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, [...]
The Comfort and Healing Power of Love
Today is Tu B'Av, the "Jewish Day of Love." To mark this occasion, Rabbi Sari Laufer wrote about the complexities and deep rewards [...]
Rabbi Woznica Brings Torah to Wise Readers to Leaders Students
With summer in full swing, our Wise Readers to Leaders scholars are busy learning, reading, and having fun! Rabbi David Woznica spent time [...]
Rabbi Yoshi Celebrates B’nai Mitzvah in Israel
While traveling in Israel with our Wise family mission, Rabbi Yoshi has had the honor of celebrating B’nai Mitzvah ceremonies with a number [...]
Getting to Know Rabbi Sari Laufer
This summer Rabbi Sari Laufer joins the Stephen Wise Temple and Schools family as our Director of Congregational Engagement. Rabbi Laufer’s responsibilities will include [...]
Big, Beautiful Tents
Rabbi Yoshi took to the pages of the Jewish Journal to discuss the importance and spiritual beauty of equality and inclusion at the [...]
The Spirit of Summer
By Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback Even in Los Angeles, where we enjoy pretty terrific temperatures all year long, there’s something extra special about summertime. [...]
Summer Reading List
Now that summer is here it's time to hit the beach or the poolside with a good book! Our clergy and educators have [...]
A Single Soul
by Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback In 1971, by act of the United States Congress, the last Monday in May officially became the Federal holiday [...]
Honoring our Mothers on Mother’s Day
by Rabbi David Woznica May 14th is Mother’s Day. The first Mother’s Day celebration in the United States began about 100 years ago. [...]