With the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas, join Matt Check, Director of Lifelong Learning, for a discussion on the history of the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. Matt will talk about the larger historical context of the war that is happening now, and he will touch upon his time living in Israel, working [...]
Life and Death—It’s in the Courts, the Legislatures and the Talmud: A Jewish View of the Death Penalty Rabbi Lewis Kamrass Rabbi Kamrass will guide us through the complexities of capital punishment, including the clear statements in the Bible, examples like the Rabbinic/Talmudic major shift away from capital punishment, the use of the death penalty [...]
Faith in Crisis Rabbi Zachary Goodman Drawing from the new curriculum produced by the Sholom Hartman Institute of Jerusalem, we will explore the themes of faith and faithlessness in times of crisis. Tap into Jewish wisdom--ancient and contemporary--and discover that our spiritual struggles and aspirations put us in very good company! This course is accessible [...]
With the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas, join Matt Check, Director of Lifelong Learning, for a discussion on the history of the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. Matt will talk about the larger historical context of the war that is happening now, and he will touch upon his time living in Israel, working [...]
Celebrate Shabbat with your Wise Temple community! Enjoy a child-friendly meal, casual service, and Lego program provided by Brixilated. 6:00 PM Service: Open Room (come early at 5:45 for snacks) 6:30 PM Dinner: Social Hall 7:00 PM Lego Master Activity: Board Room
Faith in Crisis Rabbi Zachary Goodman Drawing from the new curriculum produced by the Sholom Hartman Institute of Jerusalem, we will explore the themes of faith and faithlessness in times of crisis. Tap into Jewish wisdom--ancient and contemporary--and discover that our spiritual struggles and aspirations put us in very good company! This course is accessible [...]
Our first several sessions of Talmud and Rabbinic Judaism Class this year will explore the popular New York Times series known as “The Ethicist,” applying Rabbinic values and sources to discern a Jewish response to the ethical dilemmas posed in this column. Join us as Rabbi Kamrass leads us through the sources from Talmud and [...]
The December-January Wise Aging session is now full. Please consider registering for our March-April session by clicking here. Session One: December—January (register by November 8) How does one age “wisely”, open doors to new opportunities and effectively navigate life’s challenges? Through our six-session course, this cohort will come together for authentic, meaningful, fun, and honest [...]
All men of Wise, please join Brotherhood for a special evening with Rabbi Drew Kaplan, host of the podcast, The Jewish Drinking Show. Rabbi Drew has been enhancing the Jewish drinking experience for years by entertaining and educating people about Jewish Life and drinking. Join us to sample several varieties of beer, learn about Jews [...]
Registration required for DINNER. Members of all ages are invited to join. $16 adults $8 children $48 family maximum cost
Join us for an extra special YoFI Shababa with our talented Musician-in-Residence, Rick Recht! After we sing and dance to some familiar Shababa tunes and Rick Recht songs from 9:30-10:00, we’ll play together in our Open Room while enjoying a yummy brunch from Café Alma. RSVPs are appreciated!
Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank partners with local social service agencies to provide free diapers to low-income families while raising awareness of the basic health need for diapers. Wise Temple volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about Sweet Cheeks and who it serves, and will then pack diapers for those in need in our community. [...]
Celebrated as one of the most "influential and celebrated Jewish artists of our time," Rick Recht is an innovator in Jewish music, media, and leadership training. Founder of Jewish Rock Radio and JKids Radio, Recht is a highly sought after performer and scholar-in-residence across the country. Joining us as this year's Wise Temple Musician-in-Residence, we [...]
Faith in Crisis Rabbi Zachary Goodman Drawing from the new curriculum produced by the Sholom Hartman Institute of Jerusalem, we will explore the themes of faith and faithlessness in times of crisis. Tap into Jewish wisdom--ancient and contemporary--and discover that our spiritual struggles and aspirations put us in very good company! This course is accessible [...]
Join us this Rosh Chodesh, traditionally a sacred time for women, as we come together to process and reflect upon the recent acts of violence against women in Israel by Hamas. In the spirit of healing and solidarity, we will gather to discuss the impact of these tragic events, creating a safe space for dialogue, support, [...]
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