Eyes on Wise 5.24.18

The Mourner’s Kaddish: An Eternal Opportunity
by Rabbi David Woznica
It is customary for those in mourning to recite Kaddish after the death of a mother, father, husband, wife, sister, brother, son or daughter.  After the loss of a parent, a mourner traditionally recites Kaddish daily for 11 months. One is also to say Kaddish on yartzeit (the anniversary of the death) and at yizkor (which occurs four times a year, on Yom Kippur, and the last day of Sukkot, Passover and Shavuot).
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Member Spotlight: Two Generations of the Williams Family
This month, Marilyn and David Williams shared with us their stories from the very earliest days of the Wise community; Felice and Doug Williams were kind enough to tell us about their experiences as Wise members. In 1964, Marilyn and David attended a meeting with Rabbi Zeldin at a private home in Westwood with 35 other couples where the group decided to form a new congregation and build a new temple. A committee was formed to select a site that would be the center of Jewish life including a children’s school and a synagogue that became the central core of Jewish life in Southern California.
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This Week’s Torah Portion: Naso

FRIDAY, MAY 25
6:15 p.m. Shabbat Services | Sanctuary
Led by Rabbi Josh Knobel and Cantorial Student Sarah Anderson

SATURDAY, MAY 26
Shabbat Morning Services | Plotkin Chapel
Led by Rabbi Josh Knobel and Cantor Paul Dorman
9 a.m. Torah Study
10 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
 

NEXT WEEK:

FRIDAY, JUNE 1
6:15 p.m. Shabbat Services | Sanctuary
Led by Rabbi Ron Stern and Cantor Nathan Lam
 

College Families Shabbat Dinner
7:15 p.m. | Nahmias Plaza
We are delighted to invite families with college students to attend a special dinner on Nahmias Plaza after services. Member families with college students are invited as our guests. We welcome non-member families with college students to join us with the purchase of guest tickets: $36 (adults); $18 (children).
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SATURDAY, JUNE 2
Shabbat Morning Services | Plotkin Chapel
Led by Rabbi David Woznica and Cantor Emma Lutz
9 a.m. Torah Study
10 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

Honoring Our Veterans
On Saturday, May 26 we will celebrate Shabbat together at the start of Memorial Day weekend. During our service, we will be honor members and friends of our community who gave their lives in defense of our nation. If you know any member of the community who lost their lives while serving our country or if you have a comrade you would like to honor at the service, please contact Rabbi Josh Knobel  so that we may honor them by name. Also, as veterans of our Armed Services, we would like to honor your commitment to our country as well. Please let Rabbi Josh know if you can join us for our service.
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Final Chance to Order Wise Path Pavers
One of the most inspiring and meaningful aspects of our Katz Family Pavilion and Shalom Garden project has been our Wise Path featuring dedicated paver stones. We now have very few dedication opportunities left and want to make sure all in our community have a chance to purchase one of these elegant stones. The two options include 6″x24″ and 6″x48″ stones. Contact Jessica Lebovits at 310.889.2276 to learn more about this opportunity.

Shabbat Services Honoring Rabbi Woznica and Board of Directors
Friday, June 8 at 6:15 p.m.
Please join the Wise community for a Shabbat Service and grand oneg at which we will honor Rabbi David Woznica as he assumes the Rabbi Zeldin Rabbinic Chair. On this very special evening we will also honor and show gratitude to the outgoing members of our Board of Directors, including outgoing President Steven J. Fishman. We will also install and welcome the new members of our Board and our incoming President Janine Kolodny.

Second Generation Family Caregiver Group
Sunday, June 24 at 11 a.m.
Hosted by Jewish Family Services, this support group will meet at Wise to bring together those presently caring for parents and relatives of advanced age or illness. Refreshments provided.
To RSVP by June 15 or learn more please contact Joanne Levine, LCSW, at [email protected].

We reach out as a community and offer our support and deepest sympathy to those among us who are mourning the loss of a loved one.

Faramarz and Mahin Moshfegh on the loss of Faramarz’ mother Mahin Esfandi, grandmother of Amiel and Jasmine Moshfegh; Chanel Moshfegh; Nikki Moshfegh; and Tyler Moshfegh

Robert and Farnaz Neman on the loss of Robert’s father Mousa Neman.

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!

To our B’nai Mitzvah — may the Torah guide and inspire you every day of your adult life.
Mazal tov to:

Rebecca and Mayhar Dardashti on their son Nicholas becoming Bar Mitzvah.

Wishing you a future filled with joy and blessings.
Mazal tov to:

Edna Weiss, Founding Generation Member, on celebrating her 100^th birthday today, May 24.

Jaclyn and Todd Golditch on the birth of their daughter Talia Alexis Golditch.

We honor people through charitable giving.

RABBIS’ DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN HONOR OF:

Rabbi David Woznica being named holder of the Isaiah Zeldin Rabbinic Chair  at Stephen Wise Temple, by Roz and Bob Weiner, Sandy and Stu Newmark,

Teri and Bruce Bialosky and family

IN MEMORY OF:

Gerry Crasnick, by Laurie Ackerman, Ruth and Arnold Colman, Nancy Colman, and Wendy, Barry, Brandon, and Brooke Levin

Jerome Konowitch, by Candace and Abbey Konowitch and family

CANTORS’ DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN MEMORY OF:

Gerry Crasnick, by Laurie Ackerman, and Harriet and Myron Kusnitz

Saul Cohen, by Edythe Lipen

WISE HEARTS FUND
IN HONOR OF:

the Bat Mitzvah of Lily Turndorf, by Mike Solomon

WISE READERS TO LEADERS FUND
IN MEMORY OF:

Gerry Crasnick, by Carol and Ed Horowitz

FUND SUPPORTING ISRAEL PROGRAMS

IN MEMORY OF:

Gerry Crasnick, by Ann Terrick

DIENER AND KADNER FAMILIES LIBRARY FUND
IN MEMORY OF:

Dorelle Lyons, by Sid Lyons

WISE SCHOOL GENERATIONS ENDOWMENT
IN HONOR OF:

Steve Fishman with love and gratitude for your outstanding leadership as Stephen Wise Temple President 2016-2018, by Janine and Rick Kolodny

Janine Kolodny on her upcoming installation as President of Stephen Wise Temple, by Sandy and Stu Newmark

IN MEMORY OF:

Mousa Neman, by Janine and Rick Kolodny

Gerry Crasnick, by Sandy and Stu Newmark, and Joyce and Kevin Anderson

SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND
IN MEMORY OF:

Gerry Crasnick, by Susan and Jon Berger

SOL AND ESTHER SMITH LIBRARY FUND
IN MEMORY OF:

Jim Lewis, by Marcia, Mark J., Amanda, and Alex Smith

SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND
IN MEMORY OF:

Gerry Crasnick, by Fran Morris-Rosman and Richard Rosman

METUKA BENJAMIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
IN MEMORY OF:

Gerry Crasnick, by Heidi and Albert Praw

2017-18 ANNUAL GIVING
IN MEMORY OF:

Gerry Crasnick, by John Magoulas

YAHRZEIT FUND
IN MEMORY OF:

Peggy Walter, by Howard Walter

Judith Q. Levin, by Ruth L. Kalin

George Brenner, by The Kronenberg’s and Maxine, Carrie, and Gigi Brenner

Arthur Wright and Joseph Bronstein, by Leslie Wright

Ayoub Yousefzadeh, by Faramarz Yousefzadeh

Edith Gad, by The Gad Family

Bea Ruderman, by The Ruderman and Gad Family

Louis Hyman Caplan, by Sheila Frost

Morris Tendler, by Audri and Stan Tendler

A special thank you to Barbara Sampson, Freda Moscowitz, and Susan Firestone for their dedication and volunteering to support our Center for Jewish Life dialogues and speaker series.

Nosh Volunteer:
Susan Firestone

Gift Shop Volunteers:
Terrie Baumann
Rochelle Fox
Lori Rubin
Carol Sookman

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