September 2025 Tributes

ADULT EDUCATION FUND
Timely Torah Sponsors
marking the yahzreit of Esther Ellias – Paul & Roberta Ingber
in honor of her mother, Bernice Yendick’s 90th birthday & Shelly’s 65th birthday. – Shelly Allyn-Podolsky

ANN & LEONARD P. BARUCH TZEDAKAH FUND
Mazel tov
on Talia Block’s wonderful milestone and becoming a Bat Mitzvah – Paula & Louis Glazier

EDUCATION FUIND
In honor of
Toby Hazan’s 80th Birthday! – Maureen Selfon & John Weber

ESTHER ETHEL & BENJAMIN KERT MEMORIAL TRANSPORTATION FUND
Marking the yahrzeit of
Benjamin Kert – Glenn & Judy Shapiro

FLOWERS SPONSORSHIP
In honor of
their 55th anniversary – Paul & Roberta Ingber
Marking the yahrzeit of
Amy’s mother Rosalyn Berke – Alan & Amy Sternfeld
Ida Glogower – Eileen & Bill Glogower
Didi Wainess, beloved wife and sister – Jimmy Safran and Richard Burstein
Sharon Hope Katz, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother  – Karin (Katz) & Brian Eisenberg and Family;     Monica (Katz) & Scott Goodwin and Family; Cynthia (Katz) Heyman
beloved mother Esther Sherman – Larry, Joyce, Jeffrey, Fanny, Michael, Robin, and Families
Esther Ellias – Paul & Roberta Ingber

GENERAL FUND
From Adeline Levine
From Melissa & Roy Rubenstein
In honor of
Joyce and Geroge Blum’s very special 70th anniversary – Harold & Cynthia Daitch
CSZ’s hospitality to our senior exercise class. – Jim Berk
Dr. Edward Treisman’s 95th birthday – Linda and Rick Cohen
Dr. Edward Treisman’s special birthday – Susan Kozik Klein & Jeffrey Klein
In memory of
With deepest sympathy on the passing of Fred Miller, Alan Schwartz – Alan
Louis Lieberman – Anita & David Lieberman
Milton Fishman – Dee Fishman and family
Robert Meisner – Larry Blumberg
Robert Meisner – Michael & Myrna Shanker

GUEST LECTURERS FUND
In memory of
David Gertelman – Elliot H. Gertel

HIGH HOLY DAYS APPEAL
From Aaron Dones & Jennifer Kopnick
From Debbie Levin
From James & Margie Starr
From Karen Couf-Cohen & Gerald Cohen
From Matthew & Marcy Citron
From Neil & Joan Satovsky
From Walter & Harriet Goodman
In honor of
Shana tova to the Propis familt! – Ellen & Andrew Taer
Rick Cohen blowing the Shofar – Linda & Rick Cohen
the clergy and staff of CSZ – Brian Satovsky
In memory of
Marvin Finkel, beloved father – Barbara Flayer

HAZZAN DAVID PROPIS DISCRETIONARY FUND
From Sharon & Barry Jacobson
From Stephen Rose
In honor of
Jazzman David Propis – Steve & Tootie Fradkin

I. MATTHEW MILLER MEMORIAL FUND
In honor of
Miller Family – Sheryl & Milton Gordon

IRVING & BEVERLY LAKER CONCERT FUND
Marking the yahrzeit of
Beverly Laker – Andrea Laker

KIDDUSH/LUNCH SPONSORSHIP
In appreciation of
The CSZ Clergy and Staff and all they have done for her. – Deita Besemer
In honor of
their 50th Wedding Anniversary – Dr. Manus & Barbara Krasman
the Aufruf Rafi Jacobs and Hoa Diep – Richard & Elyse Jacobs
Allan Oleinick and Clare Greco’s 40th Anniversary and in honor of Allan’s retirement – Sue and Larry
Oleinick, Harold and Shirley Oleinick, and Lori and Monte Dube
her special birthday – Yvette Diamond
In memory of
their mother Elaine Serman & grandparents Luba & Jack Brode – Bonnie Seligson & Jeffrey Serman
Marking the yahrzeit of
my brother Benjamin Frank – Beverly
of their father and grandfather Leon Schurgin – Karen Schurgin, Robert Brunhild, Rachel Brunhild and
Ilyssa Brunhild
Mary Schwartz, Beloved mother – Lori Weisberg

MEL & HELENE WALLACE FUND FOR HIGH SCHOOL RETREATS
In memory of
your beloved mother Marjorie Grossman – David & Barbara Wallace

MORNING MINYAN FUND
Marking the yahrzeit of
Sonia Blumenstein – Harold & Penny Blumenstein
Didi Wainess – James Safran
Marian Morris – June Stillman
Sigmund Morris – June Stilman
Hana Silber – Leo Silber
Irving Larky – Sheldon & Barbara Larky
Bernice Kramer – Zina Kramer
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
Josh Foster-Tucker – Martin & Janice Stoneman

RABBI AARON STARR DISCRETIONARY FUND
From Alicia Chandler
From Jeffrey & Barbara Shillman
In appreciation of
The Starr Family – Sandy Rose
In honor of
Phil Elkus. Happy Birthday – Karen and Joel Kahn
Rebecca Starr’s special birthday – Sheldon & Barbara Larky
In memory of
Rachel and Aryeh Dagan – Ben & Tamara Friedman
Donald Levin – Carol & Edward Levin
Mazel tov
To Rebecca Starr on her special birthday – Melvin & Karol Chinitz

RABBI YONI DAHLEN DISCRETIONARY FUND
From Alicia Chandler
Marking the yahrzeit of
My beloved mother, Estelle (Itca) Worona – Linda Silverstein (Worona)

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In honor of
Jeremy Sherman and Michael Eisenstaff’s marriage — Stu and Cori Dunn

ROSE AND PHILLIP DUBRINSKY FAMILY RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
From Phyllis Dubrinsky
In memory of
Michael P. Cohen – Phyllis Dubrinsky

SHABBAT LUNCH FUND
In honor of
Dr. Edward Treismsn’s 95th Birthday – Maryanne Murowski
Rhonda Rich’s birthday – Elise Gechter
In memory of
Ann Sherman Harris, beloved mother and grandmother – Renee Sherman
Marking the yahrzeit of
Alexander S. Karp, beloved husband and father – Gabriella Karp

SHABBAT SPONSORSHIP
In honor of
Neil’s birthday – Neil & Joan Satovsky
Marking the yahrzeit of
his mother Bess Zechman z”l, and his aunt Dorothy Heller z”l – Neil Zechman

SISTERHOOD GENERAL FUND
In honor of
Dr. Edward Treisman’s birthday – Barbara Zack & Norman Rubin
Joyce & George Bum’s special anniversary – Barbara Zack & Norman Ruben
Rebecca Starr’s special birthday – Barbara Zack & Norman Ruben
Robin Lash’s special birthday – Barbara Zack & Norman Ruben
Frieda Langnas special birthday. Barbara Zack & Norman Ruben

THRILLING THURSDAY FUND
From Steven & Beth Margolin

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.