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Congregation Shaarey Zedek

Coffee House Featuring Doron Levin

  • 📅Monday, December 8, 2025
  • 🕐10:45 am – 1:00 pm
  • 📍Congregation Shaarey Zedek
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Doron Levin, Journalist, Author, North American Car and Truck of the Year Juror, SeekingAlpha equity analyst will discuss "Israel's Problem With Gaza Isn't PR, It's Something Much Worse."

Doron Levin was born in Israel and grew up mostly in the U.S. After finishing Cornell he served in the IDF for three years and married a woman he met during their military service. Their family was transferred to Detroit when he was working with the Wall Street Journal and subsequently had written for the New York Times, Bloomberg, Detroit Free Press and other publications.
His wife, Adina, has been teaching Hebrew at Hillel Day School since 1984, just having begun her 41st year.
Since October 7 he has been spending time and journalistic expertise to drive out bad information, propaganda and disinformation about Israel and the war in Gaza with good information. Accordingly he has been to Israel twice to report and write and intend to visit again in mid-December.

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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.