Schedule of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Services and Events

FIRST NIGHT OF ROSH HASHANAH • Friday, September 18, 2020

  Minchah/Ma’ariv Services
  6:00 p.m. on Zoom

  Candle Lighting – 7:18 p.m.

FIRST DAY OF ROSH HASHANAH • Saturday, September 19, 2020

  Rosh Hashanah Service
  9:00 a.m. on Members-only Streaming

 Teen Talk – Whose Life is More Important? A Midrashic Discussion Starring Nate The Snake
  10:00 a.m. on Zoom.

  Birthday Party for the World Youth & Family Service
  11:00 a.m. Pre-register HERE and attend on Zoom.

  The Prayground
  Musical service for children ages 0-7 and their families. Ready to stream on your schedule.

  Shirat Haruach
  Rick Recht, Shira Kline, Rabbi Josh Warshawsky and Rabbi Yoni Dahlen host a family High Holy Days
  experience, specifically for the First Day of Rosh Hashanah, ready to stream on your schedule.
  This service has a Camp vibe, and is best for children ages 7 and older.

  Poetry and Prose of the High Holy Days
  4:30 p.m. In-Person event on the William Saulson Pavilion. Weather permitting.
  Registration is required HERE.

  Minchah/Ma’ariv Services
  6:30 p.m. on Zoom

  Candle Lighting – 8:27 p.m.

SECOND DAY OF ROSH HASHANAH • Sunday, September 20, 2020

  Rosh Hashanah Service
  9:00 a.m. on Members-only Streaming

  Tiny Treasures Ceremony
  12:30 p.m. (approximately) on Members-only Streaming
  (Honoring babies born September 1, 2019-August 31, 2020)

  Shirat Haruach
  Rick Recht, Shira Kline, Rabbi Josh Warshawsky and Rabbi Yoni Dahlen host a family High Holy Days
  experience, specifically for the Second Day of Rosh Hashanah, ready to stream on your schedule.
  This service has a Camp vibe, and is best for children ages 7 and older.

  Traveling Tashlich
  4:00 p.m. In-Person event meeting at the CSZ Main Entrance. Weather permitting.
  Registration is required HERE.
  Everyone is encouraged to bring breadcrumbs as we will symbolically cast our sins into the water.

  The Prayground Live! Family Service
  5:30 p.m. In-Person event on the William Saulson Pavilion. Weather permitting.
  Registration is required HERE.

  Minchah/Ma’ariv Services
  8:00 p.m. on Zoom

  Yom Tov Ends – 8:25 p.m.

KOL NIDREI • Sunday, September 27, 2020

  Minchah, Kol Nidrei and Leyl Yom Kippur Service
  6:30 p.m. on Members-only Streaming

  Candle Lighting 7:04 p.m.

YOM KIPPUR • Monday, September 28, 2020

  Yom Kippur Services Including Yizkor Service and Sermon 
  9:00 a.m. on Members-only Streaming

  Shirat Haruach
  Rick Recht, Shira Kline, Rabbi Josh Warshawsky and Rabbi Yoni Dahlen host a family High Holy Days
  experience, specifically for Yom Kippur, ready to stream on your schedule.
  This service has a Camp vibe, and is best for children ages 7 and older.

  Yom Kippur Teen Talk – A Pillow in the Wind: A Midrashic Discussion on Social Media
  and the Power of Our Posts
  11:00 a.m. on Zoom.

  The Prayground
  Musical service for children ages 0-7 and their families. Ready to stream on your schedule.

  Physical Atonement Adult Learning with Rabbi Yoni Dahlen
  3:00 p.m. Pre-register HERE and attend on Zoom.

  The Day of Attunement Yom Kippur Meditation with Brandon Klein
  4:30 p.m. Pre-register HERE and attend on Zoom.

  Minchah Service
  6:00 p.m. on Members-only Streaming

  Traditional N’ilah Service
  7:15 p.m. on Members-only Streaming

  N’ilah Under the Stars
  7:30 p.m. In-Person Family Service in the CSZ Parking Lot. Weather permitting.
  Registration is required HERE.

  Yom Kippur Ends – 8:12 p.m.

 

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.