Wise Survey Earns Huge Response, Exciting Takeaways, and Inspiration for Improvement
This spring we asked all of you to make your voices heard by participating in the 2018 Wise Survey and you responded in full force, inspiring us with your feedback and support. We received even more responses than our 2013 and 2015 surveys – a testament to the passion, engagement, and involvement of our dedicated community of members. Our partners from Measuring Success informed us that Wise’s response rate was 45% of [...]
Wise Takes Home Honor at 48th Annual Los Angeles Architectural Awards
Los Angeles Business Council recognizes Katz Family Pavilion and Shalom Garden for outstanding achievement in design and construction. Stephen Wise Temple and Wise School were honored at the 48th Annual Los Angeles Architectural Awards, hosted by the Los Angeles Business Council (LABC) on June 1 at the Beverly Hilton. Wise received its architectural award in the Education category, recognizing Katz Family Pavilion and Shalom Garden for ground-breaking design and for the project’s [...]
An important message from your Stephen Wise Temple clergy
Dear Parents, It’s likely that you’ve heard about the tragic death by suicide of the eighth-grade student at the Buckley School. While details are not readily available, on some level the nature of suicide is such that attempting to seek a satisfactory understanding for such behavior will always remain elusive. The bottom line for you as a parent of teens and for those of us who work closely with teens is that the [...]
L.A. Synagogue Takes In 23 Torah Scrolls From Shuls In Path Of Raging Wildfires
Originally published in Forward, December 7, 2017 A Conservative synagogue in Los Angeles has taken in Torah scrolls from other Jewish institutions that are in the path of a major fire sweeping through the city. Scrolls from Leo Baeck Temple, Stephen Wise Temple, the American Jewish University, the Skirball Cultural Center and the Milken Community Schools were relocated to Valley Beth Shalom for safekeeping. Rabbi Noah Farkas of Valley Beth Shalom said [...]
Skirball Fire Update – Thursday, December 7, 2017
Campus Status Update We are so grateful for the care and concern of our incredible members and colleagues from all around Los Angeles and beyond. As of now, though our campus is secure and has sustained no damage, we are still awaiting clearance from officials so that we may return. No matter the circumstances, there will be Shabbat services on Friday evening and Saturday morning with your Stephen Wise Temple clergy. [...]
An important message from Rabbi Yoshi
Dear friends, I just left our campus and we have confirmed that all staff have evacuated the facility. We have our Sifrei Torah with us. Our answering service will be taking all calls. Thankfully, no one was injured and the campus is currently safe and secure. Stephen Wise Temple and Wise School will remain closed for the remainder of the day. All activities planned for Wednesday, December 6 have been cancelled, including [...]