Events
Join us and Hillel of Metro Detroit for a partnership Shabbat at the Downtown Synagogue! Featuring ice cream sundaes.
Young adult programming at Downtown Synagogue is generously supported by Lisa Applebaum.
This year’s Tu B’Shvat seder will be an evening of community, ritual, and honoring the natural world. Offered in partnership with Adamah Detroit, The Well, Repair the World Detroit, and Congregation T'Chiyah. Register here!
Join us for a night of creativity and connection as we turn pieces of our colored windows into stunning mosaics! Create your own masterpiece and bring home a piece of Downtown Synagogue history with you.
Young adult programming at Downtown Synagogue is generously supported by Lisa Applebaum.
Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat led by Rabbi Ariana Silverman, Rabbi Yoni Dahlen and Rabbi Jeff Stombaugh, followed by a Kosher vegetarian dinner and Miriam’s session, "Jewish learning as Jewish identity." In this session, Miriam will speak openly about how her life experiences as a formerly Orthodox woman, and now secular Jew, led her to deep emotional engagement with Jewish text study. She will discuss her spiritual journey, Daf Yomi, the genesis of her viral TikTok videos, and being a “Talmud Influencer” in the public eye. Questions/ discussions with the audience are key elements of this program. This session includes videos.
This Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat with Miriam Anzovin is generously supported by Gretchen & Ethan Davidson
Miriam Anzovin is the creator of the “Daf Reactions” and "Jewish Lore Reactions" video series on social media. She shares her authentic reactions to Jewish learning, with commentary both heartfelt and comedic, putting ancient discourse in direct communication with modern internet culture. Miriam's work invites others to connect with Jewish teachings in ways that resonate personally with them. Register here.
Enjoy Shabbat morning services with Shaarey Zedek clergy followed by lunch and Miriam’s session, “How to encounter Jewish texts using the Miriam Anzovin method.” In this workshop, Miriam will walk participants through her unique 4-step method of encountering Jewish texts in a dynamic, engaging, and personal way. This is the method she uses in her own learning and in creating her viral TikTok videos. After teaching these steps and sharing how students can utilize them in their own learning, she will “give over” a text in her distinctive and funny style. This session is shomer Shabbat-friendly.
This Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat with Miriam Anzovin is generously supported by Gretchen & Ethan Davidson
Miriam Anzovin is the creator of the “Daf Reactions” and "Jewish Lore Reactions" video series on social media. She shares her authentic reactions to Jewish learning, with commentary both heartfelt and comedic, putting ancient discourse in direct communication with modern internet culture. Miriam's work invites others to connect with Jewish teachings in ways that resonate personally with them. Register here.
Glide into the new week with us with dinner and Havdallah, followed by a fun evening of ice skating at the Campus Martius Rink! Register here.
$10 per person includes dinner, rink admission, and skate rental.
For young adults ages 21-39.
Young adult programming at Downtown Synagogue is generously supported by Lisa Applebaum.
Join us for in-person Shabbat services! We'll celebrate this months birthdays and anniversaries in our community. Following services, we'll enjoy kiddush and lunch!
Join us for our Annual Meeting where we will vote in our new Board members and discuss other synagogue business. Following the Annual Meeting, we'll celebrate an early Hanukkah together over a vegetarian potluck lunch, a game of dreidel, entertainment, and activities for kids. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share - IADS will bring the latkes.
Register here!
Join us for in-person Shabbat services! We'll celebrate this months birthdays and anniversaries in our community. Following services, we'll enjoy kiddush and lunch!
The spooky season isn't over yet! Join us at the Downtown Synagogue for the thrilling Yiddish cinema classic, The Dybbuk, a film that will leave you with goosebumps! Co-hosted by Congregation T'chiyah, & JHSM.
Register here
Join us for in-person Shabbat services! We'll celebrate this months birthdays and anniversaries in our community. Following services, we'll enjoy kiddush and lunch!
Join us at the Downtown Synagogue for our annual Simchat Torah service and celebration featuring Torah reading, dancing in the streets, food, and drinks! Register here
Join us for sukkah decorating, dinner, and Shabbat evening services... in our sukkah on the roof! Register here
Join us for in-person Shabbat services! We'll celebrate this months birthdays and anniversaries in our community. Following services, we'll enjoy kiddush and lunch!
Join us for an afternoon meetup at Franklin Cider Mill! Satisfy your sweet tooth with fresh donuts & apple cider while enjoying the beautiful atmosphere. All ages are welcome.
Join us for in-person Shabbat services! We'll celebrate this months birthdays and anniversaries in our community. Following services, we'll enjoy kiddush and lunch!
Join us for Shabbat on the Roof! Kabbalat Shabbat services followed by dinner.
Join us for our 3rd annual Block Party to celebrate the completion of our long-awaited roof deck and the naming of the building in honor of Samantha Woll z''l. We will have food, live music, activities for kids and more! Registration will close on Friday, August 23rd. Walk-in registration will be available on the day of the event.
Please make sure to register children as well as all adults attending.
This event is free and open to the Metro-Detroit Jewish community.
Register here.
Join us for our weekly gardening at Eden Gardens!
Come welcome Shabbat and gather for a movie at New Center Park! We’ll do kiddush & motzi and then watch Barbie (rated PG-13) as part of the New Center Park’s Free Friday Night Movie Series. Register here!
Join us for our weekly gardening at Eden Gardens!
Join us for our weekly gardening at Eden Gardens!
Join us for our weekly gardening at Eden Gardens!
Join us for in-person Shabbat services! We'll celebrate this months birthdays and anniversaries in our community. Following services, we'll enjoy kiddush and lunch!
Join us for our weekly gardening at Eden Gardens!
Join us for our weekly gardening at Eden Gardens!
Join the Downtown Synagogue as we bring in Havdallah together at the Lincoln Street Art Park! We will sing songs, roast marshmallows, and bring in the new week! Register here.
Join us for our weekly gardening at Eden Gardens!
Join us for our weekly gardening at Eden Gardens!
Join us for in-person Shabbat services! We'll celebrate this months birthdays and anniversaries in our community. Following services, we'll enjoy kiddush and lunch!
Join us for an Introduction to Judaism class with Rabbi Silverman from the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, every Tuesday from June 25th to August 27th at 7:30pm. This course provides an overview of Jewish beliefs, traditions, and practices. Whether you are new to Judaism or looking to deepen your understanding, this class offers a welcoming environment to explore the rich heritage and significance of the Jewish faith.
The class is offered on a sliding scale from $36 to $180, making it accessible to everyone. To register, click here.
Please note: This is a virtual class. Zoom link will be sent upon registration.
Join us for our weekly gardening at Eden Gardens!
Join the Downtown Synagogue and Congregation T’Chiyah for a full evening of Jewish learning as we celebrate the Torah as an expansive, living body of wisdom through various workshops led by community members. A light dinner, snacks and refreshments will be provided and available all night. Addresses and the evening's schedule will be sent out to registrants a few days prior to the event. Register here!
Let's come together for the first ever Metro- Detroit Jewish Senior Prom at the former Durfee Middle School! Durfee was a predominantly Jewish school during the 40s-80s that has been repurposed into a community hub for non-profits (including Repair the World) and will surely spark many memories of the past.
On June 9th from 2-4pm we will welcome seniors community wide and residents from JSL to nosh, dance, and take part in a memorable occasion! To celebrate the beauty of our Jewish history and highlight intergenerational community we will welcome all (9th grade and up) to join in on the fun and support such an incredible moment!
This event would not be possible without the help of volunteers. To sign up for the event and to register to volunteer, please visit: https://jlive.app/events/8068
Join us as we kick off our weekly gardening at Eden Gardens!
ACTION • HUMILITY • PLACE-BASED • COURAGE TO LEARN & HAVE DIALOGUE • KEHILA/ABUNDANCE • DIVERSITY & INCLUSION • KINDNESS & COMPASSION • INTEGRATING RITUAL & ACTION
Norman and Esther Allan Foundation • Mandell L. and Madeleine H. Berman Foundation • William Davidson Foundation • Max and Marjorie Fisher Foundation • Gilbert Family Foundation • The Jewish Fund • D. Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation • Donald R. and Esther Simon Family Foundation • Ben Teitel Fund
