May 2023 TRIBUTES

GENERAL FUND
In honor of
the 60th wedding anniversary of Anna & Yale Levin – Besty Borden
the 60th Wedding Anniversary of Anna & Yale Levin – Donna & Michael Maddin
Anna & Yale Levin’s 60th anniversary – Judith & Richard Komer
Miriam Goldberg’s 70th Birthday – Lisa Kohn
My birthday Aliyah on June 3 2023 – Richard Cavaler
Susan Kozik Klein’s birthday – Bob & Louise Horowitz
Ayal Bentzion’s upcoming Bar Mitzvah – Doreen Hermelin
Mason’s bar mitzvah. – Susan Kozik Klein & Jeffrey Klein+
Owen Roth bar mitzvah. Donna & Michael Maddin – Michael & Donna
In memory of
my father, Roger Daniels – Allison Daniels
Richard Green. Sanford & Barbara Herman
Marlene Kaufman so sorry to learn of her death – Carol Sole
Sandy Schwartz – Kenneth & Linda Gold
Marking the yahrzeit of
Florence Borock. – Ira & Brenda Jaffe
Sacha Dell – Manus & Barbara Krasman
My mother Sophie Fishman – Alvin & Carol Fishman
Jack Lazar – Barbara Hoffman
William Nelson – Erwin & Judith Rubenstein
Betty M. Schwartz – Linda & Robert Schwartz

ADULT EDUCATION FUND
In appreciation of
Rabbis Starr and Dahlen’s teaching on Tikkun Leil Shavuot 2023 – Allan
Marking the yahrzeit of
Abe Ingber – Paul & Roberta Ingber

ALAN E. LUCKOFF MEMORIAL FUND
Marking the yahrzeit of
David B. Fishman & Sophie Fishman – Deena Fishman

ANN & LEONARD P. BARUCH TZEDAKAH FUND
In honor of
Miriam Goldberg’s 70th birthday. Wishing you happiness & health! Randee Lipman
Miriam Goldberg’s 70th Birthday – Sharon Maskin

ANN ZUCKMAN MEMORIAL FUND
In honor of
Mason Rothenberg’s becoming a Bar Mitzvah. – Karen Kaiz

DR. ROBERT TAM VETERANS FUND
In memory of
Dr. Lawrence Usher – Elizabeth Tam

EDUCATION FUND
In honor of
The bar mitzvah of Owen Roth – Barbara Frenkel

FLOWERS SPONSORSHIP
In honor of
my becoming a part of the CSZ family – Barbara Mason
the Aufruf of Daniel Edelson and Kelley Kummer – Pamela Torraco
Marking the yahrzeit of
Harry Shuman – Marjorie Saulson
Mollie Ingber – Paul & Roberta Ingber

GEORGE & ANNA PARZEN CHOIR FUND
In honor of
Susan Kozik Klein – Susan & Steven Parzen
In memory of
Claire Grosberg – Steven & Susan Parzen
Marking the yahrzeit of
George C. Parzen – Steven & Susan Parzen

HAZZAN DAVID PROPIS DISCRETIONARY FUND
In honor of
the birth of Emmet Sloan Propis – Harry & Mindy Siegel
In memory of
my father, Douglass A. Purther – Donald & Joanne Purther

HERMAN BRODSKY MEMORIAL FUND
Marking the yahrzeit of
beloved father, Herman Brodsky – Helene Brody

KIDDUSH/LUNCH SPONSORSHIP
In honor of
Miriam’s special birthday – Mark & Miriam Goldberg
P.J. Cherrin’s 50th Birthday – Marvin & Helene Cherrin
Paul Ingber’s 75th birthday – Paul & Roberta Ingber
In memory of
Claire Grosberg on what would have been her 102nd birthday – Ilene Lee
Marking the yahrzeit of
Tony Lee – Ilene Lee

LOIS & HARRY NELSON FAMILY FUND
In memory of
Sandy Schwartz – Jan Klein & Julie Nelson-Klein
Richard Green – Jan Klein & Julie Nelson-Klein

MEL & HELENE WALLACE FUND FOR HIGH SCHOOL RETREATS
In memory of
Beloved mother and grandmother Esther Icikson – Barbara & David Wallace
Marking the yahrzeit of
Albert Kaplan – David & Barbara Wallace

MORNING MINYAN FUND
From Deita Besemer
In honor of
Anna & Yale Levin’s 60th Anniversary to our good friends  Love Dottie & Donnie Wagne
the wedding daughter Molly Gross. Faye & Steven Adelson
Susan Kozik Klein and her outstanding presidency- Janice & Marty Stoneman
In memory of
beloved parents: Ethel J. Sherman & Sidney G. Sherman – James & Ellen Labes
Dr. Alan Simons – Lawrence & Robin Lash
Marlene Kaufman – Richard & Susan Lezell
Diana Katz – Steven & Faye Adelson
Marking the yahrzeit of
Dr. Michael Kleerekoper – Emma & Michael Zerkel
my mother Borbala Lugosi – Gabriella Karp
sister-in-law Martha Karp – Gabriella Karp
mother-in-law Mariska Karp – Gabriella Karp
Lynn Hecht – Jeffrey & Shelley Hecht
beloved husband Acher Ben-Moche – Libby Ben-Moche
Chava Feldman – Michael Feldman
Hyman A. Kramer – Michael & Zina Kramer
Jadyn Larky – Sheldon & Barbara Larky
Faye’s father Ivan Edelstein – Faye & Steven Adelson
Mazel tov
I. Matthew Miller on becoming president – Janice & Marty Stoneman

NATHAN SOBERMAN MEMORIAL
Marking the yahrzeit of
Nathan D. Soberman – Sally Soberman

PLAYGROUND FUND
Mazel tov
on Mason Rothenberg becoming a Bar Mitzvah – Sue and Larry Oleinick 

RABBI AARON STARR DISCRETIONARY FUND
From Emma & Michael Zerkel
In appreciation of
Rabbi Starr blessing of Clove Laila Gold – Kenneth & Linda Gold
In honor of
Mason Rothenberg becoming a Bar Mitvzah – Steven & Carolyn Marks
In honor of Trude Lumelsky’s 100th Birthday – Steven & Carolyn Marks
Ayal Starr becoming a Bar mitzvah – Steven & Carolyn Marks
Ayal’s bar mitzvah. – Catherine, Nathan, Andrew, Caitlin, Aaron & Tony Forbes
the Bar Mitzvah of Ayal Bentzion – Hannah & Gordon Moss
the 60th Anniversary of Yale & Anna Levin – Brenda & Ira Jaffe
the Bar Mitzvah of Ayal Starr. Brenda & Ira Jaff – Ira & Brenda
In memory of
Sandy Schwartz, such a lovely woman. Sincerely, Eileen Wittenberg-Bradley
Sandy Schwartz thinking of you! – Joyce Ann Burman
Marking the yahrzeit of
Abraham Kusnetz – Harold Kusnetz
Shirley Zirkin – Richard Zirkin
Mazel tov
on the bar mitzah for Ayal Starr – Dr. Amy Marks & Family

RABBI YONI DAHLEN DISCRETIONARY FUND
In appreciation of
guiding me through the conversion process, welcoming me to the tribe, and being such a friendly and kind light in this world. Thank you. – Erik Sellstrom
Marking the yahrzeit of
Esther Kusnetz – Harold Kusnetz

SHABBAT LUNCH FUND
In honor of
Janet Pont’s honor from Jewish Senior Life – Arnold & Diane Gartner
Mason’s Bar Mitzvah – Harold & Nancy Finkel
In memory of
Barry Goldman – Henry & Gail Sandweiss
Steve Martin – Sheldon & Lana Jacobs
Marking the yahrzeit of
dear mother, Harriet Elkus – Philip & Estelle Elkus
Mazel tov
In honor of Anna and Yale Levin’s 60th wedding anniversary – James & Cathy Deutchman

SHABBAT SPONSORSHIP
Marking the yahrzeit of
beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Eleanor Newman – Barbara Zack and Norman 
Rubin, Leslie and Mitchel Katz, Ariella and Eli Katz 

SHIVA SUPPORT FUND
Marking the yahrzeit of
Joseph Chester – Scott & Naomi Laker

SISTERHOOD GENERAL FUND
In honor of
Susan Kozik Klein of her service to CSZ as President – Beverly Baker & Dr. Edward Treisman 
Miriam Goldberg’s 70th Birthday. Wishing you a year of health, happiness and joy. Love Cookie Lachover – Eileen
In memory of
Sandy Schwartz with love – Elizabeth Barash & Family 

THRILLING THURSDAY
From Ben & Tamara Friedman

TZEDEKAH FUND
From Jessica Frijas

WILLIAM SAULSON PAVILION FUND
In memory of
Dorothy D. Gerson’s Yahrzeit – Ralph & Erica Gerson

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.