The High Holidays are a sacred and meaningful time at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, and we’re here to help you feel prepared, connected, and inspired. Whether you’ve joined us for years or this is your first time celebrating with our community, you’ll find everything you need right here—from tickets and prayer books to youth programs and livestream access. We invite you to explore the information below, and as always, please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Shanah Tovah!

 If you have any questions, please call the Synagogue Office at (248) 357-5545 or email csz.info@shaareyzedek.org.

Yes, all attendees need a ticket for High Holiday services to ensure a safe and welcoming experience for all. Tickets are included with membership, and guest ticket options are available as well.

👉 Click here to purchase guest tickets

We use Mahzor Lev Shalem, a beautiful and accessible prayer book that includes meaningful translations, commentary, and readings for reflection. If you’d like to follow along and need a copy, please fill out the form below.

👉 Click here to order a Mahzor

Yes! As a CSZ member, you’re welcome to purchase tickets for your visiting immediate family members. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays together. Just complete the form to make arrangements.

👉 Click here to purchase family tickets

Absolutely! We warmly welcome guests to join us for the High Holidays. You can easily purchase guest tickets online or give us a call if you’d like personal assistance.

👉 Click here for guest tickets

📞 Or call us at (248) 357-5545

Bring the joy of Sukkot into your home! CSZ makes it easy to order a Lulav and Etrog set so you can fully celebrate the holiday. Just fill out the form to place your order.

👉 Click here to order your Lulav and Etrog

Yes! If you’re a CSZ member in good standing and will be away for the holidays, we’re happy to help you secure a ticket at a participating synagogue.

👉 Click here to request a reciprocal ticket
📞 Or contact Elise at (248) 357-5545

Yes! We will offer livestream access to our High Holiday services so everyone can join us—whether you’re at home or away. 

Absolutely! We offer engaging youth services and age-appropriate activities during the High Holidays so children can connect meaningfully while adults participate in the main service.

👉 Click here for family and youth programs

CLICK on the booklet to get a preview of all our exciting upcoming Holiday events.

Pre-Holiday Learning Opportunities

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Special Events

Davidson Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat Featuring Dr. Arnold Eisen

Davidson Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat Featuring Dr. Arnold Eisen

Friday, Sep 26th 7:00 pm

Experience an inspiring weekend with Dr. Arnold M. Eisen, leading scholar of American Judaism and former JTS Chancellor. Includes Kabbalat Shabbat, Shabbat dinner, learning sessions,...

Beth Olem Cemetery Open

Beth Olem Cemetery Open

Sunday, Sep 28th 10:00 am

On the Grounds of GM Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Families may access the gravesites of loved ones through the GM plant security gates. For more information, contact...

Vaccine Clinic at CSZ

Vaccine Clinic at CSZ

Sunday, Oct 12th 9:00 am

Get vaccinated before the winter holidays! CSZ is proud to host a clinic offering flu, RSV, and COVID-19 vaccines. Bring your insurance card. Registration encouraged....

Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur

CSZ Village PrayGround

CSZ Village PrayGround

Tuesday, Sep 23rd 10:30 am

At Congregation Shaarey Zedek, we know that the path to falling in love with Judaism isn’t one size fits all. That’s why we started the...

NEW! PrayGround+ for Tweens and Teens

NEW! PrayGround+ for Tweens and Teens

Tuesday, Sep 23rd 10:30 am

Introducing Prayground+, the newest addition to our CSZ Village High Holidays Prayground experience! Built by and for tweens and teens Prayground+ features hands-on activities, Teen...

Tiny Treasures Ceremony

Tiny Treasures Ceremony

Wednesday, Sep 24th 11:30 am

We will celebrate the children born into our community this year and honor their parents, grandparents, and siblings at a heartwarming ceremony during Rosh Hashanah...

Yom Kippur Afternoon of Learning

Yom Kippur Afternoon of Learning

Thursday, Oct 2nd 2:45 pm

Join us on Yom Kippur afternoon for a powerful two-part discussion: From Preschool through the College Campus: Is Public Education Smart and Safe for Jews...

Traditional N’ilah at CSZ

Traditional N'ilah at CSZ

Thursday, Oct 2nd 6:45 pm

Join the CSZ clergy and choir for the concluding service of Yom Kippur, as we close the gates of repentance with prayer, friendship, and the...

N’ilah Under the Stars

N'ilah Under the Stars

Thursday, Oct 2nd 7:15 pm

Our CSZ Village PrayGround service concludes with a magical evening as the sun sets on Yom Kippur Join us in the Saulson Pavillion for an...

Sukkot

Brachot, Breakfast, and Building

Brachot, Breakfast, and Building

Sunday, Oct 5th 9:30 am

It is time once again to build our big, beautiful Zevi Davidson Sukkah! Join the CSZ Men’s Club to help. Everyone is invited to Morning...

Sukkah under the Sun: An Afternoon of Decor & Israeli Delights

Sukkah under the Sun: An Afternoon of Decor & Israeli Delights

Sunday, Oct 5th 3:00 pm

Join in a festive afternoon of creativity, community, and Jewish culture! Add your panache as we bring the sukkah to life with new Israeli themed...

Sukkot Festival Services

Sukkot Festival Services

Monday, Oct 6th 5:30 pm

The Torah commands us to eat and sleep in the Sukkah during the holiday of Sukkot ("Booths"). Additionally, we are commanded to observe the first...

Sukkah Stroll to the Starrs

Sukkah Stroll to the Starrs

Tuesday, Oct 7th 12:00 pm

Enjoy a beautiful Sukkot afternoon as we stroll after services to the home of Rebecca and Rabbi Aaron Starr for lunch and conversation in their...

Sukkot Festival Services

Sukkot Festival Services

Wednesday, Oct 8th 9:30 am

The Torah commands us to eat and sleep in the Sukkah during the holiday of Sukkot ("Booths"). Additionally, we are commanded to observe the first...

Congregational Sukkot Shabbat Dinner

Congregational Sukkot Shabbat Dinner

Friday, Oct 10th 5:30 pm

Celebrate Shabbat and Sukkot with delicious food, festive songs, and a warm sense of community. Enjoy dinner in our beautifully decorated sukkah with old and...

CSZ Village Pizza in a Hut: Sukkot Family Program

CSZ Village Pizza in a Hut: Sukkot Family Program

Sunday, Oct 12th 11:00 am

Join your CSZ Village for Pizza in a Hut! We'll gather at CSZ at 11:00 a.m. for a pizza and salad lunch in the Sukkah...

Sukkah Open House at the Propis Family Home

Sukkah Open House at the Propis Family Home

Sunday, Oct 12th 2:00 pm

Karen and Hazzan David Propis warmly invite you to their sukkah for an afternoon of hospitality and holiday joy. Enjoy snacks, schmoozing, and Sukkot spirit...

Sh’mini Atzeret & Simchat Torah

Village Family Shemini Atzeret for Kids

Village Family Shemini Atzeret for Kids

Tuesday, Oct 14th 10:00 am

Join us to celebrate Shemini Atzeret with your CSZ Village. We’ll gather in the Brodsky Tikvah Chapel for holiday-themed activities, snacks, songs, and so much...

Simchat Torah Congregational Celebration

Simchat Torah Congregational Celebration

Tuesday, Oct 14th 6:00 pm

Join us Tuesday night for a full Simchat Torah Celebration with services, hakafot, dinner and a Candy Bar

Shemini Atzeret Youth and Family Experiences

Shemini Atzeret Youth and Family Experiences

Wednesday, Oct 15th 10:00 am

Join us to celebrate Shemini Atzeret with your CSZ Village. We’ll gather in the Brodsky Tikvah Chapel for holiday-themed activities, snacks, songs, and so much...

Post-Holiday Offering

Coffee House with John Gallagher

Coffee House with John Gallagher

Monday, Oct 20th 10:45 am

Join journalist and author John Gallagher for a timely discussion: "The Real Reasons Behind Detroit's Recovery." Learn about the untold stories of urban resilience and...

Veterans Day Shabbat

Veterans Day Shabbat

Saturday, Nov 1st 9:30 am

Join us in honoring our community's veterans during Shabbat morning services. A moving tribute to those who have served our country with courage and dedication....

Here There Are Blueberries: Journalism Meets Theater

Here There Are Blueberries: Journalism Meets Theater

Sunday, Nov 2nd 1:00 pm

Experience this gripping theatrical performance that traces the journey of a Nazi photo album from anonymous donation to New York's Holocaust Museum. A profound story...

A Rabbi, A Priest, and Why Bad Things Happen to Good People: A Conversation about Theodicy

A Rabbi, A Priest, and Why Bad Things Happen to Good People: A Conversation about Theodicy

Tuesday, Nov 4th 11:00 am

Join Rabbi Aaron Starr of Congregation Shaarey Zedek and Father Chris Yaw of St. David's Episcopal Church for this fascinating and unique online learning opportunity...

Baker Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat with Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

Baker Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat with Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

Friday, Nov 14th 6:00 pm

Don’t miss this special weekend of learning, prayer, and conversation with leading American Zionist Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue. Session Topics are:...

Coffee House with Father Chris Yaw

Coffee House with Father Chris Yaw

Monday, Nov 17th 9:45 am

Father Chris Yaw returns to the Coffee House to present, "A Complicated Relationship: The Jewish State in the Eyes of Mainline Christians Today." Enjoy coffee,...

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.