November 19 - November 25, 2021 | Kislev 15 - 21, 5782
Fall 2021 Shabbat Schedule

We are pleased to share with you our Fall 2021 Shabbat Schedule. Please keep in mind that masks are required during indoor services held at Christ Church (960 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48207 - Park in the lot on the south side of Woodbridge, the street behind the church. For Tot Shabbat and indoor services, enter through the glass doors across from the parking lot).

We look forward to sharing in community and worship with you. If you have any questions, please reach out to us.
Shabbat Services & Event Schedule
 
Friday, November 19th (In-Person)
 
Saturday, November 20th (Virtual)
9:30 a.m. - Torah Study
10:30 a.m. - Shacharit

All in-person services will be live-streamed for convenience. Please find the link to join or live-stream this weekend's services at 4:30 p.m. on Fridays on our website.

Torah Portion- November 19th & November 20th: Genesis 32:4−36:43

RESCHEDULED - What's Jewish About Farming? Family Farm Event
New Date: Sunday, November 21st, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Oakland Avenue Urban Farm, 9227 Goodwin St, Detroit, MI 48211
Join Dor Hadash, Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, and Repair the World Detroit for our Detroit Family Farm Event, a fun filled family program at Oakland Avenue Urban Farm to discover what's Jewish about Farming! Families will have a chance to tour the farm and hear more about its history, engage in hands-on activities, learn about the relationship between Judaism and farming, and hang out with your friends from the Detroit Jewish Community. Light refreshments and crafts will be provided. Please come dressed to be outside and wear a mask. This program is perfect for families with children of all ages and adult supervision is required.

To sign up - CLICK HERE - Registration Required.

Sunday, November 28th, 7:30 p.m.
We hope you’ll join us for our virtual Hanukkah celebration this year, filled with candle lighting, songs, schmoozing, and an exciting program Zoomed in live for the first night of our Centennial Hanukkah celebration.


8th Crazy Night - Community Chanukah Celebration
Sunday, December 5th, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills, MI
On the last night of Chanukah, join the conservative congregations for the celebration of the year! In Adat Shalom's parking lot you will find a performance by Detroit Circus, entertainment by DJ Phreddy, fire pits, hot chocolate, photo booth, fantastic activity stations brought to us by our community co-sponsors, and SO much more. If inclement weather, this event will be indoors.

Make sure to have your cameras ready as you'll want to capture every moment of this festive holiday event. Fun begins at 4:30 p.m., menorah lighting at 5:30 p.m., and at 6 p.m. join B'nai Moshe for a drive to Jewish Senior Life where we will light the menorah.

Registration is required - click here to register today!

Bystander Intervention Training for Public Spaces
Sunday, December 12th, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join us for this virtual, community-based training led by Hollaback!, a global, people-powered movement to end harassment in all its forms by transforming the culture that perpetuates hate and harassment This training will equip you with the right information on how to be an effective bystander in the midst of public space harassment using their five strategies and methodologies for intervention. Through the learning and practice during this training, you will leave feeling more prepared to successfully and safely intervene.


Information for all Downtown Synagogue services and events can be found on our Facebook!
8 Nights of Hanukkah with the
Downtown Synagogue

The Centennial Committee invites you to #EngageforEight and be the miracle this Hanukkah.

On the third night of Hanukkah,1921, IADS was born. So, we’re beginning a year of celebrations of our first 100 years with an 8-night Hanukkah party. Join us on Zoom or at one of our roving locations around Detroit every night of Hanukkah as we share the fire of our future. We’ll light our flame thrower menorah, sing songs, and engage in general merriment. To learn more about each event, activities and locations, and to save the date, click here. Details for each night of the celebration can also be found on our Events Page.

Want to help make the event happen? We’ll need two volunteers each night to help film. Do us a mitzvah and email 100years@downtownsynagogue.org to volunteer.
Reimagining IADS

This upcoming December, the Downtown Synagogue will celebrate its 100th anniversary. Since the beginning, we have been rooted in the City of Detroit and focused on nurturing a welcoming and inclusive community. As we celebrate our 100th Anniversary, let us make sure that we meet the needs of Detroit’s Jewish community for the next 100 years.

The Downtown Synagogue board, staff, and lay leaders have spearheaded a $4.5 million capital campaign to make this vision a reality. Every dollar matters toward this effort. Join us and be a part of our exciting future with your financial commitment.
We invite you to share your excitement about this news with your family and friends. We also invite you to reach out about naming opportunities or any other questions by contacting Nicole Feinberg, Development & Program Manager.
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.

  • City of Detroit COVID-19 Vaccine Information: Check your eligibility and schedule your covid-19 vaccine through this resource. Eligible groups will be added to this page as additional vaccine becomes available.

  • JHelp Detroit: Visit JHelp, Jewish Detroit’s resource for connecting you to the help you need. JHelp provides resources including Planning & Finances, Career Services, In-Home Support, Mental Health support, and more.
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.