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 Pharoah’s Hardened Heart
By Rabbi David Woznica
In a well-known verse that begins this week’s Torah portion, Bo, God tells Moses, “Go to Pharoah: For I have hardened his heart and the hearts of his courtiers…” (Exodus 10:1)
Why does God harden the heart of Pharaoh and his courtiers? The Torah gives two reasons: so that God can place “signs among them” and so that future generations will recount what God did.
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Wise Gala is February 3 and tickets are nearly sold out!
Click here to buy tickets or sponsorships
Rabbi Yoshi and Head of School Tami Weiser want to extend a special invitation to our entire Wise community for the Wise Gala on Saturday, February 3. Tickets are almost sold out!
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This Weekend at Wise
It’s a busy weekend here on the Wise campus featuring something for everyone: music, laughter, meaningful Shabbat services, and more:
Soulful Shabbat
Friday, January 19 at 8 p.m.
Led by Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback, Rabbi Sari Laufer, and Cantor Nathan Lam
Our popular musical service returns for 2018! Sing together with the incredible voices and musicians who brought you our extraordinary new album Elohai Neshama, now available for download!
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 URJ Camp Newman Benefit Concert
Saturday, January 20
2 p.m.
Bringing together diverse voices all deeply connected with URJ Camp Newman of San Rafael, Wise will host a benefit concert on Saturday, January 20 to help raise awareness for the beloved community affected by fires in Northern California. For many years songleaders, musicians, and composers have been an essential part of Camp Newman’s identity. At this special event we will celebrate their songs and voices, joining together in our favorites from years past and the present. There will be no cost to attend but we ask all attendees to make a generous donation to Camp Newman.
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REGISTER AND DONATE HERE |
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 West Coast Jewish Theatre presents:
The Sunshine Boys: A Staged Reading
With Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback and Cantor Nathan Lam
Sunday, January 21 at 3 p.m. | Stephen Wise Temple
This beloved Neil Simon classic tells the story of a faded vaudeville duo thrust together for a reunion show years after a falling-out. A tender comedy about friendship and show business, The Sunshine Boys will come to life in this special staged reading featuring Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback and Cantor Nathan Lam. Tickets: $25
Call 323.821.2449 for tickets |
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 This Week’s Torah Portion: Bo
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19
6:15 p.m. Shabbat Services | Plotkin Chapel
Led by Rabbi Sari Laufer and Cantor Emma Lutz
Soulful Shabbat
6:30 p.m. | Dinner
8 p.m. | Services | Sanctuary
Led by Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback, Rabbi Sari Laufer, and Cantor Nathan Lam
Please note that there will be no pre-service nosh this Friday evening
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20
Saturday Morning Services and Torah Study | Plotkin Chapel
9 a.m. Torah Study
10 a.m. Morning Service followed by potluck lunch
Led by Cantor Emma Lutz and Rabbinic Intern Bryan Zive
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NEXT WEEK:
FRIDAY, JANUARY 26
6:15 p.m. Shabbat Services | Sanctuary
Led by Rabbi David Woznica and Cantor Nathan Lam
SATURDAY, JANUARY 27
Saturday Morning Services and Torah Study | Plotkin Chapel
9 a.m. Torah Study
10 a.m. Morning Service followed by potluck lunch
Led by Cantor Paul Dorman and Rabbinic Intern Bryan Zive
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Learning Opportunities with Clergy
Bible Study with Rabbi Ron Stern: Monday, January 22 at 9 a.m. | Temple Conference Room
Talmud Study with Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback: Wednesday, January 24 at 12 p.m. | Taub Annex |
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Center for Jewish Life presents:
The Writings of Elie Wiesel
with Rabbi David Woznica
Tuesday, January 23
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Elie Wiesel survived Auschwitz and became a witness for the six million who perished. He was a leading international Jewish and beloved to the Jewish people. Through his books, his teaching and his speeches he reached tens of millions around the world. We will read and analyze three speeches of one of the most important Jews in modern history.
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Tot Shabbat
Saturday, February 3 at 10 a.m. | Witzman Yard
Rejoice in the invigorating spirit of Shabbat with your little ones’ favorite Shabbat songs and an uplifting artistic activity. The bagels are on us! Designed specifically for children up to age 6 but all are welcome.
REGISTER HERE
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Wise Years
Thursday, February 8
9:30 a.m. | Registration
10 a.m. | Program begins
Rabbi David Woznica will lead a learning session on what the Talmud tells us about raising children and grandchildren. Dr. Judith Hyman, an Opera League Board member, will explore the connection between Jewish and Italian history and the arts. Stay for lunch and our post-lunch film screening of the 2009 film Lemon Tree or play games.
REGISTER FOR LUNCH
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Kalsman Institute on Judaism and Health and Cedars-Sinai present
Jewish Wisdom and Wellness: A Festival of Learning
April 15 — April 29
Learn about health and wellness at this annual community-wide series of events, lectures, workshops, and experiential classes hosted by community organizations and synagogues throughout Los Angeles and Southern California. Jewish Wisdom & Wellness is intentionally multidenominational and interdisciplinary, and programs will be offered across the streams of Jewish life.
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Jewish Camp Fair
Sunday, February 11, 11:30am – 1 p.m. | Tyberg Lab
Give your child the gift of Jewish camp this summer! Join us for an open house and meet with representatives from Camp Wise (registration is now open!), URJ Camp Newman, URJ 6 Points Sports Academy, URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech West, and Wilshire Boulevard Temple Camps. Please join us to hear more about these awesome summer programs and maybe even pick up some swag! |
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 Post-Hanukkah Sale at the Temple Gift Shop!
Visit the Temple Gift Shop for our post-Hanukkah sale! Stock up now on Hanukkah items for next year. All Hanukkah items 25% off! Do you have a Bar or Bat Mitzvah coming up? Tallits for these special occasions are all 25% off.
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| Lifecycle • Yahrzeits |
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We remember with love those who died in recent days and weeks:
Dr. Henrietta Albert, Bella Adler, Rochelle Blank, Marilyn Horwits, Harold Jay Rosen, Marilyn Wenzel
We observe the yahrzeits of:
Helen Ameti*, Albert Asaban*, Elsie Adler Auerbach*, Sara Bass, Ida Benson*, Eva Braverman*, Josephine Buchbinder*, Mack David Delson*, Sam Demsky*, Sydney J. Dunitz*, Victor Fabe*, Dr. Benjamin B. Faguet*, Ruth Freiman*, Ruth Friedman, Solomon Fromer*, Helene S. Gaines*, Florence Gilman, Esther Goldberg*, Lilyan F. Greenwald, Jean Haas, William Jeffrey Kadner*, Gabriel Kahn*, Mildred (Millie) Karp, Milton D. Klein, M.D., Estelle Koch*, Leo Lane*, Ellice Leff Laub*, Stephen J. Magasinn*, Hal Michaels*, Sam Povar*, Arnold Schwartz, Henry Shadur*, Albert Shumsky, Gail Braun Silver, Sarah Simon, Frances Sniderman, Jeannette Snyder, Marcia Spiwak*, Viola Vari, Rubin Weinstein*, Alfredo Widawer*, Sylvia Zolan
*Designated on our memorial walls
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| Lifecycle • Mazal Tov |
| Shehechianu Moment
Do you have a milestone birthday or anniversary approaching? We’d like to celebrate your special day on the bima during Friday evening Shabbat Services! Invite your family, join your Wise community, make it a “shehechianu moment” – a time to give thanks for life, health, and the blessings that enable you to reach this great moment in your life. Let us know by emailing Arlene Spiegelman or calling 310.889.2272 and she’ll make sure to schedule a date that works for you. We’d love to share your celebration!
Wishing you a future filled with joy and blessings.
Mazal tov to:
Erin Stein and Edmond Bina on the birth of their son Ethan Emil Bina.
Tiffany Apel and Aviv Halimi on the birth of their daughter Madison Makayla Halimi. Mazal Tov also to proud grandparents Soheila and Albert Halimi.
Stephanie and Daniel Heyman on the birth of their daughter Emilia Clair Heyman. Mazal Tov also to proud grandparents Debbie and Scott Liebert.
To our B’nai Mitzvah — may the Torah guide and inspire you every day of your adult life.
Mazal tov to:
Karen and Benjamin Levine on their son Justin Levine becoming Bar Mitzvah this weekend.
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| Lifecycle • Tributes |
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We honor people through charitable giving.
RABBIS’ DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN HONOR OF:
Rabbi Lisa Berney and Rabbi Josh Knobel on the birth of their daughter Shifra, by The Entous Family
IN MEMORY OF:
Sarah Simon, by Owen Simon
Arnold Schwartz, by Gloria Schwartz, Sandy Sigal, Marc Sigal, Marc Howard and Heidi Schwartz and his 8 grandchildren
CANTORS’ DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Lilyann F. Greenwald, by Linda and Phil Greenwald
SAN DUBMAN SOVA FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Sara Bass, by June and Murray Bass
WISE READERS TO LEADERS FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Bradley Sonnenberg, by Cathleen Hession, the Entous Family, Sue Fine-Kroll and Howard Kroll, Melanie and Frank Poturica, Karmi and Harold Monsher, Marjorie Lewis, Hayley Weinberg, Suzanne and david Johnson, Leslie Bider, Leah Andreone and Mark Drooks, Cindy Winebaum, Karen Sandler, Lisa and Bruce Hoffman, and Laurence Korn
Bernie Ellenson, by The Entous Family
Bernie Hanes, by The Entous Family
SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Marilyn Horowitz, by Susan and Jon Berger
WISE SCHOOL GENERATIONS ENDOWMENT
IN HONOR OF:
Emilia Clair Heyman, by Janine and Rick Kolodny
IN MEMORY OF:
Bella Adler, by Rose and Warren Reid
YAHRZEIT FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Helen Ameti, by Ann and Sam Rubinfeld
Millie Karp, by Doreen and Donald Nortman and Family
Lawrence Richter and George Richter, by Lynne Richter
Leo Lane and Ruth Friedman, by Linda and Roger Friedman
Lottie Bloom, by Milton P. Kaplan
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| Thank You |
| We appreciate our wonderful volunteers:
Nosh Volunteer:
Susan Firestone
Gift Shop Volunteers:
Terrie Baumann
Rochelle Fox
Lori Rubin
Carol Sookman
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Shabbat Shalom
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