We offer morning and evening minyanim Sunday through Friday. Our minyanaires are compassionate, supportive and helpful to those who come to say kaddish or have a Yahrzeit. It is a warm and comforting community, and you might even become a regular.
Daily minyan times vary throughout the year. Please read below for the latest schedule, or visit our Home Page.
Be One in a Minyan!
Be one of the Minyanaires! Every day, everyone’s presence is important at Minyan, for yourselves and for others. Please help us maintain a regular Minyan attendance to ensure that our mourners always have the requisite number of Jewish adults in order to say Kaddish.
In addition, we would love to offer you an aliyah for any reason – a birthday, anniversary, graduation, retirement, marking the Yahrzeit of a family member, or for no particular reason at all. For those who might feel less comfortable, we have plenty of support, including online resources, to walk you through it and help and empower you. Contact the Ritual Committee at ritual@shaareyzedek.org, or if approached by a committee member, please say yes! We promise to help make it a fulfilling experience.
WHERE TO PARTICIPATE IN SERVICES:
All our daily minyan services are hybrid services, meeting BOTH in person in the Lee and Gerson Bernstein Chapel (morning services are followed by breakfast), and on Zoom.
T.G.I.S. (Thank God It’s Shabbat) musical services meet on the first Friday evening of each month, in person and on Zoom.
Shabbat Morning Services are held in person in the CSZ Sanctuary, and on our high-definition Live Stream.
Any special exceptions or last minute changes will be posted here, on the website home page, and on social media. Check our calendar for the most up to date information.
Regular Daily Services
Sundays & Secular Holidays – 8:30 a.m.
Monday – Fridays – 7:30 a.m.
Shabbat & Holiday Mornings – 9:30 a.m.
Shabbat Minchah post Shabbat lunch
Most Evening Services – 5:30 p.m.
SPECIAL DATES
Wednesday, December 24 – Christmas Eve ……8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 25 – Christmas Day …….. 8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Friday, December 26 – Boxing Day ………………. 8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 30 – Fast of Tevet
With Fast Day Torah Service……………………..7:30 a.m.
With Fast Day Torah and Haftarah …………….5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve …… 8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 1 – New Year’s Day ………….. 8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Monday, January 19 – Rosh Chodesh / MLK Day
Women-Led Minyan ………………………………….. 8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Friday, January 23…………………………………………………….. 7:30 a.m.
Zipser Artist-in-Residence Kabbalat ……………6:15 p.m.
ONLINE HAVDALAH
Saturday, December 27 at 6:04 p.m.
Saturday, January 3 at 6:09 p.m.
Saturday, January 10 at 6:16 p.m.
Saturday, January 17 at 6:23 p.m.
Saturday, January 24 at 6:31 p.m.
Saturday, January 31 at 6:39 p.m.
CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES
Friday, December 26 ………… 4:48 p.m.
Friday, January 2 ……………… 4:54 p.m.
Friday, January 9 ……………… 5:01 p.m.
Friday, January 16 …………….. 5:09 p.m.
Friday, January 23 ……………..5:17 p.m.
Friday, January 30 ……………..5:26 p.m.
SHABBAT / HOLIDAY ENDING TIMES
Saturday, December 27 – 5:54 p.m.
Saturday, January 3 – 5:59 p.m.
Saturday, January 10 – 6:06 p.m.
Saturday, January 17 – 6:13 p.m.
Saturday, January 24 – 6:21 p.m.
Saturday, January 31 – 6:29 p.m.
We encourage everyone to join us for our services and programs. For regular daily minyanim please enter through the Lester Entrance Plaza. Either enter the code on the keypad or press the button on the Ring camera.
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.