This year, my family and I are experiencing the “Ultimate Omer,” as we eagerly anticipate the days until (God-willing) the arrival of a new baby. Our house is in a state of total chaos, as we near the completion of our craziest “nesting” idea yet, a full kitchen remodel, and make preparations for the newest member of our family. There are checklists to be made, car seats to be installed, baby clothes to be washed and organized, according to size. There are bassinets, highchairs, baby monitors, bouncers to be dragged out of garage storage, and hospital overnight bags to be packed. The list in my head goes on and on, with each day blending seamlessly into the next -- until we reach “go time” and everything we know as a family of three changes.
Wilshire Boulevard Temple Online
Welcome to WBT@home, our online community where we gather to play, pray, learn, and connect.
Throughout our rich history, the Jewish people have faced times where we could not visit our temples – but found creative ways to keep our culture alive. In that tradition, we are creating Jewish experiences to bring Wilshire Boulevard to you.
Social distancing, so contradictory to our core value of bringing our community together, may keep us physically apart. Yet there has never been a greater need to find ways to come together.
Here at WBT@home, you will find a calendar of events and activities, videos, tips, and articles to help you stay safe, healthy, and connected to our kehillah.
What's New
Read more of our weekly Shabbat Messages. Stay tuned for a new message every Friday!
Audrey Irmas Pavilion: An Instant Landmark - Architectural Digest
Architectural Digest's October issue features the Audrey Irmas Pavilion in their October issue. Writer Mayer Rus writes, "The new Audrey Irmas pavilion crafts an instant landmark that celebrates faith and fellowship."
Read more at Architectural Digest
Important and Exciting Re-Opening News!
A Marriage between Synagogues
Wilshire Boulevard Temple and University Synagogue: A Timeline
Making the Audrey Irmas Pavilion Mezuzah
Read more of our weekly Shabbat Messages. Stay tuned for a new message every Friday!
Adult Programs
Culture Mavens
Watch more of our Culture Mavens series to learn about one-of-a-kind experiences related to Judaism meant to entertain, enlighten, and educate.
Home Recipe Spotlight
Want a bigger bite? Read more recipe spotlights from our clergy and congregants or submit your own.
What's Next
Check out and register for our latest events.
Torah Study
We are livestreaming our Torah study sessions weekly and offer an option for every age range with our different rabbis and special guests. For resources and to watch our past study sessions, visit our Study@home page.
Prayerbooks
To view the Mishkan T'fila prayer book, click here.
To view the Shiva Service Booklet, click here.