March 2025 Tributes

ADULT EDUCATION FUND
Timely Torah Sponsor
   Marking the Yahrzeit of Harold M. Ellias – Paul & Roberta Ingber12

ANN & LEONARD P. BARUCH TZEDAKAH FUND
In memory of
   Melville Goldberg. – Mark & Miriam Goldberg
Mazel tov
   To Lance Lis on the 50th anniversary of your bar mitzvah – Leonard & Ann Baruch

BETTY FISHMAN FUND
In honor of
   Beth and Steve Margolin receiving the Rabbi Jacob E. Segal (z’l) Award – Jeri & Steven Fishman
In memory of
   Dr. Natan HarPaz – Jeri & Steven Fishman
   Leon Silber – Jeri & Steven Fishman
   Kenneth Safran – Jeri & Steven Fishman

DR. ROBERT TAM VETERANS FUND
In memory of
   Kenneth Jay Safran – Elizabeth Tam

FLOWERS SPONSORSHIP
In memory of
   Sarah Laker – Gerald & Elaine Laker
Marking the yahrzeit of
   The first yahrzeit of Vicki Lynn Heller – Barbara Heller
   Debra Lynn Nessel – Mark Katz & Karen Diem Katz
   Harold M. Ellias – Paul & Roberta Ingber
   Sandra Edelstein Ordower & in honor of Faye’s special Birthday – Steven & Faye Adelson

GENERAL FUND
   – Jason & Cynthia Weintraub
   – Neil & Joan Satovsky
   – Reva Klar
In appreciation of
   Rabbi Starr, LaShawn Humes, and Elise Gechter – Abigail Eisenberg
   our pulpit honors this past Shabbat – Steven & Beth Margolin
In memory of
   Ken Safran – Alan Schwartz
   Michael Kramer – Alan Schwarts
   Donald Dreifus – Mindy & Buzz Wachler
   Kenneth Safran – Richard Cavaler
   Jonathan Lowe. – Susan Kozik Klein & Jeffrey Klein
   Abraham Gershon Wygoda – Zita Weber
Marking the yahrzeit of
   my father Morris Levine – Adeline Levine
   Pearl Lazar. – Barbara Hoffman
   My Father, Max Derin – Carol Sole
   My father, Edwin Siegel – Harry Siegel & Mindy Salzberg Siegel
   Samuel Lewis – Melvy Lewis
Mazel tov
   to Lance Lis on his most recent Bar Mitzvah!! – David & Michelle Carroll

HAZZAN DAVID PROPIS DISCRETIONARY FUND
In honor of
   Hazzan David Propis’s birthday – Charlotte Axelrad
   Marjorie Saulson’s 85th Birthday – Helene Cherrin
In memory of
   Debra Nelson, a sweet lovely person who will be remembered forever. – Gary & Johnie Galens
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Bernard Klein – Ronald & Stacy klein
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
   Carol Hoberman. Thinking of you – Heléne Cherrin

HERMAN BRODSKY MEMORIAL FUND
In memory of
   beloved daughter Debra Nelson – David & Ann Rosenberg
   Judith Sosland – David & Ann Rosenberg
   Dr. Louis Soverinsky – David & Ann Rosenberg
   Bob Grant – David & Ann Rosenberg
Marking the yahrzeit of
   my bubbie Rose Konikof – David & Ann Rosenberg
   Joseph Konikof – David & Ann Rosenberg
   Dina Brodsky – David & Ann Rosenberg
   Irving Rosenberg, a gentle man – David & Ann Rosenberg
   Robert Ernstein z”l – David & Ann Rosenberg
   Rosa Ernstein z”l – David & Ann Rosenberg
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
   Cerna Klain. May you return quickly to good health. – David & Ann Rosenberg

I. MATTHEW MILLER MEMORIAL FUND
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Sander Hillman – Gary & Barbara Eisenberg
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
   Barbara Flayer – Robin Lash

ILENE NEMER MEMORIAL FUND
In memory of
   beloved mother and grandmother Joan Jacobs – Larry and Ros Nemer

KIDDUSH/LUNCH SPONSORSHIP
In honor of
   Beverly Baker’s 91st birthday – Edward Treisman
   Jerry’s very special birthday – Gerald & Elaine Laker
   The Aufruf of Josh Glauser and Meridith Pensler – Mark & Brenda Pensler
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Harry I. Laker – Gerald & Elaine Laker
   of their beloved daughter Jill Ann Hooberman – Paul & Carol Hooberman
   Bernard Weisberg and Selma Feinberg – Steven Weisberg

LEAH & HYMAN SAFRAN LIBRARY FUND
In memory of
   Kenneth Safran – Paula and Lou Glazier
   Jimmy Safran’s brother – Margery Burstein

MEL & HELENE WALLACE FUND FOR HIGH SCHOOL RETREATS
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Melvin Wallace – David & Barbara Wallace
   Helene Wallace – David & Barbara Wallace
   Bernice Kaplan – David & Barbara Wallace

MORNING MINYAN FUND
   – Joshua & Sherilyn Foster-Tucker
In honor of
   Saul Rube for you fantastic tutoring. Lance Lis – Lance
In memory of
   Debra Nelson z”l – Andrea Laker
   Michael Kramer a special person – Don & Dottie Wagner
   Kenneth Safran – Martin & Janice Stoneman
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Congregational Past President William Davidson – Ethan & Gretchen Davidson
   Hyman Blumenstein – Harold & Penny Blumenstein
   David Hecht – Jeffrey & Shelley Hecht
   Marvin “Skip” Hecht – Jeffrey & Shelley Hecht
   Dolores “Dee” Brode – Larry & Lori Garon
   Shary Kabiljo, beloved mother – Linda & Ronald Cohen
   Regina Cohen – Marc Cohen & Patti Kelter
   Sandra Edelstein Ordower – Steven & Faye Adelson

PETER & CLARA WEISBERG CONCERT FUND
In honor of
   Steven Weisberg’s 70th birthday – Nancy Simons

RABBI AARON STARR DISCRETIONARY FUND
   – Ethan & Gretchen Davidson
   – Murray & Linda Baruch
   – Reva Klar
   – Mishloach Manot Donation – Linda & Ronald Cohen
In honor of
   Michaela becoming a bat mitzvah – Jonathon & Amy Rabin
In memory of
   the Bibas Family – Anna Himelhoch
   beloved daughter Debra and beloved sister Judith Nelson – Barbara Zack & Norman Rubin
   The Bibas Family – Gary & Barbara Eisenberg
   the Bibas Family – Gladys Rockind
   the Bibas Family – Jonathon & Amy Rabin
   the Bibas Family – Linda & Ronald Cohen
   The Bibas Famiy – Robert & Louise Horowitz
   The Bibas Family – Susan Klein & Jeffrey Kozik Klein
   Bibas Family – James & Betty Line
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Emma Rosin – Beanie Rohtbart
   Markus Rohtbart – Beanie Rohtbart
   Menashe Rohtbart – Beanie Rohtbart
   Jules Feldmesser – Beanie Rohtbart
   Alexander Rosin – Beanie Rohtbart
   Bernard Klein – Ronald & Stacy Klein

REUBIN & YETTA DUBRINSKY EDUCATION FUND
In memory of
   beloved mother, Yetta Dubrinsky – Seymour & Carol Dubrinsky

SHABBAT LUNCH FUND
   Thank you – Robyn Robins
In memory of
   Jacob David – Mark & Brenda Pensler
   Michael Kramer – Carol & Paul Hooberman
   Michael Kramer – Paul & Roberta Ingber
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Our Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather, David Milgrom – Bruce & Lee Sack
   Anna Green – Philip & Estelle Elkus
   Florene Elkus-Kuhn – Philip & Estelle Elkus
   Jill Hooberman – Robert & Judith Sternberg
Mazel tov
   Emma Zerkel – Mark & Brenda Pensler
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
   Ann Baruch – Mark & Brenda Pensler

SHABBAT SPONSORSHIP
In memory of
   Dorothy Green – Harold & Nancy Finkel
   Dorothy Green – Randee Lipman

SISTERHOOD GENERAL FUND
In memory of
   beloved brother Kenneth Safran – Barbara Zack & Norman Rubin
Mazel tov
   to the Margolins upon receiving the Rabbi Jacob E. Segal (z”l) Award – Mark & Brenda Pensler

TZEDEKAH FUND
   – Joshua & Sherilyn Foster-Tucker

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.