December 2024 Tributes

BETTY FISHMAN FUND
In memory of
   Frances Eisenberg – Jeri & Steven Fishman
   Charles Soberman – Jeri & Steven Fishman
   Janice Ellenstein – Jeri & Steven Fishman
   David Samuel Mogill. A truly wonderful person – Jeri & Steven Fishman
Mazel tov
  Celebrating you on your 100th Birthday!! – Jeri & Steven Fishman

EDUCATION FUND
In honor of
   Wyatt’s bar mitzvah – Yolanda and David Tisdale and family
In memory of
   Roberta Madorsky – Robyn Elson

FLOWERS SPONSORSHIP
In honor of
  Wyatt Aaron becoming a Bar Mitzvah – Marilyn Aaron
   Richard Jacobs’ 75th birthday and marking the yahrzeit of Bernard Koss – Richard & Elyse Jacobs
   Emma and Michael Zerkel’s 25th anniversary – The Zerkel Family

GENERAL FUND
   From David & Judy Karp
   From Leah Lewis
In appreciation of
   Dr. Paul Gold. Thank you for your service. Love Sheryl and Milt. – Sheryl & Milton
In honor of
   Harold Kusnetz’s 100th Birthday – Roslyn Yerman, Sue Yerman, and Julie Maher
In memory of
   Adell Abromovich Ozrovitz – Janice Kay
   David Mogill – Babs and Joel Leib
   David Mogill – Norman & Ruth Beitner
   Jerry Sherman, beloved husband and father – Stephen Korn
   Robert Naftaly – Carolle Baskin
  Oscar Feldman – Ethan & Gretchen Davidson
   Oscar Feldman – Sally Orley
   Roberta Madorsky- Michael & Myrna Shanker
   Roberta Madorsky – Stanley Jacobson
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Beno Hoffman – Barbara Hoffman
   William Kerwin – George & Helen Kerwin
   Bernice Trogan – Joel & Barbara Leib
   Abraham Kapetansky – Joel & Barbara Leib
   Rabbi Frank Plotke – Peter & Mireille Plotke
Mazel tov
   the birth of baby Hadassah Dalia Davydov – Vadim, Rachel, Sonia, Hemi, and Liam Avshalumov –

GOLDIE & RABBI MORRIS ADLER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In honor of
   the baby naming of Sophie Davydov – Deena Fishman & David Fishman

HAZZAN DAVID PROPIS DISCRETIONARY FUND
In honor of
   Michael & Emma Zerkel special Anniversary – Sheldon & Barbara Larky

HERMAN BRODSKY MEMORIAL FUND
In appreciation of
   Barbara and Irvin Kappy – Stacy & Jeffrey Brodsky, Helene Brody
   High Holiday Ark Opening and Aliyah – Stacy and Jeffrey Brodsky
In memory of
   Anna Brodsky, mother of Herman Brodsky z”l – Jeffrey & Stacy Brodsky
   Anna Brodsky – David & Ann Rosenberg
  Ethel Rosenberg, beloved grandmother – David & Ann Rosenberg
   David Mogill, beloved brother and father – Ann & David Rosenberg
  Leonard Kaplan, his smile lit up the room – Ann & David Rosenberg
   David Samuel Mogill – Helene Brody
  Chuck Soberman. – Helene Brodsky-Brody
  Dina Brodsky. Honoring her memory as we mark the end of kaddish – Jeffrey & Stacy Brodsky
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Pearl Brodsky – Jeffrey & Stacy Brodsky
   Leo Brodsky – Jeffrey & Stacy Brodsky

HIGH HOLY DAYS APPEAL
   From Jeffrey & Sharon Lipton

I. MATTHEW MILLER MEMORIAL FUND
In memory of
   Martin Miller – Barbara Heller
   Martin Miller – Beverly Frank
   Martin Miller – Carlyn, Melissa and Deena Canvasser
   Martin Miller – David & Dana Jacob
   beloved father and grandfather, Marty Miller – Louis & Paula Glazier
   Martin Miller – Renee Wolgin
   Martin Miller – Tony & Karen Levin
   Matthew and Martin Miller – Joann Miller
   I. Matthew Miller – David & Dana Jacob

ILENE NEMER MEMORIAL FUND
In memory of
   David Mogill, beloved brother Rosalind and Larry Nemer

IRVING & BEVERLY LAKER CONCERT FUND
In memory of
   Yefim Ketslakh – Elaine and Jerry Laker
   Charles Soberman – Dr. Gerald & Elaine Laker
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Wilma Pinckney, beloved sister – Gerald & Elaine Laker
   Mildred Cohen, beloved mother – Gerald & Elaine Laker

JACOBS & KOSS SUNSHINE FUND FOR GROWING JEWISH JOY
In honor of
   Rich Jacobs’ very happy special birthday – Mel & Karol Chinitz

KIDDUSH/LUNCH SPONSORSHIP
In honor of
   Wyatt Aaron becoming a Bar Mitzvah – Marilyn Aaron

MEN’S CLUB
In honor of
   Richard Jacobs’ special birthday! – Sheldon & Barbara Larky

MORNING MINYAN FUND
   From Emma & Michael Zerkel
   From Richard & Jody Grossman
In appreciation of
   the daily minyan during my mourning period. – Anita Naftaly
   my Aliyah during my Sukkot visit – Charles Rube
In honor of
   Their daughter-in-law’s successful Beit Din – Mitchell & Norma Shek
In memory of
   Chuck Soberman, beloved husband and father – Steven & Faye Adelson
   Dina Brodsky on what would have been her 96th birthday – Jeffrey & Stacy Brodsky
   Larry Snider from Your Shabbat Study Group – Allan & Karen Lovinger
   Larry Snider – Barbara Zack & Norman Rubin
   Larry Snider – Beth A Sills
   Larry Snider. Always thinking of you. – Bonnie Seligson
   Larry Snider. May he always be remembered for a blessing. – Carol Sue & Stephen Coden
   Lawrence Snider – David & Doris Schey
   Larry Snider. Our sincerest condolences – Dottie and Don Wagner
   Larry Snider, he will be missed. – Harriet & Lloyd Snider
   beloved husband Larry Snider. – Helene Brodsky-Brody
   Larry Snyder – Hon. Susan Moiseev
   Larry Snider – Joel & Betsy Kellman
   Larry Snider. – Kitty Charnes
   Larry Snider – Louis & Paula Glazier
   Larry Snider – Marcee & Neil Clemens
   Your dear husband, Lawrence Snider – Marilyn & Aaron Kales
   Larry Snider – Mark & Shelly Rubenfire
   Mr. Larry Snider – Melissa Handler
   Larry Snider – Pam Opperer
   Larry Snider z”l – Richard Cavaler
   Lawrence Snider – Robert & Mary Lou Labe
   Larry Snider – Ronna Ross
   Larry Snider – Julie, Ted, Caitlyn, Isabel and Anthony Dziuba
   Larry Snider – Karen, Tony, Jodi, Bradley and Hana Levin
   Seymour Samuel Stein – Harriet & Gregg Orley
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Dora Lezell – Richard & Susan Lezell
   Meyer Waterstone – Steven & Faye Adelson
Mazel tov
    Michael and Emma Zerkel on their 25th Anniversary. – Jason & Cynthia Weintraub

NATHAN SOBERMAN MEMORIAL
In memory of
   Chuck Soberman – Cindy and Fred Leff

PLAYGROUND FUND
In memory of
   Bob Naftaly – Jeffrey & Sara Rothenberg

RABBI AARON STARR DISCRETIONARY FUND
In appreciation of
   pulpit honors – Helene and P.J. Cherrin
   Rabbi Aaron Starr’s kindness always and in difficult times. – Jain & Carl Lauter
   Rabbi Starr’s recent student outreach at University of Michigan – Lawrence & Hilary Handler
In honor of
   Richard & Susan Lezell’s special anniversary – Sheldon & Barbara Larky
   Cindy and Harold Daitche’s special anniversary – Sheldon & Barbara Larky
In memory of
   Dr. Seymour S. Stein – Ruth & Norman Beitner
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Sophie Herman – Steven & Diane Klein
Mazel tov
   To Beth and Steve Margolin on your very special anniversary – Sheldon & Barbara Larky

RABBI YONI DAHLEN DISCRETIONARY FUND
   From Eunice Campbell
Mazel tov
   Mazel Tov to Meredith Dahlen on your partnership! – Rita and Michael Zadoff

REUBIN & YETTA DUBRINSKY EDUCATION FUND
In memory of
   Reubin & Yetta Dubrinsky – Seymour & Carol Dubrinsky

SAFFER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In appreciation of
   Giving Tuesday – Mark & Peggy Saffer

SECURITY FUND
In memory of
   Dr. Seymour Stein – Sheldon & Barbara Larky

SHABBAT LUNCH FUND
   From Ken & Carolyn Moses
In honor of
   Ann and David Conrad’s 50th Wedding Anniversary. – Robert & Judith Sternberg
In memory of
  David Mogill – Barbara Heller
   Fay Isackson – Barbara Heller
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Stanley Siegel and Ruth Cohen Siegel – David & Karen Propis
   my beloved brother, Michael Yendick – Shelly Allyn-Podolsky
Mazel tov
   to Beth and Steven Margolin on their special anniversary – Barbara Zack & Norman Rubin
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
   June Stillman. Thank you for all your incredible work – Beverly Baker and Dr. Edward Treisman

SISTERHOOD GENERAL FUND
   From Jan Klein & Julie Nelson-Klein
In honor of
   Elyse & Richard Jacobs’ anniversary – Barbara & Norman
   special anniversary Cynthia & Harold Daitch. Barbara Zack – Barbara & Norman
   your special anniversary Susan & Richard Lezell. Barbara Zack – Barbara & Norman
   your special anniversary Emma & Michael Zerkel. Barbara Zack – Barbara & Norman
In memory of
   Andrew Greenfield. My sincere condolences on your loss. – Anita
   Jerry Sherman. My sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved husband, father, and grandfather. – Frieda

TORAH MAINTENANCE FUND
   From Gary & Barbara Eisenberg

TZEDEKAH FUND
In memory of
Sydney & Hilda Blackman – Ashley Blackman

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.