Saturday, November 22nd
10:00 AM
CSZ Village Shabbat is a special Shabbat experience for young adults, families, and kids of all ages! Featured this month: Learn Mahjong with Katie Wallace- bring...
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Sunday, November 23rd
12:30 PM
CSZ is teaming up with ADL and Jewish Teen Connection for a Words to Action® workshop that helps Jewish teens build confidence in standing up...
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Monday, November 24th
6:00 PM
As we mark Thanksgiving week, Congregation Shaarey Zedek is pleased to participate in Lift Up Southfield's interfaith evening of gratitude. CSZ members are strongly encouraged...
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Thursday, December 4th
8:15 PM
Dads of the CSZ Village - join us on Thursday December 4th to watch the Detroit Lions take on the Dallas Cowboys. We’ll have kosher...
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Saturday, December 6th
9:30 AM
Is prayer outdated … or perhaps more to the point, is our method of praying outdated? The prayer service as we know it was designed...
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Monday, December 8th
10:45 AM
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...
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Sunday, December 14th
5:00 PM
Celebrate Chanukah with your CSZ Village! Enjoy dinner, latkes, sufganiyot, and a special screening of the 1996 classic Rugrats Chanukah! Meet Tommy, Grandpa Boris, and...
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Wednesday, December 17th
5:00 PM
Celebrate Chanukah in a BIG way this holiday season as the entire Jewish community gathers for the Maccabeats in concert! They will bring their exciting...
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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.
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.