October 2025 Tributes

BELLE & MAURICE SIDEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In memory of
Martin Friedman – Steven Mattler & Diane Levy-Rubinstein

BETTY FISHMAN FUND
In memory of
Gary Raykhinshteyn – Jeri & Steven Fishman

CSZ VILLAGE DONATIONS
From Jaime & Jonathan Zadoff

DEBORAH GRONER FUND
In memory of
Leypsa Groner – Joel Groner

EDUCATION FUND
Marking the yahrzeit of
Sheldon Cohn – Barbara Cohn

ESTHER ETHEL & BENJAMIN KERT MEMORIAL TRANSPORTATION FUND
In memory of
Esther Kert & Kay Shapiro – Glenn & Judy Shapiro

FLOWERS SPONSORSHIP
In honor of
Aviva Wagner becoming a Bat Mitzvah – Carolyn & Kenny Moses -Macy Wagner and Mark Wagner
Hannah Rosenberg becoming at Bat Mitzvah – Elisa Dreyfuss, Ann and David Rosenberg
Marking the yahrzeit of
Ceil Jonas – Shirley Jonas
Harold Schreiber, beloved husband – Susan Schreiber

GENERAL FUND
From Iain Levy
From Jason & Cynthia Weintraub
From Melvin Kalt
In appreciation of
My upcoming aliyah – Carol Sole
pulpit honor – Norman & Ruth Beitner
In honor of
Judy Coleman’s 80th birthday! – Jeffrey & Amy Schlussel
Isanne, Lana, and Paula’s Bat Mitzvah Party – Julie & Aaron Pfeffer, Michelle & Adam Chisick
In memory of
Michael Kratchman – Carol Sole
The Beitner and Merin grandparents, great aunts and uncles who passed in the Holocaust –
Norman & Ruth Beitner
David Pitt – Susan Pitt
Marking the yahrzeit of
Samuel Rotberg- Betty & Frank Ellias
Janice Bellmeyer – Gary Schwartz & Cindy Shaffran
Jack Warner – Debrah Warner

HAZZAN DAVID PROPIS DISCRETIONARY FUND
From Stephen Rose
In appreciation of
Hazzan David Propis – Thank you for your inspiration – Harry Siegel & Mindy Salzberg-Siegel
Our High Holiday honors of Aliyah & Torah reading – Steven & Faye Adelson
Hazzan David Propis – Thank you for guiding us through the holidays – Anna & Yale Levin
High Holidays – Beanie Rohtbart

HIGH HOLY DAYS APPEAL
From Duane Kamins
From Nancy Sassower
From Thomas Purther
In appreciation of
pulpit honors – Carol Sue & Stephen Coden
Yom Kippur pulpit honors- Edward Sherman
pulpit honors for Neil and Brian – Neil & Joan Satovsky
In honor of
the Rabbis, Chazan, Choir, and staff and security of CSZ – The Simon, Broder and Knoll
our High Holy Day Aliyah – Sheldon & Barbara Larky
Harrison Feber blowing the Shofar – Daniel & Lorraine Feber

KIDDUSH/LUNCH SPONSORSHIP
In honor of
Aviva Wagner becoming a Bat Mitzvah – Mitchell & Katey Wagner
Hannah Rosenberg becoming a bat mitzvah – Stevan & Heather Rosenberg
In memory of
Debra Nelson – Rabbi David & Alicia Hadassah
Marking the yahrzeit of
Harriet Salzberg & Clarence Salzberg, beloved parents – Harry Siegel & Mindy Salzberg-Siegel

MORNING MINYAN FUND
From Harold & Nancy Finkel
In appreciation of
The High Holidays – Beanie Rohtbart
Marking the first Yahrzeit of
His mother Adelle Goldstein – Alan Goldstein & Megan Gormely
marking the yahrzeit of her father Emanuel Arbel – David & Tali Arbel-Newman
In appreciation of
Our High Holiday honors of Aliya, Torah reading & everything Saul A. Rube does daily at the Shul
– Steven & Faye Adelson
In honor of
Your grandson’s David Jaffre’s wedding Brenda & Ira Jaffre – Dottie & Donald Wagner
Rhonda Rich’s special birthday – Sheldon & Barbara Larky
Elise Gechter’s 10 years at Congregation Shaarey Zedek – Steven & Faye Adelson
In memory of
Dr. Richard Krugel – Dottie & Don Wagner
Dr. Richard Krugel – Martin & Janice Stoneman
Michael Kratchman – Martin & Janice Stoneman
Gary Raykhinshteyn – Janice & Marty Stoneman
Harvey Singer – Neil & Joan Satovsky
Leslie Kowasky’s Bubbie – Steven & Faye Adelson
Marking the yahrzeit of
Isadore Yavitz, beloved grandfather – Ilene Lee
My father, Burton Weintraub – Jason, Cindy, Aaron and Alyssa Weintraub
Margarette Satovsky – Neil & Joan Satovsky
My grandmother Martha Faxstein and mother Bessie Glazier – Paula & Louis Glazier
Gerald Sherman- Renee Sherman

RABBI AARON STARR DISCRETIONARY FUND
From Rafi & Hoa Jacobs
In appreciation of
High Holidays Hazzan David Propis – Beanie Rohtbart
Rabbi Aaron Starr leadership and high holiday honors – David & Susan Feber
Rabbi Aaron Starr and my High Holiday honors – Frieda Langnas
Rabbi Aaron Starr and the meaningful High Holy Days Services -Harry Siegel & Mindy Salzberg-Siegel
Rabbi Starr and our High Holiday honors of Aliyah & Torah reading – Steven & Faye Adelson
Rabbi Aaron Starr Thank you for leading us in this year’s holiday services with passion and faith – Anna & Yale Levin
In honor of
Rabbi Aaron Starr – Steven & Jill Ingber
In memory of
Richard Krugel – James & Mary Starr

RABBI YONI DAHLEN DISCRETIONARY FUND
From  Rafi Jacobs & Hoa Diep
In appreciation of
Rabbi Yoni Dahlen and the High Holidays – Beanie Rohtbart
Rabbi Yoni Dahlen the beautiful and meaningful High Holy Day Services – Harry Siegel & Mindy Salzberg-Siegel
In honor of
The reading I did on Yom Kippur – Linda & Ronald Cohen
Rabbi Yoni Dahlen our High Holiday honors of Aliyah & Torah reading-Steven & Faye Adelson
In memory of
Eleanor Schwartz – Henry & Gail Sandweiss

SHABBAT LUNCH FUND
From Steven Ruzumna
In honor of
Dr. Susan Harold’s 1st grandchild – Paul & Roberta Ingber
In memory of
Diane Savin – Alice & Richard Silbergleitt
Michael Kratchman – Beverly Baker & Dr. Edward Treisman
Richard Krugel – Robert & Judith Sternberg
Dr. Richard Krugel – Beverly Baker & Dr. Edward Treisman
William Schwartz – Henry & Gail Sandweiss
Barry Goldman – Henry & Gail Sandweiss
Marking the yahrzeit of
Erma Braverman, beloved mother – Sheldon & Barbara Larky
Jack Green from Harold & Nancy Finkel

TIMELY TORAH SPONSORS
In honor of
Richard Brown’s very special birthday – Rick and Linda Cohen
Marking the yahrzeit of
Joseph Newman – Barbara Zack & Norman Rubin
Harold Podolsky – Arnold Podolsky
Maurice C. Fink – Barbara Zack & Norman Rubin

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.