The CSZ Lay leaders and digital Gabbai welcome you to an engaging morning minyan in the Lee and Gerson Bernstein Chapel. Followed by a light breakfast and chat. You may…
The CSZ Lay leaders and digital Gabbai welcome you to an engaging morning minyan in the Lee and Gerson Bernstein Chapel. Followed by a light breakfast and chat. You may…
Kol Nidrei opens Yom Kippur, the holiest night of the Jewish year — a moment when an entire community gathers, quite literally, to begin again. As the ark opens and…
Begin Yom Kippur with your CSZ Village at a brand-new, drop-off Kol Nidre experience designed especially for kids.Children ages 3 and up are invited to spend the evening together with…
Don't forget to bring back your Yad Ezra bags with the food you have collected!
Yom Kippur services including Yizkor from the Congregation Shaarey Zedek Sanctuary. The CSZ clergy is accompanied by the CSZ Choir.
Calling all tweens and teens! Prayground+ offers dedicated High Holiday experiences designed just for you. Teens will head down to their own space in our Teen Lounge where there will…
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…
Join us as we close out Yom Kippur together with our Neilah Parade of Lights, a joyful and meaningful new offering for PrayGround and Village families. As the final moments…
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.
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.