Rabbi David Woznica Meets Former U.S. Ambassador in Abu Dhabi
Stephen Wise Temple's Rabbi David Woznica is part of a diplomatic delegation of American rabbis traveling in the Middle East to celebrate the Abraham Accords between the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, and Israel. Rabbi Woznica and 11 other rabbis (representing Reform, Orthodox, and Conservative communities) were brought to the UAE last week on a trip sponsored by the UAE and Bahrain, both of which are Muslim-majority countries. [...]
Rabbi David Woznica Visits UAE, Meets Israeli Consul General
Stephen Wise Temple's Rabbi David Woznica is part of a diplomatic delegation of American rabbis traveling in the Middle East to celebrate the Abraham Accords between the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, and Israel. Rabbi Woznica and 11 other rabbis (representing Reform, Orthodox, and Conservative communities) were brought to the UAE last week on a trip sponsored by the UAE and Bahrain, both of which are Muslim-majority countries. During the trip, [...]
Rabbi David Woznica Meets With UAE Manara Center Chair
Stephen Wise Temple's Rabbi David Woznica is part of a diplomatic delegation of American rabbis traveling in the Middle East to celebrate the Abraham Accords between the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, and Israel. Rabbi Woznica and 11 other rabbis (representing Reform, Orthodox, and Conservative communities) were brought to the UAE last week on a trip sponsored by the UAE and Bahrain, both of which are Muslim-majority countries. During the trip, [...]
Wise Installs New Board of Directors at Board Shabbat
On Friday, June 16, Stephen Wise Temple and Schools installed its new Board of Directors, which will officially begin its term on July 1. At the end of our Shabbat Evening Services, Senior Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback, Senior Cantor Emma Lutz, Rabbi David Woznica, Rabbi Ron Stern, Rabbi Josh Knobel, Rabbi Sari Laufer (joining from Israel), and Cantorial Intern Andrew Paskil welcomed Board members incoming, serving, and outgoing, onto the bimah for a [...]
Wise Readers to Leaders Partners With City Hearts
We are thrilled to announce that our Wise Readers to Leaders Summer 2023 program is off to a great start! Following a successful training week that included important learnings from the Children's Institute, we officially welcomed our scholars to six campuses today! This summer, thanks to a collaboration with City Hearts, will feature even more engaging enrichment sessions, and, thanks to our community's generosity, both our teen volunteers and scholars will [...]
Search for Meaning With Rabbi Zoë Klein Miles
In this edition of his Search for Meaning podcast, Stephen Wise Temple Senior Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback hosts old friend Rabbi Zoë Klein Miles of Temple Isaiah, author of the new book, Candle, Feather, Wooden Spoon (CCAR Press, 2023). Rabbi Klein Miles serves Temple Isaiah in West Los Angeles, where she brings her unique blend of innovation, tradition, creativity, and wisdom. The two speak about the lost art [...]