Upcoming Events

Jun13
Service

Timely Torah

🕐 9:00 am – 9:30 am

📍 Boardroom

This week's Timely Torah is sponsored by Devorah Glanz marking the 3rd yahrzeit of her uncle Rodney Shacket Before the Shabbat…

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Jun13
Service

Shabbat Morning Services

🕐 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

📍 Sanctuary

SHABBAT, KIDDUSH, and BIMAH FLOWERS SPONSORED BY The Children, the Grandchildren, and the Great-Grandchildren of Herman Brodsky z”l marking his 22nd yahrzeit …

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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

📍 Orley Hall

ENHANCED SHABBAT LUNCH SPONSORS  Susan Shacket marking the 3rd yahrzeit of Rodney Shacket and The Children, the Grandchildren, and the…

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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

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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Jun15
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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Jun15
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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Jun16
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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Jun16
Service

Morning Minyan with Breakfast

🕐 7:30 am – 8:15 am

📍 27375 Bell Road, Southfield, Michigan, 48034

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

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Jun16
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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Jun16
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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Jun17
Service

Morning Minyan with Breakfast

🕐 7:30 am – 8:15 am

📍 27375 Bell Road, Southfield, Michigan, 48034

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

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Jun17
Event

Online Support Group

🕐 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

📍 Virtual Event

Dr. Jay Inwald has been generously volunteering to facilitate a weekly support group for people who are dealing with grief…

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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.