Events: Shabbat & Holidays

Oct25
Service

Shacharit

🕐 8:30 am – 9:30 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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Oct25
Event

Vaccine Clinic

🕐 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

📍 Weisberg Lobby

We’re thrilled to present an opportunity for Congregation Shaarey Zedek and Young Israel of Southfield members to get your vaccines…

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Oct25
Activity

Village Tots Baby and Me

🕐 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

📍 Orley Hall

Join us for Baby & Me, a fun and welcoming morning designed for our littlest Villagers and their grown-ups! Enjoy…

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Oct25
Event

SISTERHOOD'S MAGIC SHUL BUS ADVENTURE: DETROIT JEWISH BOOK FAIR AT THE DIA

🕐 10:45 am – 4:30 pm

Sisterhood invites you to hop on the Magic Shul Bus for a Detroit Jewish Book Fair adventure at the DIA…

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Oct25
Event

Village Guy's Night Out: Roar & Pour

🕐 4:25 pm – 6:30 pm

📍 Hermelin Hall

Men of CSZ join us on Sunday October 2nd at 4:25 p.m. at CSZ to watch the Detroit Lions take…

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Oct25
Service

Minchah / Ma'ariv

🕐 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm

📍 Bernstein Chapel

The CSZ Clergy, lay leaders and digital Gabbai welcome you to an engaging evening minyan in the Bernstein Chapel. You…

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Oct26
Service

Shacharit with Breakfast

🕐 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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Oct26
Activity

Low-impact Exercises with Jim Berk

🕐 10:15 am – 11:30 am

📍 Brodsky Tikvah Chapel

Jim Berk hosts participants in person at CSZ for gentle stretching and exercises. Cost: $5.00 per person per session, payable…

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Oct26
Service

Minchah / Ma'ariv

🕐 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm

📍 Bernstein Chapel

The CSZ Clergy, lay leaders and digital Gabbai welcome you to an engaging evening minyan in the Bernstein Chapel. You…

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Oct27
Service

Shacharit with Breakfast

🕐 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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Oct27
Activity

Staff & Program Meetings

🕐 8:45 am – 9:45 am

📍 Boardroom

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Oct27
Activity

Social Worker Office Hours

🕐 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

📍 Brodsky Tikvah Chapel

I am thrilled to share some wonderful news about a new partnership between Congregation Shaarey Zedek and Jewish Family Service…

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Oct27
Event

Living Faithfully in Uncertain Times: Jews and Christians Reading Scripture Together — same

🕐 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

📍 Zoom Only

Join us on Zoom as Father Chris Yaw of St. David's Episcopal Church and Rabbi Aaron Starr and Congregation Shaarey…

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Oct27
Service

Minchah / Ma'ariv

🕐 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm

📍 Bernstein Chapel

The CSZ Clergy, lay leaders and digital Gabbai welcome you to an engaging evening minyan in the Bernstein Chapel. You…

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Oct27
Event

Hebrew Learning Group Fall 2026 — Session 4

🕐 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm

📍 Hermelin Hall

Are you interested in improving your Hebrew skills?Whether you want to better participate in Shabbat services or simply enjoy practicing…

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Oct28
Service

Shacharit with Breakfast

🕐 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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Oct28
Service

Minchah / Ma'ariv

🕐 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm

📍 Bernstein Chapel

The CSZ Clergy, lay leaders and digital Gabbai welcome you to an engaging evening minyan in the Bernstein Chapel. You…

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Oct29
Service

Shacharit with Breakfast

🕐 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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Oct29
Activity

Thrilling Thursday

🕐 10:00 am – 11:00 am

📍 Youth Lounge

Children ages 0-4 and their favorite adults are invited to come play in the Youth Lounge at CSZ. Join Morah…

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Oct29
Service

Minchah / Ma'ariv

🕐 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm

📍 Bernstein Chapel

The CSZ Clergy, lay leaders and digital Gabbai welcome you to an engaging evening minyan in the Bernstein Chapel. You…

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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.