248-357-5544 | csz.info@shaareyzedek.org
248-357-5544 | csz.info@shaareyzedek.org
We are a warm, welcoming, inclusive, and multi-generational Jewish community more than a century-and-a-half young. We are your community, your home, and your sacred space. We celebrate all of life’s experiences: raising our families, building friendships, and being there for each other throughout the full spectrum of life-cycle events. Our Judaism is practiced both traditionally and innovatively, and we work together with Jews and non-Jews alike to care for those who are in need. Our clergy are not only our teachers but our friends as well. We have a tremendously rich history and a bright future. Most of all, we are a family. Welcome!
We take inclusion and diversity seriously at Shaarey Zedek. We warmly embrace people of all races, genders, ages, physical or mental abilities, sexual orientations, religions, and prayer and observance levels.
Connecting our community at Congregation Shaarey Zedek is at the heart of who we are and what we do.
We are and always will be a Conservative synagogue. Are we willing to modernize our view, build upon our legacy and evolve? Absolutely! We’re doing that already!
Our Clergy is world-class, modern, relatable and accessible to all.
Morning Minyan
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.
Sunday & Secular Holidays, 8:30 a.m.
Evening Minyan
Monday through Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
Friday, 5:30 p.m. except for T.G.I.S. weeks
Sunday & Secular Holidays, 5:30 p.m.
Shabbat
Morning services – 9:30 a.m.
Minchah following lunch
Check the full calendar for online Havdalah times
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.
