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The Doctrine of Desperation
by Rabbi Joshua Knobel
The tingle in the back of my skull had evolved into a desperate, pulsating throb. We had tested every conceivable solution, at least three times. Rather than make a fourth, futile, attempt, we took a moment’s respite to assess our predicament.
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The Jewish American Experience: An Independence Day Reflection
Rabbi David Woznica’s Shabbat Sermon (6/30/17)
We hope you had a wonderful Independence Day! Last Friday night, Rabbi David Woznica delivered his sermon on the Jewish American experience and the special place that the Jewish people have found here in the United States.
Click here to view
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Soleimani Family Interviewed on Israeli TV at Western Wall
As we posted on Facebook last week, Wise School alumna Leila Soleimani celebrated becoming Bat Mitzvah in Israel at Kotel with her family. Leila, her parents Sepi and Shahram, and URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs were all interviewed for this segment on Mako — and all spoke beautifully about the importance of pluralism and egalitarian space at the Wall. Mazal Tov to Leila and the Soleimani family and Yasher Koach on your important, resonant words!
Click here to view the interview (note: it is in both English and Hebrew)
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 This Week’s Torah Portion: Balak
FRIDAY, JULY 7
5:30 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Nosh | Plotkin Lobby
6:15 p.m. Shabbat Service | Plotkin Chapel
Led by Rabbi Ron Stern and Sarah Gurian
Note: Due to extreme temperatures, we’ll celebrate Shabbat indoors this week.
The topic of Rabbi Stern’s sermon will be: “The Western Wall and Zionist Dreams“
SATURDAY, JULY 8
Saturday Morning Minyan and Torah Study
9 a.m. Torah Study
10 a.m. Minyan Worship Service followed by potluck lunch
Led by Rabbi Joshua Knobel and Cantor Emma Lutz
Please join us for our lay-led learning session at 9 a.m. in Plotkin Chapel. All are welcome!
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Center for Social Justice
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 Homes for Heroes: $6,000 Raised and Counting
Thanks to your generosity we have raised $6,000 for our heroes, enough to buy 10 new beds for veterans 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!
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!
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 Australia Adventure with Rabbi Ron Stern
March 9 – 20, 2018
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:
Sam Barnett*, Joe Baron*, Fagel Berrin*, Esther Bienenfeld*, Anna Cohen*, Jack Diener*, Gerald J. Dunitz*, Philip Federgreen*, Samuel Galanter*, Fay Gordon*, Elsie Greenberg*, Sam Gross, Dana Evynn Haskin*, Ida Hoffman*, Theadore Kahn*, Ronald Kaizer, Corinne Helen Kaplan, George Leight*, Dr. Henry S. Leveton*, Carl R. Levin*, Irving Lipton, M.D.*, Esther Masser*, Edwin May, Phillip L. Miller, M.D.*, Edith Nahmias, Edwin Perlstein*, Harry Perlstein*, Milton Rosenberg*, Abraham Rappaport*, James Roth, Cecilia Rothman*, Fred Rothman*, Annette Ruskin*, Jack Shy*, Isaac Starkman*, Eugene Teicher*, Linda Tomin*, Sadie Waldinger*, Irving Wieder*, Sidney J. Williams*, Esther Zacky*, Eugene L. Zola*
*Designated on our memorial walls
We remember with love those who died in recent days and weeks:
Frances Pearl Arkin, Beatrice Berns, Richard “Ricky” Forsberg, Donald P. Goodman, Linda Grose, Karen Joelson, Yitzhak Nechemia (Nachmias), Habibolah Tabibian, Evelyn King
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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!
Wishing you a future filled with joy and blessings.
Mazal tov to:
Lisa and Kip Perlson on the birth of their daughter Paige Parker Perlson.
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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.
Sigalit Nechemia–Plafkin and Ron Plafkin on the loss of Sigalit’s father Yitzhak Nechemia.
Shirley Rosenberg on the loss of her sister Evelyn King.
Beryl and Carole Farfel on the loss of Beryl’s brother Martin Farfel.
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We honor people through charitable giving.
RABBIS’ DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
James Roth, by Selma Kurtzman and family
Frances Arkin, by Lori and Robert Arkin, Brad Arkin, Danielle and Daniel, and Aaron Arkin
CANTORS’ DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Frances Arkin, by Lori and Robert Arkin, Brad Arkin, Danielle and Daniel, and Aaron Arkin
WISE SCHOOL GENERATIONS ENDOWMENT
IN MEMORY OF:
Edith Nahmias, by Deena and Ed Nahmias
Carl Levin, by Nancy Levin
Beatrice Berns, by Janine and Rick Kolodny
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
IN MEMORY OF:
Sam Gross, by Sally and Donald Jones
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
IN MEMORY OF:
Ronald Kaizer, by Marvin and Irene Perer
AVI EFRAIM GESUNDHEIT FUND FOR MUSIC
IN MEMORY OF:
Corrine Kaplan, by Ellen and Andy Kaplan
SOL AND ESTHER SMITH LIBRARY FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Beatrice Berns, by Irene and David Smith
SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Beatrice Berns, by Sussan and Michael Shore
Sadie Waldinger, by Gloria and Art Waldinger
LIFELONG LEARNING ENDOWMENT
IN MEMORY OF:
Beatrice Berns, by Felice and Doug Williams
YAHRZEIT FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Sadye Eichberg, by Joan and Norman Eichberg
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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