Upcoming Events

Jun19
Service

Shacharit with Breakfast

🕐 7:30 am – 8:30 am

📍 Bernstein Chapel · Also streaming online

The CSZ Lay leaders and digital Gabbai welcome you to an engaging morning minyan in the Lee and Gerson Bernstein…

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Jun19
Service

Kabbalat Shabbat

🕐 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm

📍 Bernstein Chapel · Also streaming online

Come join Hazzan David Propis and our warm, inviting community in the Bernstein Chapel to welcome the peace and beauty of Shabbat…

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Jun19
Service

OneTable Shabbat

🕐 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

📍 Congregation Shaarey Zedek

CSZ is happy to work in partnership with the National One Table Together Community around offering meaningful Shabbat dinners at members’ homes that…

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Jun19
Service

Candle Lighting

🕐 8:55 pm – 9:10 pm

How to Light Shabbat CandlesBefore sunset on Friday evening, light two Shabbat candles, cover your eyes, and say the blessing.…

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Jun20
Service

Timely Torah

🕐 9:00 am – 9:45 am

📍 Hermelin Hall

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

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Jun20
Service

Shabbat Morning

🕐 9:30 am – 11:30 am

📍 Bernstein Chapel · Also streaming online

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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Jun20
Service

Youth Shabbat Experiences

🕐 9:31 am – 12:00 pm

📍 27375 Bell Road, Southfield, Michigan, 48034

Join us every Shabbat morning in the Brodsky Tikvah Chapel and Berman Educational Wing for Shabbat Family Experiences- CSZ's Shabbat…

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Jun20
Service

Shabbat Lunch

🕐 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

📍 Orley Hall

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

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Jun20
Service

Shabbat Minchah

🕐 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm

📍 Bernstein Chapel · Also streaming online

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

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Jun20
Service

Shabbat Ends

🕐 10:07 pm – 10:08 pm

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Jun20
Service

Maariv & Havdalah (Online Only)

🕐 10:17 pm – 10:47 pm

📍 Off-site / Custom · Also streaming online

Help [Havdalah] and those saying Kaddish to make a minyan as we say goodbye to Shabbat, and welcome in a sweet…

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Jun21
Service

Shacharit

🕐 8:30 am – 9:30 am

📍 Bernstein Chapel · Also streaming online

The CSZ Lay leaders and digital Gabbai welcome you to an engaging morning minyan in the Lee and Gerson Bernstein…

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Jun21
Service

Mincha / Maariv

🕐 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm

📍 Bernstein Chapel

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

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Jun22
Service

Shacharit with Breakfast

🕐 7:30 am – 8:30 am

📍 Bernstein Chapel · Also streaming online

The CSZ Lay leaders and digital Gabbai welcome you to an engaging morning minyan in the Lee and Gerson Bernstein…

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Jun22
Event

Low-impact Exercises with Jim Berk

🕐 10:15 am – 11:30 am

📍 27375 Bell Road, Southfield, Michigan, 48034

Jim Berk hosts participants in person at CSZ for gentle stretching and exercises. Cost: $5.00 per person per session, payable…

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Jun22
Service

Mincha / Maariv

🕐 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm

📍 Bernstein Chapel

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

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Jun23
Service

Shacharit with Breakfast

🕐 7:30 am – 8:30 am

📍 Bernstein Chapel · Also streaming online

The CSZ Lay leaders and digital Gabbai welcome you to an engaging morning minyan in the Lee and Gerson Bernstein…

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Jun23
Event

Social Worker Office Hours

🕐 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

📍 Congregation Shaarey Zedek

Jewish Family Service is partnering with Shaarey Zedek to bring social work support into our congregation. Amy Rosenberg, MSW, a…

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Jun23
Service

Mincha / Maariv

🕐 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm

📍 Bernstein Chapel

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

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Jun24
Service

Shacharit with Breakfast

🕐 7:30 am – 8:30 am

📍 Bernstein Chapel · Also streaming online

The CSZ Lay leaders and digital Gabbai welcome you to an engaging morning minyan in the Lee and Gerson Bernstein…

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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.