Events - 3 Apr 26

Passover Festival Services
Friday, April 3rd @ 09:30 AM
Bernstein Chapel
Let’s celebrate Pesach! The clergy, officers and gabbai welcome you to our Passover Festival services including Hallel, Torah service, Musaf and music.  Followed by a Passover Kiddush.  You may also join on our Live Stream Online prayer books are available for you to follow along with our minyan, thanks to...
Pesach Youth Activities
Friday, April 3rd @ 09:31 AM
Brodsky Tikvah Chapel
Join us for songs, prayer, games, Pesach snacks, and fun with your shul friends. Drop off activities for kids ages 0-12 while adults enjoy festival services. April 9th we will have extended activities through Yizkor. Open to the congregation and the community. NO registration required.
Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, April 3rd @ 05:30 PM
Bernstein Chapel
Come join the CSZ Clergy and your community in the Bernstein Chapel for a traditional Kabbalat service to welcome Shabbat and to pray for our brothers and sisters in Israel. There will be a small Oneg Shabbat in the Weisberg Lobby. You may also join on Zoom  We utilize Siddur Sim Shalom....
Candle lighting
Friday, April 3rd @ 07:43 PM
02 Apr
Thursday, April 2nd @ 12:00 AM

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.