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 Courage in the Face of Sorrow
by Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback
A dear friend of mine got married this past Friday afternoon. Jacqueline and I drove up to San Francisco for the wedding. On the way home, we hit some heavy traffic just south of San Jose—it was the final day of the Gilroy Garlic Festival. Although we lived in Palo Alto for eleven years, we never went down for the event. I turned to my wife and said, “Let’s go! It’ll be fun.”
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Protect Our Kids: Wise Advocates for Gun Safety
The Torah’s commandment of “do not stand idly by” is taken seriously in the Wise community. As the country faces the tragic regularity of shootings and other acts of violence resulting from guns falling into the hands of those who cannot or should not have access to them, we are taking action. Our campaign focuses on advocacy for intelligent gun legislation locally and nationally as well as safe gun ownership advice for gun owners. Recognizing that gun ownership is a fact of life in this country, a group of Wise parents have committed themselves to doing all we can to maximize our children’s safety. We have provided resources on web site that speak to parents about important steps to protect their children.
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This Week’s Torah Portion: Matot Mas-ei
Friday, August 2
6:15 p.m. | Shabbat Services | Geldin Chapel
Led by Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback, Rabbi David Woznica, Cantor Nathan Lam and Cantorial Intern Sara Anderson
Rabbi Woznica’s Sermon Topic: The Mitzvah to Remember: How A Memory Can Shape our Lives
Watch live on Friday night: Facebook | WiseLA.org
Saturday, August 3
9 a.m. | Lay-led Torah Study | Chapel Study
10 a.m. | Shabbat Morning Services | Plotkin Chapel
Led by Rabbi Sari Laufer and Cantorial Intern Sara Anderson
Monday, August 5
9 a.m. | Bible Study with Rabbi Ron Stern | Conference Room
Wednesday, August 7
12 p.m. | Talmud Study with Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback | Udko Annex
Friday, August 9
6:15 p.m. | Shabbat Services | Geldin Chapel
Led by Rabbi Josh Knobel, Cantor Nathan Lam and Cantorial Intern Sara Anderson
6:30 p.m. | Shabbat by the Shore | Crescent Bay Park, Santa Monica
Led by Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback and Cantor Emma Lutz
Learn more in upcoming events below
Saturday, August 10
9 a.m. | Lay-led Torah Study | Chapel Study
10 a.m. | Shabbat Morning Services | Plotkin Chapel
Led by Rabbi Josh Knobel and Cantorial Intern Sara Anderson
7 p.m. | Tisha B’Av
Learn more in upcoming events below
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High Holy Days with Wise: September 29–October 9
Visit our High Holy Days web site to find:
- Service Schedules
- Venue Information
- Tickets for Members and Guests
- Yizkor Book of Remembrance Submissions
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 Wise Women presents
Mahj and More
Wednesdays, August 7 | 1 p.m. | Udko Annex
Wise 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 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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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 Campus
Celebrate 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
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 Wise Jams
Tuesday, August 27 | 7:30 p.m.
Jam with fellow musicians and singers in our community! Are you an ace on the bass? Get your kicks on the sticks? Bring your axe, your sax, your vox, and your chops. We’ll supply the mics, amps, sheet music, and a rockin’ good time!
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 Tot Shabbat
Saturday, September 7 | 10 a.m. | Wise Woods
Gather 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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 Cantors Assembly Trip to Italy with Rabbi Yoshi and Cantor Lam
Rome | Florence | Venice: June 22 – July 2, 2020
Following 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.
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER NOW
*Please choose the Super Deluxe category when registering to join this group.
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We remember with love those who died in recent days and weeks:
Sandra Cohen, Ervin Goldstein, Ralph Night, Victoria Sunshine, Amir Yadidi
We observe the yahrzeits of:
Bernie Bergman*, Howard Besbris, Manuel A. Borinstein*, Ruth Crafton, Ida E. Cypers*, Bess Fabe *, Rose Field*, Alex Fox*, Florence Gamer*, William M. Gluck*, Dorothy Gordon*, Alma Hutkin, George Ben Jacobs*, Andrew Kahn, Nathan Latchman*, David Kittredge Levington*, Ida Miller*, Odette Ruth Oliensis*, Marcus Reichman*, John D. Rose*, Theodore Rosenson*, Ruth B. Schneider*, Edythe Schuster*, Charlotte Berenston Schwartz*, Esther Mollie Sheinbein*, Max Singer*, Jerome Teller*, Helen Walter, Sidney Winett*, Stephen Wolstan*, Morris A. Young*
*Designated on our memorial walls
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Carolyn Watts and Samuel de Castro Abeger on the birth of their child Andersen Joseph de Castro Abeger, grandchild of Isabel and Hugo de Castro.
Courtney Eisner and Noah Michel on their marriage, son of Ellen and Gary Michel, grandson of Ruth Winthrop, brother to Laura and Brian Michel and Adam Michel, uncle to Ashton and Jonah Michel, nephew of Cheryl and David Stern.
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:
Howard Besbris, by Evie Besbris
RABBI RON STERN DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN HONOR OF:
Carol & Ed Horowitz’s 50th Wedding Anniversary, by Sally & Marty Levine
IN MEMORY OF:
Alma Hutkin, by David & Susan Friedman
Ralph Night, by Lolly Levy
CANTOR NATHAN LAM DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN HONOR OF:
Cantor Lam officiating Jonah’s Bar Mitzvah in Jerusalem, by Rabin & Lora Pournazarian
Carol & Ed Horowitz’s 50th Wedding Anniversary, by Bobbi Kostin
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
IN MEMORY OF:
James Harrison Ring, by his loving wife Raina Ring, and daughters Blake, Brighton, and Breelayne
AVI EFRAIM GESUNDHEIT FUND FOR MUSIC
IN MEMORY OF:
Ervin Goldstein, by Wendy & Ken Ruby
IN HONOR OF:
My children, Ari Stern and Ilana Stern, who have music in their hearts, by Karen Stern
HOMES FOR HEROES FUND
IN HONOR OF:
Ed & Carol Horowitz’s 50th Wedding Anniversary, by Shirley & Phil Sniderman
LAM MUSIC AND MEDIA CENTER
IN HONOR OF:
Carol & Ed Horowitz’s 50th Wedding Anniversary, by Lois Kinzelberg
METUKA BENJAMIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Ralph Night, by Jerry Otelsberg & Lori Rubin, Scott & Emily Otelsberg, Michelle & Eric Massi
SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Ralph Night, by Susan & Jon Berger
SOL AND ESTHER SMITH LIBRARY FUND
IN HONOR OF:
The birth of Irene and David Smith’s grandson, Julian Shay Dintzer, by Lori & Rob Goodman
TIKKUN OLAM LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
IN MEMORY OF:
Helen Walter, by the Walter and Besbris Family
WISE READERS TO LEADERS FUND
IN HONOR OF:
Carol & Ed Horowitz’s 50th Wedding Anniversary, by Norma Cooper
Carol & Ed Horowitz’s 50th Wedding Anniversary, by Laurie Crasnick
Carol & Ed Horowitz’s 50th Wedding Anniversary & Vow Renewal, by Allen & Karen Entous
Carol & Ed Horowitz’s 50th Wedding Anniversary, by Myron and Harriet Kusnitz
Carol & Ed Horowitz’s 50th celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary, by Jerry Otelsberg & Lori Rubin, Scott & Emily Otelsberg, Michelle & Eric Massi
IN MEMORY OF:
Ted Ward & Lara Sherman, by Susan & Jon Berger
WISE SCHOOL GENERATIONS ENDOWMENT
IN MEMORY OF:
Ervin Goldstein, by Doris Haims
Roslyn Pinkus, by Frank Pinkus
Ted Ward, by Sylvia Ward
Ervin Goldstein, by Lori & Rob Goodman & Family
Ralph Night, by Lori & Rob Goodman & Family
IN HONOR OF:
Ann Metnick, by Myron & Harriet Kusnitz
MAZAL TOV TO:
Carin & Glenn Freeman, on the engagement of their son, by Lori & Rob Goodman
YAHRZEIT FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Ruth Crafton, by Lillian Mylon & Family
Ted T. Ward, by Carrie, Denise, and Amanda Hasson
Laura Sherman, by Frankie & Joel Berge
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We appreciate our wonderful volunteers:
Gift Shop Volunteers:
Terrie Baumann
Rochelle Fox
Lori Rubin
Carol Sookman
Nosh Volunteer:
Susan Firestone
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