Stephen Wise Temple leadership stands with protesters in Iran
On September 22, 2022, the Stephen Wise Temple and Schools leadership issued a statement expressing their solidarity with the protesters in Iran in [...]
Stephen Wise Temple Yom Kippur Learning Sessions With Clergy
Join the Stephen Wise Temple clergy in Plotkin Chapel as they hold live learning sessions on the afternoon of Yom Kippur. This event [...]
Rabbi Woznica’s Four Suggestions as we Enter a New Year
Rabbi Woznica’s Four Suggestions as we Enter a New Year Rabbi David Woznica Rabbi David Woznica speaks of new beginnings. With High [...]
Daily Kavanah – Tuesday, August 23, 2022
The Very Beginning – And New Beginnings The first words of the Torah are, “In the beginning God created the heavens and [...]
Jewish Insights into Mourning and Loss
Jewish Insights into Mourning and Loss Rabbi David Woznica As we prepared to mark Tisha B'Av this weekend, our Rabbi David [...]
Daily Kavanah – Thursday, July 7, 2022
As we continue to reflect on America’s history and her promise, we hope these words by 2021 Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman inspire you [...]
Daily Kavanah – Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Moses’ Character and Fortitude There are many reasons Moses is considered the greatest of Jewish prophets, why he is the towering human figure [...]
Daily Kavanah – Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Message from the Clergy on the Highland Park Shooting Once again, this time at a festive celebration of our nation's independence, shots ring [...]
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 9, 2022
According to our tradition, Shavuot—which we celebrated on Sunday—is the day on which God gave the Torah to the Jewish people at Mt. [...]