August 2024 Tributes

ADULT EDUCATION FUND
Timely Torah Sponsor
   In honor of Rick Cohen’s 60th Anniversary of becoming a Bar Mitzvah – Linda & Ronald Cohen
   Larry Lash’s 65th birthday – Robin & Lawrence Lash
   Marking the yahrzeit of Shirley Victor Finkel – Barbara Flayer
In memory of
   Matthew Miller – David Gerchak
   Matthew Miller. Paul & Roberta Ingber

ANN & LEONARD P. BARUCH TZEDAKAH FUND
In honor of
   Leonard Baruch’s 102nd birthday – Andrea Laker
   Leonard Baruch on his very special birthday! – Helene Brody
   The Klein’s first grandson, Sha – Leonard & Ann Baruch
   Leonard Baruch’s 102nd birthday! – Morris & Karen Rottman
   Leonard Baruch’s 102nd Birthday! – Richard Cavaler
In memory of
   Leo Ordin. We miss him dearly – Leonard & Ann Baruch
   I. Matthew Miller. Our hearts break for your family – Leonard & Ann Baruch
   Jacob David. We will miss him. – Leonard & Ann Baruch
   Larry Rockind. We miss him already – Leonard & Ann Baruch
   I. Matthew Miller – Stuart Grass
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
   Matt Miller. Wishing you good health going forward – Leonard & Ann Baruch

ANN ZUCKMAN MEMORIAL FUND
In honor of
   Steve Adelson’s very special birthday – Ralph Zuckman
In memory of
   Larry Rockind – Ralph Zuckman
   Jake David – Ralph Zuckman & Jill Lake

BETTY FISHMAN FUND
In memory of
   Jacob David – Jeri & Steven Fishman
   Congregational President I. Matthew Miller – Jeri & Steven Fishman

DR. ROBERT TAM VETERANS FUND
In memory of
   Larry Rockind – Elizabeth Tam
   Jacob David – Elizabeth Tam
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Sara Budnitzkey – Elizabeth Tam
   Tillie Tam – Elizabeth Tam
   Joseph Simon – Elizabeth Tam
   Sophia Simon – Elizabeth Tam

EDUCATION FUND
In memory of
   I. Matthew Miller – Beth Rosenberg

EMPTY NESTERS
In appreciation of
   Elyse Jacobs and all that she does – Martin & Janice Stoneman

FLOWERS SPONSORSHIP
In honor of
   their 62nd Anniversary – George & Helen Kerwin
   Maya Monkman becoming a bat mitzvah – John & Ilene Monkman
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Dr. Carl E. Lipnik – Lorelei Lipnik
   Helen Sachse Dushkin, Rachel Markson Radin; Steven Jay Koss – Richard & Elyse Jacobs
   beloved mother Bertha Dworkin and uncles Ben Berry and Jack Berry – Shirley Jonas

GENERAL FUND
In honor of
   gratitude of speaking during Shabbat Lunch – Zina & Michael Kramer
   Aufruf of Hana Bezark and Bradley Levin – the Kovinsky Family and Iris LaJoie
   I. Matthew Miller – Sarah & Marc Rosenstock
   Steven Adelson’s 70th birthday. Mazel tov! – Beth and Steve Margolin
In memory of
   Audrey Schurgin – Michael Indenbaum
   Matthew Miller – Aaron & Elizabeth Sherbin
   Matthew Miller, loving husband, father and son – Alan Schwartz
   I. Mathew Miller – Aly & David Jaffe
   I. Matthew Miller- Barbara Levitt
   Matthew Miller – Beverly Baker & Dr. Edward Treisman
   Matt Miller – Brett & Elizabeth Arnkoff
   I. Matthew Miller – George & JoElyn Nyman
   Matthew Miller my deepest condolences – Carol Meizels
   Matthew Miller – Renee and Craig Erlich
   I. Matthew Miller – Dasi Brent
   Matthew Miller – Deena, Carlyn, & Melissa Canvasser
   Matthew Miller – Don & Dottie Wagner
   Matthew Miller – Eli & Michelle Saulson
   Matthew Miller – Ethan & Gretchen Davidson
   I. Matthew Miller – George & Jo Elyn Nyman
   I. Matthew Miller – Dr. George & Joyce Blum
   I Matthew Miller – Gina Blatt
   Matthew Miller our deepest condolences – Nancy & Harold Finkel
   Matthew Miller – James & Mimi Broner
   I. Matthew Miller – Jason & Julie Page
   I. Matthew Miller.- Jody Podolsky
   I. Matthew Miller – John Lindley
   Matthew Miller – Jonathan & Sarah Jacobs
   Matthew Miller. Linda & David Cohen
   Miller. Linda & Rick Cohen
   Matthew Miller – Marcia Freedman
   Matt Miller, may his memory endure – Mel & Karol Chinitz
   Matthew Miller our thoughts and prayers are with you – Donna & Michael Maddin
   I. Matthew Miller – Michael & Sharon Alterman
   I. Matthew Miller – Neil & Joan Satovsky
   I. Matthew Miller – Paul & Carol Hooberman
   I Matthew Miller, President of Congregation Shaarey Zedek – Paul & Roberta Ingber
   Matthew Miller – Seymour & Maryum Gordon
   I. Matthew Miller – Barbara & Sheldon Larky
   My friend I. Matthew Miller – Steve Knopper
   I. Matthew Miller. My deepest condolences – Richard Cavaler
   I. Matthew Miller – Richard & Gayle Burstein
   I. Matthew Miller – Robert & Louise Horowitz
   Linda Fisher – Stewart & Cheryl Weiner
   Jacob David – Rhonda Hawkins
   Jacob David – Rhonda & Marty Solomon
   Leo Ordin – Marilyn Schakne
   Beloved Sister-in-law Rebecca Newman – Art & Sue Ellen Berlin
   Rhea Brody – Alan Schwartz
   Rhea Brody – Cara Pozolo
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Cleston Shaffran – Gary Schwartz & Cindy Shaffran
Mazel tov
   Steve Rosenblatt, Happy Birthday! – Rebecca Swartz-Yavno & Kevin Yavno
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
   Matthew Miller – Michael Wolfe

GREEN & SUSTAINABILITY FUND
In memory of
   Matt Miller – Jim and Margie Starr

HERMAN BRODSKY MEMORIAL FUND
In memory of
   Dorothy Superstine Sanberg – David & Ann Rosenberg
   I. Matthew Miller he will be missed – David & Ann Rosenberg
   Marvin Daitch brother & uncle – David & Ann Rosenberg
   Jacob David husband & father – David & Ann Rosenberg
   Jacob David – Helene Brody
   Marvin Daitch brother & uncle – David & Ann Rosenberg
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Beloved father, David Rosenberg – David & Ann Rosenberg
   Jacob Brodsky – Jeffrey & Stacy Brodsky
Mazel tov
   to Karen and David Propis on the birth of your granddaughter – David & Ann Rosenberg
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
   Miriam Goldberg to be back to your young self – Ann Rosenberg
   Ann Baruch to a woman that is always thinking of others – Ann Rosenberg

I. MATTHEW MILLER MEMORIAL FUND
In memory of
   Matt Miller – David & Anessa Kramer
   I. Matthew Miller – Karen & Howard Faith & Family
   Matt Miller – Karen and Larry Katz
   I. Matthew Miller – Janice and Marty Stoneman
   Matthew Miller – Perri Goodman
   Condolences on the loss of I. Matthew Miller – Sheryl & Milton Gordon
   I. Matthew Miller – Stuart Goldstein

ILENE NEMER MEMORIAL FUND
In memory of
   Jack A. Schwartz – Larry & Rosalind Nemer
   Joanne Smith Purther – Rosalind and Larry Nemer
   Margie Oberfelder. Ros and Larry Nemer

JANET PONT MITZVAH FUND
In honor of
   Rena and Ronnie Meyers’ grandson’s Bar Mitzvah – Lauren Daitch

KIDDUSH/LUNCH SPONSORSHIP
In honor of
   the Aufruf of Jennifer Weisberg and Michael Cohen – Barry & Deena Weisberg
   Leonard Baruch’s 102nd birthday – Leonard & Ann Baruch
   Neil Satovsky’s 80th birthday – Neil & Joan Satovsky
   the aufruf of Brooke Weingarden and Ben Handlesman – Randee Lipman
   Steven Margolin’s 70th birthday – Steven & Beth Margolin
   the Aufruf of Bradley Levin and Hana Bezark – Yale & Anna Levin
In memory of
   Donald R. Simon – Lewis Wagner
 Marking the yahrzeit of
    Regina Salama – Joseph & Rita Salama

KIM LEVIN SISTERHOOD MEMORIAL FUND
In memory of
   I. Matthew Miller, Congregational President. – Kenneth Levin

LOIS & HARRY NELSON FAMILY FUND
In memory of
   the beloved father and husband I. Matthew Miller – DeAnna Granitz

MATT MILLER SHIVA SUPPORT
In memory of
   Matt Miller – Alan Schwartz
   I. Matthew Miller – David & Elizabeth Elkus
   I. Matthew Miller – Emma & Michael Zerkel
   I. Matt Miller – Lance Lis
   I. Matthew Miller – Robert & Rhonda Rich
   Matt Miller – Robin & Lawrence Lash
   Matt Miller – Samuel & Alyssa Yashinsky
   CSZ President I. Matthew Miller – Steven & Beth Margolin
   Matt Miller – Steven & Faye

MEL & HELENE WALLACE FUND FOR HIGH SCHOOL RETREATS
In memory of
   Rhea Brody – David & Barbara Wallace
   Matthew Miller, husband, father & son – Barbara & David Wallace

MORNING MINYAN FUND
   From Jason & Cynthia Weintraub
In honor of
   Steven Adelson’s special birthday! – Tammy & Bruce Gorosh
   Steven Adelson’s 70th Birthday – David & Barbara Wallace
   Steve Adelson’s 70th Birthday – Harriet & Gregg Orley
   Mitch and Norma Shek’s first new grandson – Ilene Lee
   Steve Adelson’s 70th birthday – Karen and Larry Katz
   Steve Adelson’s 70th Birthday! – Marilyn & Melvin Rothenberg
   Steve Adelson’s very special birthday – Janice and Marty Stoneman
   Steven Adelson’s 70th birthday – Rachel Tom Emily Nate Charlotte Heidi Allie Chris and Ari
   Steve Adelson’s 70th Happy Birthday! – Robin & Larry Lash
In memory of
   Audrey Schurgin. With our deepest sympathy – Carol Sue and Steve Coden
   Audrey Schurgin our deepest sympathy – Dottie & Don Wagner
   Audrey Schurgin – Sheldon & Barbara Larky
   I. Matthew Miller – Ira & Jocelyn Margolis
   I. Matthew Miller – Robin & Lawrence Lash
   Matt Miller, loving husband, father and brother – Anna and Yale Levin
   Irvin Iwrey – Steven & Faye Adelson
   Jacob David – Ronna Ross
   Jerry Katchman – Steven & Faye Adelson
   Larry Rockind, marking the end of Shloshim. – Gladys Rockind
   Leo Ordin, loving husband, father, and grandfather – Anna & Yale Levin
   Marlene Bass – Steven & Faye Adelson
   Marvin and Estelle Edelman – Richard Edelman
   Norman Ordower – Steven & Faye Adelson
   Rebecca Newman thinking of you at this most difficult time – Rise & Marty Goode
   Shirley and Larry Cohen – Robin & Lawrence Lash
   Solomon Cohen – Gerald & Elaine Laker
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Joseph Linden, father of Susan Lezell – Richard & Susan Lezell
   Richard Larky – Sheldon & Barbara Larky
   Bess Lastar – Shirley Podolsky
   Harold S. Podolsky – Shirley Podolsky
   Charles Adelson – Steven & Faye Adelson
   of my loving mother, Irene Kovinsky – Yale & Anna Levin
   my loving father, Tony Kovinsky – Yale & Anna Levin
Mazel tov
   Happy 70th birthday to Steve Adelson – Jen and Lowell Friedman
   Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
   Neil Perlman. Steven & Faye Adelson – Steven & Faye

PLAYGROUND FUND
In honor of
   Happy birthday Steve Rosenblatt – Elisa Sboukis

PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP FUND
In memory of
   I. Matthew Miller – Lynne Konstantin, Jeffrey Hermann, Charlie and Annabel

RABBI AARON STARR DISCRETIONARY FUND
In appreciation of
   Rabbi Aaron Starr – the family of Simon Mirkes
In memory of
   I. Mathew Miller – Aaron Goren
   Simon Jay Mirkes – Barbra & Kevin Giles
   Jacob David – Cheryl Weiss
   Matthew Miller – Dana & Joel Ishbia
   I. Matthew Miller – Gary & Gina Galin
   beloved I. Matthew Miller – Louis & Paula Glazier
   In memory of I. Matthew Miller – Peggy and Dennis Frank
   Audrey Schurgin – Sheldon & Rissa Winkelman
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Harry Rosin – Beanie Rohtbart
   beloved mother Rose Russky – Carol Meizels
   beloved son – Jeffrey Meizels – Carol Meizels
   Esther Kusnetz – Harold Kusnetz

RABBI YONI DAHLEN DISCRETIONARY FUND
   From Matthew Koegler
In appreciation of
   your incredible kindness to me – Ilene Lee
   being given an aliya – Shelly Allyn Podolsky

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Beloved mother, Estelle Itka Worona – Linda Silverstein

RICHARD & KATHLEEN BROWN EDUCATION RESOURCE FUND
In memory of
   Matthew Miller – Nison & Doreen Sabin

SECURITY CONTRIBUTIONS
In memory of
   I. Matther Miller. Matt was a great friend and colleague. – Joel & Betsy Kellman
   Audrey Schurgin. Please accept our heartfelt condolences – Joel & Betsy Kellman
   Irwin A. Iwrey. Paul & Roberta Ingber – Paul & Roberta Ingber

SHABBAT LUNCH FUND
    From Alan Schwartz
In appreciation of
   The kindness of the Aaron family. – Susan Kozik Klein & Jeffrey Klein
In honor of
   Julian and Lesley Kutinsky’s 60th Anniversary – Gary & Beverly Pierce
In memory of
   Audrey Schurgin – Daniel & Lorraine Feber
   Audrey Schurgin – Marcy Spitz
   Eileen Greenberger – Robert Greenberger & Renee Durbin
   Jacob David – Beverly Frank
   Beloved husband Jacob David – Bonnie Seligson
   Jake David, with our deepest sympathy – Carol Sue and Steve Coden
   Jacob David. We are so sorry for you loss – Esther and Carlito Young
   Jacob David – Gertrude Weiss
   Jacob David – James & Mary Starr
   My condolences on Jake David’s passing – Judie Blumeno
   Jacob David May his memory be for a blessing – Lawrence & Susan Oleinick
   Jacob David, beloved husband, father and grandfather – Paula and Lou Glazier
   Jake David – Janice and Marty Stoneman
   Jacob David – Paul & Roberta Ingber
   Jacob David – Shabbat Rena & Ronald Meyers
   Jacob David – Robin Lash
   Jacob David – Susan Kozik Klein & Jeffrey Klein
   Matthew Miller. May his memory be a blessing – Alice and Richard Silbergleit
   Matthew Miller – Beverly Frank
   Matthew Miller – Rena & Ronnie Meyers
   Marlene Paula Bass – Linda & Ronald Cohen
   Marlene Bass – Robin & Lawrence Lash
   Larry Rockind my thoughts and prayers are with you – Daniel & Lorraine Feber
   Larry Rockind our condolences – Bill & Donna Lewis Oram
   Larry Rockind. We will forever miss you – Esther & Roger (z’l) Berman
   Larry Rockind – Linda & Joel Garfield
   Larry Rockind – Paula & Louis Glazier
   Larry Rockind – Margaret Eichner
   Larry Rockind – Paul & Roberta Ingber
   Larry Rockind – Richard & Marlene Schwartz
   Larry Rockind. May his memory be for a blessing – Beth and Steve Margolin
   beloved wife, mother, and grandmother Nancy Waldman – Marlene Cogan
   Rhea Brody – Annette Stone & Family
   Rhea Brody – Lorraine Feber ( Art Therapist)
   Rhea Brody – Janice and Marty Stoneman
   Rhea Brody with our deepest sympathy – Carol & Paul Hooberman
   Rhea Brody, we are very sorry for your loss – Ron and Phyllis Chess
   Shirley Munch. sorry for your loss – Betty Blase
   Shirley Cohen – Marty and Janice Stoneman and Ashley Murav
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Dorothy Tessler, Molly Fisher, and Sharon Medsker – Carol Sue & Stephen Coden
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
   Paul Hooberman- Richard & Marlene Schwartz

SHABBAT SPONSORSHIP
In honor of
   the 60th anniversary of Rick Cohen’s Bar Mitzvah – Linda Cohen; Lauren and Kinneret Cohen;
   Jaime, Jonathan, Eden and Sasha Zadoff; Meredith, Yoni, Elior and Ezra Dahlen

SISTERHOOD GENERAL FUND
In appreciation of
   Emma Zerkel’s incredible kindness to me – Ilene Lee
In honor of
   my beloved daughter Robin Beth Schakne Lash – Marilyn Schakne
In memory of
   loving husband Jacob David – Cookie Lachover
   Jacob David – Evelyn and Fred Freedman
   Jacob David, so sorry for your loss – Gail & Eugene Smoler
   Jacob David may his precious memory be for a blessing – Helene Cherrin
   Jacob David – Julie Hirschfeld
   Jacob David sending our heartfelt condolences – Peggy & Mark Saffer
   Jacob David – Melvin & Karol Chinitz
   Jake David. Our prays and thoughts are with your family. – Natalynn & Alan Reinstein
   Jacob David – Ruth & Norman Beitner
   Jake David – Robert Grant
   Jacob David – Roni Leibovitch
   Jacob David – Sheldon & Barbara Larky
   Jacob David sorry about your loss – Lana & Shel Jacobs
   Jacob David – Steven & Janice Traison
   Jacob David – Steven & Jill Ingber
   Rebecca Newman – Sheldon & Barbara Larky
   Rhea Brody – Cynthia Pozolo
   Rhea Brody – Bernard Kent
   Rhea Brody – Claude & Terry Oster
   Rhea Brody – Ann Rosenberg
   Rhea Brody – David & Deena Fishman
   Rhea Brody – Helene Brody
   Rhea Brody may her precious memory for ever be a blessing – Helene Cherrin
   Rhea Brody – Ira & Brenda Jaffe
   Rhea Brody – Pam and Jeff Brown
   Rhea Brody so sorry for your loss – Hilary & Joel Mellin
   Rhea Brody sending our heartfelt condolences – Peggy & Mark Saffer
   Rhea Brody – Nancy Rosen
   Rhea Brody – Neil & Joan Satovsky
   Rhea Brody Love, Eric, Reva, Charles and Isabelle – Reva Pozolo
   Rhea Brody – Richard Cavaler
   Rhea Brody – Ronna Ross
   Rhea Brody sorry for your loss – Ruth Erlich
   Rhea Brody – Sally Orley
   Rhea Brody – Barbara & Sheldon Larky
   Rhea Brody. She was a great lady – Rissa and Sheldon Winkelman
   Rhea Brody – Heather & Steve Rosenberg
   Rhea Brody – Susan Schwartz
   Rhea Brody – Synde Keywell
   Shirley Munch – Barbara & Sheldon Larky

THRILLING THURSDAY
   From Steven & Beth Margolin

TORAH MAINTENANCE FUND
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Stuart Bass and Rhea Bass – Lawrence & Susan Oleinick

TZEDEKAH FUND
   From Benjamin Blumenstein
In memory of
   Rhea Brody – Mrs. Milton Fishman (Dee) and family

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.