Events: Shabbat & Holidays

Jun11
Service

Morning Minyan with Breakfast

🕐 7:30 am – 8:15 am

📍 Bernstein Chapel

This morning's minyan and breakfast are sponsored by Elaine Gerber marking the Yahrzeit of Joseph Zendlovitz The CSZ Lay leaders…

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Thrilling Thrusdays
Jun11
Event

Thrilling Thursday

🕐 10:00 am – 11:15 am

📍 Congregation Shaarey Zedek

Children ages 0-4 and their favorite adults are invited to come play in the Youth Lounge at CSZ. Join Morah…

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Jun11
Service

Minchah & Ma'ariv

🕐 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm

📍 27375 Bell Road, Southfield, Michigan, 48034

The CSZ Clergy, lay leaders and digital Gabbai welcome you to an engaging evening minyan in the Bernstein Chapel.   …

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Jun12
Service

Morning Minyan with Breakfast

🕐 7:30 am – 8:15 am

📍 27375 Bell Road, Southfield, Michigan, 48034

Today's minyan and special breakfast are sponsored by the children, the grandchildren, and the great-grandchildren of Herman Brodsky z”l marking…

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Jun12
Service

Kabbalat Shabbat

🕐 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm

📍 Bernstein Chapel

Come join Ritual Director Saul A. Rube and our warm, inviting community in the Bernstein Chapel to welcome the peace…

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Jun12
Service

Pride Shabbat

🕐 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm

📍 Congregation Shaarey Zedek

Join CSZ Village on Friday night June 12th at 6:00 p.m. for Pride Shabbat, a welcoming and inclusive Kabbalat Shabbat…

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Jun12
Service

Candle lighting

🕐 8:53 pm – 8:53 pm

📍 Congregation Shaarey Zedek

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Jun13
Service

Timely Torah

🕐 9:00 am – 9:30 am

📍 Boardroom

Before the Shabbat morning service begins, join Ritual Director Saul A. Rube in the Boardroom for coffee and a relaxed…

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Jun13
Service

Shabbat Morning Services

🕐 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

📍 Congregation Shaarey Zedek

The CSZ Clergy, lay leaders and Gabbaim welcome you to an engaging morning service for Shabbat in-person in the Bernstein…

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Jun13
Service

CSZ Village Shabbat Mornings

🕐 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

📍 Congregation Shaarey Zedek

Village Shabbat Mornings: All-Village Experience FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES & ADULTS — TOGETHER Saturday mornings are for the whole Village. We…

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Jun13
Service

Shabbat Lunch

🕐 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

📍 Congregation Shaarey Zedek

Following services, join your Shaarey Zedek family for Shabbat Lunch and an opportunity to schmooze with friends. So we may…

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Jun13
Service

Shabbat Minchah

🕐 12:45 pm – 1:15 pm

📍 27375 Bell Road, Southfield, Michigan, 48034

Shabbat Minchah with Torah reading and Aliyot will happen in the Bernstein Chapel immediately following Shabbat Lunch. You may also…

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Jun13
Service

Havdalah

🕐 10:04 pm – 10:04 pm

📍 Congregation Shaarey Zedek

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Jun13
Service

Shabbat Ends

🕐 10:04 pm – 10:04 pm

📍 Congregation Shaarey Zedek

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Jun13
Service

Havdalah Service

🕐 10:14 pm – 10:34 pm

📍 Virtual Event

Help Ritual Director Saul A. Rube and those saying Kaddish to make a minyan for those saying Kaddish as we…

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Jun14
Service

Morning Minyan with Breakfast

🕐 8:30 am – 9:30 am

📍 Congregation Shaarey Zedek

The CSZ Clergy, lay leaders and digital Gabbai welcome you to an engaging morning minyan in the Lee and Gerson…

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Village Tots
Jun14
Event

CSZ Village Tots Baby and Me Class

🕐 10:00 am – 11:30 am

📍 Congregation Shaarey Zedek

Join your CSZ Village and Morah Lindsay Mall on Sunday mornings 10am for brunch, songs, movement, instruments, bubbles, and so…

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Jun14
Service

Minchah & Ma'ariv

🕐 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm

📍 27375 Bell Road, Southfield, Michigan, 48034

The CSZ Clergy, lay leaders and digital Gabbai welcome you to an engaging evening minyan in the Bernstein Chapel.   …

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Jun15
Service

Rosh Chodesh Tamuz

🕐 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

📍 Congregation Shaarey Zedek

Start of month of Tammuz on the Hebrew calendar. תַּמּוּז (transliterated Tamuz or Tammuz) is the 10th month of the…

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Jun15
Service

Morning Minyan with Breakfast

🕐 7:30 am – 8:15 am

📍 27375 Bell Road, Southfield, Michigan, 48034

Today's minyan and special breakfast are sponsored by Lisa & Frank Lanzkron-Tamarazo marking the yahrzeit of her beloved mother Virgina…

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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.