Eyes on Wise 8.23.18

High Holy Days Alert: We have extended our Yizkor Book of Remembrance submission deadline until Friday at 5 p.m.After Friday’s deadline, we cannot guarantee inclusion in the book. Call us if you prefer to make your submission and contribution by phone: 310.476.8561.

Worship

This Week’s Torah Portion: Ki Tetze

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24
6:15 p.m. Shabbat Services | Geldin Chapel
Led by Rabbi Ron Stern and Cantor Emma Lutz

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25
Shabbat Morning Services | Plotkin Chapel
Led by Rabbi David Woznica and Cantor Paul Dorman
9 a.m. Torah Study
10 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

NEXT WEEK:

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31
6:15 p.m. Shabbat Services | Sanctuary
Led by Rabbi David Woznica and Cantor Nathan Lam

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
Shabbat Morning Services | Sanctuary
Led by Rabbi Ron Stern and Cantor Paul Dorman
9 a.m. Torah Study
10 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

Learning Opportunities with Clergy
Bible Study with Rabbi Ron Stern: Monday, August 27 at 9 a.m. | Temple Conference Room
Talmud Study with Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback: Wednesday, August 29 at 12 p.m. | Udko Annex

Ridesharing for the High Holy Days: Wise Offers Lyft Discount Codes
During the High Holy Days, we encourage members to rideshare for easy drop-off and pick-up at any of our three venues! With designated rideshare spots at all locations, it’s easy to use a service like Lyft. We are now offering discount codes (while supplies last) for those who register online. Sign up today and you will receive $5 off for both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
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Send a Wise Back-to-School Gift to Your College Student!
It’s that time of year – our college kids are hitting the road (or taking a quick trip down the 405) on their way back to school and we want them to know Wise is wishing them a sweet new year! If you would like us to send them a special back-to-school gift, please let us know.
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PACKING DATE: Friday, September 28. If you’d like to help, contact us.

New Family Shabbat Parenting Class Begins September 15
Wise School’s Parenting Center is excited to announce a new Saturday Shabbat class that’s sure to be fun for parents and kids alike! Bring your children (1-3 years old) for a morning of play, challah baking, singing, and making great new friends. This class will be a wonderful way for parents and grandparents to experience the community of our amazing Parenting Center.
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Tashlich at the Beach
Sunday, September 16 from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Tower 24 – Santa Monica Beach
Bring a blanket to the beach for an uplifting gathering of song and inspiration as we prepare for the coming of the new year. Hear the sound of the shofar resonating against the crashing waves as we cast our misdeeds into the sea. This beautifully symbolic ritual is a cherished tradition for all ages!
How to get there: meet us at Tower 24, south of the pier! We recommend parking in the Crescent Bay Park parking lot.
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Jews United for Democracy and Justice and Community Advocates present
The Assault on Ethical Democracy: Ambassadors Norman Eisen and Dennis Ross
Co-sponsored by Stephen Wise Temple
Wednesday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m. | Valley Beth Shalom
Hear two former ambassadors, Norman Eisen and Dennis Ross, in dialogue with Rabbi Ed Feinstein of Valley Beth Shalom. This special evening is sixth in the Community Conversations series funded by Wise’s partners Jews United for Democracy and Justice and Community Advocates.
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Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion presents
Symposium 2
November 11-12 | Stephen Wise Temple
Join esteemed clergy and scholars from all around the world, including members of our own clergy team, for HUC-JIR’s Symposium 2, an engaging exploration of ideas and attitudes. Nowadays, there is “my news” and “your news,” “your truth” and “my truth,” and consensus about facts is increasingly elusive. Even the university, once the place where young minds pursued “veritas,” is more likely today to teach its students the postmodern prioritization of subjectivity over objectivity, discourse over reality, perspective over universal truth. Against this backdrop, HUC-JIR Symposium 2 will explore the various ways in which contemporary Jews grapple with the concept of the truth.
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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.

Ashley and Patrick Javaheri on the loss of Ashley’s mother Malihe Benyamini.

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:

Lida and Payam Kashfian on their daughter Leila becoming Bat Mitzvah.
Stacey and Mark Bronson on their daughter Grace becoming Bat Mitzvah.

Katy and John Tishbi on their sons Justin and David  becoming Bar Mitzvah

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

Jared Flamm and Kala Savage on the birth of their son Frankie Flamm, grandson of Joanne Savage.
Daniel and Stephanie Schneider on the birth of their son Max Barrett Schneider.
Sheila Nourian and Salar Yamini on the birth of their daughter Lilah Yamini.

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:
of Teddy Rotgin’s Bar Mitzvah in Israel, by Erin and Michael Rotgin

IN MEMORY OF:
Sarah Baumann, by Terrie and Richard Baumann

Frances Leigh, by Barbara and Andrew Leigh

CANTORS’ DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN HONOR OF:
of Teddy Rotgin’s Bar Mitzvah in Israel, by Erin and Michael Rotgin

2018-19 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
Thank you, by Samuel A. Berkman

WISE SCHOOL GENERATIONS ENDOWMENT
IN HONOR OF:
the birth of Luca Kleinman, grandson of Pam Kleinman and son of Natasha and Brett Kleinman, by Janine and Richard Kolodny

Janine Kolodny being installed as President of Stephen Wise Temple, by Lori and Rob Goodman and family

the marriage of Zach Lebovits, brother of Jessica Lebovits, and son of DeDe and Moses Lebovits, by Lori and Rob Goodman and family

the Bar Mitzvah of David and Justin Tishbi, by Lori and Rob Goodman and family

the Bat Mitzvah of Francesca Tyberg, by Lori and Rob Goodman and family

the Bar Mitzvah of Ilai Khalili, by Tami and Robert Weiser

the Bar Mitzvah of Elliot Lichtman, by Tami and Robert Weiser

the Bat Mitzvah of Gabriella Soleimani, by Tami and Robert Weiser

IN MEMORY OF:
June Klein, by Lynn and Les Bider

LIFELONG LEARNING FUND
IN HONOR OF:
the 80th birthday of Frank Pinkus, by Cheryl and Ralph Pinkus

AVI GESUNDHEIT FUND FOR MUSIC
IN MEMORY OF:
Liliana Bergher, Eugen Bergher, and Alex Indich, by Hilda and Dan Bergher

SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Laurence Baumann, by Terrie and Richard Baumann

METUKA BENJAMIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
of Minnie Blumenkrantz, by Bonnie and Michael Blumenkrantz

YAHRZEIT FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Sidney Barton, by Ann and Alan Barton

Rosetta Feinberg, by Sheila Lokitz

Robert Kleiman, by Shirley Kleiman

Irvin Sterman, by Anida Sterman and Carole Rosner

Robert Lerner, by Caryn Lerner Rosenblatt

Rose Soloway, by Ellen Shumsky

We appreciate our wonderful volunteers:

L.A. Family Housing Lunch Bunch Volunteers:
Mike Berk
Janis Berkman
Norma Cooper
Ilene and Harry Jacobs
Diane Kabat
Liz Koppelman
Sally Levine
Shelly Levy
Freda Moscowitz
Heidi Praw
Sheila Rosenberg
Barbara Sampson
Lana Sternberg
Gail Woskow

Nosh Volunteer:
Susan Firestone

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

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