Upcoming Events

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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Jun24
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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Jun24
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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Jun25
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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Thrilling Thrusdays
Jun25
Event

Thrilling Thursday: Lego Workshop

🕐 10:00 am – 11:15 am

📍 Youth Lounge

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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Jun25
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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Jun25
Event

Groner Lecture: Dr. Jonathan Schanzer

🕐 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

📍 Congregation Shaarey Zedek

Dr. Jonathan Schanzer is the executive director at FDD, where he oversees the work of the organization’s experts and scholars. Jonathan…

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Jun26
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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Jun26
Event

Scotia Shabbat

🕐 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

📍 Congregation Shaarey Zedek

Spend your Friday night with us in song and prayer at Scotia Park in Huntington Woods. We’ll gather and celebrate Shabbat with our clergy…

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Jun26
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…

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Jun26
Service

Candle Lighting

🕐 8:56 pm – 9:11 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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Jun27
Service

Timely Torah

🕐 9:00 am – 9:45 am

📍 Hermelin Hall

Before the Shabbat morning service begins, join Rabbi Aaron Starr in Hermelin Hall for coffee and a relaxed in-person discussion based…

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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.