December 2025 Tributes

ANN & LEONARD P. BARUCH TZEDAKAH FUND
In memory of
Delphine Landau, beloved mother – Barry Landau

ANN ZUCKMAN MEMORIAL FUND
Marking the Yahrzeit of
Ann Zuckman – Jeffrey & Sara Rothenberg

BELLE & MAURICE SIDEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In memory of
Josh Becker – Steven Mattler & Diane Levy-Rubinstein
Arlene Margolin – Steven Mattler & Diane Levy-Rubinstein

BETTY FISHMAN FUND
In memory of
Debra Beth Greenberg Gaidemak – Jeri & Steven Fishman
Eugene Feldman – Jeri & Steven Fishman
Arlene Margolin – Jeri & Steven Fishman

BUILDING FUND
From Steven & Diane Klein

CSZ VILLAGE DONATIONS
From Ben & Tamara Friedman
From Rachel Orbach

DEBORAH GRONER FUND
Marking the yahrzeit of
Rabbi Irwin Groner – Joel Groner

DR. ROBERT TAM VETERANS FUND
In memory of
Dr. Richard Krugel – Elizabeth Tam

ESTHER ETHEL & BENJAMIN KERT MEMORIAL TRANSPORTATION FUND
Marking the yahrzeit of
David A. Schwartz – Robert & Linda Schwartz

FLOWERS SPONSORSHIP
In honor of
Lily’s special birthday and marking the yahrzeit of Minnie Broner – The Broner Family
Marking the yahrzeit of
Saul Shepsol Saulson, beloved husband, father and grandfather – Marjorie Saulson
Betty Hyson Ellias – Paul & Roberta Ingber
Mickey Alterman – Sharon Alterman
Ann Parzen – Steven & Susan Parzen

GENERAL FUND
From Patricia Shaw
In appreciation of
Rabbi Starr, Cantor Propis, Rabbi Dahlen and Saul Rube (the whole team)! – David & Judy Karp
In honor of
David Aaron Gutman Bar-Mitzvah – Harry Siegel & Mindy Salzberg-Siegel
Ariella Rendell becoming a bat mitzvah – Karen & Al Tesser
In memory of
Adelle Goldstein – Alan Goldstein & Megan Gromley
Arlene Margolin – Douglas & Lori Soifer
Arlene Margolin – Cindy & Harold Daitch
Arlene Margolin – Ada & Howard Yerman
Arlene Margolin – Rochelle Upfall
Sandy Schwartz on what would have been her birthday – Rachel & Joshua Opperer
Debra Nelson – Ruth Grimaldi & Marvin Petuch
Marking the yahrzeit of
Hilda and Jack Erman – Melvy Erman
Harold & Belle Kukes – Thomas & Rosanne Kukes
Gary Rabin, beloved son – Alexander Rabin
Ann & Joseph Shewach, beloved parents – Barbara Zweig

HAZZAN DAVID PROPIS DISCRETIONARY FUND
In appreciation of
Hazzan Propis for his assistance and guidance to Hannah Rosenberg in her recent Bat Mitzvah – Heather, Steve, and Hannah Rosenberg

HERMAN BRODSKY MEMORIAL FUND
In appreciation of
High Holiday Torah honors – Helene Brody
Devorah Glanz for her assistance and guidance to Hannah Rosenberg on her recent Bat Mitzvah – Steve, and Hannah Rosenberg
Marking the yahrzeit of
my grandmother Anna Brodsky – Jeffrey & Stacy Brodsky

HIGH HOLY DAYS APPEAL
From Helene Brody

I. MATTHEW MILLER MEMORIAL FUND
In memory of
I. Matthew Miller – Mimi and Jim Broner
Mathew Miller – Sheryl & Milton Gordon

IRVING & BEVERLY LAKER CONCERT FUND
In memory of
Irving Laker, beloved brother – Dr. Gerald & Elaine Laker

JACOBS & KOSS SUNSHINE FUND FOR GROWING JEWISH JOY
Mazel tov
on the marriage of your children Rafi & Hoa – Sue & Abe Gershonowicz

KIDDUSH/LUNCH SPONSORSHIP
Marking the yahrzeit of
David Frank, beloved husband – Beverly Frank
David A. Schwartz on his first yahrzeit – Linda & Robert Schwartz

LORELEI & CARL LIPNIK CAMP RAMAH
In memory of
Arlene Margolin – Lawrence & Natalie Lipnik

MORNING MINYAN FUND
In appreciation of
the support I have received during this year of saying Kaddish for my beloved mother, Elaine Cohen – Allan & Nita Cohen
Saul Rube for his assistance and guidance to Hannah Rosenberg on her recent Bat Mitzvah -Heather, Steve, and Hannah Rosenberg
In honor of
Saul A. Rube – Lawrence & Natalie Lipnik
David Gutman’s Bar Mitzvah. Mazel Tov – Steven & Faye Adelson
In memory of
Debra “Deb” Beth Greenberg Gaidemak – Emma & Michael Zerkel
Stephen Putterman, beloved brother – Linda and Rick Cohen
Eugene Feldman – Martin & Janice Stoneman
Eugene Feldman – Steven & Faye Adelson
Marking the yahrzeit of
Marking the first Yahrzeit of his mother Adelle Goldstein – Alan & Megan
Thomas Lugosi – Gabriella
Barbara Weintraub, beloved Mother and Grandmother – Jason & Cynthia
Jim’s father Harry Starr – Jim and Margie Starr
Jerry Starr – Jim and Margie Starr
Wolf Gruca – Joe & Sandy Gruca and Margie & Jim Starr
Yetta Perlman – Neil & Margaret
Alex Perlman – Neil & Margaret
Joseph Larkofsky. Sheldon & Barbara Larky – Sheldon & Barbara
Bernard Adelson, beloved father and grandfather – Steven & Faye

MORRIS & BEVERLY BAKER FOUNDATION FUND
Mazel tov
To Beverly Baker on her granddaughter’s Rachel Baker Wedding – Don & Dottie Wagner

RABBI AARON STARR DISCRETIONARY FUND
In appreciation of
Rabbi Starr for his assistance and guidance to Hannah Rosenberg on her recent Bat Mitzvah – Heather, Steve, and Hannah Rosenberg
our high holiday Aliyah – Barbara & Ira Zaltz
In honor of
Rabbi Aaron Starr & President Barbra Giles – Conrad & Lynda Giles
In memory of
Emery Klien – Ira & Barbara Zaltz
Eugene Feldman – Michael Feldman

RABBI YONI DAHLEN DISCRETIONARY FUND
In honor of
Our wedding – Matthew Weingarden & Wendy Levitt
In appreciation of
Rabbi Dahlen for his assistance and guidance to Hannah Rosenberg on her recent Bat Mitzvah -Heather, Steve, and Hannah Rosenberg
In memory of
Julian Wagner – Lauren & Kenneth Eichenbaum

SEGEL-JAFFE MEMORIAL DISCRETIONARY SUPPORT FUND
Marking the yahrzeit of
David Segel – Roberta Segel

SHABBAT LUNCH FUND
In honor of
Our 50th Anniversary – Jain and Dr. Carl Lauter
Stephen Raimi’s birthday Aliyah – Nancy Raimi
In memory of
Marilyn Wayne, beloved mother – Dottie & Donald Wagner
Arlene Margolin – Randi Bernsen
Cantor Sidney Rube – Steven R. Weisberg
Marking the yahrzeit of
Allan Silverman – Daniel & Lorraine Feber
Gertrude Feber – Daniel & Lorraine Feber
Bernice Trogan, beloved sister – Joel & Barbara Leib

SHABBAT SPONSORSHIP
Marking the yahrzeit of
Dorothy Sherman, beloved mother and grandmother – Edward Sherman, Larry Sherman and Family
Harry Slatkin, Neil’s grandfather – Neil & Joan Satovsky

SECURITY CONTRIBUTIONS
Marking the yahrzeit of
Alma Derin Yaffe, my dear mother – Carol Sole

SISTERHOOD GENERAL FUND
Mazel tov
Dr. Carl & Jain Lauter on your 50th Anniversary – Barbara Zack & Norman Ruben

TIMELY TORAH SPONSORS
In honor of
her birthday – Janice Wanetick
Marking the yahrzeit of
Betty Hyson Ellias – Paul & Roberta Ingber
Lillian Fink, beloved grandmother – Barbara Zack & Norman Rubin
Regina Gruca – Margie & Jim Starr and Sandy & Joe Gruca
Helen Starr – Margie and Jim Starr
Susane Yesnick – Margie & Jim Starr and Sandy & Joe Gruca

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.