Women Led Rosh Chodesh Minyan – 7:30 AM – Bernstein Chapel
The CSZ clergy, women lay leaders and digital Gabbai welcome you to an engaging morning minyan in the Lee and Gerson Bernstein Chapel. Followed by a special breakfast and chat. You may also join on Zoom.
For regular daily minyanim, please enter through the newly remodeled Lester Entrance Plaza. Either enter the code on the keypad or press the button on the Ring camera.
Online prayer books are available for you to follow along with our minyan, thanks to the Rabbinical Assembly! We utilize Siddur Sim Shalom. It is recommended that you download weekday morning, weekday afternoon, weekday evening and Shabbat. Click HERE.
Candle lighting – 4:48 PM
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Kabbalat Shabbat – 5:30 PM – Bernstein Chapel
Come join the CSZ Clergy and your community in the Bernstein Chapel for a traditional Kabbalat service to welcome Shabbat and to pray for our brothers and sisters in Israel. There will be a small Oneg Shabbat in the Weisberg Lobby. You may also join on Zoom
Online prayer books are available for you to follow along with our minyan, thanks to the Rabbinical Assembly! We utilize Siddur Sim Shalom. It is recommended that you download weekday morning, weekday afternoon, weekday evening and Shabbat. Click HERE.
Timely Torah – 9:00 AM – Congregation Shaarey Zedek
Before the Shabbat morning service begins, join us in Hermelin Hall for coffee and a relaxed in-person discussion based on traditional and contemporary commentaries on this week’s Parashah.
Shabbat Morning Services – 9:30 AM – Congregation Shaarey Zedek
The CSZ Clergy, lay leaders and Gabbaim welcome you to an engaging morning service for Shabbat in-person in the Sanctuary. You may watch the Services on our high-definition Live Stream.
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The CSZ Inclusion Committee is working hard to make sure everyone is welcome and comfortable at our services. We offer hearing assistance through the T-Coil Loop, a Listen Everywhere Bluetooth System and Earpiece Devices for those in need. Please ask an usher if you need assistance. We also have Russian-language prayerbooks, large-print, and transliterated prayerbooks, and accessible facilities for full participation by all in our services.
You may also join our services on Live Streaming.
We utilize Siddur Sim Shalom. It is recommended that you purchase weekday morning, weekday afternoon, weekday evening and Shabbat books from the Rabbinical Assembly by clicking here.
CSZ Village Shabbat Experiences – 10:00 AM – Brodsky Tikvah Chapel
Join us every Shabbat morning in the Brodsky Tikvah Chapel and Berman Educational Wing for Shabbat Family Experiences- CSZ’s Shabbos Youth Programming. We have Shabbat friendly crafts for all ages, a fun and educational circle time with prayers and familiar Jewish songs, Shabbat snack, and coffee for grown ups. Parents are invited to join Shabbat Morning Services or stay with us in the play room where services are live streaming. Open to the congregation and the community. Drop off activities for kids ages 0-12. Volunteer opportunities for ages 13 and up! If interested in volunteering, contact Devorah at dglanz@shaareyzedek.org
NEW! CSZ Village Shabbat – 10:00 AM
CSZ Village Shabbat is a special Shabbat experience for young adults, families, and kids of all ages!
Featured this month:
Learn Mahjong with Katie Wallace- bring your own mahj set or borrow one of ours. We’ll gather and have coffee and muffins and learn the amazing and fun game of mahjong. If you’ve never played before, this is your chance to learn and have some fun! If you’re experienced, join in and help spread the joy of mahj.
Saba Savta Story time– our littles will enjoy a special story time with a wonderful saba or savta in our community and special guest, Benny Goldman, the therapy dog!
Lego Club- Our popular Shabbat Lego Club will be in session and if your kiddos have never experienced the magic of Shabbat Lego Club, join in, they are sure to love it. All ages welcome.
Village Shabbat will run all year long, so mark your calendars! 12/20, 2/28, 3/14
Shabbat Lunch – 12:00 PM – CSZ’s Orley Hall
Following services, join your Shaarey Zedek family for Shabbat Lunch and an opportunity to schmooze with friends. So we may plan appropriately, please register below, no later than 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Shabbat Minchah – 12:45 PM – Congregation Shaarey Zedek
Shabbat Minchah with Torah reading and Aliyot will happen in the Bernstein Chapel immediately following Shabbat Lunch.
You may also join the live stream
Shabbat Ends – 5:51 PM
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Havdalah Service – 6:01 PM
Ritual Director Saul A. Rube helps us say goodbye to Shabbat and hello to the new week. Bring your favorite beverage and click HERE to join us online.
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.