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 Balak: A Lesson in Decency Over Privilege
by Rabbi Josh Knobel
The arrest of American Jewish financier Jeffrey Epstein nearly ten days ago signaled a milestone for the winding, decades-long, stop-and-start journey to bring the alleged sexual predator to justice. Along the way, Epstein’s wealth and influence beguiled or coerced magazine editors and politicians alike: Fawning profiles in the New Yorker, Vanity Fair and other magazines suppressed emerging evidence of the billionaire’s misdeeds, while federal prosecutors in Miami handed him a non-prosecution deal in exchange for a 13-month sentence in 2008, scuttling an ongoing FBI investigation.
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Cantor Nathan Lam and the Cantors Assembly to Lead Musical Journey Through Italy
Rome | Florence | Venice: June 22 – July 2, 2020Following his incredible concert at the Great Synagogue of Rome, Cantor Nathan Lam and the Cantors Assembly are proud to announce a musical journey through Italy in the spring of 2020. Join Rabbi Yoshi, Cantor Lam, and the many voices of the Cantors Assembly for a magical excursion to Rome, Florence, and Venice.
Be a part of this extraordinary adventure!
• Delight in Jewish Music with an operatic Italian flare, featuring the soaring voices of the Cantors
Assembly.
• Explore Italian history through a Jewish prism, with scholarly presentations by noted scholar Prof.
Stephen Berk throughout.
• Enjoy a gondola ride through Venice, visit Rome’s old Jewish Ghetto in the Trastevere area, meet the
director of the new Jewish Museum in Ferrara and tour the gorgeous Duomo of Florence…and so much
more!
REGISTER NOW
*Please choose the Super Deluxe category when registering to join this group.Also next spring: Adult March of the Living with Rabbi Yoshi and Rabbi Ron Stern.
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Help Wise Readers to Leaders Raise $60,000!
Save the dates: July 23-24Support Wise’s flagship literacy program that enriches so many children every summer! This thriving program needs your help to raise $15,000 on July 23 so that each donation will be quadruple-matched for a total of $60,000.
Watch for emails and social media posts on Rock the Clock day!
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| This Week’s Torah Portion: Balak
Friday, July 19
6:15 p.m. | Shabbat Services | Geldin Chapel
Led by Rabbi Josh Knobel and Cantor Emma Lutz
Watch live on Friday night: Facebook | WiseLA.org
Saturday, July 20
9 a.m. | Lay-led Torah Study | Chapel Study
10 a.m. | Shabbat Morning Services | Plotkin Chapel
Led by Rabbi Ron Stern and Cantor Emma Lutz
Monday, July 22
9 a.m. | Bible Study with Rabbi Ron Stern | Conference Room
Wednesday, July 24
12 p.m. | Talmud Study with Rabbi David Woznica | Udko Annex
Friday, July 26
6:15 p.m. | Shabbat Services | Geldin Chapel
Led by Rabbi Ron Stern and Cantorial Intern Sara Anderson
Saturday, July 27
9 a.m. | Lay-led Torah Study | Chapel Study
10 a.m. | Shabbat Morning Services | Plotkin Chapel
Led by Rabbi David Woznica and Cantorial Intern Sara Anderson |
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 Wise Women presents
Mahj and More
Wednesdays, August 7 | 1 p.m. | Udko AnnexWise members and guests are invited to join other Wise Women for our monthly open play day: Mah Jongg, Canasta, Bridge, or any other game you’d like! Groups or single players and all levels (beginners to experts) are welcome and encouraged! If you have a Mah Jongg set, please bring it along. Snacks and light refreshments will be served. While this is a free event, we kindly ask for your RSVP.
AUGUST 7
*Mahj and More will return after High Holy Days in November as a bi-monthly occurrence. |
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 Shabbat by the Shore
with Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback and Cantor Emma Lutz
Friday, August 9 | 6:30 p.m. | Crescent Bay Park, Santa MonicaOur 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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Tisha B’Av
Saturday, August 10 | 7 p.m.Join us for an observance of Tisha B’Av unique to Los Angeles in 2019 as we connect our ancient texts with the blight of homelessness now facing our community. In coordination with the Religious Action Center of California, Temple Kol Ami, Temple Israel of Hollywood, Temple Beth Hillel, Kol Tikvah, and Beth Shir Shalom, we will gather to recall our people’s history of displacement and reflect on its continuing imperative to end the homelessness of others.
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WiseStock: Two Nights of Shalom and Music
Thursday, August 15 | 6 p.m. | Beverly Cañon Gardens
Friday, August 16 | 6:15 p.m. | Wise CampusCelebrate Woodstock’s 50th anniversary with two extraordinary summer nights of shalom, ahavah, and music. Wise clergy, musicians, singers, and special guests will lead a singalong with Mayor John Mirisch in Beverly Hills’ beautiful Cañon Gardens on Thursday evening. On Friday night, we will celebrate a Shabbat service inspired by music from Woodstock. Featuring hits by beloved artists that performed at Woodstock in the glorious summer of ’69, this two-night celebration will bring all of our voices together to offer more peace, love, and music into the world. |
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 Lunch Bunch: Caring for the Stranger
Tuesday, August 20 | 5 p.m.Help our Lunch Bunch care for the stranger by assembling lunches for residents at LA Family Housing’s Valley Shelter.
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 Adult March of the Living Trip with Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback and Rabbi Ron Stern
INFO SESSION: August 22 | 7:30 p.m.
In April 2020, join Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback and Rabbi Ron Stern on the most iconic and unforgettable walk through the darkest time in Jewish history by participating in the Adult March of the Living. The group will visit some of the deeply significant locales in Poland including Krakow and Warsaw as well as the concentration camps in the vicinity and will encounter the amazing resurgence of Jewish life in Poland. Finally, the group will join thousands of high school students from across the globe in making an epic trek of freedom out of Auschwitz concentration camp. Afterwards there, will be an optional add-on visit to Israel highlighting those experiences rarely available on standard tours: cultural experiences, regional tours, and complex political conversations.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR SPOT NOW
RSVP FOR INFO SESSION
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 Tot Shabbat
Saturday, September 7 | 10 a.m. | Wise WoodsGather together with our community for a festive service! Our Clergy and song leaders lead our music- and story-filled service that introduces the youngest members of our community to the joy of Shabbat. Parents and grandparents will love it too!
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We remember with love those who died in recent days and weeks:
Harriet Belasco, Sandra Cohen, Barry Gordon, Ralph Night, Victoria Sunshine, Stan Tendler, Amir YadidiWe observe the yahrzeits of:
Bernice Alpert, Ruby Ansehl, Sam Barnett*, Ron Bersen, Anna Cohen*, Marjorie Colbert*, Jean R. Cooper*, Sunnie Crasnick*, Sol Ellman*, Elaine Fond, Avi Efraim Gesundheit*, Susan Golden*, Elsie Greenberg*, William Haas, Dana Evynn Haskin*, Linda Holman, Maurice Joelson, Evelyn King, Lillian Kleiman, Jack Lewine, Rose Lewis*, Louis R. Morris*, Mynia (Babe) Morse*, Harry Oberman*, Harry Perlstein*, Edwin Perlstein*, Abraham Rappaport*, Karen Berman Riddle, James Ring, Pearl V. Rona*, Milton Rosenberg*, Lily Rosman*, James Roth, Cecelia Rothman*, Fred Rothman*, Irving Rubin*, Rudy Rutberg*, Herman Sheinhaus*, Philip B. Shubb, Lee Shumsky*, Jack Sherriff*, Sam Snyder*, David B. Spector*, Dr. David A. Susnow*, Robert Versman*, Celia Zylbercweig**Designated on our memorial walls
We reach out as a community and offer our support and deepest sympathy:
AnnDee and Jeff Levy and their family on the loss of AnnDee’s father Ralph Night.
Patricia Ogden on the loss of her sister Sandra Cohen. |
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Jessica Lebovits Mannon and Ryan Mannon on the birth of their son Jacob “Jack” Abraham Mannon.
Hamed and Sarah Yazdanpanah on the birth of their daughter Elle Lia Yazdanpanah.If you have a birth, wedding, or milestone birthday you would like to share with the Wise community, please email us at [email protected].
To schedule a Shabbat blessing or special reception in honor of a simcha, contact Arlene Spiegelman at 310.889.2272. |
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| We honor our loved ones, our family simchas, and 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.
RABBI YOSHI ZWEIBACK DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Lee Shumsky, by Ellen Shumsky
WITH GRATITUDE:
For the wedding of Amarelle Hayes and KC Mead on August 17th, by Ricki and Zvi Alon
RABBI DAVID WOZNICA DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Avi Efraim Gesundheit and Abraham Gesundheit, by Susie and Jaime Gesundheit
James Ring, by Raina Ring
RABBI RON STERN DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Ralph Night, by Debbee and Robert Schwartz
Ruby Ansehl, by Marshall A. Glick, Marni Glick, and Heather Glick-Atalla Stern
CANTOR NATHAN LAM DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Victoria Sunshine, by Jacob Sherkow and Amanda Fein
CAMP WISE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Herman Sheinhaus, by Carol Sookman
DIENER AND KADNER FAMILY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LIBRARY FUND
MAZAL TOV:
To Roberta and Ken Lloyd, on their 45th wedding anniversary, from Janis and Neil Berkman
EARLY CHILDHOOD OPERATIONS SUPPORT
IN MEMORY OF:
Lindsay Bendoni, by Adam C. Abrams and Emily Bellavy
HOMES FOR HEROES FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Sandra Cohen, by Shelly and Don Levy
IN HONOR OF:
Ed Stone’s Birthday, by Shelly and Don Levy
MAX HESS EARLY CHILDHOOD LIBRARY FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Bernice Alpert, by Rochelle and Ronald Fox
WISE READERS TO LEADERS
IN MEMORY OF:
Philip B. Shubb, by Carol and Ed Horowitz
SOCIAL ACTION FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Lillian Kleiman, by Gloria Waldinger and Family
SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Bernice Alpert, by Rochelle and Ronald Fox
WISE SCHOOL GENERATIONS ENDOWMENT
IN MEMORY OF:
Ralph Night, by Janine and Richard Kolodny
MAZAL TOV:
To Jessica Lebovits Mannon and Ryan Mannon on the birth of their precious baby boy, with love from Janine and Richard Kolodny
YAHRZEIT FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Elaine Fond, by Barbara and Richard Ackerman
Jack Lewine, by Dr. and Mrs. Leon Kosdon
James Roth, by Selma Kurtzman
Karen Berman Riddle, by Helen Berman
Linda Holman, by Laura and Harvey Alpert
Maurice Joelson, by Alan, Yasmina, Rachel, and William Joelson
Ron Bersen, by Renee and Robert Siragusa
William Haas, by Ted and Annie Haas
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