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Congregation Shaarey Zedek

TORAH FUND "OSEH SHALOM" DONOR EVENING with Sisterhood

  • 📅Wednesday, March 18, 2026
  • 🕐6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  • 📍27375 Bell Road, Southfield, Michigan, 48034
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Through the Torah Fund “Oseh Shalom” Campaign of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism, CSZ Sisterhood proudly supports the five Conservative/Masorti institutions that educate and inspire our future rabbis, cantors, educators, and Jewish leaders through scholarships and vital programs. This mission reflects Sisterhood's values; a deep commitment to Jewish learning, building leadership, and strengthening our Jewish community.

This year commemorates the 40th anniversary of women entering the Rabbinical Assembly, opening a modern, forward-thinking and exciting chapter in the rabbinate. Your Torah Fund donation to the 2025-2026 Oseh Shalom Campaign will help to ensure a vibrant and enduring Jewish future.

Join us for a special Donor Evening highlighted by an insightful, up-close interview with Rabbi Rachel Shere, our featured guest.  A 1992 graduate of Andover High School and The University of Michigan in 1996, earning a B.A. in English Literature, Rachel then completed studies at Israel Pardes, an egalitarian Yeshivah, in 1997. She received Rabbinic ordination from the American Jewish University in 2004, and served as a full-time pulpit rabbi at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills until 2020. Rabbi Shere joined The Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network as Director of Bereavement in July 2022, where she currently serves patients and families, and works to develop the agency’s grief counseling initiatives.

RSVP by March 12

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.