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 Honoring Lost Loved Ones
by Rabbi David Woznica
As we approach the High Holy Days I encourage you to set a date in advance to engage in an ancient Jewish custom; visiting the graves of loved ones. It is a show of respect and appreciation for what they did for you and an opportunity to fill them in on some of the dilemmas you face or even mistakes you have made.
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 Wise Readers to Leaders Wraps Up Summer and Prepares for School Year Programs
Wise Readers to Leaders has wrapped up another incredible summer program, serving 450 students (K-9th grade) from under-served LAUSD schools. Assessment results have shown that these students gained at least one grade level of reading because of the six weeks they spent with Literacy Leaders and Junior Literacy Leaders. Middle school scholars are reading at or above grade level standards, an amazing testament to their hard work and the work of Wise Readers to Leaders staff and volunteers!
 The work doesn’t end there, though! During the school year, young scholars are supported by Remote Reading, a program that connects kids with a volunteer teen mentor for weekly reading over FaceTime or Skype. They also team up for community service projects and field trips. Interested teens can email [email protected] to get involved!
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 Responding to the Attacks Last Week in El Paso and Dayton
by Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback
Beginning on Saturday evening August 10, we commemorate Tisha B’Av, the day on which a multitude of tragedies befell our People. We traditionally read from the Book of Lamentations, an elegy for the city of Jerusalem in the wake of the terrible and senseless loss of life that accompanied the destruction.
“For these things do I weep, My eyes flow with tears — עַל־אֵ֣לֶּה ׀ אֲנִ֣י בוֹכִיָּ֗ה עֵינִ֤י ׀ עֵינִי֙ יֹ֣רְדָה מַּ֔יִם.” (Lamentations 1:16)
Dear God,
We are sorry.
We are sorry for the bloodshed, for the innocents gunned down in recent days.
We are sorry for the culture of hatred and division that we have yet to find a way of reversing.
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This Week’s Torah Portion: D’varim
Friday, August 9
6:15 p.m. | Shabbat Services | Geldin Chapel
Led by Rabbi Josh Knobel, Cantor Nathan Lam and Cantorial Intern Sara Anderson
Watch live on Friday night: Facebook | WiseLA.org
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
Monday, August 12
9 a.m. | Bible Study with Rabbi Ron Stern | Conference Room
Wednesday, August 14
12 p.m. | Talmud Study with Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback | Udko Annex
Friday, August 16
6:15 p.m. | Wisestock Shabbat Service | Outdoors on the Wise Campus
Led by Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback, Cantor Nathan Lam and Cantor Emma Lutz
Please join us for an outdoor service on the grass of our commons! On this beautiful evening we’ll celebrate Shabbat with prayers and music inspired by the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock festival. Learn more in upcoming events below.
Saturday, August 17
9 a.m. | Lay-led Torah Study | Chapel Study
10 a.m. | Shabbat Morning Services (Bat Mitzvah Celebration) | Sanctuary
Led by Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback, Rabbi Ron Stern, Rabbi Josh Knobel, Cantor Nathan Lam, and Cantor Paul Dorman
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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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Kol HaKavod to Wise members Julie and Steve Bram on being named the recipients of the 2019 Ira E. Yellin Community Leadership Award by the American Jewish Committee Los Angeles. This esteemed honor salutes the accomplishments of Los Angeles’ outstanding leaders from all walks of life who have made Los Angeles a better place for all people within which to live. The special event honoring the Brams will be held at Stephen Wise Temple on Sunday, November 24. Details will follow in the coming weeks.
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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 this Saturday for an observance of Tisha B’Av, a time to express our pain over the terrorist attacks in El Paso and Dayton. Tisha B’Av is a holiday of mourning for painful events in Jewish history and provides us with the opportunity to embrace those who are mourning their tragic losses. We will gather to recall our people’s history of displacement and tragedy and reflect on our tradition’s continuing imperative to welcome the stranger, end homelessness, and prevent gun violence.
This service is cosponsored by the Religious Action Center of California, Stephen Wise Temple, Congregation Kol Ami, Temple Israel of Hollywood, Temple Beth Hillel, Kol Tikvah, and Beth Shir Shalom.
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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 Irmas Family Campus in North Hollywood.
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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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 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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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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We remember with love those who died in recent days and weeks:
Ervin Goldstein, Ralph Night
We observe the yahrzeits of:
Harry Baron*, Shirley Berkus*, Warren Lee Blanck*, Faye Feiles*, Dorothy Gagerman*, Florence Glick *, Jerry J. Handler*, Moe Karp*, Gertrude Kierman*, Sayde Shadur Kushman*, Jacob Kuznitsky*, Lenore Lederman*, Sybelle Lepp*, Ruth Litoff*, Abe Lustig*, Helen S. Matz*, Lenni Moldin*, Sam Nelson*, Ethel Perer, Clara Rashkov*, Adele Rhodes*, Henry Schwarz *, Harold J. Shields*, Lila Bocjk Silberberg*, Nat Stoller*, Sade Venick*, Sarah Weinstein*, Dorothy Weston, Harry Aaron Wienir*, Morris Winthrop
*Designated on our memorial walls
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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:
Irene Epstein, by Norm, Mark, Carole, Laura, Rebecca, Madeline, and Adrienne Epstein
RABBI RON STERN DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Paul W. Glick, by Marshall Glick, Marni Glick, and Heather Glick-Atalla
RABBI DAVID WOZNICA DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Ethel Perer, by Marvin & Irene Perer
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
IN MEMORY OF:
Ervin Goldstein, by Mel & Susan Plutsky
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
IN MEMORY OF:
Barry Gordon, by Bonnie & Jeff Stern
HOMES FOR HEROES FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Sandra Cohen, by Karen Refkin
Sandra Cohen, by Charlotte Smuckler
SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Peggy Lassar Gross, by Jules & Diane Kabat
TIKKUN OLAM LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
IN MEMORY OF:
Charlotte Friedman, by Nancy Norris
WISE READERS TO LEADERS FUND
IN HONOR OF:
Carol & Ed Horowitz’s 50th Wedding Anniversary, by Laurie Crasnick & Sophia Crasnick
Carol & Ed Horowitz‘s 50th Wedding Anniversary, by Susie & Richard Friedman
Carol & Ed Horowitz’s 50th Wedding Anniversary, by Sheila R. Rosenberg
WISE SCHOOL GENERATIONS ENDOWMENT
IN HONOR OF:
Carol & Ed Horowitz’s 50th Wedding Anniversary, by Miriam & Jack Pitson
YAHRZEIT FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Yetta Hundert, by Bea Fisher
Morris Winthrop, by Ruth Winthrop
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