Stephen Wise Temple Clergy Response to Dobbs v. Jackson
Stephen Wise Temple clergy speak out on Dobbs v. Jackson, reproductive rights, and reproductive justice. "Be fruitful and multiply." —Genesis 1:28 From the earliest words of the Torah, our tradition understands reproduction as a sacred act. All of us who have been—or yearn to be—parents know that it is a process imbued with joy, holiness, and anxiety. We have, many of us, sat in waiting rooms; we have received good news and [...]
Stephen Wise Temple hosts Pride Shabbat 2022
Join us in celebrating Pride Month at Stephen Wise Temple. The Reform Movement has long been committed to achieving full equity for our LGBTQ+ community in our country as well as advocating for rights throughout the world, and we are proud to be an ally and a partner in that mission. On June 24, we will hold our Pride Shabbat. As part of our normal 6:15 p.m. Shabbat Evening Services, we will [...]
Wise debuts discussion series: How do we talk about Israel?
On June 1, Stephen Wise Temple welcomed Professor Dov Waxman and Professor Masua Sagiv for the first of our three-part series, "How Do We Talk About Israel?" Rabbi Ron Stern, Richard Hirschhaut of American Jewish Committee/LA and Michelle Stone of the Hartman Institute developed the program and invited Wise Rabbi Sari Laufer, Profs. Waxman and Sagiv to discuss how to engage in critical conversations about Israel, Zionism, and antisemitism. Prof. Waxman currently serves as the [...]
Greater Zion joins Stephen Wise Temple for uplifting interfaith celebration
On Saturday, June 4, Stephen Wise Temple was joined by the Greater Zion Church Family for an interfaith celebration. Our clergy, led by Senior Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback and Senior Cantor Emma Lutz, welcomed Greater Zion's Pastor Michael Fisher and his musical Praise Team as the two communities marked Shavuot and the Christian holiday of Pentecost with an evening of fellowship and learning. "It was really spectacular to have an interfaith celebration," said [...]
Wise School teams rank globally in Odyssey of the Mind championships
Two weeks ago, all three of the Wise School Odyssey of the Mind teams traveled to Iowa State University for the World Finals. Competing with hundreds of teams from around the globe, Wise School's fourth grade team took second place in the world, while the third grade team placed seventh, and the fifth grade team placed 17th. "I am so proud of our outstanding kids, their supportive parents, and our dedicated coaching [...]
Wise welcomes Andrew Paskil as Cantorial Intern Josh Goldberg takes position in Nashville
Stephen Wise Temple and Schools would like to congratulate our cantorial intern, Josh Goldberg, as he takes his next steps in his career. At the end of the school year, Goldberg will officially take his post as cantor at Congregation Micah, a reform synagogue in Nashville, Tenn. We will celebrate all Goldberg has brought to the Wise community in a special Shabbat service on June 17 with our clergy and the Stephen [...]