Meet Our Team
Our inspiring and experienced team of skilled educational leaders looks forward to every opportunity to bring the gift of Jewish learning to life for your children and your family. Learn more about their journeys, as well as what they bring to your children.
Born and raised in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Rabbi Josh Knobel received a Bachelor of Science in Physics and a commission as a second lieutenant from the United States Military Academy in 2001. He served for seven years as a telecommunications officer on active duty… Read more
Tati is an LA native who grew up at Stephen Wise Elementary School, and studied Child and Adolescent Development at California State University, Northridge. Tatiana is the Director of Camp Wise, Wise Temple Youth, many of our Religious School offerings… Read more
Malcolm is proud to have served the congregants of Stephen Wise Temple since 2020. Born and raised in Sacramento, his connection to synagogue and congregational life spurred a love of being Jewish. This excitement followed him from childhood… Read more
Mollie is so excited to begin her residency at Stephen Wise Temple.Originally from New York City, Mollie graduated from Tufts University in 2021 with a B.A. in Philosophy and Minors in Judaic Studies and Studio Art. After graduation, Mollie moved to Burlington, Vermont… Read more
Ally is a rabbinical student at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) in Los Angeles, where she is also pursuing a Master of Jewish Educational Leadership (MEdL). Originally from Dallas… Read more
Kat is ecstatic to remain a part of the amazing CYE team here at Wise. She is in the home stretch of her bachelor’s degree majoring in Jewish Studies, as well as beginning her Masters in Education at American Jewish University. As a product of… Read more