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C ONGREGATION SHAAREY Z EDEK

P ROGRAMS AND EVENTS

DECEMBER 2014

Congregation Shaarey Zedek www.shaareyzedek.org Shabbat and Holiday Events

DECEMBER 19, 2014

CHANUKAH
AND ALL THAT JAZZ
FEATURING

the Cliff Monear Trio,

the CSZ Clergy and
the T.G.I.S. Players

4:45 p.m.
Minchah/Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv
5:30 p.m.
Nosh & Schmooze
6:00 p.m.
T.G.I.S. Chanukah and All That Jazz
7:15 p.m.
Optional Shabbat Dinner
RSVP for Shabbat Dinner no later than Monday, December 15, 2014
to Tobye Bello at 248.357.5544 or tbello@shaareyzedek.org.
Dinner cost: CSZ Members: $25; Non-Members: $35;
Children ages 5-12: $5 each.

December 17-24, 2014

First Candle, December 16 ~ 5:30 p.m.
Shabbat Chanukah

December 20, 2014

Shacharit 9:00 a.m.

The Synagogue Choir will sing

Lunch and Learn
with Rabbi Aaron Starr

Why is Chanukah not in the Bible?

Following the Congregational Lunch

Shabbat and Holiday Events Congregation Shaarey Zedek www.shaareyzedek.org

Chanukah 2014

Congregation Shaarey Zedek www.shaareyzedek.org Programs for Young Children

Thrilling
Thursdays

For children ages 0-5 and their favorite adult

Come play and explore
at Congregation Shaarey Zedek.
Games, snacks, crafts, music and more!
December 4 & 11, 2014 and our
Chanukah celebration December 18, 2014
10:00 a.m.
During school vacation, join us for

Terrific Tuesdays

December 23 & 30, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.

Each week is open to the community and is FREE!

For more information, contact Tobye Bello at
248.357.5544 or tbello@shaareyzedek.org

Motor City United

Synagogue Youth

For more information on any of our events,

or to get involved, contact David Lerner at
dlerner@shaareyzedek.org or 248.357.5544.

6800 Drake Road, West Bloomfield

High school students and their parents are invited
to this rotating Kabbalat Shabbat service led by
MCUSY members at various synagogues.
Shabbat dinner follows. Cost: $15 per person.

ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY

For Grades 6-12
Sunday, December 7, 2014 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Kosher pizza, lunch and bus transportation provided.
Drop-off and pick-up in the lobby of the JCC West Bloomfield.
Projects and registration at www.jservedetroit.org.

JARC Bingo Nights

Tuesday, December 16, 2014
6:30-8:10 p.m.

at Temple Beth El
7400 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills
A volunteer opportunity for High school
students to assist JARC participants at the
monthly Bingo night. Join other MCUSY
teens to perform this wonderful mitzvah.

Teen Programs Congregation Shaarey Zedek www.shaareyzedek.org

Mc-Kabbalat

Friday, December 5, 2014

5:00-8:00 p.m.
Congregation Bnai Moshe

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

Simchat Limud

Congregation Shaarey Zedek www.shaareyzedek.org

SUNDAY,
DECEMBER 14, 2014
9:30 a.m.

Families with children in

CSZs Religious School, please
join our school community for a
family education opportunity
and celebration of our childrens
learning.
For more information, contact
Allison Gutman at
agutman@shaareyzedek.org or
248.357.5544.

PARENT LEARNING OPPORTUNITY

Jewish Parenting
Book CluB
Tuesdays, 4:45-5:45 p.m.
December 2, 9, 16

Delve into conversations about Jewish Parenting each

Tuesday in a special CSZ book club led by Dr. Natasha
Kendal and guided by the book The Blessing of a Skinned
Knee by Wendy Mogel, Ph.D.
For more information about our book club, contact Allison
Gutman at agutman@shaareyzedek.org or 248.357.5544.

COMMUNITY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

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An Innovative Exploration
Flas
h
of Purim and Passover
with Rabbi Aaron Starr
and Hazzan David Propis

Join Rabbi Starr and Hazzan Propis for a creative, in-depth

look at the meanings, mysteries and celebrations of Purim
and Passover. Enhance your Jewish library with digital
readings, writings and recordings to help you make these
holidays even more meaningful for you and your family. This
class is open to the community. For information or registration,
call 248.205.2557 or jewishdetroit.org/feded.
Co-sponsored by

FedEd
SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE NAOMI LEVY
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2015

Rabbi Naomi Levy, founder and spiritual leader of Nashuva,

a groundbreaking Jewish outreach organization based in
Los Angeles, is a unique and passionate voice in the
contemporary Jewish world. Watch for more information
on Rabbi Levys visit.

Congregation Shaarey Zedek www.shaareyzedek.org

Thursdays, February 19 and 26,

March 12, 19, and 26
7:00 p.m.
Berman Center for Jewish Education

DECEMBER 2014
Sunday

Monday

Wedn

Morning Minyan 7:30 a.m.

Evening Minyan 5:30 p.m.
ATID 6:30 p.m.

Morning Min
Morning Minyan 7:30 a.m.
Evening Miny
Religious School 4:00 p.m.
Parenting Book Club 4:45 p.m.
Evening Minyan 5:30 p.m.
Annabel Cooks 7:00 p.m.

Morning Minyan 8:30 a.m. Morning Minyan 7:30 a.m.

Religious School 9:30 a.m. Evening Minyan 5:30 p.m.
Jewish Artist Showcase
ATID 6:30 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
Maccabeats in Concert
11:00 a.m.
Evening Minyan 5:00 p.m.

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Tuesday

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Morning Minyan 8:30 a.m. Morning Minyan 7:30 a.m.

Simchat Limud 9:30 a.m. Evening Minyan 5:30 p.m.
Religious School 9:30 a.m ATID Chanukah Celebration
6:30 p.m.
Mahj Madness 12:15 p.m.
Evening Minyan 5:00 p.m.

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Morning Min
Morning Minyan 7:30 a.m.
Seniors Chanu
Religious School 4:00 p.m.
Parenting Book Club 4:45 p.m. and Musical Pro
Evening Miny
Evening Minyan 5:30 p.m.

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Morning Minyan 7:30 a.m.
Morning Min
Religious School 4:00 p.m.
Evening Miny
Parenting Book Club 4:45 p.m.
Evening Minyan 5:30 p.m.
Chanukah First Candle 5:30 p.m.

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Morning Minyan 8:30 a.m. Morning Minyan 7:30 a.m.
Evening Minyan 5:00 p.m. Evening Minyan 5:30 p.m.

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Morning Minyan 7:30 a.m.

Terrific Tuesday 10:00 a.m.
Evening Minyan 5:30 p.m.

Morning Min
Its a Mitzvah
Harvest
Evening Miny

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Morning Minyan 7:30 a.m.

Terrific Tuesday 10:00 a.m.
Evening Minyan 5:30 p.m.

Morning Min
Evening Miny

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Morning Minyan 8:30 a.m. Morning Minyan 7:30 a.m.

Evening Minyan 5:00 p.m. Evening Minyan 5:30 p.m.

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nesday

nyan 7:30 a.m.

yan 5:30 p.m.

Thursday

Friday

Shabbat

Morning Minyan 7:30 a.m.

Thrilling Thursday 10:00 a.m.
Evening Minyan 5:30 p.m.

Morning Minyan 7:30 a.m.

Candle Lighting 5:00 p.m.
Minchah/Maariv 4:45 p.m.
McKabbalat Shabbat
5:00 p.m. at Bnai Moshe

6 Va-Yishlach
Shacharit 9:00 a.m.
Ruach Activities 10:00 a.m.
Me & My Preschooler 10:45 a.m.
Minchah/Maariv 4:45 p.m.
Jewish Artist Showcase
7:30 p.m.
Maccabeats in Concert 8:00 p.m.

nyan 7:30 a.m.

ukah Luncheon
ogram 12:30 p.m.
yan 5:30 p.m.

Morning Minyan 7:30 a.m.

Thrilling Thursday 10:00 a.m.
Game Day 11:00 a.m.
Evening Minyan 5:30 p.m.

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Shacharit 9:00 a.m.
Morning Minyan 7:30 a.m.
Minchah/Maariv 4:45 p.m. Ruach Activities 10:00 a.m.
Me & My Preschooler 10:45 a.m
Candle Lighting 5:00 p.m.
Minchah/Maariv 4:45 p.m.

Day 1
nyan 7:30 a.m.
yan 5:30 p.m.

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19 Chanukah Day 3

Morning Minyan 7:30 a.m.

Thrilling Thursday 10:00 a.m.
Evening Minyan 5:30 p.m.
Sisterhood Movies & Mayhem
@ The Maple Theater 6:00 p.m.

Morning Minyan 7:30 a.m.

Candle Lighting 4:53 p.m.
Traditional Minyan 4:45 p.m.
T.G.I.S. Chanukah and All
That Jazz 6:00 p.m.

Shacharit 9:00 a.m.

Lunch and Learn with
Rabbi Aaron Starr
Minchah/Maariv 4:45 p.m.

Day 8
nyan 7:30 a.m.
at Forgotten

25 Christmas Day

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27 Va-Yiggash

Morning Minyan 8:30 a.m.

Its a Mitzvah at Forgotten
Harvest
Evening Minyan 5:00 p.m.

Morning Minyan 7:30 a.m.

Minchah/Maariv 4:45 p.m.
Candle Lighting 4:47 p.m.

Shacharit 9:00 a.m.

Ruach Activities 10:00 a.m.
Me & My Preschooler 10:45 a.m.
Minchah/Maariv 4:45 p.m.

yan 5:30 p.m.

nyan 7:30 a.m.

yan 5:30 p.m.

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Congregation Shaarey Zedek www.shaareyzedek.org Special Events

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A JURIED ART SHOW FOR LOCAL

JEWISH ARTISTS WORKING IN
ALMOST EVERY MEDIUM.
Entries curated by event co-chairs
Barbara Cohn and Barbara Heller
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2014
Artwork hand-delivered to CSZ by 4:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2014
7:30 p.m. 11:00 p.m.
OPENING NIGHT
Be the first to find something fresh! Browse the collections and
meet the artists. Art will be available for purchase.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2014
10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.
Show open to the public to view and purchase.

For more information on

the show and sale, please contact
Tobye Bello at tbello@shaareyzedek.org
or 248.357.5544.

co-sponsored by

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8:00 p.m.

An adults-only evening of specialty

drinks, hors doeuvres, dessert, and a
spectacular musical performance.
CSZ Members: $25 in advance, $30
at the door. Non-Members: $30 in
advance, $36 at the door.

Family Concert

Sunday, December 7, 2014

11:00 a.m.

An all-ages concert for adults, teens

and families. Open to the community.
Adults: $10, Children 12 and
younger: $5.

a production of
in association with

For information and reservations, contact

Tobye Bello

at tbello@shaareyzedek.org or 248.357.5544

SPONSORED BY THE SANDRA DAVIS MEMORIAL FUND

Special Events Congregation Shaarey Zedek www.shaareyzedek.org

Congregation S H A A R E Y Z E D E K
Opening Night Saturday, December 6, 2014

COMING TO

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W I T H

S I S T E R H O O D

Congregation Shaarey Zedek www.shaareyzedek.org Affiliates

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

7:00-9:00 p.m.
Sisterhood caterer Annabel Cohen
will demonstrate techniques for baking
decadent desserts. Taste as you go,
and bring home recipes to try.
Cost: $10 per person payable at the door.
RSVP to sisterhood@shaareyzedek.org

OUR CHANUKAH LUNCHEON

AND MUSICAL PROGRAM

FEATURING

MICHAEL KRIEGER
GUITARIST AND SINGER EXTRAORDINAIRE

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

12:30 p.m.
$10 CSZ SENIORS MEMBER $12 NON-SENIORS MEMBER
RSVP by Thursday, December 4, 2014
to Janet Pont at jpont@shaareyzedek.org or 248.357.5544.

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p.m.

For more information, or to reserve your

seat, please contact Tobye Bello at 248.357.5544
or tbello@shaareyzedek.org

Reservations are required no later than

the Monday prior to play.

Mahj
Madness

DOMINOES PAN CALUCCI MAH JONGG BRIDGE CANASTA POKER EUCHRE GIN RUMMY RUMMIKUB DOMINOES

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Check-in and noshing 12:15 p.m. Tournament 1:00 p.m.

Players must bring a 2014 Mahj card

Cash prizes for the top five competing Mahj Mavens!

First Place $100 50/50 Raffle

$18 to reserve competitive seat
$10 to reserve a non-competitive seat
Pre-registration ends Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
After that date, costs are $22 to reserve a competitive seat
and $14 to reserve a non-competitive seat
RSVP to Robin Lash at musiclash1@gmail.com

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Affiliates Congregation Shaarey Zedek www.shaareyzedek.org

December 11, 2014

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Movie Mayhem
sisterhood

Formerly Secret Cinema

Congregation Shaarey Zedek www.shaareyzedek.org Affiliates and Community

Thursday, December 18, 2014

6:00 p.m. Cocktails & Caf
7:30 p.m. Movie

The movie may be a secret, but the

mayhem isnt! Bring a friend or
come solo for an affordable night
out at The Maple Theatre. Sisterhood provides a gathering spot and
a bag of M&Ms. Cost of the movie
($5 per person) and any other
purchase is the responsibility of
the attendee.

RSVP TO ROBIN LASH

MUSICLASH1@GMAIL.COM.

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CSZ Mens Club invites Shaarey Zedek families and friends to partner with
Forgotten Harvest again this year, to prepare and deliver 5,000 holiday meals to
families in Metro Detroit communities. Parents, grandparents and children, we
need you! If you have helped before, please join us again. If you have not done
so previously, you wont want to miss this fulfilling, multi-generational mitzvah.
To volunteer or to learn more, please contact Stephen Korn at
sp2000korn@aol.com or 586.751.1696.

Donate to Heart 2 Hart Detroit

Fill the bin in the Synagogue lobby!
This charitable group provides and distributes food, clothing, toiletries and
helpful information to men and women living on the streets or in shelters in the
Detroit Metropolitan area. Donations of travel size personal items are in demand,
so bring your extras to the bin in the Synagogue lobby.

Share a Ride to Shul

Congregants are in need of rides to and from Shabbat services. Areas include
Birmingham, Oak Park and West Bloomfield. Contact Shelley Golsky at
sgolsky@shaareyzedek.org or 248.357.5544 if you are able to be a volunteer driver.

Give us Your Ideas

Help us create positive programs for our Synagogue's future and spark
connections that solve challenges in the Jewish world.
Please contact Adam Finkel at finkelad@umich.edu to get involved with these
worthwhile endeavors or to let us know of your interests in other projects.

Social Action Congregation Shaarey Zedek www.shaareyzedek.org

It's a Mitzvah!
Help us provide 5,000 meals for Christmas

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