AUGUST 2025 Tributes

BELLE & MAURICE SIDEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In memory of
Diane Savin – Harriet Siden

BETTY FISHMAN FUND
In memory of
Majorie Lois Feldman Grossman – Jeri & Steven Fishman

CSZ VILLAGE DONATIONS
In memory of
Johnny Katz – Jackie & Joey Yashinsky

CULTURAL PROGRAMMING CONTRIBUTION
In honor of
Dr. Toby Hazan’s special 80th birthday – Lonny & Gail Zimmerman

EDUCATION FUND
In honor of
my family and our recent Aliyah together. – Jessica Schwartz
the 90th Birthday of Dr. Richard Brown and his proficient Haftarah reading – Joanne and Michael Rowe

FLOWERS SPONSORSHIP
In honor of
our beloved father and grandfather’s 95th Birthday. – James & Barbara Sugarman
Paul and Roberta Ingber’s very special 55th anniversary – Steven & Jill Ingber
Marking the yahrzeit of
Ida Hillman McClintock, beloved mother and grandmother – Barbara and Gary Eisenberg & Family
beloved husband Graham Orley – Sally Orley
beloved mother Bertha Dworkin – Shirley Jonas
beloved father Ben Alterman – Soozee Alterman

GENERAL FUND
From Mike Paige & Morgan Goodman
In honor of
Richard Brown’s very special birthday – Amy and David Goldman
Dr. Robert Brown happy 90th birthday. Shelia & Mike – Mayer & Sheila
Roberta & Paul Inger’s 55th wedding anniversary – Eugene & Anne Greenstein
Toby Hazan’s 80th birthday – Fred & Evelyn Freeman
Commemorating the start of Dr. Richard Brown’s 10th decade of life! – Gregory & Laurie Katz
Happy 99th Birthday Phil Elkus – Ron Elkus
Dr. Richard Brown’s milestone birthday – Beth and Steve Margolin
Paul Ingber’s milestone birthday – Beth and Steve Margolin
In memory of
Robert Meisner – Richard Cavaler
Robert Meisner – Neil & Joan Satovsky
Robert Meisner – Sharon & Stan Joehlin
Robert Meisner – Sheldon & Barbara Larky
Marking the yahrzeit of
Harry Jacobson – Joseph & Nancy Jacbson

GREEN & SUSTAINABILITY FUND
Marking the yahrzeit of
our sister Elizabeth Carol Schwartz – Jessica Schwartz and Maxine Asnis and families

GUEST LECTURERS FUND
In appreciation of
Rabbi Carnie Rose – Jennifer Jacobs

HAZZAN DAVID PROPIS DISCRETIONARY FUND
In appreciation of
Hazzan David Propis – Rabbi Dorit and Shimon Edut
Cantor P, for your loving words of connection & respect to Arthur Sugarman – Louis Sugarman
Hazzan Propis. Thank you for a memorable evening of music and joy – Marilyn Schakne

HERMAN BRODSKY MEMORIAL FUND
In honor of
Phil Elkus’s special birthday – Ann & David Rosenberg
Ralph Zuckman’s birthday – Helen Brody
In memory of
my father Herman Brodsky – Ann & David Rosenberg
my grandfather Jacob Brodsky – Ann & David Rosenberg
Linda Beitner Dagan, sister of Norman Beitner – Ann & David Rosenberg
my father, Herman Brodsky on his yahrzeit – Helen Brody
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
Richard Kroopnick – Ann & David Rosenberg

I. MATTHEW MILLER MEMORIAL FUND
In memory of
Frederick Miller may his memory be a blessing – Scott & Rachel Rose
Cheryl LaKritz may her memory be a blessing – Scott & Rachel Rose
Marking the yahrzeit of
My son Jeffrey Meizels – Carol Meizels

HIGH HOLY DAYS APPEAL
From Gary & Barbara Eisenberg

IRVING & BEVERLY LAKER CONCERT FUND
In honor of
Gary Galens’s special 80th birthday – Andrea laker
George & Joyce Blum’s 70th wedding anniversary – Merrill & Mark Saidman
Marking the yahrzeit of
Sarah Laker, beloved mother – Gerald & Elaine Laker

KIDDUSH/LUNCH SPONSORSHIP
In honor of
Toby Hazan’s 80th birthday – Charlene & Toby Hazen
their 55th wedding anniversary – Paul & Roberta Ingber
Marking the yahrzeit of
Lena Makowsky & Mary Frank – Beverly Frank
Esther Sherman, beloved wife and mother – Edward Sherman
Israel Winitsky beloved father – Heléne Cherrin
Regina Salama, beloved mother – Joseph & Rita Salama
Thomas Nessel, beloved father of Karen Katz-Diem – Mark Diem & Karen Katz-Diem

MEN’S CLUB
From Jeffrey & Stacy Brodsky

MORNING MINYAN FUND
In honor of
Karen & Tony on special anniversary – Dottie & Donald Wagner
Dr. Richard Brown’s special birthday – Dottie & Don Wagner
Roberta & Paul Ingber special anniversary – Dottie & Don Wagner
Saul A. Rube’s birthday – Janice and Marty Stoneman
Dr. Richard Brown’s 90th birthday – Lawrence & Karen Katz
Dr. Richard Brown’s special birthday – Sheldon & Barbara Larky
Roberta & Paul Ingber on their special wedding anniversary – Sheldon & Barbara Larky
Marc Rosentock’s special Birthday – Steven & Faye Adelson
Richard Brown’s very special Birthday – Steven & Faye Adelson
Dr. Richard Brown’s 90th birthday – Susan Kozik Klein & Jeffrey Klein
Paul & Roberta Ingber’s 55th wedding anniversary – Susan Kozik Klein & Jeffrey Klein
In memory of
Nancy Waldman, beloved wife and mother – Jay Waldman
Beloved parents Marvin and Estelle Edelman – Richard Endelman
Marking the yahrzeit of
Molly Fisher – Carol Sue & Stephen Coden
Jean Weiss – Dottie & Donald Wagner
Leon Ordin – Douglas & Denise Kahn
beloved father, Solomon Cohen. – Gerald & Elaine Laker
Rhea Bass and Stuart Bass – Lawrence & Susan Oleinick
Norman Ordower – Steven & Faye Adelson
beloved mother, Peral Kozik – Susan Kozik Klein & Jeffrey Klein

MORRIS AND BEVERLY BAKER ISRAEL COLLEGE STUDIES FUND
In honor of
Dr. Edward Treisman’s special birthday – Dottie & Don Wagner

RABBI AARON STARR DISCRETIONARY FUND
In appreciation of
your visit to our home – Daniel & Lorraine Feber
my birthday Aliyah – Marci Ben-Moche
In honor of
Rebecca Starr’s milestone birthday. Mazel tov – Beth and Steve Margolin
Dick Brown’s 90th birthday – Wendy & Howard Handler
In memory of
Arnold Coleman – Hilary & Joel Mellen
Neil Zales – Hilary & Lawrence Handler

RICHARD & KATHLEEN BROWN EDUCATION RESOURCE FUND
In honor of
Richard Brown’s birthday – Nison & Doreen Sabin

ROSE AND PHILLIP DUBRINSKY FAMILY RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
In memory of
Libby Weingarden – Renee & Robert Greenberger
Marking the yahrzeit of
Rose Dubrinsky & Larry Spector – Phyllis Dubrinsky
Rose Dubrinsky, beloved mother – Renee & Robert Greenberger

SHABBAT LUNCH FUND
In honor of
Stuart Bordman’s 80th birthday! – Alice and Richard Silbergleit
Dick Brown’s special birthday and reading of the Haftorah – Harriet & Gregg Orley
Talia Block bat mitzvah you are incredible! – Martin & Janice Stoneman
In memory of
Libby Weingarden – Barbara & Gary Eisenberg & Family
Cynthia Wagner. – Lewis Wagner
Suzanne Shifman – Janice & Marty Stoneman
Suzanne Shifman – Rena & Ronald Meyers
Eileen Greenberger. Robert & Renee Greenberger
Marking the yahrzeit of
Dorothy Tessler – Carol Sue & Stephen Coden
Edward H. Elkus – Philip & Estelle Elkus
Maurice David Coden – Carol Sue & Stephen Coden
my father, Sam Braverman – Barbara & Sheldon Larky
Sharon Medsker – Carol Sue & Stephen Coden
Sylvia Katz Pomerantz and Benjamin Katz – Anita Naftaly
Mazel tov
To Dr. Gary Galens on your 80th Birthday – Maryanne Murawski

SECURITY CONTRIBUTIONS
From Amy & Gregg Brent

TZEDEKAH FUND
From Jessica & Ritchie Frijas

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.