38 | MARCH 16 • 2023
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Gen X congregants enjoyed an axe throwing
and virtual golf event with Congregation
Shaarey Zedek.
Lessons were learned that night — like
don’t try to catch the axe on the rebound.
Congregation Shaarey Zedek’s Generation
CSZX event was held the evening of Feb. 11
at On the Dunes Sports.
If you aren’t familiar with axe throwing, it’s
like darts, except small hand axes are thrown
at a wooden bullseye. It took only a short
time for this group to get the hang of it. The
“
Axe Master” guides you through the pro-
cess, so even novice throwers could compete.
Virtual golf was also a highlight, giving a
new twist on an old game.
The atmosphere, like the Gen Xers in
attendance, was relaxed. On the Dunes is
incredibly spacious with enough room for
both virtual golf and axe throwing to take
place. There were a few bullseyes throughout
the night, though there wasn’t a hole-in-one.
Round that out with food and drink, and you
have the set-up for a great Saturday night.
However, it surpassed just a fun Saturday
night. The community there was palpable;
warmth and connection were prevalent.
Schmoozing abounded. The event went into
overtime, as people stayed late to talk and
laugh. It suffices to say, people are looking
forward to the next CSZ/Gen X outing.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF CSZ
Gen X Fun at Congregation
Shaarey Zedek
Matt Miller hit
a bullseye.
Yvette Diamond
shows off her
bullseye.
Kim Lotzoff, Brooke Weingarden, Alaine
Ashkanazi and Lauren Schwartzenfeld
Rhonda and
Robert Rich
Rabbi Aaron
Starr lets the
axe loose.
Michael Zerkel tees
off at On the Dunes