March 2025 Tributes

ADULT EDUCATION FUND
Timely Torah Sponsor
Marking the Yahrzeit of Harold M. Ellias – Paul & Roberta Ingber12

ANN & LEONARD P. BARUCH TZEDAKAH FUND
In memory of
Melville Goldberg. – Mark & Miriam Goldberg
Mazel tov
To Lance Lis on the 50th anniversary of your bar mitzvah – Leonard & Ann Baruch

BETTY FISHMAN FUND
In honor of
Beth and Steve Margolin receiving the Rabbi Jacob E. Segal (z’l) Award – Jeri & Steven Fishman
In memory of
Dr. Natan HarPaz – Jeri & Steven Fishman
Leon Silber – Jeri & Steven Fishman
Kenneth Safran – Jeri & Steven Fishman

DR. ROBERT TAM VETERANS FUND
In memory of
Kenneth Jay Safran – Elizabeth Tam

FLOWERS SPONSORSHIP
In memory of
Sarah Laker – Gerald & Elaine Laker
Marking the yahrzeit of
The first yahrzeit of Vicki Lynn Heller – Barbara Heller
Debra Lynn Nessel – Mark Katz & Karen Diem Katz
Harold M. Ellias – Paul & Roberta Ingber
Sandra Edelstein Ordower & in honor of Faye’s special Birthday – Steven & Faye Adelson

GENERAL FUND
– Jason & Cynthia Weintraub
– Neil & Joan Satovsky
– Reva Klar
In appreciation of
Rabbi Starr, LaShawn Humes, and Elise Gechter – Abigail Eisenberg
our pulpit honors this past Shabbat – Steven & Beth Margolin
In memory of
Ken Safran – Alan Schwartz
Michael Kramer – Alan Schwarts
Donald Dreifus – Mindy & Buzz Wachler
Kenneth Safran – Richard Cavaler
Jonathan Lowe. – Susan Kozik Klein & Jeffrey Klein
Abraham Gershon Wygoda – Zita Weber
Marking the yahrzeit of
my father Morris Levine – Adeline Levine
Pearl Lazar. – Barbara Hoffman
My Father, Max Derin – Carol Sole
My father, Edwin Siegel – Harry Siegel & Mindy Salzberg Siegel
Samuel Lewis – Melvy Lewis
Mazel tov
to Lance Lis on his most recent Bar Mitzvah!! – David & Michelle Carroll

HAZZAN DAVID PROPIS DISCRETIONARY FUND
In honor of
Hazzan David Propis’s birthday – Charlotte Axelrad
Marjorie Saulson’s 85th Birthday – Helene Cherrin
In memory of
Debra Nelson, a sweet lovely person who will be remembered forever. – Gary & Johnie Galens
Marking the yahrzeit of
Bernard Klein – Ronald & Stacy klein
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
Carol Hoberman. Thinking of you – Heléne Cherrin

HERMAN BRODSKY MEMORIAL FUND
In memory of
beloved daughter Debra Nelson – David & Ann Rosenberg
Judith Sosland – David & Ann Rosenberg
Dr. Louis Soverinsky – David & Ann Rosenberg
Bob Grant – David & Ann Rosenberg
Marking the yahrzeit of
my bubbie Rose Konikof – David & Ann Rosenberg
Joseph Konikof – David & Ann Rosenberg
Dina Brodsky – David & Ann Rosenberg
Irving Rosenberg, a gentle man – David & Ann Rosenberg
Robert Ernstein z”l – David & Ann Rosenberg
Rosa Ernstein z”l – David & Ann Rosenberg
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
Cerna Klain. May you return quickly to good health. – David & Ann Rosenberg

I. MATTHEW MILLER MEMORIAL FUND
Marking the yahrzeit of
Sander Hillman – Gary & Barbara Eisenberg
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
Barbara Flayer – Robin Lash

ILENE NEMER MEMORIAL FUND
In memory of
beloved mother and grandmother Joan Jacobs – Larry and Ros Nemer

KIDDUSH/LUNCH SPONSORSHIP
In honor of
Beverly Baker’s 91st birthday – Edward Treisman
Jerry’s very special birthday – Gerald & Elaine Laker
The Aufruf of Josh Glauser and Meridith Pensler – Mark & Brenda Pensler
Marking the yahrzeit of
Harry I. Laker – Gerald & Elaine Laker
of their beloved daughter Jill Ann Hooberman – Paul & Carol Hooberman
Bernard Weisberg and Selma Feinberg – Steven Weisberg

LEAH & HYMAN SAFRAN LIBRARY FUND
In memory of
Kenneth Safran – Paula and Lou Glazier
Jimmy Safran’s brother – Margery Burstein

MEL & HELENE WALLACE FUND FOR HIGH SCHOOL RETREATS
Marking the yahrzeit of
Melvin Wallace – David & Barbara Wallace
Helene Wallace – David & Barbara Wallace
Bernice Kaplan – David & Barbara Wallace

MORNING MINYAN FUND
– Joshua & Sherilyn Foster-Tucker
In honor of
Saul Rube for you fantastic tutoring. Lance Lis – Lance
In memory of
Debra Nelson z”l – Andrea Laker
Michael Kramer a special person – Don & Dottie Wagner
Kenneth Safran – Martin & Janice Stoneman
Marking the yahrzeit of
Congregational Past President William Davidson – Ethan & Gretchen Davidson
Hyman Blumenstein – Harold & Penny Blumenstein
David Hecht – Jeffrey & Shelley Hecht
Marvin “Skip” Hecht – Jeffrey & Shelley Hecht
Dolores “Dee” Brode – Larry & Lori Garon
Shary Kabiljo, beloved mother – Linda & Ronald Cohen
Regina Cohen – Marc Cohen & Patti Kelter
Sandra Edelstein Ordower – Steven & Faye Adelson

PETER & CLARA WEISBERG CONCERT FUND
In honor of
Steven Weisberg’s 70th birthday – Nancy Simons

RABBI AARON STARR DISCRETIONARY FUND
– Ethan & Gretchen Davidson
– Murray & Linda Baruch
– Reva Klar
– Mishloach Manot Donation – Linda & Ronald Cohen
In honor of
Michaela becoming a bat mitzvah – Jonathon & Amy Rabin
In memory of
the Bibas Family – Anna Himelhoch
beloved daughter Debra and beloved sister Judith Nelson – Barbara Zack & Norman Rubin
The Bibas Family – Gary & Barbara Eisenberg
the Bibas Family – Gladys Rockind
the Bibas Family – Jonathon & Amy Rabin
the Bibas Family – Linda & Ronald Cohen
The Bibas Famiy – Robert & Louise Horowitz
The Bibas Family – Susan Klein & Jeffrey Kozik Klein
Bibas Family – James & Betty Line
Marking the yahrzeit of
Emma Rosin – Beanie Rohtbart
Markus Rohtbart – Beanie Rohtbart
Menashe Rohtbart – Beanie Rohtbart
Jules Feldmesser – Beanie Rohtbart
Alexander Rosin – Beanie Rohtbart
Bernard Klein – Ronald & Stacy Klein

REUBIN & YETTA DUBRINSKY EDUCATION FUND
In memory of
beloved mother, Yetta Dubrinsky – Seymour & Carol Dubrinsky

SHABBAT LUNCH FUND
Thank you – Robyn Robins
In memory of
Jacob David – Mark & Brenda Pensler
Michael Kramer – Carol & Paul Hooberman
Michael Kramer – Paul & Roberta Ingber
Marking the yahrzeit of
Our Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather, David Milgrom – Bruce & Lee Sack
Anna Green – Philip & Estelle Elkus
Florene Elkus-Kuhn – Philip & Estelle Elkus
Jill Hooberman – Robert & Judith Sternberg
Mazel tov
Emma Zerkel – Mark & Brenda Pensler
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
Ann Baruch – Mark & Brenda Pensler

SHABBAT SPONSORSHIP
In memory of
Dorothy Green – Harold & Nancy Finkel
Dorothy Green – Randee Lipman

SISTERHOOD GENERAL FUND
In memory of
beloved brother Kenneth Safran – Barbara Zack & Norman Rubin
Mazel tov
to the Margolins upon receiving the Rabbi Jacob E. Segal (z”l) Award – Mark & Brenda Pensler

TZEDEKAH FUND
– Joshua & Sherilyn Foster-Tucker

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.