July 2024 Tributes

ADULT EDUCATION FUND
Timely Torah Sponsors
   The family of Herman Brodsky marking the 20th yahrzeit of their beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather
   Paul & Roberta marking the Yahrzeit of Abe Ingber and George Ingber

BETTY FISHMAN FUND
In honor of
   The marriage of Sam Dubin to Lyle Rothman in New York. – Jeri & Steven Fishman
In memory of
   Irwin Iwrey – Jeri & Steven Fishman
   Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
   Matthew Miller – Jeri & Steven Fishman

BUILDING FUND
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Elaine Perlman – Owen & Sheila Perlman

EDUCATION FUND
In honor of
   Wally Handler’s Special Birthday – Jeffrey & Pamela Brown

FLOWERS SPONSORSHIP
In honor of
   Dottie and Don Wagner’s 80th birthdays – Amy and Jeremy Biloon, Aly and Mia Sheri and Steve Greenbaum, Jordyn and Jake
   Paul Ingber’s birthday – Paul & Roberta Ingber
   the baby naming of Georgia Goldman, daughter of Amanda and Jeremy Goldman – Randall & Diane Orley
In memory of
   Harry and Virginia Heller – Barbara Heller
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Noel Pancer – Jeffrey & Fanny Sherman
   Herman Brodsky – his great-grandchildren of Herman Brodsky on the 20th yahrzeit of their beloved Zadie
   my beloved mother Hilda Green – Martin & Janice Stoneman
   Kathleen Grant – Robert Grant

GENERAL FUND
   From Emma Stone
   From Jason & Cynthia Weintraub
In honor of
   of the birthdays of Gerry and Karen Shiener – Ellen & Leland Seiss
   Dr. Conrad Giles, Happy 90th Birthday! – Gordon & Hannah Moss
   Shirley Jonas’s Special Birthday – Sheldon & Barbara Larky
In memory of
   Hannah Fishman – Barbara Heller
   Irwin Iwrey – Cookie Lachover
   Marci Iwrey’s father Irwin A. Iwrey. – Norman & Ruth Beitner
   Irwin Iwrey. – Stephen Korn
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Andrew Segal, beloved father – Robert Segal
   Charles Alferd – Edward Sherman
   David Zirkin – Richard Zirkin
   Edward Herbert Elkus – Philip & Estelle Elkus
   Edward Herbert Elkus – Richard Zirkin
Mazel tov
   To Ariel and Aaron Kachler on the birth of their third son! – Carol & Edward Levin
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
   Matt Miller. Thinking of you – Carol Lubin
   Matthew Miller – Ira & Brenda Jaffe
   Matt Miller. We are thinking of you and Stephanie – Sally & Louis Soverinsky
   Matthew Miller – Sheryl & Milton Gordon
   Matthew Miller – Beth and Steve Margolin
   Matthew Miller – Joseph & Risha Stern

GREEN & SUSTAINABILITY FUND
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
   Matt Miller – Gerald Cohen & Karen Couf-Cohen

HERMAN BRODSKY MEMORIAL FUND
Marking the yahrzeit of
   beloved father, Herman Brodsky – Helene Brody
   Herman Brodsky on his 20th yahrzeit – Jeffrey & Stacy Brodsky

IRVING & BEVERLY LAKER CONCERT FUND
In memory of
   Meryl Podolsky. Dr. Gerald & Elaine Laker

JACOBS & KOSS SUNSHINE FUND FOR GROWING JEWISH JOY
In memory of
   Josie Diamond – Richard & Elyse Jacobs
   Beverly Olender – Richard & Elyse Jacobs
   Rita Grant Newman – Richard & Elyse Jacobs
   Irwin A. Iwrey Richard and Elyse Jacobs
   Abby Cohen – Richard & Elyse Jacobs
Mazel tov
   on the Bar Mitzvah of Evan Fox – Rich & Elyse Jacobs
   to Karol Chinitz on her Special Birthday – Rich & Elyse Jacobs
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
   Matt Miller – Elyse & Richard Jacobs

JEFFREY WEISBERG MEMORIAL WRITING AWARD FUND
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Nancy Shulman Brodsky – Owen & Sheila Perlman

KIDDUSH/LUNCH SPONSORSHIP
In honor of
   Dr. Edward Treisman’s 94th birthday – Beverly Baker
   the baby naming of Daniella Feeney – David & Karen Propis
   their special anniversary – Dottie & Donald Wagner
   their 50th wedding anniversary – Julian & Lesley Kutinsky
   our 50th wedding anniversary – Lawrence & Melissa Lax
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Dr. Floyd Tukel – Gail Tukel
   Herman Brodsky – Ann and David Rosenberg, Helene Brody, Jeffrey and Stacy Brodsky, Marc and Susan Brodsky
   Herman Brodsky – Jeffrey & Stacy

KIM LEVIN SISTERHOOD MEMORIAL FUND
In memory of
   Josie Diamond – Ken, Emily, and Daniel Levin

LORELEI & CARL LIPNIK CAMP RAMAH
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Jacob Beitner, father of Norman Beitner – Norman & Ruth Beitner
   Dr. Carl Lipnik, father of Ruth Beitner – Norman & Ruth Beitner

MORNING MINYAN FUND
   From Jason & Cynthia
In honor of
   Steven Adelson’s very special birthday – Ilene Lee
In memory of
   Jack A. Schwartz – Neil & Joan Satovsky
   Irwin Iwrey, father of CSZ Program Coordinator Marci Iwrey – Dottie & Donald Wagner
   Irwin Iwrey – Sheldon & Barbara Larky
   Irwin A. Iwrey – Robin & Lawrence Lash Josephine Sloan – Ilene, Danny and Maggie Lee
   Hannah Fishman – Janice and Marty Stoneman
   Jack A. Schwartz – Neil & Joan Satovsky
   Robert Alpiner – Janice and Marty Stoneman
   Sam Zimmerman – Joy Zimmerman
   Wela Upfal – Robin & Lawrence Lash
   Yakir Tatelbaum – Linda & Ronald Cohen
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Marvin Goldstein – Alan Goldstein & Megan Gromley
   Beloved mother Sondra Zedlovitz – Elaine Gerber
   Herman Brodsky –Jeffrey & Stacy, Mark & Susan, Helene, and Ann & David
   Morris Zuckman – Ralph Zuckman
   Alvin B. Lezell – Richard & Susan Lezell
   Shirley E. Lezell – Richard & Susan Lezell
   Beloved wife, Kathleen Grant – Robert Grant
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
   Matt Miller – Janice and Marty Stoneman

RABBI AARON STARR DISCRETIONARY FUND
In appreciation of
   Rabbi Starr with gratitude for all your assistance – Dianne Alpiner
   Rabbi Starr’s visit – George & Helen Kerwin
In honor of
   Ira Zaltz special birthday – Anessa & David Kramer
   Rabbi Starr – Marilyn Schakne
   Shai Kishinevsky. – Susan Kozik Klein & Jeffrey Klein
In memory of
   Mildred Mishkin – Gina & Gary Galin
   Dr. Burton Hillel Leib – Neil & Joan Satovsky
   Helen Kamen – Reva Klar
   Elaine Treisman – Dr. Edward Treisman
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Molly Rohtbart and Joseph Rosin – Beanie Rohtbart
   Ida Hillman Mc Clintock beloved mother – Barbara & Gary Eisenberg
   Samuel Shaw – Patricia Shaw
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
   Matthew Miller – Carol & David Meizels

RABBI YONI DAHLEN DISCRETIONARY FUND
In honor of
   Shai Kishinevsky – Susan Kozik Klein & Jeffrey Klein

SHABBAT LUNCH FUND
In honor of
   Robin Lash – Alice Silbergleit
   Karol Chinitz’s Special Birthday – Karen and Larry Katz
In memory of
   Evie Lichter – Carol Sue & Stephen Coden
   Hershel Sandberg – Robin & Lawrence Lash
   Larry Rockind – Beverly Frank
   Larry Rockind – Cindy Friedman
   Larry Rockind – Judie Blumeno
   Larry Rockind – Judie and Arnie
   Larry Rockind – Melvin & Karol Chinitz
   Larry Rockind – Sharon & Michael Alterman
   Larry Rockind – Neil & Joan Satovsky
   Larry Rockind – Phyllis Binder
   Larry Rockind – Richard Cavaler
   Larry Rockind – Sheldon & Barbara Larky
   Larry Rockind – Sheryl & Roger Young
   Larry Rockind – Vicki Wojcik
Mazel tov
   to Melissa and Larry Lax on their 50th anniversary – Dottie & Don Wagner
   to Barbara and Gary Eisenberg on your 60th anniversary! – Love Sharon & Michael Alterman
   to Melissa and Larry Lax on your 50th anniversary – Carol & Paul Hooberman
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
   Matt Miller – Carol Sue & Stephen Coden

SISTERHOOD GENERAL FUND
In memory of
   Irwin A. Iwrey – Barbara Heller
   Josie Diamond – Gerald Cohen & Karen Couf-Cohen
   Josie Diamond our heartfelt condolences – Janice & Martin Stoneman
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Sam Braverman – Sheldon & Barbara Larky
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
   I. Matthew Miller – Cookie Lachover

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.