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Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue
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Update on Downtown Synagogue Zoom usage for services/programs:
For increased security, we will no longer be sharing Zoom links for services and programs in our newsletter. We will be using a different Zoom link each week, and that link will be used for all services/events happening that weekend (Friday night Shabbat, Saturday morning Shabbat, Tot Shabbat, Havdallah, etc.). The new Zoom link will be posted weekly on our website at 4:30 p.m. on Friday afternoons.
Additionally, if you are joining from a cell phone, please update your name so that we know to let you in.
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding. We look forward to maintaining our community connection in these challenging times.
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Virtual Shabbat Services - *Updated Schedules*
Friday nights
On Friday nights, we will begin at 5:30 p.m. with some check-in time, and then around 6:00 p.m., we will begin Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv. Gavri Yares will be joining and leading song this Friday, May 15th.
On the first Friday night of each month, we will hold a Tot Shabbat service led by Rabbi Silverman and Gavri Yares from 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. We invite you and your young children to join us in song!
Saturday mornings
On all
first and second Saturday mornings of the month, we will have Torah Study at
9:00 a.m., followed by a worship
service at
10:00 a.m.
Tomorrow, and on all
third and fourth Saturday mornings of the month, we will have our Sleep-In Shabbats starting at
10:30 a.m. with Schmooze time, 11:00 a.m. Torah Study, and 12:00 p.m. Mincha service.
On the
third Saturday morning of the month, we will hold a Tot Shabbat service
led by Rabbi Silverman and Gavri Yares from
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. We invite you and your young children to join us in song!
Torah Portion for May 15th and 16th:
Behar-Bechukotai (Leviticus 25:1-27:34)
Tot Shabbat - Morning Service
Saturday, May 16th, 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Zoom (see below for details)
Join us for a our monthly Saturday morning Tot Shabbat service! Tot Shabbats will be held on the third Saturday mornings of each month. Families and children are welcome to join in for community, prayer, and song led by Gavri Yares.
Community Coffee & Check-in with Rabbi Silverman
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Zoom (see below for details)
Rabbi Silverman will be holding open hours to connect, catch-up, and drink some homemade coffee on
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11:00 a.m-11:30 a.m.
Check-in hours the week of 5/19 and 5/21 will be cancelled. If you need immediate support or pastoral services,
please reach out.
Shavuot Fresh Pasta Making
Wednesday, May 27th, 6:30 p.m.
Virtual (see below for registration details)
Join NEXTGen Detroit and Hillel of Metro Detroit for a virtual evening of fresh made pasta and some enlightening facts about the upcoming holiday Shavuot. They will be joined by professional pasta chef Meryl Feinstein from Pasta Social Club and the amazing Rabbi Ariana Silverman from the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue.
Also provided will be a delicious cheese sauce recipe to prepare outside of the session to go with your fresh pasta and holiday festivities, as well as a red sauce option for all our dairy-free friends. We will be creating a pici noodle during the session, which is 100% vegan and even more delicious.
7th Annual Tikkun Leil Shavuot
Thursday, May 28th, 6:00 p.m.
Zoom
We invite you to join us for our 7th Annual Tikkun Leil Shavuot on Thursday, May 28th, held in partnership with Congregation T'chiyah. You and yours are welcome to take part in a night of study, developing new skills, and being together in community- virtually! We will be holding our Tikkun Leil on Zoom this year.
Sessions will be led by community members on topics such as Graphic Capture, COVID Economics, Intro to American Sign Language, How to Build Your Rain Garden, Annexation, Jewish Ritual Music, and much more.
Participants must register for this event before Thursday, May 21st. Upon registration, you will have the opportunity to sign up for your preferred sessions and you will also be provided the Zoom event link.
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If you need help setting up Zoom technology, please email us and we will walk you through it.
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Hazon Relief Garden Initiative
As the immediate repercussions of the Covid-19 crisis take hold in communities around the world, Hazon in Detroit is looking at its neighbors and partners for ways in which we can help those most in need in our community. The coronavirus crisis is presenting an onslaught of challenges too great for anyone to address fully in the short or long-term. However, as a community, we can come together in tangible ways in order to assist our neighbors.
Hazon would like to help you to start a Relief Vegetable Garden!
To help you in this effort Hazon will deliver to you, 2- five gallon buckets worth of compost and seed packets of peas, lettuce and kale that can be sown in cool weather. This is free to whomever is willing to grow a little extra in order to donate to local food pantries. We will also make sure to point participants in the direction of helpful online gardening resources so even the first-time gardener can feel confident getting started.
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In this age of social distancing, isolation is a critical concern for folks living alone, especially seniors in the community without a working knowledge of the technology we use to stay connected. The Detroit Jewish Coalition, a coalition of Jewish organizations within Detroit City Limits, is looking to offer Technology Buddy 101 support for seniors. We are in need of tech buddies to help coach, mentor, and support.
Lastly, if you or someone you know is technologically-challenged, be on the lookout for a separate sign-up.
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In honor of the 36th Wedding Anniversary of Slava & Rina Avshalumov by Vadim and Rachel Avshalumov
In honor of the birth of Yishai Ayal Clein by Judith and Dr. Martin Herman
In memory of Chickie Dwoskin by Judith and Dr. Martin Herman
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Community Resources for COVID-19
The staff and board of the Downtown Synagogue is thinking of ways to support our community's needs right now. If you or a loved one needs help, please let us know- we will endeavor to connect you to services or help you directly. Please reach out to
Rabbi Silverman with resource inquiries.
In addition, we are aware of the following community resources:
Unemployment Insurance Agency: Please visit the UIA website to learn about how to file for unemployment.
Jewish Federation: Please visit the Jewish Federation Coronavirus community resource page which includes support for meal delivery, emergency loans for small businesses, and mental health support.
Jewish Family Service: Please view this PDF to learn about all local resources, compiled by JFS. Resources include financial assistance, employment services, housing, food assistance, transportation, and much more.
Yad Ezra: Please visit Yad Ezra's website to learn more about their current food distribution services.
Pantry Net: Please visit Pantry Net's website to view a local listing of pantries throughout Michigan.
to view resources that may support the local Jewish community.
JHelp Food Delivery Program: JHELP/Kosher Meals on Wheels program is for people over 60 years of age and those with disabilities in the tri-county area who need Kosher food and do not have other options for receiving support with their food needs. The food delivery service is free.
For those who do not qualify for government funding and may be unable to pay the full cost of the meal, costs will be subsidized by the Jewish Federation and our generous donors.
Please call 1-833-445-4357 to register for this program.
City of Detroit: Please visit the City of Detroit's website to learn more about the free meal program/food resources, unemployment benefits, water restart plan, and what actions and precautions are currently being taken to slow the spread of COVID-19.
2-1-1 United Way: Please visit United Way's website to learn about local support resources being provided to community members.
Umbrella: Umbrella is coordinating free grocery delivery and medication pick up for Detroit seniors. People 60 and over can either fill out the form here or call them at 844-402-2480 (M-F 9am-6pm) to place an order.
As demand for deliveries increases, they are also seeking volunteers to do the shopping. Volunteers can sign up here. There is no minimum commitment to volunteer - even doing one grocery shop makes a big difference. All deliveries are contactless and hyperlocal.
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Call for Mi Shebeirach
During our Shabbat morning worship, we read the names of people in our community who are in need of healing. As we invoke God's blessing, we also become more aware of the people who could use a little extra care. Please let us know if you would like us to read the name of a loved one.
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