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