Daily Kavanah – Friday, July 12, 2024
One of my friends and I frequently disagree about a fundamental aspect of human nature. He thinks that people are drawn to wickedness; that given the choice, most people would do the wrong thing most [...]
Daily Kavanah – Friday, July 5, 2024
These past few weeks in Israel, there have been moments when I forget that there is a war going [...]
Search for Meaning with Yuval Davidovits
Yuval Davidovits, Rabbi Yoshi's cousin, grew up in Israel and the United States. He recently completed his service as an officer in the Israel Air Force. He reflects on his [...]
Daily Kavanah – Friday, June 21, 2024
One of my favorite poems was written by Hannah Senesh in 1942. It’s commonly known as “Eli, Eli” but she titled it, “Halicha l’Kesarea”. The poem, it seems, was inspired by a walk Senesh [...]
Search for Meaning with Sharon Fidelman
Sharon Fidelman served as a naval "Tatzpitanit" in the IDF. Her job was to monitor Israel's sea border with Gaza using radar and surveillance equipment. Less than a year after [...]
Daily Kavanah – Friday, June 14, 2024
Recited in our homes as we welcome Shabbat, on our bimah at b'nai mitzvah and holidays – the Priestly Benediction is right there in this week’s Torah portion, Naso. It’s a text I've studied many [...]
Leading With Grace; A tribute to our outgoing Executive Director, Sharon Spira Cushnir
Leading With GraceA tribute to our outgoing Executive Director, Sharon Spira CushnirRabbi Yoshi ZweibackJune 7, 2024 | 1 Nisan, 5784Your browser does not support the audio element.Stephen Wise Temple Clergy and Board of Directors [...]
Daily Kavanah – Friday, June 7, 2024
For more than 25 years, the Tel Aviv Pride Parade has brought together people from all over the world in a demonstration of tolerance and shared humanity unique in the Middle East. Last year, more [...]
Search for Meaning with Kenny Hamilton
Join Rabbi Yoshi in conversation with Kenny Hamilton, an entertainment entrepreneur based in Los Angeles, California. Kenny has been in music and entertainment for 14 years now, focusing on music management, [...]
Daily Kavanah – Friday, May 31, 2024
“If you follow My laws and faithfully observe My commandments, I will grant your rains in their season, so that the earth shall yield its produce and the trees of the field their fruit. Your [...]