April 2024 Tributes

ABE & BEA KATZMAN CAMP RAMAH FUND
In memory of
   Vicki Lynn Heller -Judie Blumeno – Judith

ADULT EDUCATION FUND
In memory of
   Regina Gruca – James & Mary Starr

ANN ZUCKMAN MEMORIAL FUND
   From Rachel Zuckman

BELLE & MAURICE SIDEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In memory of
   Bernard Roseman, father of Judi Field – Harriet Siden
   Glenn H. Cantor, son of Bernard Cantor – Harriet Siden
   Belle & Maurice Siden & Elaine & Martin Mattler – Harriet Siden

BETTY FISHMAN FUND
In memory of
   Dr. Vicki Lynn Heller – Steven & Jeri Fishman
Mazel tov
   on the wedding of Erez and Shae! – Steven & Jeri Fishman

CHAMETZ FUND CONTRIBUTIONS
   From Michael & Sharon Alterman
   From Jeffrey & Stacy Brodsky
   From Mark & Susan Brodsky
   From Helene Brody
   From Sandra & Stanley Boykansky
   From Richard Cavaler
   From Jerome & Rena Cohen
   From Rick & Linda Cohen
   From Mark & Yvette Diamond
   From Hilda Hamburger
   From Lawrence & Hilary Handler
   From Jeffrey & Shelley Hecht
   From Anna Himelhoch
   From Gerald & Elaine Laker
   From Carol & Edward Levin
   From Mark & Brenda Pensler
   From David & Ann Rosenberg
   From Neil & Joan Satovsky
   From Richard & Elyse Jacobs
   From Dottie & Donald Wagner
   From Samuel & Enid Wapner
   From Marilyn Weiss

EUGENE ZWEIG MEMORIAL CHOIR FUND
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Eugene Zweig – Barbara Zweig

FLOWERS SPONSORSHIP
In honor of
   the 10th anniversary of Jamie & Solomon Amster – Gail & David Amster & Marcy Amster
   Norman Beitner’s 70th birthday – Ruth Beitner, Aaron & Marci Beitner, Dovid & Shoshana Beitner,
       Jonathon & Leah Beitner, Jennie & Sam Maxbauer
   the Bar-Mitzvah of their son Eli Panza – Susie & Mark Panza
Marking the yahrzeit of
   her mother, Florence Corn Shuman – Marjorie Saulson
   Sandra Edelstein Ordower – Steven & Faye Adelson

GENERAL FUND
   From Carissa McNellen
In appreciation of
   To Anna and Yale Levin forfor hosting such a lovely Seder – Corrine and Jon Merksamer
In honor of
   Beverly Baker’s special Birthday! Happy Birthday! – Robert & Louise Horowitz
   Larry Nemer’s special birthday – Sheldon & Barbara Larky
In memory of
   Dr. Vicki Heller. May her memory be for a blessing – Alan Schwartz
   Dr. Vicki Lynn Heller – Harold & Penny Blumenstein
   Vicki Lynn Heller – Paul & Roberta Ingber
    Robert Alpiner – Sheldon & Barbara Larky
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Max Melvin – Sandra & Stanley Boykansky
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
   Renee Schuett – Gerald Kirschner

HAZZAN DAVID PROPIS DISCRETIONARY FUND
In appreciation of
   making Eli’s bar-mitzvah such a special weekend – Susie & Mark Panza
In honor of
   Cantor and Karen Propis’s new grandchild – Harriet & Gregg Orley
In memory of
   Vicki Lynn Heller – Karen & Hazzan David Propis
Marking the yahrzeit of
   beloved mother Mildred Fox – Gerald & Renee Sherman
   beloved wife, Jane Koenigsberg – Ronald Koenigsberg

HERMAN BRODSKY MEMORIAL FUND
In appreciation of
   Shabbat lunch with Saul and Jennifer Rube – Jeffrey & Stacy Brodsky
In memory of
   Dina Brodsky may her memory be for a blessing – Sara & Tim Zwickl
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Anna Brodsky – David & Ann Rosenberg
   Joseph Konikof – David & Ann Rosenberg
   Rose Konikof – David & Ann Rosenberg
   Louis Konikof – David & Ann Rosenberg
   Claire Faygel Reifler – David & Ann Rosenberg
   Donald Reifler – David & Ann Rosenberg 
   Robert Ernstein – David & Ann Rosenberg
   Rosa Ernstein – David & Ann Rosenberg

JACOBS & KOSS SUNSHINE FUND FOR GROWING JEWISH JOY
In memory of
   beloved aunt Eta Moss – Richard & Elyse Jacobs
Mazel tov
   to Robin Beth Lash on becoming CGLR Recording Secretary & Co-Communications Support on the International Board of WLCJ. –     
       Elyse Jacobs
   to Ilana Ben Ze’ev on becoming Tefillot Co-Chair on WLCJ’s International Board – Elyse Jacobs

KIDDUSH/LUNCH SPONSORSHIP
In appreciation of
   Sisterhood Shabbat – Fanny Sherman & Deita Beseme
In honor of
   Beverly Baker’s 80th birthday – Dr. Edward Treisman
   our 60th anniversary – Gary & Barbara Eisenberg
   my very special birthday Aliyah – Jan Berris
   the Bar-Mitzvah of their son Eli Panza – Susie & Mark Panza

LOIS & HARRY NELSON FAMILY FUND
In memory of
   Harriet Wasserman – Jan Klein & Julie Nelson-Klein
   Vicki Lynn Heller – Jan Klein & Julie Nelson-Klein

LORELEI & CARL LIPNIK CAMP RAMAH
In memory of
   Dr. Vicki Lynn Heller. with our deepest sympathy – Ruth & Norman Beitner

MEN’S CLUB
In appreciation of
   the Yom HaShoah Candle – Beverly Baker & Dr. Edward Treisman

MORNING MINYAN FUND
   From Jason & Cynthia Weintraub
In memory of
   Harriet H Wrobel – Robert Grant
In appreciation of
   Saul Rube making Eli’s bar-mitzvah such a special weekend – Susie & Mark Panza
In honor of
   Pamela David’s special birthday – Ilene Lee
In memory of
   Randi Landes – Ilene Lee
   David Burch – Sheldon & Barbara Larky
   Lois Forman – Steven & Faye Adelson
   Vicki Lynn Heller – Steven & Faye Adelson
   Bea Vinkour – Steven & Faye Adelson
marking the end of Shloshim for Ron Coden – Carol Sue & Stephen
   Marking the yahrzeit of
   Evelyn Coden Sipher – Carol Sue & Stephen Coden
   Henry Friedgood – Richard & Susan Lezell
    Sandra Edelstein-Ordower – Steven & Faye Adelson
Mazel tov
   on Tate Levinson becoming a Bat Mitzvah – Ilene Lee

RABBI AARON STARR DISCRETIONARY FUND
   From Steven & Beth Margolin
In appreciation of
   making Eli’s bar-mitzvah such a special weekend – Susie & Mark Panza
In honor of
   Eli Panza becoming a Bar Mitzvah – Linda & Raymond Panza
   Norman Beitner’s 70th Birthday! – Miriam Seagle
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Frances Shaw – Patricia Shaw
   Jane Koenigsberg, beloved wife – Ronald Koenigsberg

RABBI YONI DAHLEN DISCRETIONARY FUND
In appreciation of
   making Eli’s bar-mitzvah such a special weekend – Susie & Mark Panza

RUTH PODOLSKY TOBIAS AND HAROLD M. PODOLSKY, M.D. (Z”L) FUND
In honor of
   Ruth’s 95th Birthday. Mazel Tov! – Bruce & Tamara Gorosh

SHABBAT LUNCH FUND
   From Brian & Jennifer
   From Eileen
   From Neil & Karen
   From Stuart & Iris
   From Veronica & Aaron
In honor of
   Saul A. Rube’s awesome Megillah reading Purim morning – Alice & Richard Silbergleit
   Helene Cherrin’s special birthday – Liz and David Elkus
   Helene Cherrin’s 85th birthday – Frida Langnas
   Helene Cherrin’s 85th birthday – Helene Cherrin
   Larry Nemer’s special birthday – Larry & Rosalind Nemer
   the Bat-Mitzvah of Sloane Lotzoff – Linda Brodsky
   Marilyn Aaron’s Special birthday – Marilyn Aaron
   Marilyn Aaron’s 85th Birthday – Dee & Miles Auster
   Pamela David’s special birthday – Pamela & Jacob David
In memory of
   Cliff Radcliff, son of Roger Radcliff – Alice & Richard Silbergleit
   Cliff Radcliff, we are so sorry for your loss – Karen and Hazzan David Propis
   Cookie Chimof; wife, mother, grandmother – Barbara and David Wallace
   Ronald Coden – James Labes
   Dr. Vicki Lynn Heller – Alice & Richard Silbergleit
   Barbara Heller’s sister, Dr. Vicki Lynn Heller – Lawrence & Robin Lash
   Dr. Vicki Lynn Heller, thinking of you! Much – Pamela & Jacob David
   Dr. Vicki Lynn Heller – Elyse & Richard Jacobs, Karen & David Propis, and Karol & Mel Chinitz
   Robert Alpiner, may Bob’s memory forever be a blessing – your Club Zed Friends Marking Marking the yahrzeit of
  Max Derin, beloved father – Carol Sole
   Lillian Gurowitz and Marion Weisberg – Stewart & Cheryl weiner
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
   Maryann Murowski – David & Karen Propis

SISTERHOOD GENERAL FUND
In honor of
   mazel tov to Pam David who is always abundantly kind to me & my kids – Roni Leibovitch
In memory of
   Dr. Vicki Lynn Heller, sister of Barbara Heller – Allan & Joy Nachman
   Dr. Vicki Lynn Heller, may her memory be for a Blessing – Frieda Langnas
   Barbara Heller’s sister, Vicki Lynn Heller. My deepest sympathy – Helene Cherrin

TORAH MAINTENANCE FUND
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Milford T. Lewis – Melvy Lewis

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.