We offer morning and evening minyanim Sunday through Friday. Our minyanaires are compassionate, supportive and helpful to those who come to say kaddish or have a Yahrzeit. It is a warm and comforting community, and you might even become a regular.
Daily minyan times vary throughout the year. Please read below for the latest schedule, or visit our Home Page.
Be One in a Minyan!
Be one of the Minyanaires! Every day, everyone’s presence is important at Minyan, for yourselves and for others. Please help us maintain a regular Minyan attendance to ensure that our mourners always have the requisite number of Jewish adults in order to say Kaddish.
In addition, we would love to offer you an aliyah for any reason – a birthday, anniversary, graduation, retirement, marking the Yahrzeit of a family member, or for no particular reason at all. For those who might feel less comfortable, we have plenty of support, including online resources, to walk you through it and help and empower you. Contact the Ritual Committee at ritual@shaareyzedek.org, or if approached by a committee member, please say yes! We promise to help make it a fulfilling experience.
WHERE TO PARTICIPATE IN SERVICES:
All our daily minyan services are hybrid services, meeting BOTH in person in the Lee and Gerson Bernstein Chapel (morning services are followed by breakfast), and on Zoom.
T.G.I.S. (Thank God It’s Shabbat) musical services meet on the first Friday evening of each month, in person and on Zoom.
Shabbat Morning Services are held in person in the CSZ Sanctuary, and on our high-definition Live Stream.
Any special exceptions or last minute changes will be posted here, on the website home page, and on social media. Check our calendar for the most up to date information.
Regular Daily Services
Sundays & Secular Holidays – 8:30 a.m.
Monday – Fridays – 7:30 a.m.
Shabbat & Holiday Mornings – 9:30 a.m.
Shabbat Minchah post Shabbat lunch
Most Evening Services – 5:30 p.m.
SPECIAL DATES
Wednesday, April 8 – 7th Day of Pesach
Festival services ………………………………………9:30 a.m.
Yom Tov Minchah & Ma’ariv ……………………..5:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 9 – 8th Day of Pesach
Festival Services with Yizkor …………………….9:30 a.m.
Minchah, Havdalah, Ma’ariv ……………………..8:15 p.m.
Tuesday, April 14 – Yom HaShoah ………………………..7:30 a.m.
Community Wide Observance …………………..7:00 p.m. at Beth Ahm
Friday, April 17 – Rosh Chodesh Iyyar
Women-led Minyan …………………………………………….7:30 a.m.
Kabbalat Shabbat ………………………………………………..5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 21 – Yom HaZikaron ………………….7:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 22 – Yom HaAztma’ut ….………….7:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 5 – Lag B’Omer ..……………………… 7:30 a.m. & 5: 30 p.m.
Sunday, May 10 – Mother’s Day ….…………………….…8:30 a.m. & 5: 30 p.m.
Friday, May 15 – Yom Yerushalayim …………………… 7:30 a.m. & 5: 30 p.m.
Thursday, May 21 – Erev Shavuot ……………..7:30 a.m.
Minchah ……………………………………………….6:00 p.m.
Tikkun Leyl Shavuot ……………………………….6:15 p.m.
Ma’ariv …………………………………………………8:45 p.m.
Friday, May 22 – First Day Shavuot
Festival Shacharit …………………………………..9:30 a.m.
Minchah & Ma’ariv …………………………………5:30 p.m.
Shabbat, May 23 – Second Day Shavuot
Festival Shacharit with Yizkor ………………….9:30 a.m.
Ma’ariv and Havdalah……………… ……………..9:56 p.m. ON ZOOM
Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day..……………..8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
ONLINE HAVDALAH
Saturday, April 11 at 9:03 p.m.
Saturday, April 18 at 9:12 p.m.
Saturday, April 25 at 9:21 p.m.
Saturday, May 2 at 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 9 at 9:39 p.m.
Saturday, May 16 at 9:48 p.m.
Saturday, May 23 at 9:56 p.m.
Saturday, May 30 at 10:03 p.m.
CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES
Tuesday, April 7 – 7th Night Pesach ………7:48 p.m.
Wednesday, April 8 – 8th Night Pesach …8:49 p.m.
Friday, April 10 ……………………………………7:51 p.m.
Friday, April 17 ……………………………………7:59 p.m.
Friday, April 24 …………………………………..8:07 p.m.
Friday, May 1 ………………………………………8:15 p.m.
Friday, May 8 ……………………………………..8:22 p.m.
Friday, May 15 …………………………………….8:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 21 – 1st Night Shavuot …..8:36 p.m.
Friday, May 22 – 2nd Night Shavuot …….8:37 p.m.
Friday, May 29 ……………………………………8:43 p.m.
SHABBAT / HOLIDAY ENDING TIMES
Thursday, April 9 – Yom Tov Ends 8:51 p.m.
Saturday, April 11 – 8:53 p.m.
Saturday, April 18 – 9:02 p.m.
Saturday, April 25 – 9:11 p.m.
Saturday, May 2 – 9:20 p.m.
Saturday, May 9 – 9:29 p.m.
Saturday, May 16 – 9:38 p.m.
Saturday, May 23 – 9:46 p.m.
Saturday, May 30 – 9:53 p.m.
We encourage everyone to join us for our services and programs. For regular daily minyanim please enter through the Lester Entrance Plaza. Either enter the code on the keypad or press the button on the Ring camera.
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.