February 2025 Tributes

ALAN E. LUCKOFF MEMORIAL FUND
From Allan & Arline Rein

BETTY FISHMAN FUND
In memory of
Jonathan Lowe – Jeri & Steven Fishman
Debra Michelle Nelson, daughter of Alicia and Rabbi David Nelson – Jeri & Steven Fishman
Judith Nelson Sosland, sister of Rabbi David Nelson – Jeri & Steven Fishman

BIMAH FLOWER SPONSORSHIP
Marking the yahrzeit of
Robert Adelson – Steven & Faye Adelson

BUILDING FUND
Marking the yahrzeit of
Charles (Chuck) Perlman – Owen & Sheila Perlman

DR DAVID & CEIL KLIGER RUDA FUND
In honor of
her special birthday – Nancy Kliger

DR. ROBERT TAM VETERANS FUND
In honor of
Paul Gold’s very special 85th birthday – Birdie, Kari & Eddie, Eric & Amy and families
In memory of
Judith Nelson Sosland. – Elizabeth Tam
Debra Nelson – Elizabeth Tam and Family

EDUCATION FUND
In honor of
Lance Lis In honor of your “50th anniversary of your Bar Mitzvah“ – Jeffrey and Rene Taub

FLOWERS SPONSORSHIP
Bimah flowers sponsored by Harriet & Gregg Orley
In memory of
Eva Kogan, Anya Kogan & Lyuba Kogan who perished at Auschwitz – Jon & Stephanie Co
Belle and Harold Kukes – The Kukes and Kratchman Families
Marking the yahrzeit of
Monte M. Korn – Joanne & Michael Rowe and Stephen Korn
Tod Fynke – Max & Ilona Fynke

GENERAL FUND
From Aaron & Rebecca Starr
From Patricia Shaw
In honor of
Stephanie Co, Thank you for inviting me to your celebration at CSZ – Anna Rose & Arnold Hyman
Richard Burstein’s 80th Birthday – Harold & Penny Blumenstein
In memory of
Sandra Kopelman – Allan & Arline Rein
Larry Krugel – Alyeen Krugel
Ida Pultman – Alyeen Krugel
Victor Pultman – Alyeen Krugel
Larry Snider – Harold & Cynthia Daitch
Gordon Fishman – Karen & Richard Minkin
Debra Nelson – Marilyn Schakne
Marv Perlin – Michael & Barbara Horowitz
Judith Nelson Sosland – Joni and Neil Satovsky
Jonathan Lowe – Norman & Ruth Beitner
Marking the yahrzeit of
David J. Schachter – Allan & Arline Rein
our father Meyer Fishman – Alvin & Carol Fishman
mother Olga E. Fried & father Herman S. Fried – Brenda Neumann
Eugene Sole and Sylvia Sole – Carol Sole
Robert Levy – Helen Levy
Samuel Hechtman – Sally Orley

HAZZAN DAVID PROPIS DISCRETIONARY FUND
Marking the yahrzeit of
Edith Weber – Richard & Debra Patrtich

HERMAN BRODSKY MEMORIAL FUND
In memory of
Judith Nelson Sosland and Debra Nelson – Helene Brody

I. MATTHEW MILLER MEMORIAL FUND
In memory of
Jonathan Lowe – Robin Schakne Lash

JACOBS & KOSS SUNSHINE FUND FOR GROWING JEWISH JOY
From Rafi Jacobs and Hoa Diep
In honor of
Elyse and Rich Jacobs – Kevan & Diane
In memory of
Loving memories of Steven Koss – Mary Koss
Kfir and Ariel Bibas – Megan & Matt Swain
Arlene Rosen – Lisa Swain

KIDDUSH/LUNCH SPONSORSHIP
In honor of
our 60th wedding anniversary – Sheldon & Barbara Larky
the aufruf of Adam Rubenfire and Erica Broder – Shelly & Mark Rubenfire and Lisa & Rich Broder
In memory of
Mickey Alterman at the end of the Shloshim period – Edward & Kari Alterman
Marking the yahrzeit of
our father Sidney Nickin – Debra Ribitwer & Michelle Schloner
Belle Kukes and in memory of Harold Kukes – The Kukes and Kratchman Families

LORELEI & CARL LIPNIK CAMP RAMAH
Marking the yahrzeit of
Bertha Beitner – Norman & Ruth Beitner

MEL & HELENE WALLACE FUND FOR HIGH SCHOOL RETREATS
In memory of
Lou Soverinsky – David & Barbara Wallace
Jonathan Lowe – David & Barbara Wallace

MORNING MINYAN FUND
In appreciation of
Rick’s hot bagels – Michael Feldman
pulpit honors for Tony Levin – Tony & Karen Levin
Saul A. Rube – Glenn & Judith Shapiro
In memory of
Debra Nelson – Martin & Janice Stoneman
Elaine Cohen – Joni and Neil Satovsky
Gordon Fishman – Martin & Janice Stoneman
James Kramer – Michael & Zina Kramer
Jonathan Lowe – Dottie and Donald Wagner
Judith Nelson Sosland – Sharon Alterman
Judith Nelson Sosland – Martin & Janice Stoneman
Larry Snider, beloved husband – Ilene Lee
Larry Snider – Andi & Larry Wolfe
Dr. Louis (Louie) Soverinsky. – Roberta Grosinger
Lou Soverinsky – Dottie and Don Wagner
Marlene Borman- Dottie and Don Wagner
Bob Grant – Robin & Larry Lash
Robert Grant – Ronna Ross
Robert Grant – Ilene Lee
Robert Michael Grant – Joni and Neil Satovsky
Robert Grant – Paul & Roberta Ingber
Marlene Borman – Richard & Susan Lezell
Marv Perlin – Steven & Faye Adelson and Jeffrey & Marcia Edelstein
Marking the yahrzeit of
Evelyn Coden Sipher – Carol Sue & Stephen Coden
Ronny Coden – Carol Sue & Stephen Coden
Joseph H. Langnas – Frieda, Alan & Danielle, Gary & Lisa, Michael & Layne, Susan & David
Harry Jack Housman – Glenn & Judy Shapiro
Harry Starr – James & Mary Starr
Helen Starr – James & Mary Starr
Jerry Starr, brother of Jim Starr – James & Mary Starr
Wolf Gruca – Margie & Jim Starr and Joe & Sandy Gruca
Mazel tov
on the birth of baby Ruby Shek – Ilene Lee

BRING THEM HOME NOW: HOSTAGES AND MISSING FAMILIES FORUM
In memory of The Bibas Family
– Aaron & Rebecca Starr
– Art Berlin & Sue Ellen Simon
– Jon & Stephanie Co
– Pamela David
– Patricia Shaw
– Steven & Beth Margolin
– Susie & Mark Panza
– Barbara Levitt
– David & Gail Amster
– Cookie Lachover
– Elise Gechter
– Ilene Lee
– James & Mary Starr
– Leo & Robin Eisenberg
– Norman & Ruth Beitner
– Paul & Roberta Ingber
– Yale & Anna Levin

RABBI AARON STARR DISCRETIONARY FUND
In memory of
Hilda and Jack Erman, beloved parents – Earle & Beth Erman
Arnold Rosenstock – Harvey & Judith Rosenstock
Debra Nelson – Heléne Cherrin
Debra Nelson – Ruth and Norman Beitner
Louis Soverinsky – Renee Sherman
Judith Nelson Sosland – Sheldon & Barbara Larky

RUTH PODOLSKY TOBIAS AND HAROLD M. PODOLSKY, M.D. (Z”L) FUND
In honor of
Ruth Podolsky Tobias Birthday. – Jon & Ann Podolsky
Ruth Podolsky Tobias – Morris & Laurie Podolsky
In memory of
Harold M. Podolsky, M.D. – Morris & Laurie Podolsky

SEGEL-JAFFE MEMORIAL DISCRETIONARY SUPPORT FUND
Marking the yahrzeit of
Beloved Husband Melvyn Goldstein – Roberta Segel

SHABBAT LUNCH FUND
– Harold & Nancy Finkel
– Paul & Roberta Ingber
In memory of
Judith Orbach – Geoffrey Orbach Debra Nelson – Beverly Baker and Dr. Edward Treisman
Marlene Borman – Candy & David Cutner
Judith Sosland – Melvin & Karol Chinitz
Michael “Mickey” Alterman – Neil & Joan Satovsky
Jonathan Lowe – Ronna Ross
Mazel tov
To Beth and Steven Margolin on being honored by Hillel Day School with the 2025 Rabbi Jacob E.
Segal z”l Award – Beverly Baker and Dr. Edward Treisman
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
Harriet Siden – Beverly Baker & Dr. Edward Treisman

SHABBAT SPONSORSHIP
In memory of
Belle and Harold Kukes – Barbara & Michael Kratchman

SISTERHOOD GENERAL FUND
In honor of
Debbie Levin. Remembering you at the end of Larry’s shloshim – Barbara Zack & Norman Rubin
Susan Bernstein on your special birthday – Barbara Zack & Norman Rubin

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.