Stephen Wise Temple Clergy: On National Strategy to Combat Antisemitism
Last week, as America celebrated Jewish American Heritage Month, the White House proclaimed that celebrating the countless contributions of American Jews to our [...]
Daily Kavanah – Shabbat Message From Rabbi Josh Knobel – Friday, May 12, 2023
"Joshua ben Perahiah used to say, 'Appoint for yourself a teacher, and acquire for yourself a friend.'" —Pirkei Avot 1:6 This past Sunday, [...]
Daily Kavanah – Thursday, May 11, 2023
This coming Tuesday, May 16, the White House will host a reception in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM). An oft-overlooked [...]
Daily Kavanah – Wednesday, May 10, 2023
"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil …" —Psalm 23 Just as [...]
Daily Kavanah – Tuesday, May 9, 2023
“The heart was created to be a dwelling place for the Holy One of Blessing … who may only reside in a [...]
Daily Kavanah – Monday, May 8, 2023
“It must never happen again—never again.” —Erwin Leiser On May 8, 1945, celebrations erupted throughout the world to mark VE Day—the end [...]
Daily Kavanah – Tuesday, April 25, 2023
This week, different members of our clergy will share thoughts about Israel. Today Rabbi Josh Knobel writes on Yom HaZikaron and Yom [...]
Aaron and the Sound of Silence
Aaron and the Sound of Silence Rabbi Josh Knobel April 14, 2023 | 23 Nissan, 5783 Your browser does not support the [...]
Daily Kavanah – Thursday, April 6, 2023
Our Daily Kavanot during Passover will feature pieces from our Wise Passover Haggadah Supplement. Each day, our clergy will focus on a [...]
Daily Kavanah – Shabbat Message from Rabbi Josh Knobel – Friday, March 31, 2023
"Hark! I shall send the prophet Elijah to you before the coming of the great, fearful day of Adonai, and he shall [...]