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Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue
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Rabbi Silverman's Message
Jewish rituals and holidays have evolved over millennia to meet the changing needs of the Jewish people. This spring and summer we balanced tradition and innovation as we focused on pikuach nefesh, on saving lives.
Our Yamim Noraim, Days of Awe, will reflect that balance, and keep all of us safe. Every service except Tashlich will be online, and you will be able to access the services through our website. Please find the service schedule here.
Tashlich will be at Milliken State Park on Sunday September 20 and will include a live shofar blowing. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and be socially distanced, but we will be spiritually together. Please also stay tuned for details about our travelling shofar blowers.
Because we cannot all catch-up in person, please send us your photos from 5780! Please send photos of new babies, b'nai mitzvah (in person or virtual), weddings, 2020 graduates, recoveries from illness, and other simchas in your life. During a year of tremendous loss, please also send us photos of loved ones lost, as we honor their memories. Even if not in person, we will celebrate and mourn as a community.
As always, I look forward to entering the new year with you. May it be one of increased joy and sweetness.
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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 14th
5:30 p.m. - Schmooze
6:00 p.m. - Services
Saturday, August 15th
9:00 a.m. - Torah Study
10:00 a.m. - Tot Shabbat
Torah Portion for August 14th - August 15th: R'eih, Isaiah 54:11-55:5
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
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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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"Racism and the Jews: History, Conscience and the Future"
with Professor Susannah Heschel
Thursday, September 3 via Zoom | 7 PM
Is rising antisemitism a species of racism or "hate," or is it a separate phenomenon? Dr. Heschel's remarks will consider this and other questions.
- Can Jews fight antisemitism and ignore racism toward African Americans?
- What is the impact of antisemitism and racism on Black Jews?
- What sort of discussion of racism should we be having as Jews?
The program will feature a clip from Shared Legacies, which features lessons of Black-Jewish cooperation and a discussion with a new generation of Black leaders. Presented by The Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity, Jewish Community Relations Council/AJC and Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit.
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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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