Events tagged: RH

Sep22
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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Sep22
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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Sep22
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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Sep23
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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Sep23
Activity

Online Support Group

🕐 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

📍 Virtual Event

Dr. Jay Inwald has been generously volunteering to facilitate a weekly support group for people who are dealing with grief…

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Sep23
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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Sep24
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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Sep24
Event

Men's Club Sukkah Building Event

🕐 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

It is time once again to build our big, beautiful Zevi Davidson Sukkah and we need your hands!Join the CSZ…

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Sep24
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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Sep24
Event

Create Harmony with Sisterhood: Sukkah Feng Shui

🕐 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Together we'll adorn our beautiful sukkah and share in engaging conversation over a delicious dinner with featured guest Rabbi Yoni as we…

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Sep24
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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Sep25
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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Sep25
Service

Kabbalat Shabbat and Sukkot Ma'riv — Erev Sukkot

🕐 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm

📍 Bernstein Chapel

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Sep25
Event

Sushi in the Sukkah

🕐 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

📍 Tent - William Saulson Pavilion

Join our CSZ family as we gather for the mitzvah of eating a Shabbat meal in the sukkah! A prayer…

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Sep25
Service

Candle Lighting

🕐 7:06 pm – 7:21 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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Sep26
Service

Timely Torah

🕐 9:00 am – 9:45 am

📍 Hermelin Hall

Before the Shabbat morning service begins, join Ritual Director Saul A. Rube in Hermelin Hall for coffee and a relaxed in-person…

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Sep26
Service

SHABBAT AND SUKKOT FESTIVAL SERVICES — Sukkot I

🕐 9:30 am – 11:30 am

📍 Main Sanctuary

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Sep26
Service

Youth Shabbat Experiences

🕐 9:31 am – 12:00 pm

📍 27375 Bell Road, Southfield, Michigan, 48034

Join us every Shabbat morning in the Brodsky Tikvah Chapel and Berman Educational Wing for Shabbat Family Experiences- CSZ's Shabbat…

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Sep26
Service

Shabbat Lunch

🕐 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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Sep26
Service

YOM TOV MINCHAH & MA'ARIV — Sukkot I

🕐 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm

📍 Bernstein Chapel

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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.