Stephen Wise Temple Clergy: Regarding Recent Statements by Some Members of Congress GalleryStephen Wise Temple Clergy: Regarding Recent Statements by Some Members of Congress
Cantor Emma Lutz, Clergy, Israel, News, Rabbi David Woznica, Rabbi Josh Knobel, Rabbi Ron Stern, Rabbi Sari Laufer, Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback
Stephen Wise Temple Clergy: Regarding Recent Statements by Some Members of Congress
As Americans, Jews, and Zionists, we applaud the members of Congress who helped to approve overwhelmingly (412-9-1) a resolution on Tuesday condemning antisemitism and expressing support for Israel. And, we decry unequivocally the statements made by the nine members of congress who voted against the resolution including a comment, later retracted, by Rep. Pramila Jayapal labeling Israel a "racist state." We believe that to delegitimize the State of Israel by [...]
Rabbi David Woznica Meets With Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Middle East Trip
Rabbi David Woznica has just returned from what some have called a historic diplomatic delegation of 12 rabbis to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Jerusalem, sponsored by those governments to celebrate the Abraham Accords. We invite you to join him for an informal gathering to talk about his experience on Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 6:30 p.m. in Plotkin Chapel at Stephen Wise Temple. This event is in-person-only, and [...]
Wise in the News: Rabbis David Woznica, Josh Knobel Featured in Jewish Journal
If you pick up this week's copy of the Jewish Journal, you will see a lot of Stephen Wise Temple. Rabbi David Woznica and Rabbi Josh Knobel were both featured in the venerable publication, and we've got your essential links here. Rabbi David Woznica's recent visit to the Middle East as part of a diplomatic delegation of 12 American rabbis was featured in this week's Jewish Journal. You can read the full [...]
Search for Meaning With Ben M. Freeman
In this edition of his Search for Meaning podcast, Stephen Wise Temple Senior Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback hosts Ben M. Freeman, author, educator, and founder of the modern Jewish Pride movement. Born in Scotland, Freeman rose to prominence during the Corbyn Labour Jew-hate crisis and quickly became one of his generation's leading voices against anti-Jewish racism. In February of 2021, he published Jewish Pride: Rebuilding a People, which [...]
Wise Partners With Adat Ari El, Ramat Zion, VBS for Tisha B’Av Observance
Stephen Wise Temple, Adat Ari El, Ramat Zion, VBS Shared Tisha B'Av Observance Wednesday, July 26 | 7:15 p.m. | Valley Beth Shalom On Wednesday, July 26, Stephen Wise Temple will partner with Valley Beth Shalom, Temple Adat Ari El, and Temple Ramat Zion for a shared observance of Tisha B'Av at Valley Beth Shalom. Starting at 7:15 p.m., attendees can take part in a learning session entitled "Sinat Hinam, Useless Hatred: [...]
Wise Readers to Leaders “Rock the Clock” fundraiser set for July 19
DONATE TODAY Wise Readers to Leaders, Stephen Wise Temple's flagship literacy outreach program, is celebrating its 11th summer. On Wednesday, July 19, you will have the chance to ensure that this transformational program continues for decades to come by participating in our annual Rock the Clock fundraiser. Starting at 9 a.m., we aim to raise $60,000 over a 24-hour period, which will then be matched by a generous donor. As [...]