This Week at Wise 6.22.17

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Columnist Bret Stephens Speaks to Packed House

On Tuesday evening Wise welcomed Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Bret L. Stephens of the New York Times, who spoke to a packed audience on the state of American democracy and the press. Mr. Stephens led off with remarks and then answered questions in dialogue with Rabbi Yoshi, addressing the complexities of the current political climate. This special evening was presented at Wise in partnership with Community Advocates, Inc.; Jews United for Democracy and Justice; the Jewish Journal; Sinai Temple; and Valley Beth Shalom.

Your Wise Summer Reading List is Here

Now that summer is here it’s time to hit the beach or the poolside with a good book! Our clergy and educators have some great reading recommendations for you… oh, and our dermatologists also remind you to wear sunscreen, please.

Click here to view our summer reading list

Movers and Shakers: Wise School Featured in Jewish Journal

Be sure to pick up this week’s Jewish Journal to read all about our amazing Wise School kids! In the Moving and Shaking column, Wise School was highlighted for our amazing students’ achievements at Odyssey of the Mind World Finals.

Click here to read online

Bird’s Eye View of Katz Family Pavilion and Shalom Garden​

If you happen to like breathtaking photos (and who doesn’t) here’s an amazing aerial shot of our campus including the nearly completed Katz Family Pavilion and Shalom Garden! Many thanks to Lehrer Architects for this stunning view.

Dedication opportunities are still available! Call 310.889.2276 or email Jessica Lebovits to support this major project.

Click here to view the full size photo

Worship

This Week’s Torah Portion: Korah

FRIDAY, JUNE 23

6:15 p.m. Shabbat Service | Geldin Chapel

Led by Rabbi Ron Stern and Cantor Nathan Lam

Note: Beginning this week, we will hold Friday night Shabbat Services outdoors in Geldin Chapel behind Plotkin Chapel (weather permitting). We encourage attendees to wear layers in case temperatures cool down after sunset.

The topic of Rabbi Stern’s sermon will be: “Tikkun Olam: Why we do what we do.“

SATURDAY, JUNE 24

Saturday Morning Minyan and Torah Study

9 a.m. Torah Study

10 a.m. Minyan Worship Service followed by potluck lunch
Led by Cantor Nathan Lam

Please join us for our lay-led learning session at 9 a.m. in Plotkin Chapel. All are welcome!

Community

Mindfulness and Meditation at Stephen Wise Temple

Mondays, June 26, July 10, 17, 24, 31, and August 7

10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Chapel Study

This course is designed to teach and practice the fundamentals of Mindfulness. Open to all levels. Come learn or deepen your practice. Each class will consist of learning a new Mindfulness concept, a Meditation practice, and a group discussion with practical application. For more information email Jillian Moore or call (310) 889-2300.

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Shabbat Hike with Rabbi Ron Stern
Friday, July 14 at 6:15 p.m.

Upper Canyonback Trail, Encino

Kick-off our Shabbat Summer Tour with Rabbi Ron Stern as we hike Upper Canyonback Trail in Encino. Bring snacks, friends, and appropriate shoes and attire! This hike will be suitable for a variety of ages and levels of hiking experience. Meet at the intersection of Mulholland and Encino Hills.

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More Summer Tour events will be announced soon!

Center for Social Justice

Homes for Heroes: Beds Needed and You Can Help!

Did you know that there are veterans who are sleeping on the floor of their new apartment, if they’re even fortunate enough to have a new apartment. Stephen Wise Temple has pledged to buy 15 mattresses, bed frames, and bedding for our heroes. The VA can’t help them as there is no money in their budget at this time! YOU can be a hero too and help us fulfill our promise to get our vets off the floor and into a bed. They were there for us, now we can be there for them.

CLICK HERE TO CONTRIBUTE

Wise Readers to Leaders Summer Volunteer Opportunities

If you can read this, you can make a difference! Join Wise Readers to Leaders this summer as a volunteer reader at Morning Mahalo. Morning Mahalo is a time for scholars to get excited for the day with group cheering and songs, to listen to a guest reader, and to hone their focus with gratitudes and a mindfulness moment. Morning Mahalo occurs from about 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and the reading portion is about 10-15 minutes of the session. We encourage our volunteer readers to bring an age-appropriate book of their choosing! Please call 310.889.2254 or email Olivia LaViolette, Program Manager, if you are interested in supporting the program in this capacity.

Lifecycle • Yahrzeits

We observe the yahrzeits of:

Louis H. Abrams, Scott David Barron*, Henry E. Belmont*, Bella Berenfeld*, Louis Bersen, Albert David Dardashti, Albert Davis, Adolph Dornberg*, Nettie DuBoef*, Edna Flexer*, Nettie Frost*, Kibbe Garber*, Louis Glick, Benjamin Gordon, Jack Gordon*, Nelson Lawrence Gordon*, Joseph Joseph, Minnie T. Kent*, Michele Lockey, Arlene Meyers*, Morris H. Moscowitz*, Bernie Mullen*, Henrietta Z. Nairin*, Lila Neuman*, Bob Prensky*, Irving Resch, David Rose*, Jacob J. Rosen*, Abraham Rothenstein, Frances Salzman, Zelda Silverman*, Aaron Sobelman, Samuel D. Surlow*, Ethel Tabor*, Shahla Tavakoli, Sol Vilensky*, Herta Widawer*, Clemence Zimmerman

*Designated on our memorial walls

We remember with love those who died in recent days and weeks:

Frances Pearl Arkin, Donald P. Goodman, Linda Grose, Karen Joelson, Habib Pournazarian, Habibolah Tabibian, Eghbal Tavakoli

Lifecycle • Mazal Tov

Shehechianu Moment

Do you have a milestone birthday or anniversary approaching? We’d like to celebrate your special day on the bima during Friday evening Shabbat Services! Invite your family, join your Wise community, make it a “shehechianu moment” – a time to give thanks for life, health, and the blessings that enable you to reach this great moment in your life. Let us know by emailing Arlene Spiegelman or calling 310.889.2272 and she’ll make sure to schedule a date that works for you. We’d love to share your celebration!

To our B’nai Mitzvah  —  may the Torah guide and inspire you every day of your adult life.

Mazal tov to:

Michelle and David Sarraf on their daughter Talia becoming Bat Mitzvah

Lifecycle • Condolences

We reach out as a community and offer our support and deepest sympathy to those among us who are mourning the loss of a loved one.

Robert Arkin and Lori Cohn-Arkin on the loss of Robert’s mother Frances Pearl Arkin.

Sam and Lilian Tabibian on the loss of Sam’s father Habibolah Tabibian.

Lifecycle • Tributes

We honor people through charitable giving.

RABBIS’ DISCRETIONARY FUND

IN MEMORY OF:

Aaron Sobelman, by Marilyn Sobelman

Joseph Joseph, by Seema and Susan Pollack

Linda Grose, by Ethyle Strommer

WISE SCHOOL GENERATIONS ENDOWMENT

IN HONOR OF:

the birth of Liam Rhys Steinberg, grandson of Eve Kurtin-Steinberg and Michael Steinberg, by Deena and Ed Nahmias

IN MEMORY OF:

Scott Lew, by Barbara and Marshall Dickler

JOSHUA ANDREW LEVY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IN HONOR OF:

Shelly Levy on her birthday, by Susan Steinberg

METUKA BENJAMIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IN HONOR OF:

the birth of Liam Rhys Steinberg, grandson of Eve Kurtin-Steinberg and Michael Steinberg, by Sussan and Michael Shore

CYE SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IN MEMORY OF:

Etomer Fishman, by Evaline Fishman

LIFELONG LEARNING ENDOWMENT

IN HONOR OF:

the 40th anniversary of Eve Kurtin-Steinberg and Michael Steinberg, by AnnDee and Jeff Levy

IN MEMORY OF:

James R. Singer, by Patti and Roger Golden

Michele Lockey and Clemence Zimmerman, by Lauren Bartlett

Abraham Rothenstein, by Lois Rothenstein-Wax

YAHRZEIT

IN MEMORY OF:

Louis Glick, by the Glick and Sheerin Families

Murray Albert, by the Albert Family

Karen Joelson, by Yasmina and Alan Joelson

Steven Goldsher and Alvin Goldsher, by Sherry and Jeffrey Marsh

To make a donation in someone’s honor or in memory of a loved one, please visit wisela.org/giving.

Temple Gift Shop

For the month of June, visit the Temple Gift Shop to receive 20% off all gift shop items. The gift shop is now on summer hours. We will be open Monday-Friday by appointment only, and Friday evenings after Shabbat services.

Thank You

A Welcoming Community