Events
PARTNERS IN TORAH LUNCH AND LEARN MONDAY, JAN 9, @ 12:00
Topic: 12 Tribes, 12 Diverse Blessings, one Unified People
ROSH CHODESH WOMEN’S CIRCLE, JAN 25, @ 7:00 P.M.
The Rosh Chodesh Women’s Circle will meet for the month of Shevat on Wednesday evening January 25 at 7:00 at the Downtown Synagogue. After sharing thoughts about the month itself, we will read a few teachings from the Book of Proverbs. Proverbs is considered “Wisdom Literature” with “Wisdom” being a feminine entity. This will be followed by a brainstorming session to plan programming for the next several months. Noshes are always welcome. Please contact Sydney Skully for questions at: srskully@comcast.net.
THE BOOK CLUB WILL MEET ON THURSDAY, JAN 26 @ 7:00 P.M. AT THE DOWNTOWN SYNAGOGUE
The book we are reading is by the acclaimed American author William Styron, “Sophie’s Choice.” Please contact Sydney Skully if you would like to borrow a copy. For an Oscar winning reprise the movie with Meryl Streep is available. Please contact Sydney at srskully@comcast.netif you can bring treats.
For February, we will be reading bestseller novel “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett about black servants in the deep South during the ’50s. We will be coordinating with RECI (Riverfront Eastside Congregational Initiative) a joint program with book clubs from area churches. That meeting will be on the THIRD Thursday–February 16.
SONGS WITHOUT BORDERS, Jan 29 @ 4:00-7:00 P.M.
an open door club for amateur musicians welcomes everybody to join their meeting for singing, playing, listening music, and having a good time. Please visithttp://www.meetup.com/Songs-without-Borders for more details and contact information.
Meeting of the DETROIT INTERFAITH OUTREACH NETWORK (DION), MONDAY, JAN 30. EXACT TIME AND LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED (PROBABLY AT THE KARBALA MUSEUM OF DEARBORN WHERE WE ALSO WILL HAVE A TOUR). PLEASE CONTACT RABBI DORIT EDUT AT248-543-4255 OR MUTZIM@AOL.COM ABOUT THIS.
PURIM IS COMING – WANT TO BE PART OF A PURIM PLAY? Actors/actresses, costumers, makeup people, scenery and props people – all needed! Please contact Rabbi Dorit at 248-543-4255, mutzim@aol.com or Karen Knox at knoxdreams3@msn.com. Weekly rehearsals will begin in January.
Services and ongoing events:
THURSDAY MORNING SERVICES EVERY Thursday @ 7:30 A.M.
What better way to start your day? Join us for morning services!
FRIDAY NIGHT SOUL & SERVICE EVERY Friday @ Doors at 6:45 p.m. Services Begin at 7 P.M.
Stop by the Downtown Synagogue on Friday evenings at 7 p.m. for meaningful Shabbat Services. Join us for thought provoking prayer, a local food feast, and lively conversation. Interested in being part of leading services in the future? Contact Miriam atmiriamliebman@gmail.com or Noam at noamkim00@gmail.com.
INTERESTED IN JOINING A GROUP TO HELP COOK ON FRIDAYS (a.m. is best) FOR OUR FRIDAY NIGHT AND SAT A.M. MEALS? If you can commit to doing this at least ONCE a month for 2012 please contact Rabbi Dorit Edut, 248-543-4255, mutzim@aol.com.
Torah Study EVERY Saturday Morning before services @ 9 – 9:30 A.M.
Study Torah before our weekly Shabbat services with Rabbi Dorit Edut.
Shabbat Services EVERY Saturday @ 9 A.M.
Please come make minyan with us each Saturday Morning; a free kiddush luncheon will follow.
Classes and life-long learning opportunities:
SUNDAY CLASSES IN JEWISH SUBJECTS – NEW STARTING DATE: SUNDAY, JAN. 29.
9a.m. – Beginning Hebrew
10a.m. – Intermediate Hebrew
11a.m. – Intermediate Level 2 – Hebrew
Noon – Intro to Judaism – Jewish Thinkers, Part 2
1pm – Chanting the Torah – Part 2 – Preparing for Adult Bat/Bar Mitzvahs
Rabbi Dorit would also like to offer INTRO TO JUDAISM – The basics, exploring the meaning of our prayers, and any other subjects that people might be interested in – Classes require at least 3 students who will commit to coming regularly. Courses run for 10 sessions, for $15 per session or $135 for the total semester. Please contact Rabbi Dorit Edut at 248-543-4255 ormutzim@aol.com to register or for further info.
YIDDISH CLASSES!
Want to learn a bissel yiddish? This introductory course will cover the very basics of reading and speaking– with some yiddishkeit thrown in the mix. The first course will be held on Wednesday January 11th from 6:30-7:30 at IADS. We ask that you commit to 10 bi-monthly classes, for $100 total. Interested? E-mail Blaireliz@gmail.com. *NO prior experience with Yiddish necessary*