March 18 - March 24 | 15 Adar II - 21 Adar II , 5782
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.
Upcoming Shabbat Schedule
Shabbat Schedule
March 2022

THIS WEEKEND: A VERY SPECIAL L'HITRAOT SHABBAT
at 1457 Griswold:
Friday, March 18-In-person
6:00 PM Schmooze/Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, March 19-In-person
9:30 AM Torah Study
10:30 AM Shacharit
(DETAILS BELOW)

Friday, March 25-Virtual
6:00 PM Schmooze/Kabbalat Shabbat

Saturday, March 26-In-person
9:30 AM Torah Study
9:45 Tot Shabbat
10:30 AM Shacharit

For a full calendar of services
We are pleased to share with you our March 2022 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).

If you have any questions, please reach out to us.
Join us this weekend for L'HITRAOT SHABBAT - in-person services at Downtown Synagogue, 1457 Griswold! We will celebrate Shabbat together as we say l'hitraot (see you later) to our building in its current form. Snacks to follow services.

Friday, March 18th, 6:00 p.m., Kabbalat Shabbat services

Saturday, March 19th, 9:30 a.m. Torah Study, 10:30 a.m. Shacharit
Events at IADS
DJJ's Racial Education Series
Workshop #5, Race + Jewishness in (Metro) Detroit
Thursday, March 31st, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Welcome to the fifth workshop in Detroit Jews for Justice's Racial Justice Education Series for our Synagogue Partners! This workshop will focus on local history, providing participants with important context so that we can think more concretely about our ongoing learning. We'll bravely look into our own backyards to gain a deeper understanding of how we relate to the communities around us. This workshop is 90 minutes, including a break. 

Save The Date: Interfaith Passover Seder
Sunday, April 10th, 3:00 p.m.
We welcome you to join us for the sweet return of our annual Interfaith Seder held in partnership with the Bethel Community Transformation Center community. This special Passover seder is rooted in community, justice, and freedom and is an opportunity for our communities to deepen our commitment to racial justice, equity, and collaboration as we reflect on the past two years.

Make sure to save the date on your calendars - more information to come!
Mitzvah & Volunteer Opportunity

Are you interested in supporting a family in need? The Downtown Synagogue is partnering with Reconstructionist Congregation of Detroit and Christ Church to sponsor and support the arrival of a refugee family from Afghanistan in the next month. Volunteers are needed to assist with moving the family into their new residence, purchasing clothing and household items, and much more.

If you are interested in participating in this mitzvah opportunity, please reach out to Carol Weisfeld.
Be a part of 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 $5.2 million capital campaign to make this vision a reality. We are thrilled to share that, to date, we have raised $4.9 million. We invite you to join us in reaching our goal of $5.2 million. Every dollar matters toward this effort. Join us and be a part of our exciting future with your financial commitment.
Community Support
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.
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.