Youth and Family Events

From tots to teens and young adults, Congregation Shaarey Zedek offers fun, engaging programs and events to inspire connection, learning, and community for every age group!

You can see the full calendar of CSZ Programming HERE

May 2025

Thrilling Thursday

Thrilling Thursday

Thursday, May 22nd
10:00 AM
Children ages 0-4 and their favorite adults are invited to come play in the Youth Lounge at CSZ. Join morah Lindsay Mall for a Rhythm... Learn More

Family Shabbat Experiences

Family Shabbat Experiences

Saturday, May 24th
10:00 AM
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... Learn More

Thrilling Thursday

Thrilling Thursday

Thursday, May 29th
10:00 AM
Children ages 0-4 and their favorite adults are invited to come play in the Youth Lounge at CSZ. Join morah Lindsay Mall for a Rhythm... Learn More

Family Shabbat Experiences

Family Shabbat Experiences

Saturday, May 31st
10:00 AM
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... Learn More

June 2025

Village Tots Baby and Me Class

Village Tots Baby and Me Class

Sunday, June 1st
10:00 AM
Introducing…. Village Tots- CSZ’s Baby and Me class for our youngest learners. Join Morah Lindsay Mall on Sunday mornings 11/19 and 12/17 at 10am for... Learn More

Family Shavuot Experiences

Family Shavuot Experiences

Monday, June 2nd
10:00 AM
Join us each Shavuot morning in the Tikvah Chapel for songs, prayer, games, challah and grape juice snack, and fun with your Shul friends. Open to... Learn More

Family Shavuot Experiences

Family Shavuot Experiences

Tuesday, June 3rd
10:00 AM
Join us each Shavuot morning in the Tikvah Chapel for songs, prayer, games, challah and grape juice snack, and fun with your Shul friends. Open to... Learn More

Thrilling Thursday

Thrilling Thursday

Thursday, June 5th
10:00 AM
Children ages 0-4 and their favorite adults are invited to come play in the Youth Lounge at CSZ. Join morah Lindsay Mall for a Rhythm... Learn More

Shabbat on Bell Road T.G.I.S. & 1st BBQ of Summer!

Shabbat on Bell Road T.G.I.S. & 1st BBQ of Summer!

Friday, June 6th
5:15 PM
We will begin at 5:15 p.m. with Opening Shabbat blessings for all in the Weisberg Lobby followed by a delicious BBQ dinner outside under the... Learn More

Family Shabbat Experiences

Family Shabbat Experiences

Saturday, June 7th
10:00 AM
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... Learn More

Thrilling Thursday

Thrilling Thursday

Thursday, June 12th
10:00 AM
Children ages 0-4 and their favorite adults are invited to come play in the Youth Lounge at CSZ. Join morah Lindsay Mall for a Rhythm... Learn More

Family Shabbat Experiences

Family Shabbat Experiences

Saturday, June 14th
10:00 AM
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... Learn More

Thrilling Thursday

Thrilling Thursday

Thursday, June 19th
10:00 AM
Children ages 0-4 and their favorite adults are invited to come play in the Youth Lounge at CSZ. Join morah Lindsay Mall for a Rhythm... Learn More

Family Shabbat Experiences

Family Shabbat Experiences

Saturday, June 21st
10:00 AM
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... Learn More

Thrilling Thursday

Thrilling Thursday

Thursday, June 26th
10:00 AM
Children ages 0-4 and their favorite adults are invited to come play in the Youth Lounge at CSZ. Join morah Lindsay Mall for a Rhythm... Learn More

Scotia Shabbat

Scotia Shabbat

Friday, June 27th
5:30 PM
Celebrate Shabbat with your family and little ones with song, prayer, bubbles, and challah. This special Shabbat service is designed for families and tots to... Learn More

Family Shabbat Experiences

Family Shabbat Experiences

Saturday, June 28th
10:00 AM
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... Learn More

July 2025

Thrilling Thursday

Thrilling Thursday

Thursday, July 3rd
10:00 AM
Children ages 0-4 and their favorite adults are invited to come play in the Youth Lounge at CSZ. Join morah Lindsay Mall for a Rhythm... Learn More

Shabbat on Liberty Bell Road – BBQ & T.G.I.S.

Shabbat on Liberty Bell Road – BBQ & T.G.I.S.

Friday, July 4th
5:15 PM
Celebrate the 4th of July with your CSZ family at a patriotic Shabbat on Liberty Bell Road! We will begin at 5:15 p.m. with Opening... Learn More

Family Shabbat Experiences

Family Shabbat Experiences

Saturday, July 5th
10:00 AM
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... Learn More

Village Tots Baby and Me Class

Village Tots Baby and Me Class

Sunday, July 6th
10:00 AM
Introducing…. Village Tots- CSZ’s Baby and Me class for our youngest learners. Join Morah Lindsay Mall on Sunday mornings 11/19 and 12/17 at 10am for... Learn More

Thrilling Thursday

Thrilling Thursday

Thursday, July 10th
10:00 AM
Children ages 0-4 and their favorite adults are invited to come play in the Youth Lounge at CSZ. Join morah Lindsay Mall for a Rhythm... Learn More

Family Shabbat Experiences

Family Shabbat Experiences

Saturday, July 12th
10:00 AM
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... Learn More

Thrilling Thursday

Thrilling Thursday

Thursday, July 17th
10:00 AM
Children ages 0-4 and their favorite adults are invited to come play in the Youth Lounge at CSZ. Join morah Lindsay Mall for a Rhythm... Learn More

Mom’s Night Out at Painting with a Twist

Mom’s Night Out at Painting with a Twist

Thursday, July 17th
7:30 PM
Calling all CSZ moms! Join Rebbetzin Meredith Dahlen and Director of Youth and Family Learning Lindsey Lienert for a fun night of painting, schmoozing, and... Learn More

Family Shabbat Experiences

Family Shabbat Experiences

Saturday, July 19th
10:00 AM
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... Learn More

Thrilling Thursday

Thrilling Thursday

Thursday, July 24th
10:00 AM
Children ages 0-4 and their favorite adults are invited to come play in the Youth Lounge at CSZ. Join morah Lindsay Mall for a Rhythm... Learn More

Scotia Shabbat

Scotia Shabbat

Friday, July 25th
5:30 PM
Celebrate Shabbat with your family and little ones with song, prayer, bubbles, and challah. This special Shabbat service is designed for families and tots to... Learn More

Family Shabbat Experiences

Family Shabbat Experiences

Saturday, July 26th
10:00 AM
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... Learn More

Thrilling Thursday

Thrilling Thursday

Thursday, July 31st
10:00 AM
Children ages 0-4 and their favorite adults are invited to come play in the Youth Lounge at CSZ. Join morah Lindsay Mall for a Rhythm... Learn More

Thrilling Thursday
Thursday, May 22nd @ 10:00 AM
Southfield
Children ages 0-4 and their favorite adults are invited to come play in the Youth Lounge at CSZ. Join morah Lindsay Mall for a Rhythm and Ruach class, with songs, gross motor activity and more! The community is welcome to join us. We suggest a $5.00 donation per family per...
Family Shabbat Experiences
Saturday, May 24th @ 10:00 AM
Southfield
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...
Thrilling Thursday
Thursday, May 29th @ 10:00 AM
Southfield
Children ages 0-4 and their favorite adults are invited to come play in the Youth Lounge at CSZ. Join morah Lindsay Mall for a Rhythm and Ruach class, with songs, gross motor activity and more! The community is welcome to join us. We suggest a $5.00 donation per family per...
Family Shabbat Experiences
Saturday, May 31st @ 10:00 AM
Southfield
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...
Village Tots Baby and Me Class
Sunday, June 1st @ 10:00 AM
Southfield
Introducing…. Village Tots- CSZ’s Baby and Me class for our youngest learners. Join Morah Lindsay Mall on Sunday mornings 11/19 and 12/17 at 10am for songs, movement, instruments, bubbles, and so much more. No registration required, free and open to the community- join in on the fun! We’ll laugh, dance,...
Family Shavuot Experiences
Monday, June 2nd @ 10:00 AM
Southfield
Join us each Shavuot morning in the Tikvah Chapel for songs, prayer, games, challah and grape juice snack, and fun with your Shul friends. Open to the congregation and the community. Activities for kids ages 0-12.
Family Shavuot Experiences
Tuesday, June 3rd @ 10:00 AM
Southfield
Join us each Shavuot morning in the Tikvah Chapel for songs, prayer, games, challah and grape juice snack, and fun with your Shul friends. Open to the congregation and the community. Activities for kids ages 0-12.
Thrilling Thursday
Thursday, June 5th @ 10:00 AM
Southfield
Children ages 0-4 and their favorite adults are invited to come play in the Youth Lounge at CSZ. Join morah Lindsay Mall for a Rhythm and Ruach class, with songs, gross motor activity and more! The community is welcome to join us. We suggest a $5.00 donation per family per...
Shabbat on Bell Road T.G.I.S. & 1st BBQ of Summer!
Friday, June 6th @ 05:15 PM
Southfield
We will begin at 5:15 p.m. with Opening Shabbat blessings for all in the Weisberg Lobby followed by a delicious BBQ dinner outside under the tent. Stay for fun youth activities at 6:00 p.m. and the musical T.G.I.S. service at 6:30 p.m. Host Committee: Ruth & Norm Beitner, Karol &...
Family Shabbat Experiences
Saturday, June 7th @ 10:00 AM
Southfield
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...
Thrilling Thursday
Thursday, June 12th @ 10:00 AM
Southfield
Children ages 0-4 and their favorite adults are invited to come play in the Youth Lounge at CSZ. Join morah Lindsay Mall for a Rhythm and Ruach class, with songs, gross motor activity and more! The community is welcome to join us. We suggest a $5.00 donation per family per...
Family Shabbat Experiences
Saturday, June 14th @ 10:00 AM
Southfield
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...
Thrilling Thursday
Thursday, June 19th @ 10:00 AM
Southfield
Children ages 0-4 and their favorite adults are invited to come play in the Youth Lounge at CSZ. Join morah Lindsay Mall for a Rhythm and Ruach class, with songs, gross motor activity and more! The community is welcome to join us. We suggest a $5.00 donation per family per...
Family Shabbat Experiences
Saturday, June 21st @ 10:00 AM
Southfield
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...
Thrilling Thursday
Thursday, June 26th @ 10:00 AM
Southfield
Children ages 0-4 and their favorite adults are invited to come play in the Youth Lounge at CSZ. Join morah Lindsay Mall for a Rhythm and Ruach class, with songs, gross motor activity and more! The community is welcome to join us. We suggest a $5.00 donation per family per...
Scotia Shabbat
Friday, June 27th @ 05:30 PM
Huntington Woods
Celebrate Shabbat with your family and little ones with song, prayer, bubbles, and challah. This special Shabbat service is designed for families and tots to enjoy together. Bring your own picnic dinner and relax in the park. FREE to attend—bring your friends and make it a fun family outing!
Family Shabbat Experiences
Saturday, June 28th @ 10:00 AM
Southfield
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...

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.