Stephen Wise Temple is proud to welcome you to these archives dedicated to the legacy of our founder, Rabbi Isaiah Zeldin (1920 – 2018). As you explore these photos, documents, and memories from his incredible life, we are sure you will recall tender memories or learn fascinating new things about Rabbi Zeldin and his family.
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Family Life
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Between the years 1949 and 2002, Florence and Rabbi Isaiah Zeldin traveled to:
Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, England, Egypt, Fiji, France, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Portugal, Prague, Russia, Spain, Singapore, and Thailand.
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Stephen Wise Temple
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Videos
75th Birthday Tribute
High Holy Days Sermon (9/28/11)
High Holy Days Sermon (9/7/2010)
Shabbat Service (11/4/11)
High Holy Days Sermon (9/24/14)
Rabbi David Woznica’s Memorial Speech to the Pacific Association of Reform Rabbis (January 2019)
Dignitaries
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In the News
- New Rabbi at Temple Israel (Publication Unknown, Date Unknown)
- High-Priced, High-Tech Campus Celebrates Completion — “Los Angeles Times” (Date Unknown)
- Rabbi Leads Grand Temple in Clash with Reform Officials — “Los Angeles Times” (Date Unknown)
- Celebrating Zeldin and Rembaum — “The Jewish Journal” (May 19-25, 1995)
- Skirball Campus Celebrates Founders’ Day — “HUC.edu” (March 25, 2014)
- Stephen Wise Temple Celebrates Founders’ Day — “The Jewish Journal” (April 3-9, 2015)
- Amarim Why We Solicited a Naming Gift from the Milken Family — “Amarim” (October 1995)
- The Passionate Rabbi Zeldin — “Heritage Southwest Jewish Press” (February 20, 1998)
- Rabbi Zeldin’s Return a Healthy Sign — “Los Angeles Jewish Times” (Date Unknown)
- Milken High Dedicated by Founders — “Los Angeles Times” (September 14, 1998)
- From Riches to Rags to Higher Office, LT Gov. Gray Davis Brings Workers’ Cause and a Record of Affirmative Action Support to Forefront — “Contra Costa Times” (date Unknown)
Various Honors
- Association for Progressive Judaism Tribute to Isaiah ‘Shy’ Zeldin — “Association for Progressive Judaism” (Date Unknown)
- @wise Man of the Year —”@wise” (March 2006)
- Honoring Billy Crystal – Opening Prayer
- Israel Bonds Honoring Rabbi Isaiah Zeldin
- A Letter to Rabbi Isaiah Zeldin from Board Member Susan Berger — Read at a luncheon prior to 2010 Wise Gala Honoring the Zeldins
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We gratefully acknowledge the contributions of Joel Zeldin, Michael Zeldin, Senior Rabbi Emeritus Eli Herscher, and Rabbi David Woznica in the creation of this archive.