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248-357-5544 | csz.info@shaareyzedek.org
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.
Morning Services
Sundays & Legal Holidays – 8:30 a.m.
Monday – Friday – 7:30 a.m.
Shabbat & Holiday Mornings – 9:30 a.m.
Shabbat Minchah in-person and on our live stream following lunch
Evening Services
Sundays & Legal Holidays – 5:00 p.m. through April. 5:30 beginning May 1
Monday – Thursday – 5:30 p.m.
Fridays – 6:00 p.m. through April. 5:30 beginning May 1
SPECIAL DATES
Shabbat, April 19 – Seventh Day Pesach 9
Shabbat and Passover Festival Services – 9:30 a.m.
Family Pesach Activities – 10:00 a.m.
Yom Tov Ma’ariv – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 20 – Eighth Day Pesach
Passover Festival Services with Yizkor – 9:30 a.m.
Family Pesach Activities – 10:00 a.m.
Yom Tov Ma’ariv & Havdalah – 8:45 p.m.
Thursday, April 24 – Yom HaShoah – 7:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Monday, April 28 – Rosh Chodesh Iyyar – Women Led Shacharit – 7:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 29 – Rosh Chodesh Iyyar – 7:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 30 – Yom HaZikaron – 7:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 1 – Yom Ha’Atzmaut – 7:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Friday, May 2 – T.G.I.S (Thank God It’s Shabbat) – 7:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 16 – Lag B’Omer – 7:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Monday, May 26 – Memorial Day – 8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 28 – Rosh Chodesh Sivan – Women’s Led Minyan – 7:30 a.m.
ONLINE HAVDALAH
Saturday, April 26 at 9:22 p.m.
Saturday, May 3 at 9:31 p.m.
Saturday, May 10 at 9:40 p.m.
Saturday, May 17 at 9:49 p.m.
Saturday, May 24 at 9:57 p.m.
Saturday, May 31 at 10:04 p.m.
CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES
Friday, April 18 at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 19 at 9:01 p.m.
Friday, April 25 at 8:08 p.m.
Friday, May 2 at 8:16 p.m.
Friday, May 9 at 8:24 p.m.
Friday, May 16 at 8:31 p.m.
Friday, May 23 at 8:38 p.m.
Friday, May 30 at 8:44 p.m.
SHABBAT / HOLIDAY ENDING TIMES
Sunday, April 20 at 9:05 p.m.
Saturday, April 26 at 9:12 p.m.
Saturday, May 3 at 9:21 p.m.
Saturday, May 10 at 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 17 at 9:39 p.m.
Saturday, May 24 at 9:47 p.m.
Saturday, May 31 at 9:54 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.