple Clergy: Regarding Recent Statements by Some Members of Congress GalleryStephen Wise Temple Clergy: Regarding Recent Statements by Some Members of Congress
Cantor Emma Lutz, Clergy, Israel, News, Rabbi David Woznica, Rabbi Josh Knobel, Rabbi Ron Stern, Rabbi Sari Laufer, Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback
Stephen Wise Temple Clergy: Regarding Recent Statements by Some Members of Congress
As Americans, Jews, and Zionists, we applaud the members of Congress who helped to approve overwhelmingly (412-9-1) a resolution on Tuesday [...]
Daily Kavanah – Thursday, July 13, 2023
The Jewish calendar offers a rich tapestry of days, and there is literally never a week without something to celebrate or commemorate. [...]
Daily Kavanah – Wednesday, July 12, 2023
I don't have a favorite season of the year, but I really love the leisure of summer. The long days are perfect for [...]
Daily Kavanah – Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Recently, a longtime Wise member shared with me an incredible article about the beloved Jewish folk song, "Hava Nagila." The essence of the [...]