Join us for a special pop-up Kabbalat Shabbat as we welcome Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, Co-Founding Spiritual Leader of the Lab/Shul community in NYC and star of the award-winning documentary Sabbath Queen. Together with Rabbi Yoni Dahlen of Congregation Shaarey Zedek, Rabbi Amichai will give us a taste of the "everybody-friendly, God-optional, artist-driven" Lab/Shul-style Kabbalat Shabbat. Open hearted conversation about the Sabbath Queen film, Jewish and queer identities, and turning towards the New Year will follow during Shabbat dinner. There is no cost to attend but registration in advance is requested. Register here.

We’re heading to Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck for Jewish Heritage Night with Detroit City Football Club! Come out for an unforgettable night of soccer and community as we cheer on DCFC with our synagogue crew. Whether you're a fan of the game or just in it for the fun this night is for you. Let’s show up with spirit and celebrate Jewish community together! Purchase your tickets here.

Take a trip back in time with this iconic Yiddish-language gem. Join us at the Downtown Synagogue for a beloved Yiddish cinema classic, Tevye (1939), the powerful story that inspired Fiddler on the Roof. Co-hosted by Congregation T'chiyah and Jewish Historical Society of Michigan.

Register here.

Enjoy Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner, then stick around for a hands-on cocktail-making experience with Garrett from SPKRBOX. You'll learn the basics of crafting balanced cocktails, explore different ingredients and techniques, and make a few signature drinks of your own. No cost to attend! Register here.

Geared toward young adults ages 21-39.

 Young adult programming at Downtown Synagogue is generously supported by Lisa Applebaum.

Close out Shabbat in style! After Havdalah, join us on the roof deck for drinks, community, and a live DJ to set the perfect vibe for a great Saturday night. Register here. Geared toward young adults ages 21-39.

9pm-9:30pm: Schmoozing

9:30pm-9:40pm: Havdalah

9:45pm-11:30pm: Rooftop DJ

Young adult programming at Downtown Synagogue is generously supported by Lisa Applebaum.

We invite you to join us for our annual Partnership Seder with our friends from Breakers Covenant Church/Bethel Community Transformation Center, Coalition for Black & Jewish Unity, & Repair the World Detroit. This special Passover seder is rooted in community, justice, and freedom. Register here.

Enjoy Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner, then stick around for a bourbon tasting experience led by Garrett from SPKRBOX. You’ll learn the difference between bourbons, and how to properly choose the right bourbon for you! No cost to attend. Register here.

Must be 21 or older to participate.

Geared toward young adults ages 21-39.

Young adult programming at Downtown Synagogue is generously supported by Lisa Applebaum.

Celebrate Jewish Heritage Night at Little Caesars Arena as the Detroit Pistons take on the New Orleans Pelicans! The Downtown Synagogue will have a dedicated section in the stands, tickets are $30. Tickets include post-game free throws on the court, kosher food, and a special Jewish Heritage Night jersey. Purchase tickets here. 

Join the Downtown Synagogue for our annual Purim celebration! We can’t wait to celebrate starting with a family Purim carnival and ending with a community megillah reading!

5:30pm - 6:30pm - Family Purim Carnival

6:30pm - 7:00pm - Pizza Dinner

7:00pm - 8:30pm - Megillah Reading

We'll celebrate with activities, food and drinks, and a costume contest. We encourage families to bring hamantaschen from home for a hamantaschen exchange. This event is open to the community. 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.

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.

Join us for a night of creativity and connection as we turn pieces of our colored windows into stunning resin poured mezuzahs! Create your own masterpiece and bring home a piece of Downtown Synagogue history with you. Register here

This event is intended for young adults age 21-39.

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!

Bring your kiddos and come learn the art of baking challah with IADS master baker Emily Levine. Emily will guide us through making, braiding and baking challah from scratch. Geared toward families with kids ages 6 and under. $5 per family. Register here

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.

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.