Making Meaning Transforming

MAKING MEANING TRANSFORMING

CHANGING THE WORLD 2015–2016 ANNUAL REPORT TRANSITION WE MAKE MEANING AND CHANGE THE WORLD We do this in sacred community through...... ongoing, significant acts of loving kindness and Tikkun Olam

...the mindful study of Torah and the pursuit of wisdom ...worship that inspires, uplifts, and connects us to God ...a lifelong commitment to one another, Israel, and the Jewish People

TEMPLE LEADERSHIP (as of September 2016)

CLERGY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PAST PRESIDENTS SENIOR STAFF Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback Steve Fishman Susan Berger Pam Balton Sharon Spira-Cushnir Cantor Nathan Lam (President, 2016-17) Andrew Berman Joseph Baron* Executive Director Rabbi David Woznica Glenn Sonnenberg Irene Boujo Mark Berns Marc Entous Rabbi Ron Stern (President, 2015-16) Steve Bram Lynn Bider Director of Information Rabbi Josh Knobel Joyce Anderson Sherly Daneshgar Warren Breslow Technology Cantor Emma Lutz Michelle Farhadi Mahyar Dardashti Sheldon Cloobeck Andrea Gardenhour Rabbi Isaiah Zeldin, Janine Kolodny Nancy Emmanuel Rick Corleto Director of Center for Founding Rabbi Chet Kronenberg Afshine Emrani Sydney Dunitz* Youth Engagement Rabbi Eli Herscher Farnaz Neman Sally Forster Jones Norman Eichberg Senior Rabbi Emeritus Victor Svilik Carin Freeman Steve Fink Jeremy Goldstein Lori Tyberg Ariel Goldenstein Steven J. Fogel Director of Ed Nahmias Larry Gotlieb Mel Gagerman Communications Jeffrey Resnick Debi Graboff Ken Gross Lucy Harel Katya Harunzade Robert Kadner* Director of Membership Daniel Heyman Joseph Kleiman* Jessica Lebovits Ginny Kahn Paul Krentzman* Director of Development Jodi Kirkbride Albert Praw Corie Koss Kenneth Ruby Lonnie Mayfield Jonathan Levey Herbert Samuels Director of Operations AnnDee Levy Mitchell Shames* Stacey Rosenthal Sidney Marantz David Smith Director of Special Events Orley Melamed Glenn Sonnenberg Jennifer Smith Judi Niver Eve Steinberg Programs and Social Dave Pasternak Leo Stone* Justice Coordinator Frank Ponder Leslie Surlow* Rabin Pournazarian Ben Winters* Tami Weiser Head of School Jeremy Rosen *Of blessed memory Sharona Shenassa Sussan Shore Andrew Sipes Jeff Sklar Michael Wachtell LIVING IN JOY A Message from Our Senior Rabbi

The great Hassidic master, Rabbi Nahman of Bratslav, once taught: “It is a great mitzvah (obligation) always to live in joy!” What did he mean by this? That we should always be happy? Certainly not — he knew as well as we do that life is filled with joy and sadness, hardship and exultation. Living in joy, however, is not about always being happy. It’s about living a life of meaning and purpose. It’s about being part of something much bigger than yourself. It’s about connecting to a heritage that is millennia old. And it’s about being part of a community that provides support, friendship, and love.

It’s what our Temple and our Schools are all about. Making meaning and changing the world for the better through study, worship, sacred community, and acts of loving kindness.

But Rabbi Nahman taught something else about joy. The continuation of his proverb reminds us that it is “a great joy always to live a life of mitzvah!” What did he mean by this? That great satisfaction and true happiness are only possible when we commit ourselves to embracing our responsibility to bring goodness, healing, light, wisdom, and love into the world. And this is also who we are: a community that takes responsibility for one another, for our neighbors, for Israel and for all humanity.

It is a special joy — a great simcha — to be a part of this extraordinary community and to be your partner in making meaning and changing the world.

Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback senior rabbi A Message from Our Vice-President of Development

“My involvement in our wonderful Stephen Wise community is an honor and a privilege ... Working with our talented Clergy and professional staff enriches my life each and every day.

Rick and I are grateful for the outstanding Jewish education our children received in our Schools and especially thankful for the love they both have for our Temple and our community. Their strong sense of belonging and appreciation for their Jewish values and identity are all due to our involvement at the Temple. Stephen Wise is our home and we have made lifelong friendships that we treasure. Our lives would not be the same if it weren’t for the Temple.”

Janine Kolodny vice president of development

4 5 OUR YEAR OF TRANSITION Rabbi Yoshi’s Installation Hundreds of people gathered at Stephen Wise Temple for the installation of Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback as Senior Rabbi. “We make meaning and change the world,” the vision statement introduced by Rabbi Yoshi, has become central to the Temple’s culture.

Only the third Senior Rabbi in the 52 years since the founding of the Temple, Rabbi Yoshi succeeded Rabbi Eli Herscher, who became Senior Rabbi Emeritus last June, and founding Rabbi Isaiah Zeldin. Previously Head of Wise School as well as a member of the Temple Clergy team, Rabbi Yoshi continues his close association with Wise School, while bringing a fresh vision, strong commitment, and youthful energy to his leadership of the Temple.

In the words of Rabbi Aaron D. Panken, Ph.D., of Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion, Rabbi Yoshi is a “thoughtful teacher and educator; inspiring speaker and sensitive pastor; talented musician and songleader; leader of diverse, creative and contemporary modes of re- ligious and spiritual life and a committed Reform Jew who understands what it means to build our community.” 5 “To say the interfaith service at Temple was incredible is an under- statement! We were filled OUR YEAR with positive emotion.” OF MAKING – members annie and ted haas MEANING Led by our internationally known Cantor Nathan Lam, Stephen Wise Temple inspires our members and the greater community with a storied musical legacy spanning over 50 years. By combining a mix of traditional melodies, modern pop-infused arrangements, and special commissions, the Wise community continues to be a shining musical light for the Reform Jewish movement.

This year, Wise expanded its reach beyond our beautiful campus by traveling throughout Los Angeles to different parks and beaches, bringing our unique musical tradition to a variety of picturesque locations on Shabbat: Balboa Park in Encino and Santa Monica’s Crescent Bay Park on the beach, for example.

In February, as part of a memorable and special evening of unity and prayer, Cantor Lam and the Wise community welcomed distinguished guests Bishop We are thrilled to honor Donna and Kenneth Ulmer and the Sacred Praise Chorale gospel choir directed by Dr. Cantor Nathan Lam with an exciting concert Diane White-Clayton from Faithful Central Bible Church. The choir joined our on November 13, 2016 at the Orpheum Soulful Shabbat musical team for a truly uplifting service that had hundreds Theatre. For more information, please visit of members and visitors out of their seats, clapping and singing along to new our website at WiseLA.org or contact melodies and inspirational renditions of traditional tunes alike. Jessica Lebovits at [email protected].

6 7 A Message from Our Head of School The enthusiasm of our students, faculty, and parents has led STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) to become an important focus in Wise School’s curriculum. Over the last year, Wise School’s science program has continued to inspire scientific thinking among our young Wise Scientists. A large part of this was the implementation of various engineering design challenges across the grade levels that tied into physical, earth, and life sciences. The new Tyberg Arts and Innovation Lab serves as a state-of- the-art learning and flexible creative space where students can work in a collaborative environment with each other. In April, we hosted our 2nd Annual Family STEAM Night, where families participated in fun STEAM activities. During Open House, our 6th Grade students successfully presented their science fair projects, showcasing their research skills and abilities to use the scientific method. Our theme for this past year at Wise School, “The Other is Me,” which proved to be even more meaningful than we imagined. Put into practice every day, students of all ages demonstrated an empathy for each other and an appreciation for working together. By integrating content through our STEAM initiative, teachers created experiential learning opportunities. For example, our 4th grade students were given the task to create a prosthetic limb using math, engineering, design principles and technology. Their finished products were functional and something to behold!

Tami Weiser head of school

7 OUR YEAR OF CHANGING

THE WORLD “Having worked with Freedom Teaching. Enriching. Inspiring. School for the past four years,

Freedom School provides a six-week summer literacy and we are so honored and excited to leadership program that serves over 250 students from finally spend our summer as LA’s poor neighborhoods who live in at-risk environments Servant Leader Interns. It is so free of charge. The academic program mitigates the amazing to see our scholars thrive “summer slide”, where skills learned during the school year are lost over the summer months. In addition, the Wise and grow throughout the summer, Freedom School provides enrichment activities that foster and they truly inspire us every day.” self-confidence and generates a positive attitude toward – carly berger and rachel persky learning. The children are supported by caring adults and college students, who project their enthusiasm for learning and reading, and commit to serving as mentors throughout the summer. Unique to Wise, among all the Freedom Schools in the nation is our High School volunteer program. Over 100 Jewish youths from across the city volunteer as mentors and classroom aides during our six week program. They not only provide inspiration to our young scholars, but the hands-on experience provides our Jewish teen volun- teers with a life changing opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our most challenged children. 8 9 “There are men and women protecting me every minute of every day, anywhere in the world there might be or could be a threat to the American way of life these people don’t know me but they are there for me. These are my heroes and it is my honor to do whatever I can to pay them back. Homes for Heroes gives me an opportunity to do this in a small way.” – shelly levy

Welcoming Our Heroes Home

In June 2015, national and local leaders joined United Way’s Home For Good in kicking off Homes For Heroes, an effort to identify 1,000 landlords to house veterans in need. Finding housing for our veterans has never been as important as it is today, when many of our returning soldiers have no place to go at night. Property owners at Wise have designated over 60 of their units to the program.

Co-Chairs Shelly Levy and Patricia Ogden organized a drive to create “Welcome Home” baskets for our Veterans to receive when they move into their new homes. By fundraising for items, as well as collecting donations of household items ranging from linens and towels, to kitchenware, hygiene, and cleaning items, and more, we have donated many baskets to newly-housed veterans and continue to collect items at the Temple for future residents. One property owner even held a special recep- tion and appreciation event for those who gave so much for our country and community.

If you’re a property owner and would like to add housing units into the program, please contact Rabbi Stern at [email protected]. To volunteer in other ways, contact Jennifer Smith at [email protected]

9 “Being a part of the Melton School program has been a truly wonderful OUR YEAR OF COMMITTED LEARNING and rewarding experience for me. Delving into our history, customs, and Wise’s Melton School Wins traditions in this class allowed me to International Acclaim grasp a better understanding of my This year, the Melton School of Stephen Wise Temple’s religion. I look forward to my contin- Center for Jewish Life was honored to receive the Flor- uation of learning with Melton and ence Melton Award for true excellence exhibited by our program. In sharing the news of this international award, increasing my knowledge of our rich Judy Mars Kupchan, the CEO of the Florence Melton Jewish heritage.” – hilda berger School, wrote that “among our 50 schools, this coveted recognition is in tribute to the outstanding model that you have created at Stephen Wise Temple.”

On Sunday, January 17, 2016 Rabbi David Woznica and Rabbi Karen Strok were recognized at the International Melton Conference and accepted the award on behalf of our congregation. This was truly a proud moment in the history of continuing education at Wise and a testament to the commitment of all those who participate in our Center for Jewish Life. Wise’s Melton School is the largest Synagogue-based Melton School in the world.

10 11 “Traveling with TALAVI gives you an experience you could never hope to have with any other group. For 10 days, you will be totally immersed in another culture. The sites, the activities, the food, but most especially the people make the TALAVI experience once-in-a-lifetime.” – dante vaisbort, l.a.

OUR YEAR OF COMMITTED LEARNING Expanding the World for Our Teens

WTY (Wise Temple Youth) welcomed Lithuanian and Israeli “For me , TALAVI was a great 9th and 10th grade guests to Los Angeles for 10 days as part of the Jewish Federation School Twinning Program. TALAVI opportunity to meet new people (Tel Aviv-Los Angeles-Vilnius, Lithuania) brings together teens from different countries and to from three countries in an effort to show our teens Jewish life create real friendships with them. across the world; to build community; forge lifelong friendships; and educate our students about Jewish history and culture. I think It’s a life changing expe- Teens from WTY and Santa Monica Synagogue hosted 18 rience because you don’t usually students from Israel and Lithuania for a weekend at Camp JCA have the chance to meet other Shalom. Together they celebrated Shabbat, visited the Museum Jews from other communities of Tolerance, volunteered with Russian senior citizens, and learned from residents at Beit T’shuvah. For all involved it was and to bond with them.” an incredible and meaningful experience that bridged many – benny rotlevy, israel cultures and traditions from across the Jewish world.

11 OUR YEAR OF TRANSFORMATION On June 3, 2016, Wise held its first groundbreaking ceremony on our Temple’s campus in 25 years. Community members and major donors to the project, including the Katz family, joined City Council- “We were so inspired by Rabbi member Paul Koretz, Clergy and Wise School students for this Herscher’s vision for the future of historic occasion. The construction project will transform Hershenson the Temple and School and what Hall into an arts, sports, and cultural pavilion that makes use of state-of-the-art technology to provide a versatile event space. wonderful opportunities this Katz Family Pavilion and Shalom Garden will become the hub Pavilion will mean for our congre- of innovative programming, compelling events, and unforgettable gants and students. From Bar and experiences, all while providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere for the community for years to come. Bat Mitzvahs to basketball games to High Holy day services, this This next major phase in the history of Stephen Wise Temple and Schools marks the continuation of a vision inspired by Rabbi Zeldin, Pavilion will be a place for all to shepherded by Rabbi Herscher, and now carried on by Rabbi Yoshi gather, celebrate and play. We are as we look toward the future of the Wise community. thrilled to be a part of the future.” – ron, todd, and randall katz and family

12 13 A Message from Our Temple President

During this past year the world has seen a lot of chaos, terror, and acts of violence. At home we are in the middle of a very polarizing political campaign. However, here at Ste- phen Wise Temple and Schools we have seen a year which has completed the revitaliza- tion and rebirth of our special and sacred place on top of our beautiful mountaintop! Wise School (under the leadership of Tami Weiser) is thriving, and our clergy are energized and focused on providing a deep and moving experience for every Temple member. We are providing a community for all of us to enjoy and be proud of, and where we can learn, engage, study, act together to support Israel and our community through acts of Tzedakah and Tikkun Olam, celebrate simchas, practice Jewish values and to comfort those in our midst that are in need of healing.

I am proud to report that we are operating with a balanced budget, have just broken ground on phase one of the redevelopment and re-imagination of our campus which will include transforming and enlarging Herschenson Hall into a much needed full-size gym and a multipurpose space. This new area of campus will be known as the Katz Family Pavilion in honor of the Katz family and their very generous lead gift to the project. We are so blessed to have so many amazing lay leaders who tirelessly and selflessly volunteer their time and give so generously of their resources. With their and your support Stephen Wise Temple and Schools can be such an amazing place and offer all that it does, including making membership possible for all those who wish to belong. We want every- one who desires to be a Temple member to feel welcome!

I feel particularly fortunate to have this opportunity to be your President and I am committed to do all that I can to make sure that every encounter that each of you has with our Temple and Schools is meaningful, warm, and welcoming. I feel very strongly the responsibility we have to make sure that we honor the legacy and vision of Rabbi Zeldin and the many founding members of Stephen Wise—and to make certain that it is strong, growing, and is the leader in the Los Angeles and greater Jewish Community.

I encourage each and every one of you to be present frequently, and if you are not already doing so, to take advantage of all of the amazing studying and learning opportunities that are taking place constantly both on our campus and in the homes of our members in your neighborhood. In the weeks and months ahead we will be continuing this outreach into the community to bring Jewish study and celebrations closer to your homes. Please spend some time on our web site, WiseLA.org. There is so much for you to learn and take advantage of. You can even watch all of our Rabbis’ sermons.

Please feel free at any time to reach out to me at [email protected] with any sugges- tions, comments, and even criticisms. I welcome your valuable feedback.

Warmly,

Steven Fishman

13 100% Teacher participation and 91% Parent Participation in our 600students enrolled at successful Wise School Annual Giving Wise School campaign

Over We had over 5,600 WISE Temple members 2.4 250 and guests BY THE Freedom School worshipped with students across us during the NUMBERS 3 campuses High Holy Days

106 congregants joined the 3,000 Wise delegation at the AIPAC Conference lifelong learners attended in Washington, D.C. one or more Center for Jewish Life dialogues, lectures, or classes Nearly 300 campers experienced 1,023 camper Weeks, a new record!!

14 15 2015/2016 Stephen Wise Temple

sources of revenue – $17 million

High Holy Days 1% Congregational Education 1% Youth Engagement 4% Facilities 4%

Temple & Wise School Fundraising 10%

Wise School Tuition Membership & Worship Services 20% (Net of Financial Aid) 55%

Wise School Other Revenue 5%

expenses – $17 million

Congregational Education 3% Communications & Technology 2% High Holy Days 1% Youth Engagement 7%

Facilities 10%

Stewardship & Development 2%

Wise School 61%

Membership & Worship Services 14%

15 Thank you to our generous donors who make our great work possible!

CHAI BENEFACTOR Cecelia and Alfred Katz $3,7000–$4,999 Susan Donner and Eric Klein WISE TEMPLE 2015–2016 Irene and Yoni Boujo Harriet and Myron Kusnitz Evelyn Feintech Jennifer and Ariel Lechter ANNUAL GIVING DONORS Susie and Jaime Gesundheit Laurie Glickman and James Leewong Ginny and Larry Gotlieb Ellen and Gary Michel Lynda Klein and Neal Hersh Ruth and Allen Orbuch Harold Igdaloff Cindy and David Pasternak Debbie and Scott Liebert Heidi and Albert Praw STEPHEN WISE TEMPLE Loretta and Victor Kaufman Evy and Marty Lutin Jodi Kruger and Jeremy Rosen 2015–2016 ANNUAL Roy Kaufman Robin and Ira Pianko Linda and Dan Rosenson CAMPAIGN DONORS Gentille and Terry Koosed Shirley Rosenberg Ian Russ Nancy and Jim Krasne Becky Sobelman-Stern and Ron Stern Corrine and Lenny Sands VISIONARY Alison and Chet Kronenberg Beverly and Herb Sturman Barbara and Jeff Scapa $25,000 and above Nancy and Larry Levitt Linda Silver and Michael Wachtell Ahbra and David Schiff Deena and Edward Nahmias AnnDee and Jeff Levy Cathy and Richard Walter Barbara Seidman Andrea and Glenn Sonnenberg Patty Linden and Fred Gysi Cindy and Sandy Sigal Michelle and Matthew Marsh PATRON Gail and Lee Silver PILLAR Hillary and Lance Milken $2,700–$3,699 Roya and Jeff Sklar $10,000–$$24,999 Sandra and Stu Newmark Linda and Richard Adler Eve Kurtin-Steinberg and Ann and Alan Barton Judi and Franklin Niver Linda and Barry Baum Michael Steinberg Lynn and Les Bider Rose and Warren Reid Penny and Mark Berns Joseph Straus Andrea and Barry Cayton Fran Morris-Rosman and Sheryl and Jerald Einziger Mariya and Victor Svilik Emily and Rick Corleto Richard Rosman Joy and Jerry Fein Terry and Michael Webster Maxine Dunitz Nancy and Allen Satenberg Bea Fisher Marilyn and David Williams Sam Elias and David Clark Sue Shadur Gloria and Ron Gurvitz Faramarz Yousefzadeh Rona Elliot and Roger Brossy Fred Silton Rochelle Blank and William Hellman Jodie and Steve Fishman Marcia and Mark Smith Jeanne and Richard Hersh SPONSOR Carin and Glenn Freeman Deborah and Milton Valera Marion and Tod Hindin $1,400–$2,699 Lori and Rob Goodman Rhonda and Mark Wapnick and Joan Isaacs Anonymous (1) Vera and Paul Guerin Ro and Bill Handy Sally and Donald Jones Loretta and Nort Karno Dana and Todd Katz Ron Katz Jodi and Rick Kirkbride Janine and Rick Kolodny Corie and Michael Koss Barbara and Joel Marcus Susan and Mel Plutsky Linda and Jeff Resnick Ann and Sam Rubinfeld Julie and Brad Shames Rachel Kaganoff Stern and Eric Stern Lilian Jensen-Tabibian and B. Sam Tabibian

WISE CIRCLE $5,000–$9,999 Susan and Jon Berger Hilda and Dan Bergher Linda and Rick Cohn Ruth Davis Susan and Jon Dolgen Trudy and Bruce Fagel Linda and Roger Friedman Debi and Marc Graboff Yasmina and Alan Joelson Rosalind and Jerry Joseph Diane and Jules Kabat Ronnie and Michael Kassan

16 17 Merribeth and Kenneth Gal Donna and Donald Gindy Pearl Glick Marci and Ronald Glousman Arlene and Jay Goldfarb Alan and Coral Goldsmith Chana and Ira Green Robin and Lionell Greenberg Carolyn and Ron Greitzer Jackie Harrell Terry and Bruce Hatkoff Lilian and Yigal Hay Joan Herman Ann and Albert Kapstrom Harvey Keys Barbara and George Kingsley Nancy and Alvin Klein Emily and Howard Kreshek Susan Fine Kroll and Howard Kroll Jessica Lebovits Andrea and Kenneth Lee Mitchell and Stacy Leib Sonia and Lloyd Levitin Barbara and Isaac Levy Lolly Levy Adrienne Milder and Bernard Adler Candace and Abbey Konowitch Julie and Peter Weil Mickey and Steven Lewis Barbara and Richard Ackerman Robin and Marvin Koven Jane and Michael Winston Mae Lichtig Laurie Ackerman DeDe and Moses Lebovits Helaine and Shelly Wolk Lori Miller and Philip Lieberman Laura and Harvey Alpert Wendy and Barry Levin Linda and Brad Wolk Melinda and Ken Lindner Susan and Aaron Amster Sally and Marty Levine Anita and Philip Wolman Libby and Marv Markowitz Hope and Arnold Anisgarten Shelly and Donald Levy Leslie Wright Lisa and Steven Mirman Loretta and Warren Appel Linda and Jeff Linden Lorraine and Harris Zeidler Linda and Shahrokh Mokhtarzadeh Karen and Harold Barnes Marjorie and Henry Lipson Isaiah Zeldin Adriane and Allan Morrison Terrie and Richard Baumann Sid Lyons Barbara and Walter Zifkin Aileen Morse Nina and Pejman Ben-Cohen Chele and Ruben Marmet Elizabeth Crawford and Dory and Farid Novian Regina and Alexander Berkovich Annette and Ronald Massman Carmi Zlotnik Ada and Ray Pivo Suzanne and Paul Berman Michelle and Joseph Moadeb Terri and Joe Zwicker Lisa and Daniel Platt Lori and Kevin Bernet Freda Moscowitz Seema Pollack Laurie and Steve Bird Farnaz and Robert Neman SUPPORTER Lillie and Jose Reines Susan Bloch-Kay and Stephen Kay Nancy Norris $500–$1,399 Sandra and Evan Roklen Bonnie and Mitchell Bloom Doreen and Donald Nortman Melinda Ahdoot Layne and John Rosen Gail Buchalter and Warren Breslow Wendy and Fred Ordower Lori Cohn Arkin and Robert Arkin Michele Zwillinger and Morton Rosen Ross Brown Gerald Otelsberg Stacy Alexander Bauer and Shea and Jeffrey Rosenberg Sunny Caine Anthony Pasquariello Robert Bauer Sharon Rowe and Ken Gross Sheryl Cooper Irene and Marvin Perer Sharon and Ofer Almany Edward Saltzberg Debra and Roger Cowan Roslyn and Frank Pinkus Diana Ascher Carol and Carl Samrock Ofra and Yoram Dor Ed Prober Barbara and Arnold Barron Steven and Sharon Scharkss Dana and Scott Ehrlich Marla and Arash Raminfar Janet and Jonathan Bernstein Jodi and Marc Schwartz Ann and Norman Epstein Helen Randall and Frank Ponder Azadeh and Shahab Binafard Mary and Daniel Schwarz Bobbi and Peter Feinstein Laurie and Ron Resch Robert Blau Cindy and Glenn Sherman Harriet and Marvin Fink Frances and Maury Rice Julie and Steve Bram Stephanie and Howard Sherwood Joan and Charlie Fox Linda and Lee Rosenberg Louise and Gene Bramson Perry Silver Paola and Alvaro Gancman Linda and David Salzman Marsha and Cary Cooper Natalie and Reuven Stern Cherna and Gary Gitnick Elisa and Michael Schenkman Sherly and Kami Daneshgar Toby Horn and Harold Tomin Karen and Ariel Goldenstein Marilyn and Errol Segal Roberta and Harold Delevie Howard Walter Ellie Goodwein Rose and Richard Sheinfeld Elaine and Warren Deutsch Felice and Douglas Williams Andrea Iloulian and Joseph Greenberg Ellen and Elliot Shell Laura and David Drexler Marjorie and Robert Gross James Silton Alison and Glenn Eisen CONTRIBUTOR Renee and Paul Haas Judy and Ted Singer Karen and Allan Entous $250–$499 Sally and Bernie Hanes Irene and David Smith Jana and George Eshaghian Greg Abrams Jila and Kam Hekmat Marilyn and Ronald Spencer Mahvash Eshaghian Bob Bienenfeld Maria Herskovic Cheryl and David Stern Azita and Jack Farahi Lisa and Joel Cassel Judy and Rand Holston Karen Stern Gary abd Sheryl Fidler Natalia and Emil Cobar Carol and Edward Horowitz Terri and Charles Stern Lisa Field Jill and Andrew Cohen Stephanie and Jeff Jacobs Joseph Straus Orly and Maurice Firouz Stacey and Paul Cohen Ginny and Arthur Kahn Audri and Stan Tendler Adena and William Frank Ronald Cornell Marla and Michael Kantor Lori and Leandro Tyberg Hyman Frank Trust Carole and Beryl Farfel Ellen and Andy Kaplan Billie and Richard Udko Amy and Adam Friedman Sharon and Martin Fischer Roberta and Bart Kaufman Gloria and Art Waldinger Jody and Dan Furie Susan and David Friedman

17 Karen Furie Joan and Norman Eichberg Debbi Petrasek Brown and KATZ FAMILY PAVILION Linda and Herbert Garfinkel Jacqueline and Jerome Eisenberg Robin Brown AND SHALOM GARDEN Randy and Eric Gordon Ann and Bernard Ellenson Jack Pitson PLEDGES Lou Goren Alfred Estolonio Samuel Pollack Doris Haims Juliet Estolonio Nilou and Nasser Pourmoussa NAMING GIFT Susan and Michael Kahane Susan and Allen Estrin Shirley Reisman $2,000,000 Janet Wells-Kahane and Stephen Nancy and Harry Field Lynda Robbins Katz Family Pavilion and Shalom Garden Kahane Jessica Liebert and Adam Frank Gail Rosenblum Ronald Katz Andrea and Sheldon Kahn Barbara and Gary Freedman Paula Rosenfeld Dana and Todd Katz Ann-Rose and Frank Kaplan Tiffany and Joubin Gabbay Harry Roth Kathy and Randall Katz Keith Kaplan Patti and Roger Golden Kathleen Roth Stan Klein Carol and Martin Goldman Lori Rubin VISIONARY GIFTS Gloria and Ariel Kopelioff Martha Goldstein Eugenia and Israel Salin $500,000–$999,999 Adele and Allen Gottfried Joan and Christopher Larkin Diana and Robert Schenkman Lori and Rob Goodman Carol and Gilbert Greene Jackie Lederfine Mollyann and Charles Schroeder Deena and Ed Nahmias Miriam Groman Donna Cohen and Jack Lenack Gloria and Arnold Schwartz Wendy and Ken Ruby Julian Gross Susan Levin Ruth Seigel Annie and Ted Haas Lauren Mateen Valerie and David Shane LEADERSHIP GIFTS Paul Milberg Tina and Barry Hammond Sharona and Behnam Shenassa $100,000–$499,999 Ingrid and Ron Milkes Gail Hodes and William Ovca Bernice and Bernie Sherman Pam and Jeff Balton Tamara and David Noriani Alise and Joel Kabakoff Jan and Robert Shpiner Lynn and Les Bider Mona and Fred Oken Gigi and Stanley Kafka Ashley Silberfeld Gail Buchalter and Warren Breslow Cynthia and Michael Persky Claudia and Gerald Katz Valarie and Craig Simms The Faber Family Leslie and Leonard Reid Linda and Fred Keivanfar Alana Smith Loretta and Warren Appel Ellen and Edward Reisman Jo and Irv Kierman Shirley Kleiman Barby and David Stokols Linda Faber Audrey and Seth Rosen Marilyn and Ronald Spencer Jill and Jeffrey Konvitz Judy and Theodore Stolman Shellie and Gary Ross Jodie and Steve Fishman Cynthia and Les Lederer Robin and David Swartz Linda and Bill Rouse Steve Fogel Rachelle and Sheldon Lewenfus Miriam and Edward Sweeney Kimberly and Victor Schwartz Myna and Rabbi Uri Herscher Edythe Lipen Lesley and Fred Szkolnik Shirley and Philip Sniderman Loretta and Norton Karno Teri and Roy Lyons Emily Tigerman Margaret and Donald Sobel Judi and Frank Niver Galina and Alex Lyudmirsky Gabrielle and Moshe Tsabag Sharon Atlas-Stein and Michael Stein Susan and Mel Plutsky Sylvia Ward Harriet Rolnick and Stephen Strauss Marcia and Barry Maiten Judith and Afshin Raminfar Sofia and Mark Vaisman Myrna and Irving Margol Melissa Weiner Julie and Brad Shames Carol and Arnold Vinstein Maureen and Paul Milkes Wendy Rothenberg and Andrea and Glenn Sonnenberg Debre and Seth Weintraub Doris and Phillip Miller Michael Weiner Tyberg Family Foundation Jodi and Phil Werbin Kathe Moore and Sam Gould Julia and Boris Weiss Rosita and Juan Tyberg Steven Windmuller Cynthia Neiman Elizabeth and Michael Woznica Lori and Leandro Tyberg Betty and Saul Zucker Patricia Ogden Judy and Marvin Zeidler MAJOR GIFTS Bruce Zweiban

FRIEND $100–$249 Helen Adelberg Julian Aroesty Roslyn and Arthur J Baltau Denise and Bob Barta Laurence Bear Francine and Joel Berger Linda and Alan Bergman Janis and Neil Berkman Sandra Berube Marlene and Stanley Bierman Marti Blatt Lois and Ron Bloom Martha Blumenthal Donna Butler and Elliot Blut Sonia and Martin Bordo Michael Burnett Aviva Carmy Tanya Blankenship and Robin Chorn Paula and Todd Croutch Judy and Sherwin Davidson Marian DeWitt Gladys Diener Yaniv Dotan Fern and Kenneth DuBow Marci and Jeffrey Dulberg

18 19 $25,000–$99,999 Karen and Ariel Goldenstein Emily and Rick Corleto Sally and Bernie Hanes Ruth Davis Sally and Donald Jones Feintech Family Ginny and Arthur Kahn The Field and O’Carroll Families Liz and Jeff Koppelman Carin and Glenn Freeman Susan Fine Kroll and Howard Kroll Susie and Jaime Gesundheit Alexis and Michael Lam Dorothy and Ozzie Goren Michelle and Matthew Marsh Susie and Bruce Goren Rose and James Meltzer Bonnie and Rabbi Eli Herscher Sandy and Stuart Newmark Tracy and Jeffrey Kaplan Rose and Warren Reid Ronnie and Michael Kassan Linda and Dan Rosenson Jodi and Rick Kirkbride Elisa and Michael Schenkman Janine and Rick Kolodny and Family Donna and Cantor Nathan Lam Debbee and Robert Schwartz and Ro and Bill Handy Families Sue and Robert (z”l) Shadur Milken Family Foundation Becky Sobelman-Stern and Rabbi Lowell Milken Family Foundation Ron Stern Gregory and EJ Milken Foundation Rachel and Eric Stern Lance & Hillary Milken Foundation Mariya and Victor Svilik Patricia Gallagher Sheryl and Richard Nussbaum Bari Milken Bernstein Audri and Stan Tendler Beverly and Irving Garfunkel Irene and Marvin Perer and Fred J. Bernstein Foundation Deborah and Milton Valera Annabel Goldstein Marcylee and Earl Petrus and Family Michelle and Ramin Neman Linda Silver and Michael Wachtell Jeremy Goldstein Frank and Roz (z”l) Pinkus Robin and Ira Pianko Roz and Bob Weiner Sharon and Michael Goodman Miriam and Jack Pitson Linda and Jeff Resnick Leslie Kautz and Jack Weiss Eleanora Goodwein Ada and Ray Pivo Geri and Jim Sherman Ronit and Tamir Wertheim Ginny and Larry Gotlieb Peter (z”l) Rauch and Family Julie and Peter Weil Felice and Douglas Williams Elise and Michael Greenberg Leslie and Leonard Reid Beverly and Rabbi David Woznica BENEFACTOR GIFTS Carol and Gil Greene Lynne Richter and Family Michael Zeldin and Terry Gock $10,000–$24,999 Renee and Paul Haas Gayle and Lee Rodgers Terri and Joe Zwicker Laurie Ackerman Jackie Harrell Michele Zwillinger and Morton Susan and Jon Berger Sandra and Bruce Heller Rosen WISE COMMUNITY GIFTS Irene and Yoni Boujo and Sidonia Lax Jeanne and Richard Hersh Sheila Rosenberg under $2,500 Sheryl Cooper Carol and Edward Horowitz Paula Rosenfeld Debra and Roger Cowan Deborah Allen and Family Joan Isaacs Stacey and Steve Rosenthal Debi and Marc Graboff Sharon and Ofer Almany Shirley and Neil Jasper Linda and Bill Rouse Patricia Linden and Fred Gysi Marita and Rabbi Spike Anderson Rosalind and Jerry Joseph Lori Rubin Yasmina and Alan Joelson Marlene and Jim Astman Ann and Albert Kapstrom Eugenia and Israel Salin Roy and Judi (z”l) Kaufman Karen and Harold Barnes Claudia and Gerald Katz Linda and David Salzman Corie and Michael Koss Joan and Philip Bauer Judith Katz Carol and Carl Samrock Laurie Glickman and James Leewong Hilda and Dan Bergher Nancy and Richard Katz Rita and Sam D. Schwartz Nancy and Larry Levitt Helen Berman Lynn and Bruce Kaufman Nanette Schwinger AnnDee and Jeff Levy Louise and Gene Bramson Shari and Phil Kaufman Marilyn and Errol Segal Joan and Sid Marantz Claudia and Bill Brown Susan Bloch Kay and Stephen Kay Lila Kadner Shaps and Dan Shaps Barbara and Joel Marcus Pam and Shawn Burke Barbara and George Kingsley Sharona and Behnam Shenassa Adriane and Allan Morrison Sunny Caine Shirley Kleiman Gail and Lee Silver Jerry and Wendy (z”l) Otelsberg Aviva Carmy Candace and Abbey Konowitch Jennifer and Ben Silverman Corrine and Leonard Sands Renee and Ernie Charney Claire and Mel Kosasky Brett and Jake Smith Nancy and Allen Satenberg Miki and Michael Chase Alison and Chet Kronenberg Jennifer Smith Roya and Jeff Sklar Cammie and Robert Cohen Carole and Gary Lazar Shirley and Philip Sniderman Jacqueline Hantgan and Rabbi Ruth and Arnold Colman Barbara Leff Judy Sobel Wagner Yoshi Zweiback Janet and Barry Cooper Nancy Levin Joan and Arnold Stein Roberta and Harold Delevie Wendy and Barry Levin Terri and Charles Stern BUILDER GIFTS Marian DeWitt Lolly Levy Lana Sternberg $2,500–$9,999 Ofra and Yoram Dor Shelly and Donald Levy Sandra Stuart Joyce and Kevin Anderson Ellen and Barry Dorfman Living Torah Havurah DeeDee and Karl Sussman Sheri and Noel Anenberg Pam and Wayne Driscoll Evy and Marty Lutin Janice Tarr Francine and Joel Berger Beatrice Dubman Carol and Larry Mann Madelene and Richard Teperson S & R Berkman Family Foundation Rebeka and Omid Ebiza and Family Carole and Elliott Markoff Toby Horn and Harold Tomin Penny and Mark Berns Lori and Jamie Enomoto Michelle Otelsberg and Eric Massi Sylvia Ward Cheryl and Brad Cohen Allan and Karen Entous LaVetta and Lonnie Mayfield Tami and Robert Weiser Rebecca and David Cohen Ronni & Jay Epstein Marsha Mermelstein Elissa and Steven Weiss Linda and Rick Cohn and Jana and George Eshaghian Ellen and Gary Michel Barbara and Hank (z”l) Wirtschafter Linda and Lee Rosenberg Families Judy and Neil (z”l) Fischer Marla and Jack Minden Leslie Wright Sheryl and Jerald Einziger Eden and David Fox Freda Moscowitz Rozita and Davoud Yacobi Bobbi and Peter Feinstein Joan and Charles Fox Nancy Norris and Family Joan Blum-Feldman and Bill Feldman Vanessa and Darryl Frank Doreen and Donald Nortman Arlen and Daniel Yomtobian Jody and Dan Furie Amy and Adam Friedman Sandra Novicoff Judy and Marvin Zeidler Andrea and Scott Gardenhour Linda and Roger Friedman Laurie and Paul Nussbaum SHALOM GARDEN PAVERS

19 Lisa and Herzel Bani-Esraili Bureau of Jewish Education Nina and Pejman Ben-Cohen Michael R. Forman Rebecca and David Cohen Karen Furie Sherly and Kami Daneshgar Michelle and Ron Farhadi $1,800–$4,999 Jodie and Steven Fishman Tami and Robert Weiser Tannoz Bahremand and David CONTRIBUTOR Foruzanfar $500–$1,799 Amy and Brian Gallagher Dana and Scott Ehrlich Andrea and Scott Gardenhour Miriam and Jack Pitson Elizabeth Kopple and Chuck Gilman Jacqueline Hantgan and Rabbi FRIEND Yoshi Zweiback Under $500 Katya and Tanel Harunzade Henrietta Albert Stephanie and Daniel Heyman Joyce and Kevin Anderson Nooshin and Nasser Hiekali Sally and Donald Jones Ashley and Patrick Javaheri Jessica Lebovits Leila and Raphael Javaheri Lilian Jensen-Tabibian and B. Sam Tabibian WISE SCHOOL 2015-2016 Lida and Payam Kashfian ANNUAL GIVING PARENT Hong and Wei Ke HONOR ROLL Alexis and Michael Lam Donna and Cantor Nathan Lam VISIONARY Nataly and Sean Namvar $20,000 and above Lora and Rabin Pournazarian Tracy and Jeffrey Kaplan Sandra and Eliezer Appel Katrin and Rafi Shaoulian Carol and Howard Rosen Lisa and Jason Arasheben Sepi and Shahram Soleimani FOUNDER Fran Morris Rosman and Amanda and Joseph Azizi Holly and Kevin Tanna $10,000–$19,999 Richard Rosman Nasi and Babak Bamshad Desiree and Marc Tavakoli Katya and Tanel Harunzade Foujan and Isaac Sakhai Michele and Andrew Blecher Kyle and Maurice Umansky Hong and Wei Ke Pantea and Afshin Salamati Guitty Caroline and Michel Bolour Nilou and Avi Yroshalmiane Dina and Raymond Levy Katrin and Rafi Shaoulian Allison Lee and Rabbi Kenneth Jacqueline Hantgan and Rabbi Inessa Grinberg and Douglas Evelyn and Tony Shooshani Chasen Yoshi Zweiback Lichtman Arlene Spiegelman Chrystelle and Charles Cohen Dafne and Alex Moradi Ellie and Albert Cohen GUARDIAN Ramona and Ramin Simantob Brooke Mueller Arthur Snyder Nas and Alen Cohen $1,000–$2,499 Nilou and Henry Shahery Rebecca and David Cohen Lisa and Herzel Bani-Esraili Becky Sobelman-Stern and Rabbi Gloria and Benjamin Soleimani Sherly and Kami Daneshgar Nina and Pejman Ben-Cohen Ron Stern Lilian Jensen-Tabibian and B. Sam Rebeca and Mahyar Dardashti Aram and Shahin Binafard Lori and Leandro Tyberg Tabibian Nancy and Richard Emmanuel Jennifer and Scott Cohen Kyle and Mauricio Umansky Yael and Daniel Tenenbaum Beverly and Rabbi David Woznica Nooshin and Afshine Emrani Doris and Ramin Daneshgar BENEFACTOR Rama and Ario Fakheri Sharon and Sepehr Dardashti $5,000–$9,999 Michelle and Ron Farhadi Doris and Shahin Dardashty WISE SCHOOL Jaremy and Brent Aiello-Ortner Michelle Vannoy and Steven Foonberg Christine and Kevin Eberly Daniela and Baruh Benun Shandy and Shaun Gabbay Inna and David Effress GENERATIONS Paola and Alvaro Gancman Keren and Jacob Elisha ENDOWMENT Tannoz Bahremand and David Foruzanfar Andrea and Scott Gardenhour Irina and Greg Faiman BUILDER Dana Guerin Hannah and Ellis Ghodsian Maytal Abishoor-Fattal and $100,000 and above Sharona Cohen and Edwin Haronian Elizabeth Kopple and Chuck Gillman Alan Fattal Sharen and Kevin Golshan Negin and Egal Gabayzadeh Jodie and Steve Fishman Sezin and Nesim Hason Brenda and Omid Hamid Molly and Jesse Ghalili Shelly and Donald Levy Maari and Robert Herscu Lida and Payam Kashfian Tatiana and Shawn Ghodsian Deena and Ed Nahmias Kathryn and Sean Javaheri Nazy and Farhad Kohanim Karen and Ariel Goldenstein Andrea and Glenn Sonnenberg Eri Kroh Sherin Natan and Hooman Lahijani Olivia and Phil Gordon Wise Parent Association Alexis and Michael Lam Shel and Ran Pink Leah and Shahab Mahboubian Elise and Michael Greenberg BENEFACTOR Jenna and Joey Pitson Negar Salim Massian and Ramin Nikki and Sean Hashem $50,000–$99,999 Debra and Steven Schaffer Messian Nooshin and Nasser Hiekali Dina and Raymond Levy Hedyeh and Philip Shaoul Nataly and Sean Namvar Ashley and Patrick Javaheri Evelyn and Tony Shooshani Michelle and Ramin Neman Leila and Raphael Javaheri SUPPORTOR Ramona and Ramin Simantob Henry Ohebshalom Monica Nourmand Javidzad and $25,000–$49,000 Patricia and Jian Torkan Carolyn and Pejman Rahnama Jeff Javidzad Ruth and Raymond Borun Lori and Leandro Tyberg Golareh and Soroush Ramin Afsoun Yazdian and Patrick Kann Carin and Glenn Freeman Bahar and Gregg Rinsler Cheri and Frederick Karubian Janine and Rick Kolodny EDUCATOR’S CIRCLE Shohreh and Peyman Saadat Azita and Ramin Khalili Gentille and Terry Koosed $2,500–$4,999 Foujan and Isaac Sakhai Maxine and Gary Kleinman Behrouz Tavakoli Delaram Hanookai and Michael Abaian Mojgan and Fariborz Satey Haleh and Shahrokh Kohanim $5,000–$24,999 Ellie and Joseph Akhtarzad Neda and Michael Shakibkhou Dana and Ilan Lavian

20 21 Carey and Benjamin Levin Jessica and Josh Etting Hanna Bahat Lisa Mamos Kathy and Michael Mahgerefteh Debby and Gal Feist Marilyn Balachio Dalia Margolis Haleh and James Mehdizadeh Melanie and Lyle Fisher Melissa Baral Malka Miodovsky Orley and Babak Melamed Jennifer and Allan Freedman Gali Bardin Rachel Mitzman Mahin and Faramarz Moshfegh Janet and Albert Fuchs Tricia Bay Rebecca Mizrahi Lisa and Farhad Novian Nira Maghsoudi Gabayan and Beth Behar Rachel Moghimi Janet and Siamak Okhovat Ramin Gabayan Joann Biller-Menashe Jan Navah Stella and Farid Pakravan Janene and Karl Gerber Amanda Bolkin Pam Neal Vered and Pejman Pakravan Limor Giladi-Bendor Cindy Brongers Janis Neishuler Golnaz and Mahbod Paya Masha Livhits and David Gott Amy Burch Leora Orevi Shelley and Dorian Redding Alice Chang and Nir Hoftman Marcela Carlock Mira Pearl Neda and Raymond Sarraf Keili Lefkovitz and Shane Johnson Malka Clement Brock Pollock Robin Jacobs and Schlomo Schmuel Shabnam and Kourosh Khaloyan Alexandra Coatney Orlee Raymond Niki and Charles Schwarz Nicole Leslie Jamie Cohen Anita Rodriguez Katrin and Dean Shabbouei Elena and Scott Meller Miri Cohen Gail Rosenblum Liat and Eddie Siman Emily Cohen-Meth and Jason Meth Brenda Collins Vera Shabtai Brigitte Rozenberg-Snapir and Nicole and Itay Mevorakh Courtney Cregar Sarah Shpall Kim Snyder Idan Snapir Keren Mevorakh Andrew Davis Bethany Spielberg Katy and John Tishbi Alexx and Joshua Monkarsh Shaina Egeth Jeff Starr Bita and Cameron Yadidi Sheila and Haim Morovati Danielle Freed Bam Stern Asal and Parham Yedidsion Lori and Randy Moss Dana Fridman Ronit Stone Sivan and Igor Zakai Lisa and Marc Nehorayan Paula Frost Diamond Summerville Natalie Rice Linda Gafni Patty Tanner FRIEND Sholeh and Bahram Saba Anne Gladzer-Gonzalez Michelle Targon $500–$999 Samantha Goldberg Sharon Shakibkhou and Andre Talia Priel Tuch Ilona Altman Lashelle Hamlin Sabetfard Ali Turtle Judy Harris Cheryl and Gregory Banton Kimberly and Victor Schwartz Rachel Twersky Samantha Hechtman Iraj Barkohanai Emmanuelle and Leon Schwartzman Ashley Van Noppen Danny Herold Laura Vanetek Berkowitz and Debra and David Siegel Marloes Villeneuve Kasey Himmel Steven Berkowitz Jennifer Smith Ari Volterra Vered and Uri Elias Michelle and Bejan Souferian Judy Hoffman Sandi Volterra Noushin and Ramin Farshi Rina Iofel and Arsen Tevonyan Ryan Hosler Erika Wallman Sanam and Dan Gabayzadeh Kim Zeldin and Ruben Torres Mary Itri Randy Weinstein Amy and Brian Gallagher Orly Raz and Devin Wagman Max Jaben Tami Weiser Shideh and Frank Ghadooshahy Ariana and Kevin West Melanie Katan Aaliyah Wiley Nazy and Kourosh Maddahi Joya Yadegar David Kates Rachel Windler Shiva and Ramin Melamed Noushin Salim and Iraj Yazdi Mari Klein Tatiana Zaidman Debbie and Babak Mossanen Einat and Oren Yohanan Pam Kleinman Karen Zakay Neda and Ivan Nikkhoo Rabbi Josh Knobel Tamara and David Noriani Wise School Annual Giving Phoebe Lerner Lora and Rabin Pournazarian Faculty and Staff Contributors Roberta Lloyd Rebeca Farca and Jorge Rivera Meirav Abutbul Lynsey Loveman Pantea and Afshin Salamati Susan Avisar Jennifer Maimone Ronit and Shawn Sharafian Keren and Elisha Shashoua Valarie and Craig Simms Sharona and Kamran Tavakoli Rozita and David Yacobi

CONTRIBUTOR under $500 Anonymous (2) Kathie Arastoozadeh and Avi Aframian Kathy and Fred Asilzadeh Jennifer and Aryeh Aslan Sharon and Elon Avisar Kathy and Bob Bakshian Elana and David Banafsheha Linda and Jack Banafsheha Elizabeth Kohanmehr and Tooraj Bereliani Cheryl and Bill Cohen Jennifer and Kenneth Davis Andrea and Ryan Drobnick Alison and Glenn Eisen Tonia and Marc Entous

21 WISE SCHOOL CONTRIBUTOR WISE SCHOOL ANNUAL GIVING EARLY under $500 GRANDPARENTS/ALUMNI/ CHILDHOOD PARENT Monika and Kaymar Amini SPONSORS HONOR ROLL Deborah and Benjamin Arden Elizabeth Kohanmehr and Tooraj BENEFACTOR BENEFACTOR Bereliani $5,000–$9,999 $5,000–$9,999 Natalie Shabtai-Bral and Sean Bral Jordana Leigh Kathryn and Sean Javaheri Jinous and Michael Cohen Orly and Jeffrey Elson EDUCATOR’S CIRCLE EDUCATOR’S CIRCLE Jessica and Josh Etting $2,500–$4,999 $2,500–$4,999 Allison Gorelik and Aaron Fishman Renee and Barry Gordon Lisa and Gregory Cassileth Amy and Adam Friedman Frances and Maury Rice Marla and Arash Raminfar Tiffany and Joubin Gabbay Yassaman Afrahim-Torkan and Sherri and Brian Ghodsian GUARDIAN Joubin Torkan Merav and Kenneth Goldman $1,000–$2,499 Jennifer and Kambiz Yadidi Jessica and Robin Hanasab Robin and Albert Carnesale Farnaz and Kevin Hayavi Elizabeth and Joseph Ebrahim GUARDIAN Shauna and Pedram Kahen Nora Lazo $1,000–$2,499 Elise Perer and Jeff Kohn Jila and Naim Perry Michelle and Jeff Bader Tannaz and Simon Lavi Jordana and David Berg Liron and Daniel Marks FRIEND Diana Pereira and Fred Dardashti Michelle and Ramin Neman $500–$999 Sanam and Daniel Ghiyam Stacy Rukeyser and Clark Peterson Nikki and Ivan Axelrod Tatiana and Shawn Ghodsian Limor and Matthew Pouldar Karen and Allan Entous Jaclyn and Todd Golditch Sharon and Andre Sabetfard Elizabeth and Charles Feldbaum Renee and Peter Mehrian Meirav and Peter Sakalowsky Claire and Mel Kosasky Roya and Farhad Melamed Bahareh Golbahar and Sam Terry Gock and Michael Zeldin Golnaz and Mahbod Paya Sanandaji Arlen and Daniel Yomtobian Emmanuelle and Leon Schwartzman CONTRIBUTORS Sheila and Damon Scoville under $500 FRIEND Sharon and Evan Silver Antoinette and Ofer Bick $500–$999 Michelle and Bejan Souferian Brentview Medical Inc. Marina and Ari Afshar Sally and Andrew Triphon Svetlana Elkind Amy and Brian Gallagher Jaime and Seth Wellisch Karen and Allan Entous Stephanie and Daniel Heyman Ariana and Kevin West Linda and Gary Etting Sarah and Hamed Yazdanpanah Jacki and Roddy Javahery Rabbi Leah Kroll Natalie and Michael Zarabi Karen Firstenberg and Kim Khazaei Nancy Levin Ali Karp-Ziring and David Ziring Sherlyn and Rodney Rad Pablo Nankin Sepideh Forouzanrad and Arash Jan and Peter Shames Sabbagh-Fard Diana and Arthur Vanetek

Last year, we were awarded with an extraordinary opportunity to ensure that quality Jewish education is fully accessible, sustainable, and affordable to all families who wish to enroll their children in Wise School as a result of our School’s participation in the Generations Program. Generations represents an unprecedented investment in Wise School by building a large permanent endowment that will have long-term positive impact on our ability to ensure resources will be available to maintain the rigorous standards of the School and remove financial barriers to enrollment for generations to come. We are proud to announce that this year we surpassed our first financial benchmark, raising nearly $800,000 towards the endowment. Our goal is to raise more than $1.2 million by December 2017 and eventually grow this into a $10 million endowment.

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