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 Turn it and Turn it and Turn it
by Cantor Emma Lutz
My sister-in-law has read the Harry Potter books so many times that she can recite certain passages from memory (pretty impressive), and my brother and I have watched the original Star Wars trilogy together over and over for so many years that we weave quoted lines from the films into our conversations with ease (pretty silly, but fun). Over the years, we all find those favorite stories that we can tell, retell, and cherish over and over again (what’s your favorite?). With so much podcast, film, television, and written content in production these days—and indeed, with so many troubling stories each week in our news cycle—it can be comforting to return to our most cherished narratives.
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We Are All Americans
A Statement From the Stephen Wise Temple Clergy and Presidents
Yesterday we heard the following statement from our President:
“And I think any Jewish people that vote for a Democrat, I think it shows either a total lack of knowledge or great disloyalty.”
We write to you in our capacity as leaders of the Wise community. We are taking the unusual step of responding to these deeply divisive words, words that seek to define our loyalty, our patriotism, and our love for Israel on the basis of party affiliation. While there are those on the left, including some members of Congress, who shamefully seek to delegitimize Israel and even question its right to exist, we must remember that the majority of both parties continues to support an independent homeland for the Jewish people, and a very strong US-Israel relationship.
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 Wise to Host Z3 Conference on Next Generation Zionism
Save the Date: Sunday, January 26, 2020
Both the United States and Israel represent powerful and vibrant centers of Jewish life and are the primary contributors to the continuing development of the Jewish future. The Zionism 3.0 (Z3) movement reflects this reality by redefining Zionism for the next generation. Z3 conversations ask compelling and transformative questions like: What is the future of the relationship between the communities? How will both assert their independence and interdependence? How can we speak with each other in ways that encourage cooperation and recognitions of our differences and alignments? There are incredible challenges and opportunities offered by the creative dynamic of this ongoing relationship.
Wise’s Z3 conference will bring together an eclectic combination of presenters that reflect the uniqueness of Los Angeles. The conference will feature journalists and thought leaders who embody the essence of what it means to be a Zionist Jewish presence in American and Israeli media (online and print). They will have the opportunity to speak about the challenges of navigating that territory and how their Jewish identity influences their professions. A second track will engage Jewish actors, producers, and directors to discuss what it means to represent the Jewish communities of Israel and America and how that is reflected in their work. During the course of this day-long conference, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how we can speak to each other across our ideological divides to create stronger even more vibrant Jewish communities in our respective locales.
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This Week’s Torah Portion: Eikev
Friday, August 23
6:15 p.m. | Shabbat Services | Geldin Chapel
Led by Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback, Rabbi Josh Knobel, and Cantor Emma Lutz
Watch live on Friday night: Facebook | WiseLA.org
Saturday, August 24
10 a.m. | Shabbat Morning Services (B’nai Mitzvah Celebration) | Sanctuary
Led by Rabbi Ron Stern and Cantor Emma Lutz
Monday, August 26
9 a.m. | Bible Study with Rabbi Ron Stern | Conference Room
Wednesday, August 28
12 p.m. | Talmud Study with Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback | Udko Annex
Friday, August 30
6:15 p.m. | Shabbat Services | Plotkin Chapel
Led by Rabbi Josh Knobel and Cantor Nathan Lam
Saturday, August 31
10 a.m. | Shabbat Morning Services (B’nai Mitzvah Celebration) | Sanctuary
Led by Rabbi Josh Knobel and Cantor Emma Lutz
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High Holy Days with Wise: September 29–October 9
Tickets for renewed members and the general public are now available to select or purchase online.
Wise members: haven’t renewed yet? We cannot send your tickets until you do! Renew online or call us at 310.476.8561.
Visit our High Holy Days web site to find:
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Rabbi Yoshi’s Search for Meaning — New Episode Live Now!
In the latest episode of Search for Meaning, award-winning writer/producer Stacy Rukeyser, writer for the newly announced Netflix series “Sex/Life”, showrunner for the Emmy-nominated Lifetime series “UnREAL,” sits down with Rabbi Yoshi to speak about her career, her connection to Judaism, and the importance of women’s voices in the Hollywood hierarchy.
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Become An Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Informational Meeting:
Tuesday, November 5 | 7 p.m.
When a Jew reaches the age of 13, she or he becomes a bat or bar mitzvah, literally a “daughter” or “son” of the commandments. Some, however, did not have the opportunity or privilege at 13 to be formally called to the Torah. Becoming a bat or bar mitzvah as an adult gives one the opportunity to seize a special moment in life. Many choose to mark a special anniversary or to honor the memory of a loved one by becoming an adult b’nai mitzvah. Connect with a group of learners by becoming part of our adult b’nai mitzvah program. After the initial informational meeting, studies will begin in spring 2020 and will culminate with a Shabbat service led by the cohort in late 2020.
Please contact Cantor Emma Lutz by email at [email protected] or by phone at 310.889.2270 to learn more.
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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.
*Please choose the Super Deluxe category when registering to join this group.
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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.
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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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 Wise Women presents
Bestselling Author, Therapist, and Speaker Lori Gottlieb in Conversation with Rabbi Sari Laufer
Sunday, September 15 | 10:30 a.m. | Plotkin Chapel
Join Wise Women for a thought-provoking morning with bestselling author, therapist, and speaker Lori Gottlieb, author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone in conversation with Rabbi Sari Laufer. A light breakfast will be served.
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Selichot
Saturday, September 21
7 p.m. | Meditation and learning sessions with your Wise clergy
8 p.m. | Dessert
8:30 p.m. | Selichot Havdalah Service
Experience a deeply meaningful and meditative evening of prayer and music with your entire Wise clergy team and our full High Holy Days choir. Featuring readings and commentary from the new Stephen Wise Temple machzor, Selichot is an opportunity to elevate your spiritual preparation for the Days of Awe: a chance to participate in uplifting worship and begin to reflect on your path towards self-improvement.
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Wise Jams
Tuesday, September 24 | 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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 Center for Jewish Life presents
Classical Intermediate Hebrew
Mondays: October 28–December 16 | 6:45–9 p.m.
This course is for students who completed Beginning Hebrew 1 and 2 or have sufficient knowledge of Hebrew. Cost: $284 plus $25 book fee.
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SAVE THE DATE
American Jewish Committee Los Angeles presents
Ira E. Yellin Community Leadership Award
Sunday, November 24 | 1 p.m. | Stephen Wise Temple
Wise members Julie and Steve Bram will be honored by AJC Los Angeles for their outstanding leadership.
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Volunteers for Lunch Bunch
Tuesday, August 20
Janis Berkman
Norma Cooper
Susan Firestone
Ilene & Harry Jacobs
Diane Kabat
Liz Koppelman
Sally Levine
Freda Moscowitz
Heidi Praw
Aliza Rosen
Sheila Rosenberg
Barbara Sampson
Shirley Sniderman
Lana Sternberg
Gail Woskow
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We remember with love those who died in recent days and weeks:
Mary Myers, Dorothy Rosenstein, Herbert Schaffer, Robert Schnairv
We observe the yahrzeits of:
Ruth Altman*, Laurence Baumann, Sarah Esther Baumann*, Frances Beneson*, Leona Berman*, Ida Bilenky*, Marjorie A. Bovill*, Rose Caplan*, Beatrice Goldberg Cochran*, Emanuel S. Colbert*, Fred Conrad*, William Jacob Cooper*, Henry Duskis*, Bessie Entous, Nathan Entous, Richard D. M.D. Felmus*, Joann Fineberg*, Irene Freedman*, Eli Good *, Robert Hoffman*, Bob Kleiman, Julyous Korsvnsky*, David M. Joseph, Philip Latchman*, Sydell Leebove*, Morris Levitt*, Margit Ponder Levy*, David “Ted” Lewis*, Reuben Joseph M.D. Lokitch*, Sophie R. Morris*, Gerald Carl Ontman*, Miriam Popick*, Maurice Rogosin*, Sonia Rosenblum*, George Shaw*, Sam Shpall, Charles Simon*, Freda Grundfest Stein, Irv Sterman, Emanuel J. Taub*, Meyer “Mike” Waldman*, Harold Wenzel*, Morris Yavitch*, Benjamin Yavitz*
*Designated on our memorial walls
We reach out as a community and offer our support and deepest sympathy:
Donna Rosenstein and Marc Robinson on the loss of Donna’s mother Dorothy Rosenstein.
Marilynn Schnair on the loss of her husband Robert Schnair.
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Elene and Daniel Whalen on the marriage of their son Daniel Whalen to Melissa Edelson.
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 DAVID WOZNICA DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN HONOR OF
Rabbi Woznica, by Sid and Joan Marantz
IN MEMORY OF
Irene Shpall, by Robert Shpall & Family
Sam Shpall, by Robert Shpall & Family
CANTOR NATHAN LAM DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN MEMORY OF
David M. Joseph, by Marla and Michael Kantor
Sydell Leebove, by Michael and Christina Leebove
AVI EFRAIM GESUNDHEIT FUND FOR MUSIC
IN MEMORY OF
Irv Sterman, by Abnida Sterman and Carol Rosner
HOMES FOR HEROES
IN HONOR OF
Shelly Levy, by Sally and Marty Levine
IN MEMORY OF
William Jacob Cooper, by Norma Cooper
JOSHUA A. LEVY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
IN HONOR OF
Shelly Levy, by Patty Ogden
METUKA BENJAMIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
IN MEMORY OF
Claire Chayt, by Jerry, Scott, Emily, Charlotte, Finley & Parker Otelsberg and Michelle & Eric Massi
WISE HEARTS
IN HONOR OF
Shelly Levy, by Sunny Caine
WISE READERS TO LEADERS
IN HONOR OF
Carol and Ed Horowitz’s 50th Wedding Anniversary, by Freda Moscowitz
WISE SCHOOL ANNUAL GIVING
IN HONOR OF
Michael Lew’s 80th Birthday, by Sonia Guon
Joel Finkel’s 80th Birthday, by Sonia Guon
WISE SCHOOL GENERATIONS ENDOWMENT
IN HONOR OF
Carol and Ed Horowitz’s 50th Wedding Anniversary, by Dana, Scott and Josh Ehrlich
Shelly Levy, by Janine and Richard Kolodny
MAZAL TOV TO
Babak and Nasi Bamshad, in honor of their daughter Olivia’s Bat Mitzvah, by Janine and Richard Kolodny
Jessica and Ryan Mannon, in honor of the birth of their son Jack, by Freda Moscowitz
IN MEMORY OF
Mary Myers, by b, Scott and Josh Ehrlich
YAHRZEIT FUND
IN MEMORY OF
Bessie and Nathan Entous, by Allan Entous
Bob Kleiman, by Shirley Kleiman and Family
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