November 2024 Tributes

ABE & BEA KATZMAN CAMP RAMAH FUND
In memory of
   Robert Naftaly – Judie Blumeno

ADULT EDUCATION FUND
Timely Torah Sponsorship
   Marking the yahrzeit of Estelle Hadassah Levow Stein – Abraham & Ilana Ben-Ze’ev
   Marking the yahrzeit of our beloved Rebbetzin Leypsa Groner – Barbara Zack & Norman Rubin

BELLE & MAURICE SIDEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In memory of
   Dr. Harvey Stein – Harriet F. Siden
   Jimmy Klein – Steven Siden

BETTY FISHMAN FUND
In memory of
   Ruthven “Rudy” Simons – Jeri & Steven Fishman
   Robert H. Naftaly – Jeri & Steven Fishman

ESTHER ETHEL & BENJAMIN KERT MEMORIAL TRANSPORTATION FUND
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Esther Kert – Glenn & Judy Shapiro

GENERAL FUND
   From Gary & Barbara Eisenberg
   From Julie Radner
   From Wenchao Liu
In honor of
   Barbra Giles and the reciprocal tickets for Yom Kippur – Brenda & Howard Schwartz
   Steve Margolin’s 70th Birthday – Howard & Dana Feldman
In memory of
   Didi Wainess – Steven Lipton & Rita Stein
   Gerald Sherman – Rosalie Gold
   Dr. Gerald Sherman – The Sole Family
   Robert H Naftaly – Arnold & Diane Gartner
   Robert Naftaly – Janice and Marty Stoneman
   Irving Dunn so sorry for your loss – Rosalie Gold
   Roberta Madorsky – Barbara Bloom
   Roberta Madorsky – Barbara & Fred Goldberg
   Roberta Madorsky – Gary Schwartz & Cindy Shaffran
   Roberta Madorsky – Harold & Penny Blumenstein
   Roberta Madorsky – Howard Resnick
   Roberta Madorsky – Karen Berns
   Roberta Madorsky – Iris and Stuart Goldstein
   Roberta Madorsky – The Colman family
   Roberta Madorsky – Michael Goode
   Roberta Madorsky – Kathryn & Richard Lenter
   Roberta Madorsky – Robert & Linda Finkel
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Larry Krugel – Alyeen Krugel
   beloved husband LeRoy Neumann – Brenda Neumann
   Janice Billmeyer – Gary Schwartz & Cindy Shaffran
   Clara Leib – Joel & Barbara Leib
Mazel tov
   To Bob and Joanne Kraft on the wedding! – Carol Sole

HAZZAN DAVID PROPIS DISCRETIONARY FUND
In appreciation of
   Hazzan Propis for leading Shiva for Larry – Gladys Rockind
In honor of
   Hazzan David Propis – Harold & Penny Blumenstein
Marking the yahrzeit of
   My father, “Ken” Starr z”l – Pamela Starr

HERMAN BRODSKY MEMORIAL FUND
In appreciation of
   High Holiday and Shabbat Torah honors – Helene Brody
In memory of
   Didi Wainess. May her memory be a blessing – Helene Brody
Mazel tov
   Stacy & Jeffrey. Much mazel & joy on your beautiful new home – Leonard & Ann Baruch

HIGH HOLY DAYS APPEAL
   From Gladys Rockind

I. MATTHEW MILLER MEMORIAL FUND
   From Arnold & Diane Gartner
In appreciation of
   our pulpit honor – Carol Sue & Stephen Coden
In honor of
   David Broner’s “SPECIAL BIRTHDAY” – Kathleen & Richard Brown
In memory of
   Jerry Sherman. With our deepest sympathies and love. – Carol Sue & Stephen Coden
   I. Matthew Miller – Kenneth & Linda Gold
   President I. Matthew Miller – Lewis Wagner
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Anne Fisher Rose – Carol Sue & Stephen Coden

ILENE NEMER MEMORIAL FUND
In honor of
   Our dear friend Steve Margolin’s special birthday!! – Ros. and Larry Nemer

KIDDUSH/LUNCH SPONSORSHIP
In appreciation of
   pulpit honors and chanting Haftarah – Neil & Joan Satovsky
In honor of
   Gladys Rockind’s special birthday – The Rockind Family
   the baby naming of Sophie Davydov – Lisa & Gary Langnas
   the Aufruf of Michael Simons and Jenn Rotblatt – Nancy Simons
   the aufruf of Jolie Goldberg and Imri Warfman – Steven Goldberg & Melissa Kahn

MAE & MILTON GOODMAN ISRAEL FAMILY MISSION FUND
In honor of
   Steve Margolin’s birthday – Jody & Rob Goodman
In memory of
    Roberta Madorsky – Martin & Rise Goode
Mazel tov
   To Jeff and Stacy Brodsky on the birth of your newest grandchild, Benny – Robert & Jodi Goodman

MORNING MINYAN FUND
In appreciation of
   Saul Rube leading Shiva for Larry – Gladys Rocking
In honor of
   Yale & Anna Levin’s grandson Bradley’s marriage – Donald & Dottie Wagner
   Fred and Denise Kalt’s new grandson – Steven & Faye Adelson
   Hariet and Gregg Orley’s new Grandchild – Steven & Faye Adelson
In memory of
   Gloria Cannon and Aron Cannon – Anna Himelhoch
   our Dear Friend Robert Naftly – Dottie & Donald Wagner
   Didi Burstein Wainess – Margery Burstein
   Roberta Solomon Madorsky – Margery Burstein
   Shirley Klar, mother of Mark Klar – Steven & Faye Adelson
   Dr. Harvey Stein – Steven & Faye Adelson
   Robert Naftaly, loving husband, father, and grandfather – Yale & Anna Levin
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Lee Bernstein – Harold & Penny
   Rose Morris – June
   Janice’s brother Marc Stephen Green z”l – Martin & Janice Stoneman

RABBI AARON STARR DISCRETIONARY FUND
   From Cheryl Weiss
In appreciation of
   the High Holidays – Bosmat & Eric Dovas
   High Holiday pulpit honors – Edward Sherman
In honor of
   Honorable Paul D.Borman’s portrait dedication – Dianne Alpiner
   Steve Margolin’s 70th Birthday – Michael & Margo Siegel
In memory of
   Dr. Jerry Sherman – Barbara Misuraca and Jeff Abel
   Robert H. Naftaly, beloved husband, father and grandfather – Cheryl Weiss
   Bob Naftaly. My deepest sympathy for you and your family. – Heléne Cherrin
   Roberta Madorsky – Sheila and Larry Trepeck
   Roberta Madorsky, dear wife and friend – Leslie & Tracey Grosinger
   Roberta Madorsky – Reva & Bob Rosen
Mazel tov
   to Anna and Yale Levin on the marriage of their grandson, Bradley. – Alan Schwartz

RABBI YONI DAHLEN DISCRETIONARY FUND
In memory of
   Robert Naftaly – Sheldon & Barbara Larky

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Marking the yahrzeit of
   my father, Paul Pesach Worona – Linda Silverstein

RUTH PODOLSKY TOBIAS AND HAROLD M. PODOLSKY, M.D. (Z”L) FUND
In honor of
   Ruth Tobias and in honor of our friendship – Sabra Shekter

SENIORS PROGRAM FUND
In memory of
   Robert Naftaly. We will miss our good friend Bob – Allan & Joy Nachman

SHABBAT LUNCH FUND
In honor of
   Betty Line special Birthday – James & Betty Line
In memory of
   Emily Brown. With our deepest sympathy – Carol & Paul Hooberman
   Jacob David – Cousin Paula Samuels
   Phyllis Abrahams – Robert & Judith Sternberg
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Adell Ozrovitz – Hershel & Marsha Cohen
Mazel tov
   Judith & Richard Sternberg on a momentous occasion. – Paul & Carol Hooberman

SHABBAT SPONSORSHIP
In memory of
   beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather Joseph Newman. Barbara Zack and Norman
   Rubin, Leslie and Mitchell Katz, Ari Katz and Eli Katz
Marking the yahrzeit of
   Samuel Isberg, Manuel Zechman, and P. David Weisman – Neil Zechman

SISTERHOOD GENERAL FUND
In memory of
   Rhea Brody – Kenneth & Linda Gold
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
   Pam David – Dianne Alpiner

TZEDEKAH FUND
In memory of
   Roberta Madorsky. – Jennifer & Paul Ruzumna

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.