7:30 am – 8:30 am
Bernstein Chapel · Also streaming online
The CSZ Lay leaders and digital Gabbai welcome you to an engaging morning minyan in the Lee and Gerson Bernstein…
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5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Bernstein Chapel · Also streaming online
Come join Hazzan David Propis and our warm, inviting community in the Bernstein Chapel to welcome the peace and beauty of…
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5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Orley Hall
Join us for a special Baker Scholar-In-Residence Shabbat with Rabbi David Wolpe, one of America's most respected Jewish scholars and…
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6:11 pm – 6:26 pm
How to Light Shabbat CandlesBefore sunset on Friday evening, light two Shabbat candles, cover your eyes, and say the blessing.…
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Join us for a special Baker Scholar-In-Residence Shabbat with Rabbi David Wolpe, one of America's most respected Jewish scholars and…
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9:00 am – 9:45 am
Hermelin Hall
Before the Shabbat morning service begins, join Rabbi Yonatan Dahlen in Hermelin Hall for coffee and a relaxed in-person discussion based…
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9:30 am – 11:30 am
Main Sanctuary · Also streaming online
The CSZ Clergy, lay leaders and Gabbaim welcome you to an engaging morning service for Shabbat in-person in the main…
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9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Brodsky Tikvah Chapel
Tikvah Chapel: Open, service streaming on projector, 1 coffee jug, 2 pitchers of ice water Library: Open, service streaming on…
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Main Sanctuary
Join us for a special Baker Scholar-In-Residence Shabbat with Rabbi David Wolpe, one of America's most respected Jewish scholars and…
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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Orley Hall
Following services, join your Shaarey Zedek family for Shabbat Lunch and an opportunity to schmooze with friends. So we may…
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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.