As part of our commitment to the safety of our congregants, our leadership team continues to meet twice daily to discuss updates to policies and procedures in response to the spread of COVID-19 in Los Angeles. This morning, we learned that a parent in our school community is likely to be diagnosed with COVID-19. Although the CDC only mandates school closures in response to confirmed illnesses among students, we have chosen to dismiss students from regularly scheduled Wise School classes beginning tomorrow, Thursday, March 12, as a precautionary measure.

For more information regarding postponement, alteration, or cancellation to scheduled Wise community events, please follow our COVID-19 response site, which will be frequently updated. We will continue to host Shabbat services on site for those who wish to attend, but remember that Friday nights are always streamed online and we are working to put more worship and study opportunities online. We encourage all our members to take appropriate precautions to safeguard themselves and their families from harm. If you are not feeling well, we urge you to seek medical attention and remain safely away from others.

Please remember that, even as we gather less often in physical spaces in response to the spread of COVID-19, you remain part of a loving and caring community concerned for your spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being. Should you or a family member experience any illness, injury, loss, or concern, please reach out to us at [email protected]. Your family at Wise remains here to support you.

Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback
Senior Rabbi

Rabbi Josh Knobel
Chair, Risk Management

Janine Kolodny
President