Shabbat Services
Friday, March 4th (Virtual)
Saturday, March 5th (In-Person @ CC)
9:30am - Torah Study with Yiftah Leket (Torah Study will not be livestreamed)
10:30am - Shacharit
Torah Portion - March 4th & March 5th: Exodus 38:21-40:38
Location:
In-person: Ledyard Hall 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. Enter through the glass doors across from the parking lot.
Virtually: To join this weekend's services virtually, click here.
Upcoming Programs
Torah Study: Comedy For Peace discussion with Yiftah Leket
Saturday, March 5th, 9:30am
Christ Church, 960 E. Jefferson, Detroit MI
Join us in-person for a continued conversation about Comedy For Peace as part of our Downtown Synagogue Torah Study. Yiftah Leket, the Jewish Federation’s Shaliach, will join Rabbi Silverman in a deep dive conversation.
Comedy for Peace is a traveling comedy show that combines Muslim and Jewish stand-up comedians for a fun and inspiring night of humor. It's funny, meaningful and brings our two diverse communities together with the belief that we can make a difference through the art of comedy.
NEW: Thursday Torah Study with Rabbi Silverman
Weekly on Thursdays, 1-2pm
Can't get enough Torah? Neither can we! Join Rabbi Silverman weekly on Thursday afternoons for virtual Torah Study to study the weekly parashah. We welcome those of you who cannot make it to Torah Study on Saturdays, those who are searching for an alternate virtual option, or those who just want to connect with your fellow partners in Torah.
Family Community Purim Carnival
Sunday, March 13th, 3:00 p.m.
Ledyard Hall, Christ Church Detroit, 960 E Jefferson Avenue, Detroit
We're so excited to gather with you and your kiddos for our community Purim celebration! This carnival will include a comic and kid-friendly performance of the Purim story, lots of games and activities for our young ones to enjoy, and of course, a Purim costume parade! All are encouraged to wear whatever costumes help you feel fabulous, whether they're directly Purim-related or not. This event is hosted in partnership with the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, Dor Hadash, and Congregation T'chiyah.
Ta’anit Esther with Hadar, Fasting: Who? What? Why?
Wednesday March 16th, 2022, 9am-4pm
On the day before Purim, the Fast of Esther offers an opportunity to reflect, pray, and mark moments of need, both historical and contemporary. For some, fasting feels self-evident; for others, it raises more questions than answers. This Ta’anit Esther, the Downtown Synagogue is partnering with Hadar and we invite you to take time to reflect on the nature of fasting from historical, personal, and emotional perspectives. We’ll explore the particular history behind the Fast of Esther, the unintended consequences of fasting, and the ways in which fasting, prayer, and justice all wind together. Learn with us all day or hop on for a single session. Click here to learn more & register.
Purim: The Whole Megillah!
Wednesday, March 16th, 7pm
Christ Church, 960 E. Jefferson, Detroit MI
Join the Downtown Synagogue as we return to our annual community reading of the Megillah for the holiday of Purim to commemorate the defeat of Haman's (BOOOOO!) plot to get rid of the Jews, foiled by the heroic and dazzling Esther (YAAAAAY!).
To add to our joy, we'll have musicians, a costume contest (1920s themed costumes are encouraged to celebrate our centennial year!), a selfie station, hamantaschen, and adult beverages. To get some costume inspiration, click here! Come in costume and bring a box of kosher pasta to use as a grogger - all to be donated to Yad Ezra after Purim.
L'Hitraot Shabbat
March 18th & 19th
1457 Griswold, Detroit MI
Join us for in-person services at Downtown Synagogue! We'll celebrate Shabbat together as we say l'hitraot (see you later) to our building in its current form. Snacks to follow services.
We look forward to sharing in community and worship with you. If you have any questions, please reach out to us.
