Wise Gala 2022 honors Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback and Tami Weiser

With stunning event design lighting up our award-winning Katz Family Pavilion, live music on Nahmias Plaza, custom cocktails, and a delicious catered dinner, our Wise Gala 2022 was a resounding success. Over 500 community members enjoyed an evening filled with laughs, dancing, drinks, and a silent auction, benefitting Stephen Wise Temple and Schools.

The funds raised through the auction, ticket sales, sponsorships, and tribute ads will be used to provide a world-class experience in Jewish worship, community, and education for any family who seeks it, and the donations made during the Fund-a-Need held at the gala will go specifically to support financial aid for students at our schools.

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“How beautiful it was to have our community together for a celebration,” said Senior Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback, who was honored for his 10 years of service to the Wise community. “My family joins me in expressing our deepest gratitude for the tremendous honor.”

“It was truly a beautiful night,” said Wise School Head of School Tami Weiser, who was honored for her 11 years of service to the Wise community. “I’m still glowing.”

The event would not have been possible without the hard work of co-chairs Candice and Kian Beroukhim, Emily and Rick Corleto, Lori and Rob Goodman, Janine and Rick Kolodny, Limor and Matthew Pouldar, and Sally and Andrew Triphon. Likewise, we recognize the tireless work and commitment of our staff, who helped make this our most successful gala to date.

We would also like to give a special shout-out to our vendors: MTB Event Rentals, Teev Events, Celebrate with Linens, Andrena Photography, Da Siani Catering, DJ Bobby French, Salute Bar Events, The Branch Florist, Saffron & Rose Ice Cream, Shutterbox Photobooth, Sugarbox Donuts, and of course Wise Events.

Below, please find a special video produced for the event, our digital tribute journal, and photos from the evening by Andrena Photography.

: Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback and Wise Gala 2022 co-chair Janine Kolodny.

: Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback with Dorothy Goren at the Wise Gala 2022.

: Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman (center), her husband Vali Chandrasekaran, and Stephen Wise Temple Senior Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback at the Wise Gala 2022.

: Wise Gala 2022 co-chair Janine Kolodny and Wise School Head of School Tami Weiser at Wise Gala 2022.

: Stephen Wise Temple Senior Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback, California State Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel, and Gabriel’s wife Rachel Rosner at the Wise Gala 2022.

: Mark Shpall, Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback, and Doug Williams at the Wise Gala 2022.

: Assistant Head of School Pam Kleinman, Wise School Head of School Tami Weiser, and Wise School Director of Judaic Studies Malka Clement.

: Cherna Gitnick and Jacqueline Hantgan at Wise Gala 2022.

: Jacqueline Hantgan and Mariya Svilik at the Wise Gala 2022.

: Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback, Tami Weiser, and Coach Jeff Starr at Wise Gala 2022.

: Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback, Wise School Director of Judaic Studies Malka Clement, Wise School Head of School Tami Weiser, and Wise School Assistant Head of School Pam Kleinman.