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March at the Downtown Synagogue
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Rabbi Silverman's March Message
On March 9 at 6pm, I invite you to have fun, and change everything. We are confronted every day with news about illness, war, and cruelty. We need to take them very seriously. And sometimes we also need a day of disruption to believe that we can disrupt the world's challenges. On Purim, we change our clothes, our tolerance for noise and interruptions, and for some, our sobriety, as we listen to the story of a woman who changed the fate of her entire people and the empire in which she lived.
So let's come together and look ridiculous, make one another laugh, encourage each other to be irreverent, and eat as many hamentashen and drink as much wine/juice as we please. Sometimes it's ok to laugh. Some of us may be out of practice. It's time to retrain ourselves.
And as we laugh at the impossible, and smile at the seemingly absurd, we may begin to believe that we always have the power to transform ourselves. And maybe even the power to transform the world.
Chag Purim Sameach.
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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.
Join Dor Hadash, Detroit Jews for Justice, Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, and Repair the World for our Detroit Family Purim Extravaganza 2020! There will be games, face painting, snacks, micro-service project with Repair the World, a costume contest (for our kiddos AND adults) and so much more! This program is most appropriate for families with children age 10 or younger.
Join the Downtown Synagogue at 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!).
Come in costume and bring a box of kosher pasta to use as a grogger - all to be donated to Yad Ezra after Purim. Children's book donations in fair condition will be accepted- all to be donated to Palmer Park Preparatory Academy.
Hamantashen and beverages will be provided.
Join us for a very special Tot Shabbat morning service! Families and children are welcome to join in for community, prayer, and song led by Gavri Yates. Brunch will be served immediately following the service.
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New Shabbat Traditions with the Downtown Synagogue
We invite you to join along as we continue to expand our Shabbat traditions. All are welcome at our Musical Kabbalat Shabbats led by musician and music educator Gavri Yares, held on the first Friday of the month.
Date of upcoming Musical Kabbalat Shabbats:
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 upcoming Free Parking Shabbats:
- Friday, March 6th
- Saturday, March 7th
Lastly, 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 upcoming Sleep-In Shabbats:
- Saturday, March 21st
- Saturday, April 18th
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IADS Volunteer Shout Out
In recognition of all of our February volunteers:
DaVid Powell, Brett Wilner, Josh Berkow, Ruby Robinson, Jeff Herbstman, and Vadim Avshalumov for leading and helping with services.
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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| 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.
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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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