June 2025 Tributes

ABE & BEA KATZMAN CAMP RAMAH FUND
In honor of
Elyse Jacobs becoming President of SZ Sisterhood. Judith Blumeno
In memory of
David, Mark and Jeffrey Freedman’s mother – Judie Blumeno

ADULT EDUCATION FUND
Timely Torah Sponsor
Marking the yahrzeit of George Ingber – Paul & Roberta Ingber

ANN & LEONARD P. BARUCH TZEDAKAH FUND
Mazel tov to
Ann and Leonard Baruch on their great-granddaughter, Talia, becoming Bat-Mitzvah! – Helene Brody

BETTY FISHMAN FUND
In memory of
Abraham Gontovik – Jeri & Steven Fishman
Linda Dagan – Jeri & Steven Fishman
Lois Levine – Jeri & Steven Fishman
Morris Bednarsh – Jeri & Steven Fishman
Jessica Frijas’s aunt. May her memory always be for a blessing. – Jeri & Steven Fishman

FLOWERS SPONSORSHIP
Marking the yahrzeit of
Lois Linden Nelson – Jan Klein & Julie Nelson Klein, Linden & Michelle Nelson, Sanford, Esther and Nathan Nelson, David, Arielle, Nellie and Sidney Cohen
Herman Brodsky, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather – Jeffrey & Stacy Brodsky
Sylvia Samuels, Joseph David and the first yahrzeit of Jacob David – Pamela David
George Ingber and Abe Ingber – Paul & Roberta Ingber

GENERAL FUND
from Louis & Rosalind Rochkind
In honor of
Lisa & Gary Langnas’s 40th wedding anniversary. – Lorraine & Dan Feber
Saul A. Rube and Jennifer Rube – Sarah & Marc Rosenstock
Barbra Giles and her new officer team of Marc Rosenstock, Alice Silbergleit, Brian Gutman, Mindy Salzberg-Siegel – Steven Weisberg
Ralph Zuckman’s 75th birthday – Steven & Beth Margolin
Talia’s bat mitzvah. Mazel tov! – Susan Kozik Klein & Jeffrey Klein
Barbra Giles on your installation as President of CSZ – Susan & Jeffrey Klein
Alex Kremer’s graduation from law school- Susan Kozik Klein
In memory of
Dr. Firooz Banooni – Susan Kozik Klein & Jeffrey Klein
Linda Dagan- Neil & Joan Satovsky
Rose Susan Nelson- Joni and Neil Satovsky
Lois Levine – Art & Sue Ellen
Lois Levine – Scott Bendix & Sarah Woodside
Lois Levine – Sheldon & Barbara Larky

HAZZAN DAVID PROPIS DISCRETIONARY FUND
In honor of
David and Karen Propis – Barbara & Norman Rubin
David and Karen Propis – Steven & Faye Adelson

HERMAN BRODSKY MEMORIAL FUND
In honor of
the wedding of Jessica Goodman and Jeff Zink -David & Ann Rosenberg
Talia Block becoming a Bat Mitzvah- Helene Brody
In memory of
Your Aunt Lois Levine -David & Ann Rosenberg

I. MATTHEW MILLER MEMORIAL FUND
In honor of
Alex and Jacob Miller’s graduation from U-M. Mazel tov – Susan Kozik Klein & Jeffrey Klein

ILENE NEMER MEMORIAL FUND
In memory of
Linda Dagan – Larry & Rosalind Nemer

IRVING & BEVERLY LAKER CONCERT FUND
In honor of
Elaine Laker’s birthday – Andrea & Josh Laker, David Baum
Marvin Fleischman’s 95th birthday – Gerald & Elaine Laker
Andrea Laker’s very special birthday – Gerald & Elaine Laker
In memory of
Morry Bednarsh – Gerald & Elaine Laker
Marlene Chessler – Gerald & Elaine Laker
Rose Susan Nelson z”l – Gerald & Elaine Laker

KIDDUSH/LUNCH SPONSORSHIP
In honor of
Andrea Laker’s 70th birthday – Andrea & Josh Laker, David Baum
their 70th wedding anniversary – George & Joyce Blum
their 67th anniversary – Gerald & Elaine Laker
the aufruf of Scott Bendix and Shira Woodside – Lauren Bendix
Marking the yahrzeit of
their beloved mother, bubbie and great-bubbie Lois Linden Nelson – Jan Klein & Julie Nelson Klein, Linden & Michelle Nelson, Sanford, Esther and Nathan Nelson, David, Arielle, Nellie and Sidney Cohen

MORNING MINYAN FUND
In honor of
Ralph Zuckman’s 75th Birthday – Harold & Nancy Finkel
Ralph Zuckman’s 75th Birthday – Jill Lake
Ralph Zuckman – Steven & Faye Adelson
In memory of
Linda Dagan -Alan Schwartz
my dear husband Mason Himelhoch – Anna Himelhoch
Lois Levine – Dottie & Don Wagner
Morry Bednarsh – Linda & Ronald Cohen
our beloved mother Audrey Schurgin – Robert Brunhild & Karen Schurgin
Morry Bednarsh – Robin & Lawrence Lash
Morrie Bednarsh – Steven & Faye Adelson
Your Aunt Dora Katz- Steven & Faye Adelson
Marvin Adell – Steven & Faye Adelson
Bernie Lerner – Steven & Faye Adelson
Marking the yahrzeit of
Ralph August z”l and Frances August z”l – Jeffrey & Shelley Hecht
Manuel H. Cohen – Marc Cohen & Patti Kelter
Our Aunt Beverly Waterstone – Steven & Faye Adelson
Mazel tov
to Bruce and Tammy Gorosh on the birth of your new Grandchild! -Steven & Faye Adelson
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery
Ilene Lee – Steven & Faye Adelson

RABBI AARON STARR DISCRETIONARY FUND
from Leigh & Jeffrey Moss
In appreciation of
Betty and Jim Line – Daniel & Marni Cherrin
In memory of
your mother Rosemarie Karbal – Allan & Karen Lovinger
Rhoda Chester – Milton & Lisa Feldberg
Marking the yahrzeit of
Molly Rohtbart – Beanie Rohtbart
Helen Kamen – Reva Klar

RABBI YONI DAHLEN DISCRETIONARY FUND
In appreciation of
Rabbi Yoni Dahlen – Ethan & Gretchen Davidson

SECURITY CONTRIBUTIONS
In memory of
beloved sister, Lois Levine – Joel & Betsy Kellman

SEGEL-JAFFE MEMORIAL DISCRETIONARY SUPPORT FUND
In memory of
Your father-in-law Manny Segel – Roberta Segal

SHABBAT LUNCH FUND
from Geoffrey Orbach
from Leigh & Jeffrey Moss
In appreciation of
Barbara Heller sisterhood co-president – Martin & Janice Stoneman
Emma Zerkel’s outstanding job as CSZ Sisterhood Co -president. Martin & Janice Stoneman
In honor of
Talia Block’s bat mitzvah – Alice & Richard Silbergleit
Joyce & George Blum’s 70th wedding anniversary. Beverly & Dr. Edward Treisman
Dr. Richard Brown’s birthday – Jack & Carol Pearl
Elyse Jacob becoming CSZ Sisterhood president – Martin & Janice Stoneman
their 60th wedding anniversary! – Peter & Mireille Plotke
Dottie Wagner’s 81st birthday – Yale & Anna Levin
Dottie and Donny’s 55th wedding anniversary – Yale & Anna Levin
In memory of
Linda Dagan – Harold & Nancy Finkel
Linda Dagan – Randee Lipman
Lois Levine – Jaclyn Portnov
Lois Levine. Jerald & Carole Maltzman
Lois Levine – Robert & Judith Sternberg

SHABBAT SPONSORSHIP
Marking the yahrzeit of
Jack Klain – Alice & Richard Silbergleit, Cynthia Klain, Eileen Polk, Dr. Elliott Klain
Burton Leib – Victoria Leib

SISTERHOOD GENERAL FUND
In honor of
Elyse Jacobs installation as Sisterhood President – Ilene Lee
In memory of
Maxine Lewis – Brenda & Mark Pensler & Family
Mazel Tov to
Elyse Jacobs on becoming Sisterhood President – Dianne Alpiner
Elyse Jacobs on her installation as Sisterhood President – Evelyn & Fred Freeman
Elyse & Richard Jacobs on your 50th Wedding Anniversary! – Evelyn & Fred Freeman

Curriculum

Our curriculum is written for our school by our Rabbis and Director of Youth and Family Learning. Each grade level has specific goals and learning targets that encompass the following areas:  

Learning and practicing Jewish rituals, holidays, and ethical actions, emphasizing how these observances connect individuals to Jewish tradition and community. 

Fostering a connection to Israel by exploring its geography, history, and significance as the Jewish homeland. 

Centering on learning and understanding Torah stories, characters, and teachings, and applying their lessons to daily life. 

Emphasizing the importance of ethical behavior, acts of kindness (Gemilut Chasadim), and fulfilling obligations like Tzedakah (charity). 

Exploring the meaning and practice of prayer, teaching students how to communicate with God and understand the significance of different prayers. 

Focusing on learning the Hebrew alphabet, vocabulary, and basic reading skills to engage with Jewish texts and prayers. 

Each grade level explores these themes through engaging and age-appropriate lessons. Teachers use a variety of teaching methods and resources, including the Chai Curriculum. 

Staff

We are fortunate to have a dedicated team of professional Jewish educators. Our teachers receive weekly planning time, during which they use our curriculum and learning goals to craft engaging lesson plans. They benefit from regular coaching and feedback from our Director of Youth and Family Learning and participate in ongoing professional development throughout the year. Our educators are passionate about their students and committed to their growth and success.

Family Programs

Throughout the year, we invite families to celebrate with us! Parents, grandparents, and siblings are welcome to join us for special Religious School mornings filled with music, food, and community celebration as we observe holidays such as Sukkot, Tu B’Shevat, and Passover as a school community. Families and students are also encouraged to attend our weekly Shabbat services, where we offer youth activities for children of all ages. Participating in Shabbat helps our students connect their learning and apply it in a congregational setting, fostering a deeper connection to our synagogue community.