December 17 - 23, 2021 | Tevet 13 - 19, 5782
Winter 2021 Shabbat Schedule

We are pleased to share with you our Winter 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, December 17th (In-Person)
6:00 p.m. - Shabbat Schmooze & Kabbalat Shabbat
 
Saturday, December 18th (Virtual)
9:30 a.m. - Torah Study
10:30 a.m. - Shacharit

Service Feedback request: In past years, we have had low attendance for Shabbat services that fall on December 25th and January 1st. To get a better idea of how best to structure Shabbat services on those dates, please RSVP to Liz to indicate your anticipated attendance for either/both dates.

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- December 17th & December 18th: Genesis 47:28–50:26

4th Annual MLK Interfaith Celebration - "Rediscovering Lost Values"
Monday, January 17th, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join us for our virtual Fourth Annual MLK Interfaith Celebration Rediscovering Lost Values of Dr. Martin Luther King in partnership with Second Baptist Church, Old St. Mary’s Church, and the Council on American Islamic Relations. We will be coming together in collaboration and commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and work.

We invite you to an afternoon filled with virtual musical performances, a screening of Dr. Martin Luther King's 1954 sermon Rediscovering Lost Values, and a deep-dive reflection on the social injustices, especially in the time of a global pandemic and the continued movement for racial justice. As we reflect and address our modern day injustices, we encourage folks to work together to create a sustainable path towards active engagement, peace, and community collaboration.

Information for all Downtown Synagogue services and events can be found on our Facebook!
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.