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Congregation Shaarey Zedek

CSZ Village PrayGround — Rosh Hashanah Day 1

  • 📅Saturday, September 12, 2026
  • 🕐10:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • 📍Tent - William Saulson Pavilion
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PrayGround is back for the High Holidays and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Join CSZ Village for a joyful, meaningful, festival-style Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur experience created especially for young families.
We’ll begin at 10:00 a.m. with an engaging, family-friendly service led by Rabbi Yoni Dahlen & Friends. Then, weather permitting, PrayGround comes alive across our outdoor campus! Families can wander, play, create, move, learn, and celebrate together at experiences all across our CSZ campus and our Berman Educational Wing. We'll have vision board making, Born Yoga, movement and mindfulness with a wonderful Jewish-owned local business, circus skills and balance fun, soccer games with Coach Ralph Thompkins, and so much more!
There is truly something for everyone at PrayGround..
Come see old friends. Make new ones. Connect with your community. And experience Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur at PrayGround!
Please note: If you are a CSZ Member or CSZ Village Member, you will receive your High Holiday Tickets in the mail and this will get you into the PrayGround service, no need to register. If you have friends who would like to join in, registration is required, so please send them to this link to register for PrayGround which is open to the community:
We can’t wait to welcome you and your family. Reach out to any member of our team with questions!

Upcoming Dates

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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.