2020– 21 GENEROSITY REPORT HOW THE WISE COMMUNITY ROSE TO THE CHALLENGES OF COVID OPEN HEARTS AND HELPING HANDS
This past year has taught us so much. As is often the case in life, the lessons came when we were least expecting them. As is sometimes the case as well, these lessons included moments of pain and sorrow.
At the beginning of the pandemic I remember well a conversation I had with a colleague. He said that one thing we would learn in this crisis is just how important our institutions and communities are to the people we serve. What he meant by that was that this moment would offer us a powerful metric, if you will, of commitment. In the face of profound and unprecedented public health and economic challenges, we would learn how truly committed our members are.
As you will see in the pages that follow, our members have stepped up in extraordinary ways for one another, for our staff, and for the institution itself. I am deeply grateful for the myriad ways that our community demonstrated its n’divut lev—its generosity of spirit.
From the very beginning, our congregants were ready to volunteer to make phone calls to members of the community, to check in on staff, and to Let all those whose hearts contribute to our emergency relief fund that provided support for families in need. Other members of the community stepped up with contributions move them bring gifts for to support the synagogue’s operating budget to ensure that we could take care of our staff and our facility. We have been incredibly gratified to see the commitment of our families to Stephen Wise Temple and Schools the ETERNAL… demonstrated by their continued membership and their generous support of our annual campaign in the various funds of the congregation. Exodus 35:4 It is especially inspiring to see people contribute from their hearts during moments of uncertainty. One of the best known such moments in our tradition occurs in the wilderness, soon after our ancestors left Egypt. The time has come to construct a tabernacle, a central place of gathering so that the community could offer words of thanks, praise, and petition to the Holy One. Moses asks all those whose hearts might move them to contribute to the project. In some ways the request is about feelings, a measure of one’s emotional attachment and commitment to the community and the institutions that it supports. Our Israelite ancestors responded generously, so much so in fact that Moses has to ask them to stop bringing gifts because the campaign goals have been met.
I am grateful at this moment of uncertainty for the support, commitment, and generosity of each and every member of our community. Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback May our hearts remain open to one another, to our Senior Rabbi community, and to the values they embody which inspire us day by day. GENEROSITY PROFILE SUSIE AND JAIME GESUNDHEIT
When asked about longtime Wise members Susie and Jaime Gesundheit, clergy and lay leaders alike point out the couple’s dedication to education and to the future of Jewish community—especially calling attention to the couple’s commitment to both of those values working hand-in-hand. It is no surprise then, that if you ask them about their children, Daniela or Avi (of blessed memory), you will see their faces swell with pride. Their love of family exemplifies their great passion to ensure a vibrant Jewish future. Perhaps that is why, for seventeen years, Jaime has been part of Rabbi David Woznica’s Thursday Brentwood Torah Study, always taking his “regular” seat with a smile. “I’ve rarely had a conversation with Jaime and Susie that does not include the future of the Jewish People and a strong and secure Israel,” noted Rabbi David Woznica. Undoubtedly, this is one of the key reasons that the Wise community has benefited from their generosity for decades—including a recent major pledge to Wise’s Aaron Milken Center project. This belief in Jewish education and engagement extends beyond the Wise campus and into higher education. Jaime is a Past President of USC Hillel and previously served as President of the Los Angeles Hillel Council, as well as a member of the Executive Committee of the Moriah Society at the University of Judaism. Susie, an accomplished artist, brings her talents and expertise to the next generation by serving on the Board of Councilors of the USC Roski School of Fine Arts and on the USC Hillel Arts Council Committee. Susie and Jaime have invested their time and resources to the benefit of many worthy organizations. That they continue to be actively involved in the future of Wise is a blessing for the entire community.
GETTING TO KNOW THE GESUNDHEITS When did you first become part of the Stephen Wise What motivates you to give so generously? Temple community? Our children received a wonderful education at Wise’s schools We joined Stephen Wise Temple in 1982, when our son Avi and through it we developed a connection with Stephen Wise started kindergarten. We were attracted to the early childhood Temple and other families. education program and then the day school program. What inspired you to support the Aaron Milken Center What is a message that you want to teach the next project? generations? An early education facility is the base for a successful Jewish If you believe in the institution then you must give back with day school education. We desire that the blessed memory of your time and resources in order for the institution to continue. our son Avi will continue in perpetuity through both the music program and the facility. GENEROSITY PROFILE CHERYL AND BRAD COHEN
It is especially important to shine a light on the generosity of those who don’t seek accolades. As Wise President Janine Kolodny is quick to point out, Cheryl and Brad Cohen are understated leaders of the community who give for giving’s sake and not for the spotlight. The Cohens are longtime supporters of Wise’s galas, of the Annual Campaign, and they made a significant pledge to the creation of Shalom Garden. This commitment to the Wise community goes back to the family’s earliest days with Wise. Beginning at an early age, the Cohens’ children all went through Wise’s schools. In fact, Cheryl and Brad point to Wise’s schools as the reason they came to the community. Clearly those academic years left an indelible impression as their daughters and sons-in-law, Crissy and Michael Blumenfield and Scott and Nicole Halle, have enrolled their children in Wise’s early childhood program. That inherited commitment extends to volunteerism as well. Cheryl and Brad, along with Crissy, Michael, Nicole, and Scott, are helping to put together the Wise Gala online event later this year, co-chairing the event as a family. (See back cover to learn more.) “I remember as if it were yesterday,” explains Cheryl Cohen, “the joy I felt as I proudly participated in the gala each year that my children attended the schools—to honor the teachers and educators with appreciation and recognition. How meaningful it is for me this year to join the Gala committee alongside my entire family, as we celebrate the honorees.” “They are a wonderful example of a multigenerational family,” adds Kolodny. “I’ve gotten to know Cheryl and Brad through many years of volunteering in our schools. Their home is so warm and welcoming—and it’s delightful to see their commitment to Jewish education is being passed down to the next generation.”
GETTING TO KNOW THE COHENS When did you first become part of the Stephen Wise Temple Community? We became Wise members almost 35 years ago when we enrolled our daughter in kindergarten at the elementary school. We were looking for a community to become involved in while at the same time seeking an impressive educational environment for our three children. What is a message that you want to teach the next The Cohen family at the wedding of Ashley and Maxx Cohen. generations? We feel it is extremely important for future generations to provide a Jewish education for their children, to maintain a relationship with a synagogue, and to keep Judaism alive in their hearts and in their homes. What inspired you to support the Aaron Milken Center project? We strongly believe in the importance of early childhood education and Aaron Milken Center will provide a beautiful state- of-the-art environment as well as enrichment to young children, their families, and to our Wise community. We know it will help ensure the Jewish future. TIKKUN OLAM GENEROSITY OF HEART: TODAH RABBAH TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Generosity takes so many forms—and that has been especially prevalent during this difficult year. Wise is enormously grateful for all of the many incredible volunteers who give generously of their time and energy to help others during the year. Many participated in safe in-person opportunities to help those in need via blood drive donations or meal deliveries to seniors and first responders. Others spent hours staffing phone banks to communicate with fellow members in the earliest uncertain days of the pandemic. Wise volunteers even assisted with technical support to help seniors stay in contact with family and friends via Zoom or help them watch Wise’s online Shabbat and High Holy Days services. Here are just some of the ways the Wise community changed the world this year. Get involved by visiting WiseLA.org/TikkunOlam or by emailing [email protected]
Hundreds of Jewish teens engage with Wise Readers to Leaders in successful transition to online reading, tutoring, and enrichment curriculum for LAUSD students
Wise Readers to Leaders jumped into the world of online programming with incredible success, largely thanks to the hard work and dedication of hundreds of Jewish teen volunteers from the Stephen Wise Temple community and beyond. Over the summer, 100 Jewish teens led creative enrichment activities for scholars during the remote program. Nearly every teen created their own workshops—with topics ranging from ballet and American Sign Language to film studies and math. One Jewish volunteer said of the program: “Volunteering at WRTL has allowed me to put into practice the Jewish principle of tikkun olam. Judaism has instilled in me a desire to better the world around me and sometimes that can feel like a daunting task. Wise Readers to Leaders has allowed me to make change within my own community and impact the scholars’ worlds. Being a Junior Literacy Leader has made me more sure of my Jewish identity and the obligations that come with it.” “I am honestly amazed by how the program was delivered,” said one scholar’s parent. “The program raised the bar of expectations. My kids probably learned more overall in these last few weeks than they did in the last months of public school. The Wise Readers to Leaders staff are just so prepared. This makes all of the difference in the world.” Wise Readers to Leaders has only grown in impact and success, largely due to the efforts of nearly 200 Jewish teens involved in year-round programming. The dedicated Teen Board and staff have paired over 150 scholars with over 150 teens in the Remote Reading program. In this literacy and mentorship program, K-5th grade scholars are paired with a high schooler to meet weekly on Zoom to read a common book. These teens have had so much success with Remote Reading that they have decided to offer math tutoring to K-8th grade scholars starting in January. They even started a YouTube channel for enrichment so that scholars can access activities anytime even if they can’t participate live. Teens interested in becoming part of the Wise Readers to Leaders team and its incredible mission can learn more at WiseReaderstoLeaders.org. TIKKUN OLAM CONTINUED...
SOVA drives help collect thousands of pounds of food and goods for those in need
Wise’s partnership with SOVA took on an even more important and meaningful role this year as so many more Los Angeles residents found themselves facing economic hardship and food insecurity. The Wise community never missed a beat in answering the challenge. SOVA drives continued throughout the year and even with students in Wise School and Wise Religious School learning from home, families were able to come to Wise for drive-through drop-offs in bins on campus. Drives have continued at key points throughout the year, including the December holidays, Passover, and beyond—members are always encouraged to drop off items at Wise or contact SOVA directly for contactless drop off locations. Thank you to all members of the Wise community who have kept SOVA donations high on their priority list. Learn more at WiseLA.org/TikkunOlam and watch the monthly newsletter for specific lists of items SOVA may need.
Supporting first responders during COVID-19 surges
Thanks to the support of the Wise community and a partnership with Ronen Levy Events (a Wise Events caterer), over 400 meals were supplied to healthcare workers at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center as well as other health care facilities throughout the year. These essential workers put in hours on top of hours to help the community—and the Wise community stepped up to support them by providing catered lunches and dinners, especially during surges in the spring, summer, and winter. Donations from Wise members rolled in to help cover the costs of these meals—a gesture of solidarity and support that was deeply appreciated by heroes on the front lines. Donations are still being accepted for the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund, which has helped first responders as well as others in need due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit WiseLA.org/Giving and click DONATE NOW to make a contribution. We are grateful for each and every one of our generous contributors. WITH GRATITUDE In these pages you will find acknowledgments for contributions made between July 1, 2019 and April 15, 2021. To learn more about giving opportunities with Wise visit WiseLA.org/Giving.
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Wise Circle ($5,000-$9,999) Susan and Jon Berger Susan Bloch-Kay and Stephen Kay Nancy and Allen Satenberg Hilda and Dan Bergher Gentille and Terry Koosed Barbara and Jeff Scapa Valentin Blavatnik Nancy and Larry Levitt Marcia and Mark Smith Ruth Davis Evy Lutin Eve Kurtin-Steinberg and Michael Steinberg Linda and Roger Friedman Judith and Franklin Niver Becky Sobelman-Stern and Rabbi Ron Stern Vera and Paul Guerin Robin and Ira Pianko Rosalind Joseph
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Supporter ($1,000-$1,799) Christina Friar and Stuart Ackerman Arlene Goldfarb Barbara Seidman Susan and Aaron Amster Maria Herskovic Cindy and Glenn Sherman Marlene and Jim Astman Nancy Norris David Stern Terrie and Richard Baumann Cynthia Cindy Ruby and Christopher Perdue Isabella and Alan Svilik Gene Bruno Laurie and Martin Pichinson Lilian Jensen-Tabibian and B. Sam Tabibian Gail and Jack Eskenazi Sheryl and Kenneth Pressberg Thanh (Daisy) and Brenton Tesler Bobbi and Peter Feinstein Raina Ring Howard Walter Alexsondra and Andy Fixmer Sharon and Steve Scharkss Beth and John D Wilson Adena and William Frank Rita and Sam Schwartz Lorraine and Harris Zeidler Patricia Herskovic and Jack Freedman
Contributor ($500-$999) Barbara and Richard Ackerman Marjorie Markus and Scott Friedman Roberta and Kenneth Lloyd Bernard Adler Kiki and David Gindler Robin and Alex Lovi Desiree and Fred Afari Carol and Martin Goldman Nava and Eli Marmur Sabrina Beldner and Jessica Lewis Coral and Alan Goldsmith Valerie and Jack Melmed Jeanne and Sam Benoun Barbara and Alan Goodman Linda and Shahrokh Mokhtarzadeh Sonia Bordo Lou Goren Jodi and Mike Mooney Bruce and Jamie Buzil Robin and Lionell Greenberg Dory and Farid Novian Aviva Carmy Dana Guerin Edward Reisman Jill and Andrew Cohen Doris Haims Isabel and Charles Rosenbaum Debra and Roger Cowan Neil Howard Beth Ann Styne-Schell Nancy and Alan Epstein Sandra Kaplan Evie and Joe Schorr Alfred Estolonio Harvey Keys Robin and David Swartz Bill Feldman Reneen and Stanley Klein Linda and Brad Wolk Sheryl and Gary Fidler Erika Korda Judy and Marvin Zeidler Evaline Fishman Rachelle and Rachelle Lewenfus
Friend ($180-$499) Greg Abrams Ira Goldberg Arlene and Arnold Newman Andrea Abrams Debra and David Goldfarb Patricia Ogden Terry and Mayer Akhtarzad Ruth and Peter Goodstein Stuart Oken Robin Shaw Anderson Shayla and Ben Gordon Rachel Morgan and David Paletz James and Eileen Baral Randy and Eric Gordon Evelyn Perl Linda and Alan Bergman Chana and Ira Green Lya and Mark Pinkus Marisa Bilkiss Carol and Gilbert Greene Miriam and Jack Pitson Eric Binder Carolyn and Ron Greitzer Daniel Plotkin Laurie and Steve Bird Sharon Rowe and Ken Gross Seema Pollack Sherrill and Arnold Blumberg Melody Shafir and Chad Gutstein Susan Pollack Guitty Caroline and Michel Bolour Annie and Ted Haas Leslie and Leonard Reid Stacey and Mark Bronson Tracy Lilienfield Heins and Barry Heins Michael Reisman Ross Brown Cynthia Telles and Robert Hertzberg Shirley Reisman Elinor Caplan Genise Fraiman and Arash Horizon Arlene and Sheldon Reiss Cindy and Karim Chamie Emily and John Horn Lynda Robbins Sandra and Alec Chorches Rick Horwitch Harry Roth Linda and Rick Cohn Amy and Steven Jacobs Juliet Rozsa Judy Daitch Laura and Steven Jolna Dana and Richard Russakoff Sherly and Kami Daneshgar Janice and Robert Kahlenberg Lisa Guerin and Tim Ryan Carolyn Watts and Samuel de Castro Abeger Hilary Markus and Ryan Kelly Shohreh and Peyman Saadat Roberta and Harold Delevie Mickey Keys Shawn Levias and Stephen Saltzman Cathy DeRoy Shirley Kleiman Carol and Carl Samrock Lisa Matzer and Nicholas Deutsch Katie and Bill Kleiman Susan and Abe Sassoon Sabrina and Alex Dukhovny Carol and Robert Klein Irena and Vadim Schar Jerome Eisenberg Brian Kluft Ellana and Thomas Schwartz Lauran and Robert Engel Gloria “Jenny” and Ariel Kopelioff Valerie and David Shane George Eshaghian Jill and Lee Kort Melissa and Sohail Shayfer Juliet Estolonio Nancy Koven Susan and Richard Shemin Virginia Ettinger Eileen and Bryan Kravetz Sharona and Behnam Shenassa Carole Farfel Susan Fine Kroll and Howard Kroll Evelyn Shooshani Barbara and Gary Freedman Jamie Markus and Jason Leavitt Jennifer and Ben Silverman Ann-Marie Weiner and Larry Freeman Cynthia and Les Lederer Valarie and Craig Simms Susan and David Friedman Stacy and Mitchell Leib Shirley and Philip Sniderman Barbara Friedman Lili and Jack Lenack Ellen and Ted Stein Karen Furie Nina Leung Lana Sternberg Linda and Herbert Garfinkel Susi Levin Judy and Theodore Stolman Arielle and Eric Garfinkel Susan and Murray Levin Monica and Lawrence Stone Elizabeth Kopple and Charles Gillman Mickey and Steven Lewis Gabrielle and Moshe Tsabag Donna and Donald Gindy Galina and Alex Lyudmirsky Sofia and Mark Vaisman Pearl Glick Mindy Weiss and Steven Meyer Deborah and Milton Valera Frida and Joel Glucoft Ingrid and Ron Milkes Gloria Waldinger Marisa Pinchas Glucoft and Joshua Glucoft Eleanor and Pablo Nankin Rhonda and Mark Wapnick 2019-20 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN CONTINUED...
Friend ($180-$499) continued... Sylvia Ward Elene and Daniel Whalen Janet Woznica Linda and Steve Wasserman Kimberly and Lance Williams Farnaz and Kourosh Yashar Julie and Brent Weinstein Gail and Robert Woskow Debra Young
Community ($18-$179) Marcie and Jim Aboulafia Cherna and Gary Gitnick Monica Cornejo-Maglione and Randi Sunshine and Daniel Sherkow Stephanie and Whitney Ackerman Elaine Glass Michael Maglione Beverly and Robert Shpall Adam Lerner Meryl and Jeff Goldfarb-Paull Myrna and Irving Margol Floyd Siegal Helen Adelberg Jennifer and Zachary Goldsmith Roberta and Paul Marshall Wendy and Lawrence Silver Linda and Richard Adler Sondra and Earl Goldstein Amarelle Hayes and KC Mead Jon Silverman Marina and Ari Afshar Marcie and Cliff Goldstein Sara Meklir Eric Sims Dina and Giora Agam Masha Gordon Susan Schreiber and Gary Moss Lisa and Bill Sobel Michael and Shirin Amiri Joan Gottschalk Tamara Nikzad Lauren and Todd Solash Andrew Skatoff Beverly Graboff Sandra Novicoff Deb Soleymani Lital and David Aschkenasy Ellen Haas Bill and Shelley Perel Aviva Spann Natalia Bader Sarah Garber and Bradley Hamburger Lisa and Kip Perlson Suzy and Mark Spitz Barbara Barcon Candice Hanson Emily Persky Kari and David Spitz Gentille Barkhordar Jordana Haspel Byrdie Lifson-Pompan and Bruce Harriet Rolnick and Stephen Strauss Barbara and Arnold Barron Beth Brody and Jarred Herman Pompan Laura Strauss Laurence Bear Harry J. Israel Arlene Posen Angela and Adam Struck Shelly and Jonathan Berger Alise and Joel Kabakoff Fayla and Stephen Reiss Susie Farris Michele and Samuel Berkman Suzanne and Michael Kahane Dru Rivlin Ron and Barbara Symons Eric Billitzer Janet Wells-Kahane and Stephen Carol and Howard Rosen Ivan and Lilian Tollman Andrea and Adrian Breitfeld Kahane Linda and Alan Rosen Lidia and Daniel Turner George and Maxine Brenner Ann and Albert Kapstrom Judy Rosen Enid Unatin Arlene and Robert Bush Michele and Mitchell Kaufman Jayne Rosen Lorraine and Norm Varnen Carol Meyers Scott Kaye Shea Rosenberg Amy and Warren Wachsberger Barbara Charles Mickey and Sindy Kessler Gail Rosenblum Tamra Wallerstein Tina and Joel Clarfield Arash and Megan Khalifeh Susan Rosenson Haley and Adam Weidenbaum Norma Cooper Natasha and Brett Kleinman Marvin Rosenthal Wendy Rothenberg and Michael Fred Dardashti Devon and Gavin Kliger Susan Rosman Weiner Tara Davidoff Talia and Bennett Kolasinski Allison Ross Debre and Seth Weintraub Jodie and Jon Davis Beryle Kopple Lori Rubin Edna Weiss Patricia and Marvin Demoff Sandy and Morton Krause Ann and Sheldon Rubin Jonathan Weiss Skylar Deutsch Leah Kroll Aviva Bobb and Ian Russ Anthony Werbin Yaniv Dotan Jackie Lederfine Benjamin Salzman Marilyn and David Williams Sharon Drell and Steven Drell, M.D Barbara and Andrew Leigh Pam and Scott Schachter Susan Williams Sherri Elkaim Brian Levin Diana and Robert Schenkman Ilysa Winick Katherine Elzy Hal Levin Lauren Myers and Andrew Schmitz Connie Winokur Trudy and Bruce Fagel Karen and Benjamin Levine Alyson and Matthew Schonholz Andrea and Alan Wishnow Melissa Weiner and Adam Feldman Jana and Doug Levy Marilyn Schwadron Michelle and Adam Wright Sharon and Martin Fischer Laura and Jay Lieberman Mary Ann Schwartz Rozita and David Yacobi Lydia Friedlich Bernard and Ellen Liebman Jeremy Schwartz Saba and Steven Yazdani Lisa Furman Teri and Roy Lyons Roman Shain Sivan and Igor Zakai Tina Gall Janis MacRae Kim and David Shane Isa Zweiback Rochelle and Eli Ginsburg Karen Maghen Margot and Neil Shekhter Michele Zwillinger We are grateful for each and every one of our generous contributors. WITH GRATITUDE In these pages you will find acknowledgments for contributions made between July 1, 2019 and April 15, 2021. To learn more about giving opportunities with Wise visit WiseLA.org/Giving.
2020-21 WISE SCHOOL AND EARLY CHILDHOOD ANNUAL GIVING
Founder ($10,000-$19,999) Iraj Barkohanai Polina Kazakova and Roman Milakin Shohreh and Peyman Saadat Anna Mardan and Ilya Chatsky Tori Praver and Mark Birnbaum Nilou and Avi Yroshalmiane Gentille and Terry Koosed
BENEFACTOR $5,000-$9,999 Rama and Ario Fakheri Tracy and Jeffrey Kaplan Jenna and Joey Pitson Alexsondra and Andy Fixmer Tamar and Philip Koosed Sherlyn and Rodney Rad Tannoz and David Foruzanfar Alexis and Michael Lam Desiree and Marc Tavakoli Shahrzad and Ellis Ghodsian John Langdon and Melanie Barshop-Ziegler Jessica and Robin Hanasab Melody and Hooman Nissani
EDUCATOR’S CIRCLE $2,500-$4,999 Nasi and Babak Bamshad Afsoun and Patrick Kann Niki and Charles Schwarz Elizabeth and Babak Barcohana Lida and Payam Kashfian Neda and Michael Shak Aram and Shahin Binafard Sherin and Hooman Lahijani Hedyeh and Philip Shaoul Dana and Jon Cohen Shiri and Joe (Simon) Mani Sussan and Michael Shore Ambyr Childers and Randall Emmett Erin Naimi and Nadim Abi Malhab Allison and Andrew Sipes Tiffany and Joubin Gabbay Michelle and Ramin Neman Mariya and Victor Svilik Sanam and Daniel Ghiyam Limor and Matthew Pouldar Lilian Jensen-Tabibian and B. Sam Tabibian Tatiana and Shawn Ghodsian Shannon and Phillip Rahimzadeh Holly and Kevin Tanna Jaclyn and Todd Golditch Golareh and Soroush Ramin Kim Zeldin and Ruben Torres Katya and Tanel Harunzade Sean and Nazila Rastegar Laurel Ziegler and Andrew Weinberg Stephanie and Daniel Heyman Sharon and Andre Sabetfard Sivan and Igor Zakai Kathryn and Sean Javaheri Pantea and Afshin Salamati Minoo and Morad Zarabi
GUARDIAN $1,000-2,499 Rachel and Eitan Atias Jessica and Adam Frank Jasmine and Amiel Moshfegh Samira and Morris Barlava Jennifer and Zachary Goldsmith Nataly and Sean Namvar Laura and Steven Berkowitz Brenda and Omid Hamid Janet and Siamak Okhovat Sally and Benjamin Cohanzad Noa Tishby and Ross Hinkle Pauline Timario and Arya Saleh Maren and Casey Cohen Leila and Raphael Javaheri Rebecca and Michael Share Rebecca and David Cohen Guilin Jia and Shiying Weng Golnaz and Navid Soleymani Nas and Alen Cohen Gail Kamer-Lieberfarb and Warren Lieberfarb Sally and Andrew Triphon Stephanie and Sol Cohensedgh Corinne and Eugene Kopp Dorit and Douglas Warner Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Christine and Robert Kuskin Tami and Robert Weiser Karen and Sean Denvir Xin and Cheng hua Ma Jennifer and Kambiz Yadidi Irina and Greg Faiman Leah and Shahab Mahboubian
FRIEND $500-999 Anonymous Nicole and Scott Halle Meital Cohen Navarro and Oren Navarro Myra and Marc Aron Alice and Nir Hoftman Tamara and David Noriani Lisa and Hersel Bani-Esraili Brittney Hopper and Adam Bloch Bahar and Gregg Rinsler Mitra and Myles Berman Jasmine and Shahin Javid Steven and Stacey Rosenthal Joan and Robert Cohen Keili and Shane Johnson Sepideh Forouzanrad and Arash Sabbagh-Fard Nicole and Brian Cohen Claire and Mel Kosasky Kimberly and Victor Schwartz Doris and Ramin Daneshgar Lisa Lefkovitz Katrin and Dean Shabbouei Karen and Allan Entous Annabel Lew Jennifer and Jordan Toplitzky Lauren and Andrew Felder Richard and Tracey Manula Kevin and Ariana West Olivia and Phil Gordon Liron and Daniel Marks Masha Livhits and David Gott Nicole and Itay Mevorakh 2020-21 WISE SCHOOL AND EARLY CHILDHOOD ANNUAL GIVING CONTINUED...
CONTRIBUTOR under $500 Meirav Abutbul Lashelle and Freddie Hamlin Miryam and Moshe Pearl Tevin and Jennifer Adelman Jennifer and Don Hardison Kathryn and Jacob Perlin Hanna and David Bahat Petra and John Heffron Shoshi Persellin Karin Bassenian Pamela Trank and Daniel Herold Michelle and David Podemski Beth and Bryan Behar Judy Hoffman Heidi and Albert Praw Amanda and Daniel Ben Ari Mary and Gary Itri Lindsay and Andrew Robbins Sarah Ben-Nissan Albert Jacobs Joshua and Pnina Rohm Susan and Jon Berger Linda Jeffries Jennifer and Jonathan Rosen Crissy and Michael Blumenfeld Anna Kaltakhchyan and Mark Avdalyan Jayne Rosen Natalie Bral Melanie and Yosef Katan Gail Rosenblum Andrea and Adrian Breitfeld Linda and David Kates Larry Schwartz Tatiana Broukhim Sigalit and Jack Khalili Sara Sharaf Amy and Ian Burch Karen Firstenberg and Kim Khazaei Sarah Shpall Elizabeth Carpenter Rebecca Kitz Mizrahi and Opher Mizrahi Debra and David Siegel Marcos Cohen Pamela Kleinman Ramona and Ramin Simantob Jamie Cohen Natasha and Brett Kleinman Kimberly and Lorin Snyder Brenda Collins Rabbi Lisa Berney and Rabbi Joshua Knobel Amanda Snyder Georgianne and William Cutter Rabbi Leah Kroll Heidi Sorenson Mahyar Dardashti Rabbi Sari Laufer and Ben Cutter Loretta Spielman Andrea and Ryan Drobnick Karen Laufer Michele and Jeff Starr Fern and Kenneth DuBow Elana and Steve Lavi Drew Steinberg and Jesse Aguayo Allison Elbaz Alisa Lerner Roni Stone Tonia and Marc Entous Ilyse and Ronen Levy Angela and Adam Struck Linda and Gary Etting Leah Lewitt Patricia Tanner Brenda and Allan Freedman Stacy and Robert Lifton Negin and Daniel Tauberg Dana and Gustavo Fridman Roberta and Kenneth Lloyd Genene and Michael Turndorf Paula and Jack Frost Pat Marcus Diana and Arthur Vanetek Niloufar and Baback Gabbay Treci Maxwell-Horowitz and Robert Horowitz Noah Verdi Linda and Don Gafni Karen Medak Sandra and Zev Volterra Estefany and Adrian Garcia Cindy Mentz Ali and Alex Weinberger Arielle and Eric Garfinkel Emily Cohen-Meth and Jason Meth Melissa and Adam Wilkenfeld Sheila and Nelson Gnecco Malka and Oded Miodovsky Ruth Winthrop Chen Goldberg and Elad Benisti Rachel Mitzman Joanne Wolmarans and Erik Bieber Kaylie Gomez Jan and Avi Navah Terry Gock and Michael Zeldin Jeffrey Goss Deborah and Joel Norwood Ali Karp-Ziring and David Ziring 2019-20 WISE SCHOOL AND EARLY CHILDHOOD ANNUAL GIVING
Founder ($10,000-$19,999) Tracy and Jeffrey Kaplan Limor and Matthew Pouldar Shohreh and Peyman Saadat Polina Kazakova and Roman Milakin Gabrielle and Eugene Rome Tannaz and Michael Separzadeh
BENEFACTOR $5,000-$9,999 Iraj Barkohanai Jessica and Robin Hanasab Niki and Charles Schwarz Jordana and David Berg Katya and Tanel Harunzade Hedyeh and Philip Shaoul Amy and Steve Blecher Kathryn and Sean Javaheri Lilian Jensen-Tabibian and B. Sam Tabibian Nas and Alen Cohen Gentille and Terry Koosed Sally and Andrew Triphon Fred Dardashti Alexis and Michael Lam Lori and Leandro Tyberg Rama and Ario Fakheri Renee and Peter Mehrian Kyle and Maurice Umansky Tannoz and David Foruzanfar Michelle and Ramin Neman Shana and Charles Veiseh Sanam and Dan Gabbay Melody and Hooman Nissani Natalie and Michael Zarabi Tatiana and Shawn Ghodsian Jenna and Joey Pitson Minoo and Morad Zarabi Dana Guerin Sherlyn and Rodney Rad
EDUCATOR’S CIRCLE $2,500-$4,999 Anonymous Jennifer and Zachary Goldsmith Shannon and Phillip Rahimzadeh Sandra Appel Brenda and Omid Hamid Carolyn and Pejman Rahnama Myra and Marc Aron Farnaz and Kevin Hayavi Golareh and Soroush Ramin Nasi and Babak Bamshad Stephanie and Daniel Heyman Sean and Nazila Rastegar Elizabeth and Babak Barcohana Keili and Shane Johnson Sharon and Andre Sabetfard Samira and Morris Barlava Afsoun and Patrick Kann Foujan and Isaac Sakhai Michele and Andrew Blecher Lida and Payam Kashfian Pantea and Afshin Salamati Anna Mardan and Ilya Chatsky Bita and Jonathan Kohan Shideh and Payam Shadi Rebecca and David Cohen Tamar and Philip Koosed Neda and Michael Shak Stephanie and Sol Cohensedgh Christine and Robert Kuskin Ramona and Ramin Simantob Alessandra and Eugenio Derbez Sherin and Hooman Lahijani Gloria and Benjamin Soleimani Ambyr Childers-Emmett and Randall Emmett Donna and Nate Lam Sepi and Shahram Soleimani Nooshin and Afshine Emrani Karin and Sean Lydiard Holly and Kevin Tanna Orly and Maurice Firouz Leah and Shahab Mahboubian Desiree and Marc Tavakoli Alexsondra and Andy Fixmer Shiri and Joe (Simon) Mani Yassaman Afrahim-Torkan and Joubin Torkan Negin and Egal Gabayzadeh Liyan and David Massaband Kim Zeldin and Ruben Torres Tiffany and Joubin Gabbay Sepideh and Shawn Matian Jennifer and Kambiz Yadidi Shideh and Frank Ghadooshahy Alex Moradi Nilou and Avi Yroshalmiane Sanam and Daniel Ghiyam Jasmine and Amiel Moshfegh Sivan and Igor Zakai Shahrzad and Ellis Ghodsian Nataly and Sean Namvar Ali Karp-Ziring and David Ziring Jaclyn and Todd Golditch Henry Ohebshalom
GUARDIAN $1,000-2,499 Erin Naimi and Nadim Abi Malhab Hilda and Albert Ganjian Haleh and James Mehdizadeh Tevin and Jennifer Adelman Olivia and Phil Gordon Orley and Babak Melamed Lisa and Hersel Bani-Esraili Masha Livhits and David Gott Miriam and Jack Pitson Claudia Barnes Melody Shafir and Chad Gutstein Susan and Stephen Praver Nathan & Coe Barshop Foundation Nooshin and Nasser Hiekali Fariba and Michael Rad Aram and Shahin Binafard Ashley and Patrick Javaheri Bahar and Gregg Rinsler Tori Praver and Mark Birnbaum Rita Javaheri Sepideh Forouzanrad and Arash Sabbagh-Fard Andrea and Adrian Breitfeld Jacki and Roddy Javahery Pauline Timario and Arya Saleh Fereshteh and Bijan Chadorchi Ginny and Arthur Kahn Katrin and Dean Shabbouei Joan and Bob Cohen Sonia and Bob Kashani Samira and Ebbie Soroudi Dana and Jon Cohen Shiri and Nir Kaufman Rosita and Juan Tyberg Iraj and Shahin Dardashti Karen Firstenberg and Kim Khazaei Dorit and Douglas Warner Jennie and Maurice Darvish Elana and Steve Lavi Laurel Ziegler and Andrew Weinberg Karen and Sean Denvir Debbie and Scott Liebert Michelle and Shahram Yasharpour Karen and Allan Entous Arlene and Andrew Linder Sarah and Hamed Yazdanpanah Irina and Greg Faiman Sharona Sarraf-Massoudi and Fariborz Mehrnaz Chadorchi and Ramin Younessi Brenda and Allan Freedman Massoudi 2019-20 WISE SCHOOL AND EARLY CHILDHOOD ANNUAL GIVING CONTINUED...
FRIEND $500-999 Rachel and Eitan Atias Alice and Nir Hoftman Meital Cohen Navarro and Oren Navarro Nikki and Ivan Axelrod Leila and Raphael Javaheri Apple Sriwichai and Amos Nimni Laura and Steven Berkowitz Jasmine and Shahin Javid Tamara and David Noriani Doris and Ramin Daneshgar Sigalit and Jack Khalili Soheila and Kaveh (Kevin) Pourmorady Emily Davis Corinne and Eugene Kopp Kimberly and Victor Schwartz Alejandra Calleros and Mario Dominguez Claire and Mel Kosasky Rachel and James Silberman Tonia and Marc Entous Sasha Krasny Haley and Adam Weidenbaum Parvaneh and Saeed Ghodsian Annabel Lew Kevin and Ariana West Naama and Bradley Hartz Mona and Daryoush Melamed Melissa and Adam Wilkenfeld Petra and John Heffron Nicole and Itay Mevorakh Rozita and David Yacobi
CONTRIBUTOR under $500 Anonymous Terry Gock and Michael Zeldin Rosey and Yonatan Partiel Meirav Abutbul Mari and Moe Griefer Shiran and David Partiel Kathie Arastoozadeh and Avi Aframian Robin and Neal Groch Miryam and Moshe Pearl Dina and Giora Agam Sonia Guon Shoshi Persellin Susan and Eytan Avisar Karin Hacatoryan Michelle and David Podemski Hanna and David Bahat Debra Halfon Miranda and Jonathan Popkin Elana and David Banafsheha Lashelle and Freddie Hamlin Anita Rodriguez Melissa and Jason Baral Hillary Rose and Jeffrey Harbold Joshua and Pnina Rohm Gali and Brian Bardin Aviv and Sigalit Harel Gail Rosenblum Beth and Bryan Behar Judy and Jeff Harris Marilyn and Steven Roth Galit and Eyal Ben David Aloni Sezin and Nesim Hason Eugenia and Israel Salin Chen Goldberg and Elad Benisti Pamela Trank and Daniel Herold Melinda Sanchez Mitra and Myles Berman Judy Hoffman Annabelle Sbarbatti Amanda and Jared Bernstein Treci Maxwell-Horowitz and Robert Horowitz Paula and Robert Schlesinger Joanne Wolmarans and Erik Bieber Ryan Hosler Larry Schwartz Natalie Bral Keren Husravi Katie and Todd Seigel Tatiana Broukhim Linda Jeffries Jan and Peter Shames Brian Bumbery and Billy Lazarus Michael Johnson Hara and Jeffrey Shapiro Amy and Ian Burch Melanie and Yosef Katan Rebecca and Michael Share Julia Burt Linda and David Kates Sarah Shpall Pamela Neal and Benjamin Chapman Shabnam and Kourosh Khaloyan Natalie and Rommy Shy Malka Clement Pamela Kleinman Debra and David Siegel Alexandra and Dominic Coatney Natasha and Brett Kleinman Marsha Siegel Ilyse and Hilton Cohen Haleh and Shahrokh Kohanim Derek and Mandy Snyder Marcos Cohen Rabbi Leah Kroll Chantal and Simon Soomekh Natalie Cohen Lauren Lathrum Heidi Sorenson Miriam and Arick Cohen Karen Laufer Tania Spivak Jamie Cohen Karen and Ronald Lepp Michele and Jeff Starr Brenda Collins Nicole Leslie Helen and Norman Stein Courtney and Edward Cregar Ilyse and Ronen Levy Allison and Josh Stepakoff Rabbi Sari Laufer and Ben Cutter Stacy and Robert Lifton Oliva and Robert Stern Georgianne and William Cutter Allison and Mark Littlestone Roni Stone Mahyar Dardashti Roberta and Kenneth Lloyd Hagit and Matt Tambor Alli and Matt Davidson Lisa Mamos Patricia Tanner Michelle Deluya Dalia Margolis Genene and Michael Turndorf Andrea and Ryan Drobnick Liron and Daniel Marks Tricia Bay and Tony Uehlein Allison Elbaz Karen Medak Diana and Arthur Vanetek Jessica and Josh Etting Emily Cohen-Meth and Jason Meth Marloes VanRiette Andrea and Jason Feldmar Malka and Oded Miodovsky Gayle and Samuel Volpert Jessica and Adam Frank Rachel Mitzman Ileana and Joel Waldman Dana and Gustavo Fridman Rebecca Kitz Mizrahi and Opher Mizrahi Sylvia Ward Chris and Tom Frisina Jillian and Greg Moore Talia White Niloufar and Baback Gabbay Rhonda and David Moradzadeh Aaliyah Wiley Linda and Don Gafni Jan and Avi Navah Molly Wolf Nicole and Adan Galindo Lisa and Marc Nehorayan Makize and Arash Zarabi Estefany and Adrian Garcia Diamond Summerville-Nelson Ash Zarabi Lemor Giladi Cecilia and Paul Nguyen Marcia and Vincent Gloddy Deborah and Joel Norwood Thank you to our generous donors who CONTRIBUTIONS contributed to these special campaigns. In these pages you will find acknowledgements for TO DESIGNATED CAMPAIGNS pledges made through March 15, 2021.
Aaron Milken Center CAPITAL GIFTS Naming Gift ($10,000,000) Lowell Milken Family Lead Gifts ($2,000,000) Anonymous Martha and Bruce Karsh Milken Family Foundation, Sarah and Jeremy Milken, Ryan Milken, and David Milken Visionaries ($250,000-$500,000) Champions ($100,000-$249,999) Lynn and Les Bider Family Foundation Cheryl and Brad Cohen Gail Buchalter and Warren Breslow Susie and Jaime Gesundheit Jodie and Steve Fishman Janine and Richard Kolodny Jo and Steve Fogel Nancy and Larry Levitt Corie and Michael Koss Judith and Franklin Niver Richard and Ellen Sandler Family Foundation Andrea and Glenn Sonnenberg Thomas and Marilyn Spiegel Lisi and Steve Teller and Family Thomas Spiegel Family Foundation
Patrons ($25,000-$99,999) Benefactors ($10,000-$24,999) Builders ($1,000-$9,999) Cynthia and Ralph Finerman Laurie Ackerman Irene & Yoni Boujo Carin and Glenn Freeman Beth and Jeffrey Green Glazer Philanthropies Dorothy Goren Yasmina and Alan Joelson Karen and Ariel Goldenstein Susie and Bruce Goren Deena and Edward Nahmias Shohreh and Peyman Saadat Morgan and David Ickovics Gerald Otelsberg Berta and Donald Salka Ginny and Arthur Kahn Jodi Kruger and Jeremy Rosen Debbee and Robert Schwartz Pam and Stan Maron Julie and Peter Weil Judith Tamkin Linda and Michael Wachtell
PROGRAMMING Matching Gift ($2,000,000) Friends ($18-$999) Ruth and Joshua Levy Myrna Lieberman Management GIFTS Lowell Milken Family Adam Abrams Jessica Lebovits Mannon and Marina and Ari Afshar Ryan Mannon Lead Gifts ($100,000+) Shirley Ashkenas Laura and Brian Michel Margaret Betts Sandra and Stu Newmark Susie and Jaime Gesundheit Allen and Jill Chozen Wendy and Rory Packer Lori and Rob Goodman Mona and David Cienfuegos Nilou and Nasser Pourmoussa Jennifer and Marshall Cole Lynda Robbins Visionaries ($50,000) Monali Misra and Scott Cunneen Jodi Kruger and Jeremy Rosen Sharon Spira-Cushnir and Andrew Cushnir Linda and Dan Rosenson Feintech Family Foundation Erica and Elias Drucker Steven and Stacey Rosenthal Lauren and Andrew Felder Myriam Amgar Sage and Parham Sage Champions ($1,000-$5,000) Bill Feldman Alyson and Matthew Schonholz Alexsondra and Andy Fixmer Lital and David Aschkenasy Randi Sunshine and Daniel Sherkow Kala Savage and Jared Flamm Lisa and Bill Sobel Michelle and Bob Etebar Marjorie Markus and Scott Friedman Celine and Jonathan Hakakha Genene and Michael Turndorf Karen Furie Karen and Fraser Wirth Morgan and David Ickovics Ira Grose Arlene and Myron Lieberman Nicole and Scott Halle Deena and Edward Nahmias Jennifer and Don Hardison Ashley Gershoony and Eric Pony Judy Holliday Golnaz and Navid Soleymani Mahsa and Amin Javid Jennifer and Jordan Toplitzky Pamela Kleinman Kyle and Maurice Umansky Janine and Richard Kolodny Saba and Steven Yazdani Harriet and Myron Kusnitz Nicole and Brian Lando Thank you to our generous donors who CONTRIBUTIONS contributed to these special campaigns. In these pages you will find acknowledgements for TO DESIGNATED CAMPAIGNS pledges made through March 15, 2021.
COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund
Anonymous Cathy Goldfarb Heidi and Albert Praw Janet Abelson Amy Goldman Leslie and Leonard Reid Laurie Ackerman Marilyn Goldman-Yamner Fayla and Stephen Reiss Melinda Ahdoot Marcie and Cliff Goldstein Lynda Robbins Janis Neishuler-Arslan and Russell Arslan Jeremy Goldstein Jodi Kruger and Jeremy Rosen Michelle and Jeff Bader Robert Goodfriend Linda and Alan Rosen Arthur J Baltau Lori and Rob Goodman Isabel and Charles Rosenbaum Beth and Bryan Behar Randy and Eric Gordon Gail Rosenblum Susan and Jon Berger Debbie and Michael Gordon Susan Rosenson Hilda and Dan Bergher Gloria and Ron Gurvitz Harry Roth Janis and Neil Berkman Annie and Ted Haas Sheila Rubin Laura and Steven Berkowitz Rita Haber Ann and Sam Rubinfeld Penny and Mark Berns Evelyn Handler Shohreh and Peyman Saadat Samuel Bernstein Sally Hanes Linda and David Salzman Teri and Bruce Bialosky Mark Hanna Carol and Carl Samrock Sonia Bordo Jeanne and Michael Harris Nancy and Allen Satenberg Irene and Yoni Boujo Dorothy Hoffman Marilynn Schnair Louise and Gene Bramson Carol and Edward Horowitz Rita and Sam Schwartz Lee Bycel Diane and Jules Kabat Debbee and Robert Schwartz Carly Savar Janice and Robert Kahlenberg Julie and Brad Shames Susan Casamassima Ginny and Arthur Kahn Betsy Borns and Jonathan Shapiro Aliza Rosen and Bryan Clobes Rita and Daryoush Kashani Edythe Sharron Nina Ben-Cohen Nina and Phillip Kass Randi Sunshine and Daniel Sherkow Linda and Rick Cohn Abigail Sherkow and Marshall Kaufman Evelyn Shooshani Ruth and Arnold Colman Jill Kaufman Harris Shore Sharon Spira-Cushnir and Susan Bloch-Kay and Stephen Kay Sussan and Michael Shore Andrew Cushnir Janine and Richard Kolodny Debra and David Siegel Rabbi Sari Laufer and Ben Cutter Emily and Howard Kreshek Kathryn Simon Adit and Eliav Dan Rabbi Leah Kroll Irene and David Smith Roberta and Harold Delevie Karen Laufer Shirley and Philip Sniderman Beth Drake Carole and Gary Lazar Arlene Spiegelman Laura and David Drexler Wendy and Barry Levin Joan and Arnold Stein Fern and Kenneth DuBow Sonia and Lloyd Levitin Deanie and Jay Stein Bonnie and Alan Engle Lorelei (Lolly) Levy Anida Sterman Tonia and Marc Entous Shelly (Rochelle) and Donald Levy Becky Sobelman-Stern and Samantha Powell and John Falcon Rachelle and Rachelle Lewenfus Rabbi Ron Stern Eris & Larry Field Family Foundation Louise Mandell Lana Sternberg Alexis Fleischer and Scott Fisher Ron Maurer Matthew Surlin Allison Gorelik and Aaron Fishman Julie McNamara DeeDee and Karl Sussman Jodie and Steven Fishman Lisa and Steven Mirman Rosita and Juan Tyberg Rochelle and Ronald Fox Sandy Moranis Linda and Steve Wasserman Barbara Friedman Deena and Edward Nahmias Wendy Rothenberg and Michael Weiner Steven Friedman Arlene and Arnold Newman Jodi and Phil Werbin Chris and Tom Frisina Sherry and Michael Newman Felice and Douglas Williams Jill and Leonard Fromer Judith and Franklin Niver Susan Williams Paula and Jack Frost Nancy Norris Leslie Wright Jody and Daniel Furie Sandra Novicoff Sivan and Igor Zakai Karen Furie Stuart Oken Isa Zweiback Lea Garbe Irene and Marvin Perer Jacqueline Hantgan and Talia and Avrom Gart Miriam and Jack Pitson Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback Diane and Morris Glickman Jenna and Joey Pitson Michele Zwillinger Terry Gock and Michael Zeldin Nilou and Nasser Pourmoussa FINANCIALS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
REVENUE AND SUPPORT SOURCES ACTIVITIES
Educational tuition and fees 11,793,157
Membership donations 3,867,677
Program activities 1,820,194
Annual Giving 1,363,909
Aaron Milken Center pledges 7,237,618 and contributions
Other Pledges & contributions 1,478,407
Other income 71,283 Educational tuition & fees (43%) Total Support and Revenue 27,632,245 Membership donations (14%) Program activities (7%) Total Expenses 22,071,584 Annual Giving (5%) Aaron Milken Center Pledges & contributions (26%) Change in Net Assets 5,560,661 Other pledges & contributions (5%)
Net Assets (Beginning of Year) 18,978,377
Net Assets (End of Year) 24,539,038
FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES
Educational, Program, Membership 18,531,329
Management & General 3,115,462
Fundraising 424,793
Total Functional Expenses 22,071,584
Educational, Program, Membership (84%) Management & General (14%) Fundraising (2%)