Discover engaging adult enrichment events at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, offering learning, connection, and inspiration through classes, discussions, and unique programs for all interests!
You can see the full calendar of CSZ Programming HERE
Saturday, May 30th
9:00 AM
Before the Shabbat morning service begins, join Rabbi Yoni Dahlen in Hermelin Hall for coffee and a relaxed in-person discussion based on traditional and contemporary...
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Saturday, May 30th
12:00 PM
ENHANCED SHABBAT LUNCH SPONSORS Michelle and Steven Adamczyk in honor of Arie’s graduation David Ellenbogen and Jennifer Nimerick in honor of Annabelle's graduation Monica &...
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Monday, June 1st
10:15 AM
Jim Berk hosts participants in person at CSZ for gentle stretching and exercises. Cost: $5.00 per person per session, payable directly to Jim Berk at...
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Tuesday, June 2nd
10:00 AM
Jewish Family Service is partnering with Shaarey Zedek to bring social work support into our congregation. Amy Rosenberg, MSW, a Jewish Family Service Social Worker,...
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Wednesday, June 3rd
12:30 PM
Dr. Jay Inwald has been generously volunteering to facilitate a weekly support group for people who are dealing with grief or loss of all kinds....
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Wednesday, June 3rd
6:30 PM
Are you interested in improving your Hebrew skills? Whether you want to better participate in Shabbat services or simply enjoy practicing conversational Hebrew in a relaxed, judgment-free environment—now’s the time!
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Friday, June 5th
5:30 PM
Continue this successful program which gathers the CSZ community for all ages and is always a great opportunity to include “not-yet-members” for a wonderful evening of prayer, music, good food, and connection. Also bringing back the...
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Saturday, June 6th
9:00 AM
Before the Shabbat morning service begins, join the CSZ Clergy in Hermelin Hall for coffee and a relaxed in-person discussion based on traditional and contemporary...
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Saturday, June 6th
9:30 AM
The CSZ Clergy, lay leaders and Gabbaim welcome you to an engaging morning service for Shabbat in-person in the Bernstein Chapel. You may watch the...
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Saturday, June 6th
12:00 PM
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...
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Monday, June 8th
10:00 AM
Special bus trip and guided tour downtown along the Detroit Riverfront and the Shephard Gallery to view newly improved areas. Bring walking shoes and lunch...
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Monday, June 8th
10:15 AM
Jim Berk hosts participants in person at CSZ for gentle stretching and exercises. Cost: $5.00 per person per session, payable directly to Jim Berk at...
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Tuesday, June 9th
10:00 AM
Jewish Family Service is partnering with Shaarey Zedek to bring social work support into our congregation. Amy Rosenberg, MSW, a Jewish Family Service Social Worker,...
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Wednesday, June 10th
12:30 PM
Dr. Jay Inwald has been generously volunteering to facilitate a weekly support group for people who are dealing with grief or loss of all kinds....
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Wednesday, June 10th
6:30 PM
Join CSZ Gen Xers and Villagers for a great evening watching the Detroit City FC Soccer Team take on the El Paso Locomotive FC at...
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Wednesday, June 10th
6:30 PM
Are you interested in improving your Hebrew skills? Whether you want to better participate in Shabbat services or simply enjoy practicing conversational Hebrew in a relaxed, judgment-free environment—now’s the time!
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Friday, June 12th
6:00 PM
Join CSZ Village on Friday night June 12th at 6:00 p.m. for Pride Shabbat, a welcoming and inclusive Kabbalat Shabbat for our LGBTQ+ community and...
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Saturday, June 13th
9:00 AM
Before the Shabbat morning service begins, join the CSZ Clergy in Hermelin Hall for coffee and a relaxed in-person discussion based on traditional and contemporary...
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Saturday, June 13th
10:00 AM
Village Shabbat Mornings: All-Village Experience FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES & ADULTS — TOGETHER Saturday mornings are for the whole Village. We begin with an engaging, inclusive...
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Saturday, June 13th
12:00 PM
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...
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Monday, June 15th
10:15 AM
Jim Berk hosts participants in person at CSZ for gentle stretching and exercises. Cost: $5.00 per person per session, payable directly to Jim Berk at...
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Tuesday, June 16th
10:00 AM
Jewish Family Service is partnering with Shaarey Zedek to bring social work support into our congregation. Amy Rosenberg, MSW, a Jewish Family Service Social Worker,...
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Wednesday, June 17th
12:30 PM
Dr. Jay Inwald has been generously volunteering to facilitate a weekly support group for people who are dealing with grief or loss of all kinds....
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Wednesday, June 17th
6:30 PM
Are you interested in improving your Hebrew skills? Whether you want to better participate in Shabbat services or simply enjoy practicing conversational Hebrew in a relaxed, judgment-free environment—now’s the time!
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Friday, June 19th
6:00 PM
CSZ is happy to work in partnership with the National One Table Together Community around offering meaningful Shabbat dinners at members’ homes that build relationships, make connections and...
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Saturday, June 20th
9:00 AM
Before the Shabbat morning service begins, join the CSZ Clergy in Hermelin Hall for coffee and a relaxed in-person discussion based on traditional and contemporary...
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Saturday, June 20th
12:00 PM
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...
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Monday, June 22nd
10:15 AM
Jim Berk hosts participants in person at CSZ for gentle stretching and exercises. Cost: $5.00 per person per session, payable directly to Jim Berk at...
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Tuesday, June 23rd
10:00 AM
Jewish Family Service is partnering with Shaarey Zedek to bring social work support into our congregation. Amy Rosenberg, MSW, a Jewish Family Service Social Worker,...
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Wednesday, June 24th
12:30 PM
Dr. Jay Inwald has been generously volunteering to facilitate a weekly support group for people who are dealing with grief or loss of all kinds....
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Thursday, June 25th
6:00 PM
Dr. Jonathan Schanzer is the executive director at FDD, where he oversees the work of the organization’s experts and scholars. Jonathan has held previous think tank research positions...
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Friday, June 26th
5:30 PM
Spend Friday night in song and prayer at Scotia Park in Huntington Woods. Bring picnic dinner, we'll provide challah and grape juice. No fee to...
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Saturday, June 27th
9:00 AM
Before the Shabbat morning service begins, join the CSZ Clergy in Hermelin Hall for coffee and a relaxed in-person discussion based on traditional and contemporary...
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Saturday, June 27th
9:30 AM
Calling all Detroit Central High School graduates to come together for an all class reunion Shabbat service. Service is in the sanctuary, with lunch in...
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Saturday, June 27th
12:00 PM
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...
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Monday, June 29th
10:15 AM
Jim Berk hosts participants in person at CSZ for gentle stretching and exercises. Cost: $5.00 per person per session, payable directly to Jim Berk at...
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Tuesday, June 30th
10:00 AM
Jewish Family Service is partnering with Shaarey Zedek to bring social work support into our congregation. Amy Rosenberg, MSW, a Jewish Family Service Social Worker,...
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Wednesday, July 1st
12:30 PM
Dr. Jay Inwald has been generously volunteering to facilitate a weekly support group for people who are dealing with grief or loss of all kinds....
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Wednesday, July 1st
7:00 PM
A 90-minute concert celebrating contributions Jewish Americans made to the nation over 250 years.
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Saturday, July 4th
9:00 AM
Before the Shabbat morning service begins, join the CSZ Clergy in Hermelin Hall for coffee and a relaxed in-person discussion based on traditional and contemporary...
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Saturday, July 4th
12:00 PM
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...
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Monday, July 6th
10:15 AM
Jim Berk hosts participants in person at CSZ for gentle stretching and exercises. Cost: $5.00 per person per session, payable directly to Jim Berk at...
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Wednesday, July 8th
12:30 PM
Dr. Jay Inwald has been generously volunteering to facilitate a weekly support group for people who are dealing with grief or loss of all kinds....
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Wednesday, July 8th
6:30 PM
Interested in improving your Hebrew skills? Whether you want to better participate in Shabbat services or simply enjoy practicing conversational Hebrew in a relaxed, judgment-free...
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Wednesday, July 8th
6:30 PM
Interested in improving your Hebrew skills? Whether you want to better participate in Shabbat services or simply enjoy practicing conversational Hebrew in a relaxed, judgment-free...
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Friday, July 10th
5:30 PM
Come on down to the Bell Road Ranch to enjoy Shabbat outside! Bring the kids for a special service just for them and chow down...
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Saturday, July 11th
9:00 AM
Before the Shabbat morning service begins, join the CSZ Clergy in Hermelin Hall for coffee and a relaxed in-person discussion based on traditional and contemporary...
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Saturday, July 11th
12:00 PM
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...
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Monday, July 13th
10:15 AM
Jim Berk hosts participants in person at CSZ for gentle stretching and exercises. Cost: $5.00 per person per session, payable directly to Jim Berk at...
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Monday, July 13th
10:45 AM
Peter A. Lichtenberg, Ph.D. is the past Director of the Institute of Gerontology (1999-2024) and was the Founding Director of the Wayne State University Lifespan...
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Wednesday, July 15th
12:30 PM
Dr. Jay Inwald has been generously volunteering to facilitate a weekly support group for people who are dealing with grief or loss of all kinds....
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Friday, July 17th
5:30 PM
Spend Friday night in song and prayer at Scotia Park in Huntington Woods. Bring picnic dinner, we'll provide challah and grape juice. No fee to...
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Saturday, July 18th
9:00 AM
Before the Shabbat morning service begins, join the CSZ Clergy in Hermelin Hall for coffee and a relaxed in-person discussion based on traditional and contemporary...
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Saturday, July 18th
12:00 PM
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...
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Monday, July 20th
10:15 AM
Jim Berk hosts participants in person at CSZ for gentle stretching and exercises. Cost: $5.00 per person per session, payable directly to Jim Berk at...
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Wednesday, July 22nd
12:30 PM
Dr. Jay Inwald has been generously volunteering to facilitate a weekly support group for people who are dealing with grief or loss of all kinds....
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Wednesday, July 22nd
8:00 PM
Join community of congregations at CSZ to observe Tisha B'Av and to discuss the future of American and European Jewry.
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Friday, July 24th
6:00 PM
CSZ is happy to work in partnership with the National One Table Together Community around offering meaningful Shabbat dinners at members’ homes that build relationships, make connections and...
Learn More
Saturday, July 25th
9:00 AM
Before the Shabbat morning service begins, join the CSZ Clergy in Hermelin Hall for coffee and a relaxed in-person discussion based on traditional and contemporary...
Learn More
Saturday, July 25th
12:00 PM
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...
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Sunday, July 26th
3:00 PM
From the ticking heart of Haydn’s Clock Symphony to the meditative echoes of Pärt’s Fratres, this program bends time and style. Featuring the luminous guitarist JIJI and guest conductor Ingrid Martin,...
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Monday, July 27th
10:15 AM
Jim Berk hosts participants in person at CSZ for gentle stretching and exercises. Cost: $5.00 per person per session, payable directly to Jim Berk at...
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Wednesday, July 29th
12:30 PM
Dr. Jay Inwald has been generously volunteering to facilitate a weekly support group for people who are dealing with grief or loss of all kinds....
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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.
