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Community Room Mural, Painted in 2009 by youth volunteers

Our mission is to rediscover Jewish life in Detroit. We offer Shabbat services every Saturday followed by a free lunch as well as a range of events from Film nights to Torah studies to Dance Parties.

 

Downtown Synagogue in the Metro Times

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

http://www.metrotimes.com/culture/story.asp?id=15203

Friday Night Soul & Service

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Stop by the Downtown Detroit Synagogue on Friday evenings 7:30pm-8:30pm for meaningful Shabbat Services and Torah Study.

Big Inch Block Party on Saturday, July 17th at 9:06pm

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

Hey everyone – come on out to the Big Inch Block Party. The Downtown Synagogue is pleased to host the Big Inch Block Party. For a $1 cover (that is right $1 only), you can buy your own square inch of lovely Detroit! Join us for that, music, food, and more. See http://biginchblockparty.com for more information.

Vision and Mission adopted

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010


VISION
The Downtown Synagogue envisions itself as a broadly inclusive institution: one in which anyone may discover Judaism in a safe and welcoming environment. It offers a place in which all can openly observe and reflect upon their role as Jews—historically and in contemporary society—and provides a hub for collective action in support of the Jewish community as well as the general community of greater Detroit.

MISSION
The principal mission of the Downtown Synagogue is to serve as a beacon for the Jewish community of Metropolitan Detroit by maintaining a traditional, egalitarian synagogue in Detroit; by acting as a conduit for Jewish activity in the city; by offering a wide range of programming that will support the revitalization of the city; and by ensuring accessibility to all.

Donate and support revitalization of Jewish life in Detroit

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

Donate: We welcome contributions, large and small. We are confident you see the value in supporting our effort to build Jewish life and community in Detroit for the benefit of future generations. To make a donation, please click the link below:


Bring Avodah to Detroit!

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

Avodah is the Jewish Service Corps, which strengthens the Jewish community’s fight against the causes and effects of poverty in the United States.  Call them and let them know you support them coming to Detroit. Be a part of the solution. See http://www.avodah.net/.

Amazing Events and activities are happening in the D!

Sunday, April 25th, 2010

Check out our Events page periodically for information on what is going on downtown and beyond. Even better, sign up for our newsletter (see to the right).

Downtown Synagogue in Model D!

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Check out this link to us in the news! We will revitalize Detroit one block at a time!

Please excuse our website as it is still under construction

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Please email downtownsynagogue@gmail.com for any information you are looking for. Thank you for your patience!

Representing the D at The Jewish Forum!

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

The Downtown Synagogue represented the D at the Jewish Forum!

We were on a panel of people talking about independent minyans, tikkun olam, and urban agriculture.

See www.thejewishforum.org for more information.