November 6 - November 12, 2020 / Cheshvan 19 - 25, 5781 
Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue
Downtown Synagogue Zoom policy 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.
Virtual Shabbat Services Schedule - Updated
 
Friday, November 6th
5:00 p.m. - Candle-lighting and Schmooze
5:30 - 6:00 p.m. - Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, November 7th
9:00 a.m. - Torah Study
10:00 a.m. - Services
 
Please find the link to this week's services on our website.

Torah Portion- November 6th & November 7th: Genesis 18:1–22:24
 
Community Coffee & Check-in with Rabbi Silverman
Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 
Zoom (see below for details)
Join Rabbi Silverman for a community check-in every Tuesday morning.

Link for all Coffee & Chat hours: 
Or call 646.876.9923, Meeting ID 594 469 508
 
Post-Election Community Havdalah with Allan Lengel 
Saturday, November 14th, 5:30 p.m.
Zoom - Link will be shared closer to program date
 
We invite you to join us in a community-focused Havdalah as we reconvene after the 2020 Elections. Allan Lengel, co-founder of Deadline Detroit, will lead us through reflection and analysis of what has changed, what will stay the same, and what next steps to prepare for after the 2020 election.  
 
Allan is a veteran journalist who has worked at major publications including the Washington Post and the Detroit News. Over the years, Lengel has covered major events including the 9-11 attacks, the Congressman William Jefferson investigation, the Chandra Levy probe, the anthrax attacks, the Oklahoma City bombing and the trial of Detroit Police Chief William Hart. He is a member of IRE (Investigative Reporters and Editors).
If you need help setting up Zoom technology, please email us and we will walk you through it. 
Hanukkah Goodie Bags - Register today!

In preparation for our Virtual Annual Meeting and Hanukkah Party on Sunday, December 13th, we are creating Hanukkah Goodie Bags to be sent out to all interested IADS members and supporters living in Metro-Detroit.

If you would like to receive a Hanukkah Goodie Bag delivered to your home, please register here by Monday, November 23rd. We look forward to celebrating, even at a distance, with you!
Tributes

In memory of Peggy C. Ross by Catherine and Elliott Ross

In memory of Sheryl Hessen Margolis by Maxine Gutfreund

In memory of Charlotte Weinstein by Carrie and Brad Reinis

In memory of Marcia Seifman by Audrey and Brian Seifman

In memory of Judith Herman by Bobbie and Joe Lewis, Rena and Larry Friedberg, Jennifer Rusciano and Noam Kimmelman, Lori Lutz and Gary Gamalski, Kate Bush and Dan Montingelli, Arlene Frank, Cindi Brody, Sherry and Geoffrey Orbach, Rebecca Flynn, Rachel and Vadim Avshalumov, Elika and Danny Ridelman, Janice LeRoux, Wayne State Press, Gabe Leland, Andrea Kannon and Michael Rymza, Carrie and Brad Reinis, Jodee and Roy Raines, Marie Slotnick, Sabra Shekter, Barbara and Paul Goodman, Ellen Herman, Elaine and Erwin Waldman
 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:
 
  • 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. 

  • 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. 


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.