Daily Kavanah – Monday, April 3, 2023
אֶת־חַ֣ג הַמַּצּוֹת֮ תִּשְׁמֹר֒ שִׁבְעַ֨ת יָמִ֜ים תֹּאכַ֤ל מַצּוֹת֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר צִוִּיתִ֔ךָ לְמוֹעֵ֖ד חֹ֣דֶשׁ הָאָבִ֑יב כִּ֚י בְּחֹ֣דֶשׁ הָֽאָבִ֔יב יָצָ֖אתָ מִמִּצְרָֽיִם׃ You shall observe the feast [...]
Wise Responds: Judicial Reform Sparks Protests in Israel
Friends, We, like many of you, have been following the events in Israel with a mixture of concern and pride. Over the [...]
Daily Kavanah – Thursday, March 2, 2023
לַיְּהוּדִ֕ים הָֽיְתָ֥ה אוֹרָ֖ה וְשִׂמְחָ֑ה וְשָׂשֹׂ֖ן וִיקָֽר׃ "The Jews enjoyed light and gladness, happiness and honor." —Esther 8:16 As we prepare for the [...]
Daily Kavanah – Wednesday, March 1, 2023
מִצְוָה גְּדוֹלָה לִהְיוֹת בְּשִׂמְחָה תָּמִיד – כִּי יֵשׁ עֲשָׂרָה מִינֵי נְגִינָה, שֶׁהֵם בְּחִינַת שִׂמְחָה "It is a great mitzvah to always be [...]
Daily Kavanah – Tuesday, February 28, 2023
If you're a theatre fan like me, you are likely familiar with the musical "Parade," scored gorgeously by the famed Jewish composer Jason [...]
Daily Kavanah – Monday, February 27, 2023
משנכנס אדר - ימי נסים היו לישראל פורים ופסח "Whoever enters Adar (should rejoice!)—These are miraculous days for the People of Israel, [...]
Wise Leadership Statement on Pico-Robertson Shootings
Our hearts go out to those affected by the senseless shootings in the Pico-Robertson neighborhood over the past 48 hours. The three victims [...]
Wise Clergy Statement on Protests in Israel
"Send Your light and truth to all who lead and advise, guiding them with your good counsel. Establish peace in the land and [...]
Celebrate Shabbat Shirah at Wise
Shabbat Shirah at Stephen Wise Temple Friday, February 3 at 6:15 p.m. | Sanctuary | In-Person or Watch Online Join us on Friday, [...]
Wise Clergy Statement on Monterey Park Shooting
According to Chinese astrology and lore, the Year of the Rabbit is supposed to usher in a year of peaceful energy. All the [...]