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December at the Downtown Synagogue
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Rabbi Silverman's December Message
During Hanukkah we kindle and see light. We appreciate the miraculous and remember that sometimes the seemingly impossible becomes possible. And we celebrate the joy of being together.
I encourage you to dedicate this time to bringing light into the darkest corners of our lives, to recognizing when the seemingly impossible becomes possible, and to asking for help when we need it. Individually and collectively we can kindle light.
I also look forward to seeing you on Sunday, December 22nd for our Annual Meeting and Hanukkah party as we celebrate the brightness of our community. We will say thank you for the tremendous work of our outgoing board member Amit Weitzer. And we will elect leaders who are dedicated to building our future. If you are not yet a member and wish to vote, please consider joining our congregation.
May Kislev be a month of gratitude and growth for all of us. As always, please be in touch if the synagogue can help. May you have a very Happy Hanukkah.
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Upcoming Events
All events are at IADS unless otherwise noted. For more information on some of the events below,
visit our website.
Hanukkah Cookie Extravaganza
Friday, December 6th, 5:30 p.m.
Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue
Come join in on some winter fun as we decorate Hanukkah themed cookies to be distributed at the Palmer Park Winter Fest- and to be taken home by you! This event is open to all ages, and will be taking place during our Schmooze hour before Shabbat services. We look forward to schmoozing and decorating with you!
Noel Night at N'namdi Center For Contemporary Art
Saturday, December 7th, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
N'namdi Center for Contemporary Art, 52 E. Forest, Detroit MI 48201
Join us this Saturday evening at the N'namdi Center for Contemporary Art for Noel Night's only Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations! The Downtown Synagogue will be hosting a table with a menorah, dreidels, and cookies. There will be story time for children with Herschel and The Hanukkah Goblins, along with many other childhood favorites. Volunteers needed as well - contact
Nicole if interested.
IADS Annual Meeting/Hanukkah Party
Sunday, December 22nd, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue
Join us for our annual Hanukkah Celebration! The Annual Meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. and will feature reports and updates. All current 2019-20 members are welcome to vote on electing new members and officers of the Board of Directors. To find out if your membership is active, please contact the office. Click here to apply online.
At 6:00 p.m., join us for Hanukkah delights featuring a latke bar, Hanukkah fun and chai-stakes dreidel. We hope to see you!
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New Shabbat Traditions with the Downtown Synagogue
As we settle into 5780, we continue to expand our Shabbat traditions. We will be holding Sleep In Shabbats on the third Saturday of the month.
Sleep
-
In
Shabbat
?! You heard right. Don't worry about getting up early- we will all be getting a late start. Join us as we kick off
Shabbat
morning with a delicious brunch starting at 10:30 a.m., and mincha services beginning at 12:00 p.m.
Date of Sleep-In Shabbat:
Additionally, we will be offering FREE Parking on the first Fridays and Saturdays of the month. That's right- no need to scramble in search of parking downtown! Free parking is offered in the parking lot located directly behind the Synagogue.
All you'll need to do is tell the parking attendant that you are here for services at the Downtown Synagogue, and you will be given a temporary parking pass to place on your dashboard.
Dates of Free Parking Shabbats:
- Friday, December 6th
- Saturday, December 7th
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IADS Volunteer Shout Out
In recognition of all of our November volunteers:
Marty Herman, Alison Chan, Susannah Goodman, Ruby Robinson, and Ben and Rae Bennett for leading services, and Emily Levine for leading our Second Annual JTot Challah Baking Class.
Thank you to everyone else who volunteers their time and energy to IADS. A lay-led congregation is only as strong as its volunteers.
If you're interested in volunteering, please contact Nicole Feinberg at (313) 962-4047 or
[email protected].
We apologize for any names left off the list. Please let us know and we will recognize you next month.
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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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Get Involved!
Green the Synagogue!
If you are interested in being part of an effort to make our synagogue more environmentally sustainable, please contact Nicole Feinberg.
Help Us Cook!
We're always seeking volunteers to help us in the kitchen! We pride ourselves on our delicious home cooked Shabbat meals. If you want to contribute to the synagogue by cooking, please contact us to get on the schedule.
Clean House!
As we work to clean up and clear out in our Synagogue, we ask your cooperation. If you notice a spill, please wipe it up. If you drop crumbs, please clean them up. If you use the kitchen, please clean up. If you have extra papers or handouts, please take them home to recycle them. Just a reminder: please no food or drinks (other than water) are allowed on the 2nd floor. As we continue to create our welcoming communal home, please help us to keep it inviting. As the saying goes, "it takes a village."
Gemilut Chasadim - Our Caring Community
As life presents challenges, surprises, and celebrations, please let the Downtown Synagogue community know, so we can acknowledge your experiences. Please share your information with us here.
Amazon Smile
The Downtown Synagogue is now on Amazon Smile! If you use Amazon.com to buy useful and useless things, a percentage of eligible purchases gets donated back to us. Please use this link and don't forget to use Amazon Smile when you shop Amazon. Thanks for your support!
Shop at Kroger
Make sure to register your Plus Card and designate IADS as your Kroger Community Rewards Program, if you haven't already done so. When you shop at Kroger, swipe your Plus Card each time you shop and the synagogue benefits. It's that easy! For more information, or to sign up,
click here.
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Don't Forget!
We hold regular Shabbat services!
Join us to unwind and socialize with refreshments at 5:30 pm
Shabbat Services every Friday night now start at 6:00 pm
Rabbi Silverman leads services the first three Fridays of every month
Liven up your weekly routine by joining us to welcome Shabbat. In the midst of busy schedules and tantalizing local events, Friday nights at IADS remain a signature weekly rhythm. Whether you have joy you wish to share in song or you are feeling in the mood to just be quietly present, we have a place reserved just for you. Services at 6:00 pm followed by a deliciously prepared Kosher vegetarian dinner. End your hectic work week with
ruach and community.
Torah study (before Saturday services) at 9:00 am
Shabbat services every Saturday morning at 10:00 am
Rabbi Silverman leads services the first three Saturdays of every month
Where would Jews be without the Torah? Torah is the center of our Saturday Shabbat service. It is a mitzvah to make a
minyan so we can read the Torah and people can say
kaddish. Please come to the Saturday morning Shabbat service at 10:00. We want to pass the Torah
l'dor vador.
Contact us if you have questions or requests pertaining to our service schedule.
Get Your IADS T-Shirts Today!
Our incredibly soft tees have been seen all over the city. Grab yours today before they run out!
T-shirts are a suggested donation of $25. Contact the office for more information.
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Alternate Ways to Get to the Downtown Synagogue!
Take the QLine - park along the route, hop on the train, and join us for Shabbat services and programs. We are only two blocks from the Grand Circus station! For more information about pricing, routes, and stations, visit their website. We are also located one block from the nearest MoGo station, and can be reached by taking the DDOT Woodward bus route
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