Wise member Noa Tishby appointed special envoy by Israel
On Monday, Israel Foreign Minister Yair Lapid announced the appointment of Noa Tishby as the State of Israel's first Special Envoy for Combatting Antisemitism and Delegitimization of Israel. Tishby—a bestselling author, thought leader, and activist—is a proud Wise School parent, and a member of Stephen Wise Temple. “I couldn’t be more delighted to hear about Noa Tishby’s appointment as the Special Envoy for Combatting Antisemitism and Delegitimization of Israel," said Stephen Wise [...]
EVENT DATE CHANGED: Stephen Wise Temple hosts three-part series: How Do We Talk About Israel?
UPDATE: Please note that the date of this event has changed to June 1. You do not have to re-register if you have already registered for the original event. Stephen Wise Temple, American Jewish Committee Los Angeles, and Shalom Hartman Institute Present: How Do We Talk About Israel? Wednesday, June 1, at 7:30 p.m. | Main Sanctuary | Register Starting on June 1, Stephen Wise Temple, the American Jewish Committee Los Angeles, [...]
Wise School, WPA collect nearly one ton of food for Passover SOVA Market
On April 1, Wise School students donated nearly one ton of food to needy families as part of the Wise Parents Association SOVA Passover Market. One by one, Wise School students walked up to the bins by the blue tent on the carpool circle. They dropped in cans and boxes, jars and bottles, any non-perishable food they could bring from home. From preschool through sixth grade, year by year, they deposited their [...]
Wise in the News: Rabbi Sari Laufer featured on “Unorthodox” podcast
In this edition of "Wise in the News," our clergy and their writings are featured across a variety of media. Led by an appearance on the "Unorthodox" podcast by Rabbi Sari Laufer, our clergy also appeared on television, on Instagram Live, in mainstream newspapers, online, and in the special Passover edition of the Jewish Journal. Rabbi Sari Laufer appears on "Unorthodox" podcast episode, "A Passover to Remember" On Friday, Rabbi Sari Laufer [...]
Wise CJL and Melton offer new spring adult Jewish learning classes
Stephen Wise Temple's Center for Jewish Life has announced our spring CJL and Melton class series. Led by experienced faculty, these weekly offerings range from quick four-week classes to a more in-depth 10-week course. Below, find descriptions of each class, along with pricing and links to sign up. While we provide adult Jewish learning year-round, this Spring series begins April 26, so register today! We hope you will join us this spring and [...]
Stephen Wise Temple sponsoring Afghan refugee
As a people who know the story of refugees forced to leave a land they have called home, it is our duty to welcome the stranger. With thousands of refugees forced to flee Afghanistan, Stephen Wise Temple is sponsoring sponsoring one such Afghan refugee. Working with the U.S. State Department through a HIAS program called Welcome Circles, Stephen Wise Temple's Center for Tikkun Olam and the Wise community are sponsoring a refugee [...]