May 2025 Tributes

ANN & LEONARD P. BARUCH TZEDAKAH FUND
In honor of
Talia Block becoming bat mitzvah – Andrea Laker & David Baum and Josh Laker
Talia Block becoming Bat Mitzvah – Jody & Rich Grossman

ANNUAL MEETING CELEBRATION CAMPAIGN
From Steven & Faye Adelson
From Susan Kozik Klein & Jeffrey Klein
In honor of
Evon Pervan-Keller’s leadership – Elise Gechter

BELLE & MAURICE SIDEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In memory of
Martin and Elaine Mattler, and Belle Siden – Harriet Siden

BETTY FISHMAN FUND
In memory of
Dr. Firooz Banooni – Jeri & Steven Fishman

CULTURAL PROGRAMMING CONTRIBUTION
From Lorry & Nicole Black

DR. ROBERT TAM VETERANS FUND
In memory of
Dr. Firooz Banooni – Elizabeth Tam & Family

EDUCATION FUND
In appreciation of
Devorah Glanz and her willingness to serve on our Beit Din! – Noelle & Kelcie Ferrara-Gerson
In memory of
Rhoda Chester, may her memory be for blessing – Rachel & Mark Miller

ESTHER ETHEL & BENJAMIN KERT MEMORIAL TRANSPORTATION FUND
Marking the yahrzeit of
Betty M. Schwartz, beloved mother – Linda & Robert Schwartz

GENERAL FUND
In honor of
Arlene Margolin’s 95th Birthday – Howard & Dana Feldman
Barbara and Sheldon Larky’s 60th anniversary – Susan Kozik Klein & Jeffrey Klein
In memory of
David Fishman, beloved brother – Alvin & Carol Fishman
Roberta Madorsky – Ronald & Stacy Klein
Marking the yahrzeit of
Sophie Fishman, beloved mother – Alvin & Carol Fishman
Jack Lazar – Barbara Hoffman
Jack Sherman – Edward Sherman
Bertha Josephine Rosenberg – Elizabeth Blase
Milton Berry, beloved father – Henry Berry & Jessica Rhodes
Shirley Zirkin – Richard Zirkin
Alvin and Henrietta Weisberg – Steven Weisberg
Estell Wainer – The Wainer / Warner Families
Mazel tov
to Beth and Steve Margolin on being honored by Hillel Day School. – Lawrence & Melissa Lax

GOLDIE & RABBI MORRIS ADLER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Marking the yahrzeit of
Sophie Fishman – Deena Fishman

GREEN & SUSTAINABILITY FUND
Marking the yahrzeit of
our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother Miriam Simon Schwartz – Jessica Schwartz and Maxine Asnis and their families

HAZZAN DAVID PROPIS DISCRETIONARY FUND
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
Joel Ben-Moche – Frieda Langas

HERMAN BRODSKY MEMORIAL FUND
In honor of
the birth of Jeff and Stacy Brodsky’s granddaughter, Jordan Skye – David & Ann Rosenberg
In memory of
Claire Faygel Reifler – David & Ann Rosenberg
Doug Wasserman, beloved brother – David & Ann Rosenberg
Spencer Minns – David & Ann Rosenberg
Marking the yahrzeit of
my Zadie, Louis Konikof – David & Ann Rosenberg
my mother, Lillian Rosenberg Binder – David & Ann Rosenberg

JACOBS & KOSS SUNSHINE FUND FOR GROWING JEWISH JOY
In honor of
Richard and Elyse Jacobs’ 50th anniversary – Harold & Nancy Finkel
Richard and Elyse’s special anniversary – Melvin & Karol Chinitz
Jerry Laker’s very special 90th Birthday – Elyse & Richard Jacobs
Richard & Elyse Jacobs’s 50th anniversary – Sue & Abe Gershonowicz
In memory of
Chuck Sachse – Richard & Elyse Jacobs
Spencer Minns – Richard & Elyse Jacobs
Mazel tov
to Elyse and Richard Jacobs on 50 years of wedded bliss – Pamela David

KIDDUSH/LUNCH SPONSORSHIP
In honor of
Sisterhood Shabbat – Barbara Heller and Emma Zerkel
their 55th wedding anniversary and in honor of Dottie’s birthday – Dottie & Donald Wagner
Marking the yahrzeit of
Reva Lazarus – Louis & Paula

MEL & HELENE WALLACE FUND FOR HIGH SCHOOL RETREATS
Marking the yahrzeit of
Albert & Joel Kaplan – David & Barbara Wallace

MEN’S CLUB
In memory of
Dr. Firooz Banooni. He will be missed by so many – Stephen Korn

MORNING MINYAN FUND
Breakfast Sponsorship
marking the first yahrzeit of Virginia Lanzkron – Lisa & Frank Lanzkron-Tamarazo
In appreciation of
Lisa DeVriendt and Daniel Kohn at Quality Kosher Catering for their Menschlechkeit. – Dan & Lisa Weiner
In honor of
Neil Satovsky becoming a Eight Over Eighty honoree – Frieda Langnas
Dottie and Donald Wagner’s 55th wedding anniversary – Joanne and Kraft
Talia Block’s Bat Mitzvah!! – Steven & Faye Adelson
In memory of
Sydell Pappas – Ilona & Max Fynke
Firooz Banooni – Joni and Neil Satovsky
Eileen Hoberman – Robin & Lawrence Lash
Dr. Firooz Banooni – Steven & Faye Adelson
Eileen Hoberman, mother of Fern Kepes – Steven & Faye Adelson
Dr. Firooz Banooni – Steven & Faye Adelson
Marking the yahrzeit of
Nathan Gold and marking his yahrzeit. – Robert & Rochelle
Lew Rose – Carol Sue & Stephen Coden
Zoltan Lugosi – Gabriella Karp
Borbala Lugosi – Gabriella Karp
Marth Karp – Gabriella Karp
Ignacz Karp – Gabriella Karp
Mariska Karp – Gabriella Karp
Bernard Kane, beloved brother – Gerald & Elaine Laker
Phillip Shiener – Gerald & Karen Shiener
Leo Rockind – Gladys Rockind
Herzel Silber & Haim Silber – Leo Silber
Grandpa Samuel and father Lester Satovsky – Neil & Joan Satovsky
Renee Edelstein & Ivan Edelstein – Steven & Faye Adelson
Mathilda Weintraub – The Weintraub Family, Jason, Cynthia, Aaron and Alyssa
Rudy Newman, Aaron Eliezer Rosen, and Eugene Newman – William & Natalie Newman
Mazel tov
to Mickey Madden on being name one of 8 over 80 by Jewish Senior Life – Carol Sue and Steve Coden
to Neil Satovsky on being named one of 8 over 80 by Jewish Senior Life – Carol Sue and Steve Coden
to Neil Satovsky on deserved honor as an “8 over 80 – Joel & Betsy Kellman
to Rudy Newman on his first birthday – William & Natalie Newman

RABBI AARON STARR DISCRETIONARY FUND
From Patricia Shaw
In appreciation of
Rabbi Starr and his willingness to serve on our Beit Dein! – Noelle & Kelcie Ferrara-Gerson
pulpit honors for my birthday – Steven & Jill Dean
Rabbi Starr – On behalf of B’nai Jeshurun Cleveland
In honor of
Nancy and Harold Finkel’s anniversary – your children & grandchildren
In memory of
Erwin Rubenstein – Judith Rubenstein
Marking the yahrzeit of
Florence Labes – James Labes

RUTH PODOLSKY TOBIAS AND HAROLD M. PODOLSKY, M.D. (Z”L) FUND
In honor of
Ethan Lerner becoming a Bar Mitzvah – Sabra Shekter

SECURITY CONTRIBUTIONS
Mazel tov
to Barbara Kratchman on your honor of being named 8 over 80 – Joel & Betsy Kellman

SHABBAT LUNCH FUND
General Donation
Annual donation to Shabbat lunch – Harry Siegel & Mindy Salzberg Siegel
Annual donation to Shabbat Lunch – Steven Weisberg
In honor of
all our graduates – David & Jennifer Ellenbogen
our graduates – Todd & Nicole Fink
Harrison Hunger’s graduation – Elanah Hunger
Addison Gold’s graduation – Linsey Gold
Hayden’s graduation – Steven & Jill Dean
Caleb’s graduation – Rabbi Aaron & Rebecca Starr
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
Joel Ben Moche – Mel & Karol Chinitz

SHABBAT SPONSORSHIP
In honor of
their 45th anniversary – Harold & Nancy Finkel

SISTERHOOD GENERAL FUND
From Karol & Mel Chinitz
In honor of
Elyse Jacobs becoming president of sisterhood – Andrea & Josh Laker, David Baum
Mazel tov
To Talia Block on becoming a Bat Mitzvah! Barbara Zack & Norman Rubin

TZEDEKAH FUND
In honor of
Sally Soberman on her 100th Birthday – Beverly Frank

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.