September 17 - September 23, 2021 | Tishrei 11 - 17, 5782
Fall 2021 Shabbat Schedule

We are pleased to share with you our Summer/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, September 17th
There will be no services tonight.
 
Saturday, September 18th (Virtual)
11:00 a.m. - Torah Study
12:00 p.m. - Mincha

Please find the link to join this weekend's services at 4:30 p.m. on Fridays on our website.

Torah Portion- September 17th & September 18th: Deuteronomy 32:1–52

Sukkot Pop Up: Downtown Edition with JFamily
Thursday, September 23rd, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location to be sent out upon registering
Join us for a family-friendly event with JFamily, Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, and Dor Hadash filled with a beloved PJ Library time, Sukkot craft activities, and treats to-go.

To mitigate risk of COVID-19 transmission, this program will be offered at two times (4:00 - 4:45 p.m., and 5:00 - 5:45 p.m.), with each session being limited to 5 families. This program will be held outside, and all attendees over the age of 2 years old are required to wear a mask at all times and maintain proper social distancing. We ask that each registered family only register as an individual household unit, as an extra effort to reduce COVID-19 transmission.

To register your family for one of the time slots, please complete this form.

Dancin' In The Streets with the Downtown Synagogue
Tuesday, September 28th, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Christ Church (960 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48207)
We invite you to the return of our annual Simchat Torah celebration! Join us for a night of Torah reading, dancing in the streets, and plenty of space outside. This event will be held at Christ Church. To mitigate risk of COVID-19 transmission, we require all participants to wear a mask at all times and maintain proper social distancing guidelines. Make sure to register here!

Schmooze In The Sukkah
Rabbi Silverman's home
We invite you and your household pod to sign-up for a time slot to visit Rabbi Silverman's backyard Sukkah, shake the lulav, and celebrate Sukkot! We require all attendees to wear a mask at all times.

Check-ins with Rabbi Silverman
Many of us need a little extra support and care these days. Please reach out to Rabbi Silverman to schedule a personal check-in.
2021/5782 Days of Awe

We are grateful for the opportunity to have been together for the Yamim Noraim.


And click here to hear a special message from Governor Whitmer!
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. We are thrilled to share that, to date, we have raised $4.2 million. We invite you to join us in reaching our goal of $4.5 million. 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.
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.