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 [...]
Daily Kavanah – Shabbat Message From Rabbi Yoshi – Friday, July 21, 2023
When I was a little boy, I counted the days each winter leading up to our family ski trip to Colorado. Even the 12-hour drive from Omaha was fun. I got to sit in the [...]
Daily Kavanah – Shabbat Message From Rabbi Yoshi – Friday, July 14, 2023
On this day, 113 years ago, my grandfather Joe Zweiback was born. I remember as a child gathering with my family to celebrate the special occasion and he would invariably say, "All of France is [...]
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. [...]
The Good Shepherd
The Good Shepherd Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback July 7, 2023 | 18 Tamuz, 5783 Your browser does not support the audio element. Riding on the back of his grandfather's motorcycle at age 11, Rabbi [...]
Daily Kavanah – Shabbat Message From Rabbi Yoshi – Friday, July 7, 2023
If you’ve traveled by air in the last few decades, you’ve probably experienced a feeling similar to the one I had last week as I watched my carry-on bag go through the X-ray machine: Did [...]
Daily Kavanah – Shabbat Message From Rabbi Yoshi – Friday, June 30, 2023
This week's Torah portion includes an interesting inversion. An enemy king sends a prophet to come and curse our Israelite ancestors. But instead of uttering a curse, he offers a blessing, one that has become [...]
Search for Meaning With Rabbi Dr. Michael Marmur
In this edition of his Search for Meaning podcast, Stephen Wise Temple Senior Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback hosts writer, educator, and human rights advocate Rabbi Michael Marmur, Ph.D. Until 2018, Rabbi [...]
Daily Kavanah – Shabbat Message From Rabbi Yoshi – Friday, June 23, 2023
There are songs that we remember from particular moments in our lives that have special meaning. Since I was in high school, I've been an admirer of the music of Peter Gabriel. His album, Us, [...]
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 [...]