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Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue
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Rabbi Silverman's Message
Birkat HaMazon, the blessing traditionally recited after meals, includes a verse from this week's Torah portion: "When you have eaten, and you are full, give praise to your God for the good land given to you." It comes in the context of a description of the bounty of the Promised Land, and what the Israelites can look forward to in their new home, including grapevines, figs, and pomegranates.
Today it is recited all over the world for food grown all over the world. And many Jews recite it multiple times each day. In our home, we teach our children that reciting blessings before and after eating reminds us that food is a gift. Before a seemingly simple meal of buttered pasta reaches our plates, it came from the Earth and from animals, and then through the work of people including farmers, and harvesters, of people mixing ingredients and people packaging that food, people driving vehicles or flying planes, people loading and unloading, people working in markets or grocery stores, and people purchasing, preparing, and serving it. In addition to their labor, many of those people put themselves at risk, particularly in the era of COVID-19, in order for our food to reach our table.
To be able to eat and be full is a tremendous privilege. It is a privilege that is denied to too many people and for which we owe a great deal of gratitude. Gratitude to God, to Earth and animals, and sometimes to countless other people. In a time when we need to mourn tremendous loss, let us also pause to recognize the deep joy and wonder of the moment when we have eaten and feel full. And then let us find a way to say thank you.
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Update on Downtown Synagogue Zoom usage for services/programs:
For increased security, we will no longer be sharing Zoom links for services and programs in our newsletter. We will be using a different Zoom link each week, and that link will be used for all services/events happening that weekend (Friday night Shabbat, Saturday morning Shabbat, Tot Shabbat, Havdallah, etc.). The new Zoom link will be posted weekly on our website at 4:30 p.m. on Friday afternoons.
Additionally, if you are joining from a cell phone, please update your name so that we know to let you in.
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding. We look forward to maintaining our community connection in these challenging times.
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Virtual Shabbat Services Schedule Friday, August 7th 6:00 p.m. - Schmooze 6:15 p.m. - IADS invites you to worship with Congregation T'chiyah; Rabbi Ariana Silverman gives d'var Torah (Join via link: http://www.tchiyah.org/zoom Password: 5780)
Saturday, August 8th
9:00 a.m. - Torah Study
10:00 a.m. - Services
Torah Portion for August 7th - August 8th: Isaiah 49:14-51:3
Community Coffee & Check-in with Rabbi Silverman
Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Zoom (see below for details)
Rabbi Silverman will be holding open hours to connect, catch-up, and drink some homemade coffee on Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m-11:30 a.m.
Link for all Coffee & Chat hours: Or call 646.876.9923, Meeting ID 594 469 508 Shabbat with Congregation T'chiyah
Friday, August 7th, 6:15 p.m.
Zoom (see below for details)
We invite you to join Isaac Agreen Downtown Synagogue and Congregation T'chiyah for a joint Friday Night Shabbat Services. Congregation T'chiyah will be hosting IADS on their Zoom services, starting at 6:15 p.m. with schmoozing and Kabbalat Shabbat.
Please join services via link: www.tchiyah.org/zoom (Password: 5780)
Outdoor Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, August 14th, 6:00 p.m.
Eden Gardens, 12273 Glenfield Ave, Detroit 48213
Join us for an Outdoor Kabbalat Shabbat at Eden Gardens! We look forward to safely worshiping in community with you all.
The Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue cares about the health and welfare of our community, based on the Jewish values of Pikuah Nefesh (safeguarding life), Kol Yisrael Areivim Zeh Bazeh (we are responsible for one another), and Hesed (profound love and kindness). Therefore, in our commitment to institute appropriate precautions and risk mitigation, we are establishing strict policies and procedures for our Eden Gardens Shabbat service, developed using the guidance of the CDC, National Institutes of Health, local guidelines, other synagogue guidelines, and physician recommendations. Please find registration policies and procedures for this event through the registration link below.
Attendees must pre-register and agree to all established policies and procedures.
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If you need help setting up Zoom technology, please email us and we will walk you through it.
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The Case For Change: Individual Transformation & Community Resilience
6-Part Learning Series with Hadar Faculty
We are thrilled to be a part of this collaborative learning series offered by Hadar in partnership with the Detroit Learning Coalition! We invite you and yours to join in community learning in advance of the High Holidays.
More details and registration can be found here.
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Community Immunization Clinic
On August 17th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., the Detroit Health Department will be partnering with Detroit Parks & Recreation to offer a vaccine clinic for the entire family. Children ages 18 or younger who qualify for Vaccines for Children will be vaccinated FREE of charge.
Where: Farwell Recreation Center (2711 Outer Dr. East, Detroit MI)
When: Monday, August 17th
What time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
For more information, call (313) 876-IMMS (4667).
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Downtown Synagogue Siddurim
Have you been participating in services? Are you ready to have your very own copy of the Downtown Synagogue prayer book? Our prayer book is unique as every Hebrew word is both transliterated and translated, and was prepared by our member Joe Lewis.
We are happy to provide contact-less delivery directly to you, so that you can continue to worship with us from the comfort of your home.
If you are interested in purchasing a prayer book for a suggested donation of $36, please reach out to Liz.
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Community Resources for COVID-19
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.
In addition, we are aware of the following community resources:
Jewish Federation: Please visit the Jewish Federation Coronavirus community resource page which includes support for meal delivery, emergency loans for small businesses, and mental health support.
City of Detroit: Please visit the City of Detroit's website to learn more about the free meal program/food resources, unemployment benefits, water restart plan, and what actions and precautions are currently being taken to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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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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