From Numbers to Words: The Journey to the Promised Land
by Rabbi David Woznica
This week our Torah reading of Matot-Masei concludes the Book of Numbers (in Hebrew, Bamidbar or “In the Wildnerness”), the fourth of the five books of the Torah. Numbers begins at Mount Sinai with a reckoning of the census as the Israelites continue their wandering to the Promised Land.
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A Midsummer’s Journey: Notes from Europe and Israel
by Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback
Greetings from the homeland of our People! It has been an eventful few weeks for Cantor Lam and me – we had a very meaningful experience in Europe with members of our Stephen Wise Temple community along with others who joined our group from around the country. We visited the Jewish communities of Prague, Budapest, Krakow, and Warsaw.
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Yizkor Book of Remembrance Submissions
Our Yizkor Book of Remembrance is a time-honored and meaningful way to remember your departed loved ones during this year’s High Holy Days and throughout the year. Submissions will be open from July 12 through August 20. We encourage you to make a contribution of $18 per name listed. This donation allows us to a printed version of the book for all who attend our Yizkor services. Please contact us during office hours at 310.476.8561 if you have any questions or if we may assist you in completing your submission.
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High Holy Days tickets now on sale for renewed members
Those who have renewed their membership commitment for 2018-19 may now purchase additional guest tickets online for all High Holy Days services.
Haven’t yet renewed? Visit our web site to make your 2018-19 membership commitment today.
Earlybird High Holy Days ticket prices are in effect until August 1!
 
Worship
 

This Week’s Torah Portion: Matot-Masei

FRIDAY, JULY 13
6:15 p.m. Shabbat Services | Plotkin Chapel
Led by Rabbi Sari Laufer and Cantor Emma Lutz

SATURDAY, JULY 14
Shabbat Morning Services | Plotkin Chapel
Led by Rabbi Sari Laufer and Cantor Emma Lutz
9 a.m. Torah Study
10 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
 

NEXT WEEK:

FRIDAY, JULY 20
6:15 p.m. Shabbat Services | Geldin Chapel
Led by Rabbi Josh Knobel and Cantor Emma Lutz

SATURDAY, JULY 21
Shabbat Morning Services | Plotkin Chapel
Led by Rabbi Ron Stern and Cantor Emma Lutz
9 a.m. Torah Study
10 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
 

Learning Opportunities with Clergy
Bible Study with Rabbi Ron Stern: Monday, July 30 at 9 a.m. | Temple Conference Room
Talmud Study with Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback: Wednesday, August 1 at 12 p.m. | Taub Annex
 
Wise Bulletin Board
 

Wise Discount for Summer Art Classes at AJU
Our friends from the Whizin Center for Continuing Education at American Jewish University offer incredible art classes as part of the Soraya Sarah Nazarian Program in Fine Arts) and they are now offering discounted class rates for Stephen Wise Temple members. Exciting summer classes include Art with Recycled Materials, Figure Drawing with Live Models, Art for Non-Artists, and many more options.
REGISTER HERE
Use code TEMPLE10 for your special Wise member rates
 
WiseFit presents Open Gym — Pick-Up Sports for Adults
New Summer Dates:
Wednesdays from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29
Sundays from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5
Why should kids have all the fun? Stephen Wise Temple members are invited to play pick-up basketball in our beautiful new Katz Family Pavilion athletics facility. Bring your A-game and up to two friends every Wednesday night from 6 to 8 p.m. to show off your hoops skills. Open gym is completely free. Note that only persons 18 and over are eligible. Please wear appropriate gym clothing. Waivers must be signed upon entry.
Swimming: Do you prefer the water over dry land? We’ve got you covered! Come down to the pool and check out our WiseFit Master’s swimming program. This program includes guided workouts three times per week early in the morning.
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Upcoming Events
 

Tisha B’Av | Valley Beth Shalom (15739 Ventura Blvd, Encino)

Saturday, July 21 – Sunday, July 22

Teaming up with clergy from Valley Beth Shalom and Adat Ari El, Rabbi Sari Laufer invites you to join her for study sessions and worship services in observance of Tisha B’Av.

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Shabbat by the Shore
with Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback and Cantor Emma Lutz
Friday, August 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Crescent Bay Park, Santa Monica
Our seaside service has become a beloved summer tradition, bringing together friends from all over Los Angeles for a sunset Shabbat full of meaningful prayer and uplifting music. As always, arrive early to stake out a spot for your blanket and picnic “pre-neg” and be sure to pack your frisbees and beach balls for an after-service hangout!
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Concert on Cañon
with Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback, Cantor Nathan Lam, Cantor Emma Lutz, Music Director David Kates, and the Stephen Wise Temple Soulful Musicians and Singers
Thursday, August 23 at 6 p.m.
Beverly Cañon Gardens, Beverly Hills
For the past two years, our extraordinary clergy, musicians, and singers have wowed audiences at Beverly Hills’ beautiful Beverly Cañon Gardens, performing an eclectic mix from traditional Jewish and Israeli music to pop favorites to last year’s stunning “Summer of Love” selections. This hidden gem of a venue has plenty of seating, lawn space for family picnickers, and restaurant patios for those grabbing a happy hour cocktail and nosh. Limited free parking is available.
 

Journey to New York City with Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback and Rabbi David Woznica
Highlights include:

  • Harlem’s Jewish Heritage walking tour
  • Meeting with a member of Israel’s delegation to the United Nations
  • Tickets for the Tony Award-winning Best Musical The Band’s Visit
  • Greenwich Village Food and Sipping Tour
  • Shabbat experiences with your Wise community
  • and many more unique opportunities!

SAVE $100 WHEN YOU BOOK BY JULY 19

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Kavod Corner

Kol HaKavod to Wise member Shel Pink for her recent article “Why Self-Care Isn’t Just for the 1 Percent” on girlboss.com! Shel, the founder of SpaRitual and SlowBeauty.com, authored the book Slow Beauty: Rituals and Recipes to Nourish the Body and Feed the Soul. In her recent article she explains how self-care has been co-opted by commercial interests and offers solutions for circumventing the “big business” aspects of wellness.
 
Lifecycle • Yahrzeits

We remember with love those who died in recent days and weeks:

Carmen Aguilera

 

We observe the yahrzeits of:

Gertrude Aronoff, Edward A. Berger, Gertrude Berman*, Meyer Blatt*, Yetta Bloomgarden*, Manuel A. Borinstein*, Freda Brooks*, Anna Buchalter*, Ida E. Cypers*, Sidney Elliott*, Ilse Erlanger*, Arthur File*, Bernard I. Fisher*, Myron M. Frazin*, Samuel Galanter*, Jerry Alan Goldman, Jerry Goldsmith, Helen R. Gordon*, Lee Hessel*, Pearl Kosoff*, Leo Labarsky*, Louis Lepp*, Carl Levin, Rose Lewis*, Fanny Magasinn*, Esther Masser*, Elliott S . Marks*, Edwin May, Beatrice C. Milman*, Harold Moore*, Gertrude Newman Oliensis*, Morris Picker*, Carl Reisman, Karen Berman Riddle, Emma Rosenfield, Ted Rosenfield, Cecelia Rothman*, Fred Rothman*, Rudy Rutberg*, Louis Samuels, Herman Sheinhaus*, David B. Spector*, Milton Stone*, Joseph Strahl*, Eugene Teicher*, Sade Venick*, Stanley Weinstein

*Designated on our memorial walls
 
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:

Shayna and Jeffrey Zisner on the birth of their daughter Mikayla Jerri Zisner.

Shirley Reisman on the birth of her granddaughter Evelyn Carol Reisman to proud parents Christine and Michael Reisman in St. Louis.

 
Lifecycle • Tributes

We honor our loved ones, our family simchas, our communal losses through charitable giving. To give in honor or in memory of a cherished family member or dear friend please visit WiseLA.org/Giving.

RABBIS’ DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN HONOR OF:

Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback, by Harry J. Israel

Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback for a wonderful and meaningful trip to Eastern Europe, by Penny and Mark Berns

Rabbi Ron Stern for his immigration advocacy efforts, by Susan and Stephen Kay

Rabbi Ron Stern for his inspiring class in Learning In Your Neighborhood, by Susan Levin

Rabbi Ron Stern for officiating at the wedding of Jason Levin and Jessica Weiss, by Susan and Murray Levin

Rabbi David Woznica, Mazal Tov on a well deserved honor of being named the inaugural recipient of the Rabbi Zeldin Rabbinic Chair, by Beverly and Robert Shpall

 

IN MEMORY OF:

Rose Pollack, by Seema Pollack and Susan Pollack

Ethel Perer, by Irene and Marvin Perer

 

CANTORS’ DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN HONOR OF:

Cantor Nathan Lam for a wonderful and meaningful trip to Eastern Europe, by Penny and Mark Berns

the birth of my granddaughter Evelyn Carol Reisman, by Shirley Reisman

 

IN MEMORY OF:

Carl Levin, by Nancy Levin

Carl Reisman, by Shirley Reisman

 

RABBI ZELDIN RABBINIC CHAIR FUND
IN MEMORY OF:

our founding, Rabbi Isaiah “Shy” Zeldin on his 98th birthday, by Laurie Ackerman and Carly Ackerman–Canning

 

PRAYER BOOK FUND
IN MEMORY OF:

Bernard Fisher, by Jerry, Scott, Emily, Charlotte, and Finley Otelsberg, and Michelle and Eric Massi

 

METUKA BENJAMIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
IN HONOR OF:

Sharon Rowe and Ken Gross for hosting an inspiring Learning In Your Neighborhood with Rabbi Ron Stern, by Michele Zwillinger

 

IN MEMORY OF:

Edward Berger, by Michele Zwillinger

 

WISE HEARTS FUND
IN MEMORY OF:

Randy Williams, by Sunny Caine

 

WISE SCHOOL GENERATIONS ENDOWMENT
IN HONOR OF:

Francesca Tyberg on her becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Deena and Ed Nahmias

Ira Grose for hosting the Saturday Morning Minyan at his home, by Joyce and Kevin Anderson

 

DONNA AND CANTOR NATHAN LAM MEDIA CENTER
IN MEMORY OF:

Jerry Alan Goldman, by Marilyn Goldman, Nancy Goldman, and David and Lauryn Shur

 

SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND
IN MEMORY OF:

Sadie Waldinger, by Gloria and Art Waldinger

 

YAHRZEIT FUND
IN MEMORY OF:

William Haas, by Annie and Ted Haas

Karen Berman Riddle, by Helen Berman

Bruce Frome, by The Frome Family

Ruby Ansehl, by Marshall A. Glick
 
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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