June 2026 Tributes

ANN & LEONARD P. BARUCH TZEDAKAH FUND
In memory of
Leonard Baruch – Bluma Schechter
Marking the yahrzeit of
Audrey Beth Goldberg – Mark & Miriam Goldberg

BETTY FISHMAN FUND
In honor of
Mark and Miraim Goldberg’s 50th Wedding Anniversary – Jeri & Steven Fishman
In memory of
Past Synagogue President Wallace Handler – Jeri & Steven Fishman

CSZ VILLAGE DONATIONS
Sponsoring The D&D Village Holiday event. – Rachel Orbach

CULTURAL PROGRAMMING CONTRIBUTION
In memory of
Wally Handler – Gary & Barbara Eisenberg

DR. ROBERT TAM VETERANS FUND
In appreciation of
Elyse Jacobs’ support of Sisterhood Shabbat – Elizabeth Tam
Sheryl Markel-Ellenstein’s support of Sisterhood Shabba – Elizabeth Tam
Elise Gechter’s support of Sisterhood Shabbat – Elizabeth Tam
Ritual Director Saul A. Rube’s support of Sisterhood Shabbat – Elizabeth Tam
Hazzan David Propis’s support of Sisterhood Shabbat – Elizabeth Tam
Rabbi Yonatan Dahlen’s support of Sisterhood Shabbat – Elizabeth Tam
Rabbi Aaron Starr’s support of Sisterhood Shabbat – Elizabeth Tam
In memory of
Fred Radner – Elizabeth Tam & Family

EDUCATION FUND
In honor of
Steve Margolin;s recovery – Randi Bersen
In memory of
Wally Handler – Amy & Danny Krantz
Wally Handler -: Ellen, Howard, Meredith, Ian and Joey Berlin
Past President Wallace Handler – Maureen Fill & Richard Knoll

FLOWERS SPONSORSHIP
In celebration of
their 68th anniversary and Andrea Laker’s special birthday – Gerald & Elaine Laker
Marking the yahrzeit of
Eleanor Korn, and in memory Monte M. Korn – Joanne & Michael Rowe and Stephen Korn
Rosalind Zuckman – Ralph Zuckman & Family and Elaine Resnick & Family
Harold Perlman, beloved father – Zina Kramer

GENERAL FUND
From Constance Jacob
In honor of
Dr. Murray Levin’s 97th birthday – Gilda & Mark Kopitz
In memory of
Betty Schwartz, beloved mother-in-love – Keirsten Schwartz
Lena Blum Howard – Jaclyn Levine
Edwin Meyers beloved brother, & brother-in-law – Rhoda Medow
Eddie Meyers – Joni and Neil Satovsky
Wally Handler – Alan Schwartz
Wally Handler – Conrad & Lynda Giles
Wallace Handler – Debbie & Ralph Holland
Wallace Handler – Cheryl, David, Meredith, & Elyse Rosenthal
Wally Handler – Ethan & Gretchen Davidson
Wallace Handler – Harold & Penny Blumenstein
Wallace Handler – James Vlasic
Wallace Handler – Joel & Shelley Tauber
Wally Handler – Joni and Neil Satovsky
Wallace Handler – Robert Finkel
Wallace Handler – Ruthie George
Wallace Handler – Sheldon & Barbara Larky
Wally Handler – Rissa and Sheldon Winkelman
Wally Handler, beloved brother – Stuart & Susan Handler
Wallace Handler – Sullivan, Ward, Patton, Gleeson & Felty PC
Wallace Handler – Susan Kozik Klein & Jeffrey Klein
Wallace Handler – Karen & Tony Levin
Marking the yahrzeit of
beloved daughter Andrea Chaness – Fred Chaness
Zoltan Lugosi – Gabriella Karp
Shirley Schwartz – Gary Schwartz & Cindy Shaffran

GREEN & SUSTAINABILITY FUND
In honor of
Elaine Laker, a new friend – Janice Wanetick

HERMAN BRODSKY MEMORIAL FUND
In honor of
Saul A. Rube in honor of your recovery – Ann & David Rosenberg
Marking the yahrzeit of
a very special Zaydah, Louis Konikof – David & Ann Rosenberg
Herman Brodsky on his 22nd yahrzeit – David & Ann Rosenberg
Mazel tov
on the birth of new granddaughter Elaine “Lainey” Miller Propis – David & Ann Rosenberg

I. MATTHEW MILLER MEMORIAL FUND
Marking the yahrzeit of
Rose Russky, beloved mother – Carol Meizels

IRVING & BEVERLY LAKER CONCERT FUND
In honor of
Elaine Laker’s special birthday – Milton & Gloria Siegel
In memory of
Past Present Wallace Handler – Dr. Gerald & Elaine Laker
Jo Coskey – Dr. Gerald & Elaine Laker
Marking the yahrzeit of
Clara Neuman, beloved aunt – Gerald & Elaine Laker

JANET PONT MITZVAH FUND
Marking the yahrzeit of
beloved mother Zelda Robinson – Harriett Robinson

KIDDUSH/LUNCH SPONSORSHIP
In celebration of
Jonah’s graduation from Bloomfield Hills High School – Richard & Esther Zekman
In honor of
Sisterhood Shabbat and all the beautiful women who brought us to this wonderful day – Richard & Elyse Jacobs
their 40th anniversary and Bennett’s 75th birthday – Susan & Bennett Terebelo
Marking the yahrzeit of
Alvin Weisberg, beloved father – Steven Weisberg

MEL & HELENE WALLACE FUND FOR HIGH SCHOOL RETREATS
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
Henry Wallace – Lynne Levine

MORNING MINYAN FUND
In celebration of
Libby August special birthday – Ilene Lee
In gratitude for
Weekday Minyaneers and the warm community they create – Devorah Tucker Fick
In honor of
Devorah Tucker-Fick’s new job and move. – Emma & Michael Zerkel
Devorah Tucker Fick’s new job and move. – Sarah & Marc Rosenstock
Rev. Cantor Devorah Thick – Steven & Faye Adelson
In memory of
Eddie Meyers – Anna Himelhoch & Betty Blase
Wally Handler – Carol Sue & Stephen Coden
Past president Wallace Handler – Dottie & Donald Wagner
Reva Segal’s 80th birthday – Ilene Lee
Wallace Handler – Yale & Anna Levin
Marking the yahrzeit of
Joseph Zendlovitz, beloved father – Elaine Gerber
Gerson Bernstein – Harold & Penny Blumenstein
marking the 1st yahrzeit of his beloved sister Linda Dagan – Norman & Ruth Beitner
Alvin Weisberg, beloved father on his 9th yahrziet – Steven Weisberg
Mazel tov
On the birth of your new grandchild – Steven & Faye
On the birth of your new Grandchild!! – Steven & Faye
On the wedding of Shayna & Charlie – Steven & Faye
On your Wedding! May you enjoy many years in Good Health, Happiness & Much Love, Steven & Faye – Steven & Faye
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
Barbara Stern , thinking of you wishing you a speedy recovery. Fondly, Ilene Lee – Ilene
Henry Wallace – Steven & Faye
Ilene Lee – Steven & Faye

NACHMAN COFFEE HOUSE FUND
In honor of
Allan Nachman being named an 8 over 80 honoree – Betsy and Joel Kellman

RABBI AARON STARR DISCRETIONARY FUND
In appreciation of
Rabbi Aaron Starr and her birthday blessing – Heléne Cherrin
Rabbi Starr’s support and in memory of my father Albert Yendick – Shelly Allyn Podolsky
In honor of
Rabbi Aaron & Rebecca Starr’s 25th wedding anniversary – Anita Naftaly
In memory of
Wallace Handler – Helene Cherrin
Wally Handler – James Labes
Wallace Handler – Karen & Joel Kahn
Past president Wallace Handler – Gayle & Richard Burstein
Marking the yahrzeit of
Beloved father-in-law, Hyman Kramer -Zina Kramer

RABBI YONI DAHLEN DISCRETIONARY FUND
In appreciation of
your support of my family, and in memory of my father Albert Yendick. – Shelly Allen Podolsky

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
Henry Wallace – Tammy & Bruce Gorosh

SECURITY CONTRIBUTIONS
From Harold & Nancy
In memory of
Wallace Handler – David & Susan FEber
Wallace Handler – Jane Fruchtman & Jim Garland
Wallace Handler – Nison & Doreen Sabin
Albert Yendick. Marking the end of shloshim – Shelly Allyn Podolsky

SHABBAT LUNCH FUND
From Harold & Nancy Finkel
In honor of
Frieda Langnas being honored by the Zekelman Holocaust Center – Beverly Baker & Dr. Edward Treisman
Elaine & Jerry Laker’s 68th anniversary – Janice Wanetick
Karen Couf Cohen & Gerry Cohen’s 30th wedding anniversary – Susan Kozik Klein & Jeffrey Klein
In memory of
Henry Orbach – Geoffrey Orbach
Past President Wallace Handler – Carol & Paul Hooberman
Wally Hander. May he always be remembered for a blessing. – Sherrie & Danny Singer
Marking the yahrzeit of
Theodore Silverman – Daniel & Lorraine Feber
Harriet Elkus, beloved mother – Estelle & Philip Elkus
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
Barbara Flayer – Dianne Alpiner

SHABBAT SPONSORSHIP
In celebration of
Cheryl’s very special birthday and their 40th anniversary – Stewart & Cheryl Weiner
Marking the yahrzeit of
Eleanor Newman, beloved mother – Barbara Zack & Norman Rubin

SISTERHOOD GENERAL FUND
In celebration of
Elaine Laker’s 90th Birthday – Michael Singer
In memory of
Wally Handler – Mark & Brenda Pensler and Family
Marking the yahrzeit of
Morry Bednarsh – Marcia Bednarsh
Mazel tov
Elizabeth Tam once again organizing a magnificent Shabbat – Robin
Elyse Jacobs on another successful Sisterhood Shabbat – Robin Lash

TIMELY TORAH SPONSORS
In honor of
Rebecca Modell’s birthday – Randy Modell and Family
Marking the yahrzeit of
Arthur Snider – Debbie Levin
Isidore Diamond, beloved grandfather – Soozee Alterman
Wishing a complete and speedy recovery to
Saul Rube & Paul Ingber – Susan Harold

WILLIAM SAULSON PAVILION FUND
In memory of
Wallace handler – 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.