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 Offer a Prayer
by Rabbi David Woznica
One of the most meaningful ways of bringing God and Judaism into one’s daily life is to recite a prayer before eating a meal. For example, saying the hamotzi acknowledges that God is the source of our food and reminds us to be grateful. Eating, which can become a mundane activity, is now elevated to a religious act. If you are eating alone, then you might offer the prayer quietly. If you are with your family at home or at a restaurant, then take a moment to say the prayer together.
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 Yizkor Book Submission Form Now Online
You may now submit online for our 2017/5778 Yizkor Book of Remembrance. This book is a time-honored and meaningful way to remember your departed loved ones during this year’s High Holy Days and throughout the year. To submit names by phone or request a paper form, please call us at 310.476.8561.
Note: Submissions are due no later than September 8, otherwise we cannot guarantee that your submission will appear.
SUBMIT NAMES NOW
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 Rabbi Woznica Brings Torah to Wise Readers to Leaders Students
With summer in full swing, our Wise Readers to Leaders scholars are busy learning, reading, and having fun! Rabbi David Woznica spent time with our LAUSD middle school scholars teaching them about the Torah and even bringing an example for them to see and experience up close. Wise Readers to Leaders brings over 300 scholars from underserved LAUSD schools to the Wise, AJU, and Milken campuses each summer to promote literacy, learning, and leadership skills. To learn how you can volunteer for our program visit www.WiseReaderstoLeaders.org
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 This Week’s Torah Portion: Matot-Masei
FRIDAY, JULY 21
5:30 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Nosh | Plotkin Lobby
6:15 p.m. Shabbat Service | Geldin Chapel
Led by Rabbi Ron Stern and Cantor Emma Lutz
The topic of Rabbi Stern’s sermon will be: “All you need is love.”
SATURDAY, JULY 22
Saturday Morning Services and Torah Study
9 a.m. Torah Study
10 a.m. Morning Service followed by potluck lunch
Led by Bryan Zive and Sarah Gurian
Please join us for our learning session at 9 a.m. in Plotkin Chapel. All are welcome!
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Center for Social Justice
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 Monthly Mitzvah Day
Tuesday, August 8 at 5 p.m.
Help feed those in need by making lunches for LA Family Housing alongside our Lunch Bunch. Meet in Udko Annex to pack lunches that will be distributed at the LAFH North Hollywood location. You can also assist with delivery on Wednesday, August 9 at 10:30 a.m. To RSVP to prep or deliver, contact Diane Kabat.
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Homes for Heroes: 13 New Beds Purchased for Veterans
Thanks to your generosity we have raised enough funds to purchase 13 NEW beds for our veterans, including all bedding, sheets, and pillows. These are beds are so important for our heroes, who would otherwise be sleeping on the floor of their new homes. We still need your help! Our heroes deserve beds and the VA needs our assistance. Wise is pledging to keep going and your contribution will allow us to purchase a mattress, bedframe, and bedding. YOU can be a hero too and help us fulfill our promise to get our vets off the floor and into a bed.
CLICK HERE TO CONTRIBUTE
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 Shabbat by the Shore
Friday, August 4 at 6:30 p.m.
with Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback and Cantor Emma Lutz
Crescent Bay Park, Santa Monica
Kick off Shabbat with us at one of our favorite spots by the shore. Pre- and post-service picnicking encouraged!
Concert on Cañon
Thursday, August 17 at 6 p.m.
with Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback, Cantor Nathan Lam, Cantor Emma Lutz and the Stephen Wise Temple Soulful Musicians and Singers
241 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills
For the second year running, our talented clergy, musicians, and singers have been invited to perform two special sets of music at this beautiful hidden gem in Beverly Hills! Beverly Cañon Gardens features up-front seating or grassy spots for blankets and picnicking while enjoying terrific music at dusk. Limited free parking is available!
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 Summer of Love Shabbat and Concert
Friday, August 18 | 5 p.m. Dinner | 6:15 p.m. Shabbat services followed by a concert with our clergy and the Stephen Wise Temple Soulful Musicians and Singers
Come together at Stephen Wise Temple and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love. This special evening will start with pizza, activities, and a Shabbat service followed by a concert featuring music from 1967 performed by our incredible clergy and musicians. Our guest speaker will be Harvey Kubernik, author of 1967: A Complete Rock Music History of the Summer of Love. You don’t want to miss it! Click here to register for dinner
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 Australia Adventure with Rabbi Ron Stern
March 9 – 20, 2018
INFO SESSION: Monday, August 21 at 7 p.m.
RSVP to Arlene Spiegelman
Wise Travel is offering an incredible opportunity to travel down under. Visit Australia with Rabbi Ron Stern in 2018! Not only will we have the chance to view a range of remarkable, breathtaking natural wonders but travelers will also be able to connect with our Jewish Aussie brethren at some of the major Reform congregations in Melbourne and Sydney. sights sites and experiences of Australia are second to none and Jewish life there, far from the centers of world Jewry, provides a unique chance to learn how our people live across the globe. We have recently re-priced the trip to make it more affordable while keeping the five-star luxury accommodations and trip management that make travel pleasurable.
Click here to view the itinerary
Click here to contact Rabbi Stern to learn more
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 Wise Jams
Thursday, August 24 from 8-10 p.m.
Jam with Rabbi Yoshi, the Maestro, and the Stephen Wise Temple musicians and singers! Are you an ace on the bass? Get your kicks on the sticks? Bring your axe, your sax, your vox, and your chops. We’ll supply the mics, amps, sheet music, and a rockin’ good time!
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We observe the yahrzeits of:
Bernice Alpert, Ruby Ansehl, David Berkovitz, Ronald Bersen, Marjorie Colbert*, Jean R. Cooper*, Ida E. Cypers*, Shirley Dentist*, Sol Ellman*, Bernard I. Fisher*, Susan Golder*, Morris Goodman*, Suzanne Handlin*, Mildred N. Hersch, Linda Holman, Yetta Hundert*, Jack Lewine, Isaac Lipen*, Louis A. Morris*, John D. Rose*, Irving Rubin*, Herbert Samuel, Phillip Schwartz*, Henry Scheinbaum*, David Sheinbein*, Jack Sherriff*, Sam Snyder*, Dr. David A. Susnow*, Maurice C. Verbin*, Albert Waldinger*, Norman Weitzman*, Randy Willliams, Celia Zylbercweig*
*Designated on our memorial walls
We remember with love those who died in recent days and weeks:
Beatrice Berns, Sheldon Cohen, Martin Farfel, Richard “Ricky” Forsberg, Bruce Frome, Evelyn King, Yitzhak Nechemia (Nachmias), James Spitz
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 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!
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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.
Marion Cohen on the loss of her husband Sheldon Cohen.
Laurelle Frome on the loss of her husband Dr. Bruce Frome.
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We honor people through charitable giving.
RABBIS’ DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Beatrice Berns, by Penny and Mark Berns
DIENER AND KADNER FAMILIES LIBRARY FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Carl Reisman, by Shirley Reisman
SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Albert Waldinger, by Gloria and Art Waldinger
Bernice Alpert, by Ron Fox Family
MAX HESS LIBRARY FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Bernice Alpert, by Ron Fox Family
METUKA BENJAMIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Edward Berger and Isadore Rosen, by the Zwillinger-Rosen and Berger families
YAHRZEIT FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Jack Lewine, by Lynne and Leon Kosdon
Albert Waldinger, by the Glick and Sheering families
David Berkovitz, by Eugenia and Israel Salin
Ronald Bersen, by Renee and Bob Siragusa
Linda Holman, by Laura and Harvey Alpert
To make a donation in someone’s honor or in memory of a loved one, please visit wisela.org/giving.
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 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.
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We appreciate our wonderful volunteers:
Gift Shop Volunteers:
Terrie Baumann
Emil Cobar
Lori Rubin
Carol Sookman
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Shabbat Shalom
Stephen Wise Temple | 15500 Stephen S. Wise Drive | Los Angeles, CA 90077
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