Engage with Rabbi/Cantor-Led Learning
Our clergy offers lively classes and study groups, weaving tradition and modern perspective. Deepen your understanding of Jewish texts, customs, and spirituality in an environment that encourages open dialogue and reflection.
Clergy Led
Our congregation is fortunate to benefit from dedicated clergy who bring scholarly expertise, personal warmth, and a passion for Jewish life to their teaching. Through classes, workshops, and lecture series, they illuminate sacred texts, explore ethical dilemmas, and unpack the historical contexts of Jewish rituals.
Whether you’re a newcomer to Jewish learning or seeking advanced study, each session strikes a balance between tradition and contemporary relevance. Questions and discussions are welcome, empowering participants to form their own connections and insights. By studying with our rabbi and cantor, you’ll expand your intellectual horizons, deepen your spiritual practice, and strengthen your bond with a supportive community committed to lifelong learning.
Classes with the Rabbi
Deepen your Knowledge with Expert Guidance
Study with our rabbi in a variety of classes tailored for all levels. Explore Jewish history, ethics, prayer, and more, gaining fresh insights through interactive discussions and text-based learning
Classes with the Rabbi
Our rabbi brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to every class, guiding learners through a wide range of topics that speak to both heart and mind. Sessions may focus on Jewish law, modern ethical questions, liturgical texts, or historical events that shaped the Jewish people. Emphasizing inquiry and dialogue, these classes invite participants to engage in meaningful conversation, exchange personal reflections, and challenge assumptions. Whether you’re a lifelong congregant or entirely new to Jewish learning, the rabbi’s approachable style and structured curriculum ensure that everyone finds a welcoming space to grow. By studying with our rabbi, you’ll forge deeper connections—to tradition, to fellow learners, and ultimately to your own evolving Jewish identity.
Mussar
Cultivate Ethical and Spiritual Virtues
Mussar study examines character traits like patience, humility, and generosity. By reflecting on personal habits and ethical teachings, participants gain tools for spiritual growth and fostering healthier relationships.
Mussar
Mussar is a Jewish spiritual practice that focuses on refining one’s inner qualities, or middot. This tradition offers introspective exercises, guided study of classical texts, and practical insights for everyday life. At CBSRZ, Mussar groups gather regularly to explore traits such as humility, patience, gratitude, and compassion. Participants keep journals, engage in partner discussions (chavruta), and set personalized goals for growth and self-improvement. Rather than abstract theory, Mussar encourages tangible changes in daily behaviors, relationships, and self-awareness. By continuously refining our inner qualities, we learn to align our actions more closely with our highest values. Whether new to Mussar or already familiar with its teachings, you’ll find a nurturing environment for profound personal transformation.
Wise Aging
Embrace Life’s Next Chapter Mindfully
Wise Aging programs help navigate the complexities and joys of growing older. Through reflection, community dialogue, and Jewish teachings, participants cultivate gratitude, resilience, and meaningful engagement in later life.
Wise Aging
Growing older can bring both challenges and opportunities for deeper self-discovery. CBSRZ’s Wise Aging initiative provides a supportive framework for discussing the spiritual, emotional, and physical dimensions of aging. Guided by trained facilitators, participants explore Jewish texts, share personal stories, and practice mindfulness techniques that foster gratitude and resilience. Topics may include changing family dynamics, bereavement, legacy-building, and physical well-being. Through open conversations and reflective exercises, individuals develop fresh perspectives on life transitions and forge stronger connections with peers who share similar experiences. By framing later life through the lens of Jewish wisdom, Wise Aging encourages participants to embrace each new chapter with purpose, self-compassion, and a sense of communal belonging.
Scholar in Residence
Weekend of In-Depth Exploration
Our Scholar in Residence program brings a prominent Jewish educator or thought leader to CBSRZ. Join lectures, discussions, and special events that spark insight, dialogue, and greater understanding of Jewish life.
Scholar in Residence
Periodically, CBSRZ hosts a Scholar in Residence weekend, welcoming accomplished rabbis, academics, or cultural figures to lead in-depth explorations of Jewish history, text, ethics, and contemporary issues. The scholar typically delivers sermons, conducts workshops, and engages in informal conversations, offering our community a chance to learn from their expertise and unique perspective. Topics range from biblical interpretation to modern social challenges, weaving together tradition and innovation in compelling ways. Attendees can ask questions, share reflections, and connect with fellow congregants over meals and study sessions. The Scholar in Residence program deepens our collective knowledge, broadens our horizons, and invigorates our synagogue community with fresh insights into the many facets of Jewish life.