Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue

05/28/2026

We celebrated Shavuot with 120 people last Thursday night!! In partnership with Congregation T'chiyah, we hosted 15 sessions with opportunities for immersive learning and hands-on creative experiences. It was such a joy to learn from our community members and celebrate this special holiday together, and the delicious cheesecake was the cherry on top!

05/19/2026

Tikkun Leil Shavuot is coming up this Thursday, May 21, and here is another sneak peek at what’s in store!

This preview features sessions like Defending our Immigrant Neighbors: Mutual Aid vs. Tzedakah with Detroit Jews for Justice, A Second Stomach for Dessert with Justin Long, and Dancing the Night Awake: Merengue with Marni Falk Colman, with more still to come.

Registration is required by tonight at midnight, so be sure to save your spot by clicking the link here: https://jlive.app/events/15698

05/18/2026

Tikkun Leil Shavuot is coming up this Thursday, May 21, and we are sharing another sneak peek at what’s in store!

This preview highlights sessions like Connection Tune-Up with Drewe Haddox, The Book of Ruth: Welcoming the Stranger with Rabbi Ariana Silverman, and Meditation and Journaling with Brandon Klein, with more still to be announced.

Stay tuned for additional previews as we get closer, and be sure to register to save your spot here: https://jlive.app/events/15698

05/15/2026

Tikkun Leil Shavuot is coming up next Thursday, May 21st! We're excited to offer over a dozen learning sessions led by community members, spanning topics from Jewish philosophy and history, to ethical coffee sourcing, meditation and journaling, music, dance, art and more! Stay tuned for more session previews next week. Register to save your seat here: https://jlive.app/events/15698

05/13/2026

We're putting a Shavuot spin on Tot Shabbat and Kids Kehillah this month! Join us for music, learning, and fun dairy treats on Saturday, May 23rd, followed by Kiddush and Shabbat lunch in community! Click the link below to register!
https://jlive.app/organizations/145

05/12/2026

Join the Downtown Synagogue for Mazel Toss, a young adult night out at the iconic Fowling Warehouse! Come hang, meet new people, and try your hand at fowling, the ultimate mashup of football and bowling. No experience needed, just bring your throwing arm and good vibes. Tickets are $15 and include two hours of lane time and a drink ticket. The winner will take home a piece of Downtown Synagogue merch. We will also gather for Havdalah as we close out Shabbat. This event is 21+. Click the link below to register on JLive.

Young adult programming is generously supported by Lisa Applebaum.

Join the Downtown Synagogue for Mazel Toss, a young adult night out at the iconic Fowling Warehouse! Come hang, meet new people, and try your hand at fowling, the ultimate mashup of football and bowling. No experience needed, just bring your throwing arm and good vibes.Subsidized tickets are $15, wh...

05/11/2026

We had such a great time at Schmooze at the Museum, our Young Adult outing to MOCAD! From thought provoking exhibits to meaningful conversations, it was a really special day. Thank you to everyone who came out and made it so fun. Looking forward to the next outing!

05/06/2026

Join the Downtown Synagogue & Congregation T’chiyah for our annual evening of Jewish learning as we celebrate the Torah as an expansive, living body of wisdom through workshops led by community members. Together we’ll explore learning in many forms, from traditional text study to dance, music, and art.

Dinner, snacks, and refreshments will be available throughout the night. This event takes place in private homes in Detroit’s Woodbridge neighborhood, so advance registration is required by Tuesday, May 19 at midnight. Sliding scale tickets are available for adults and children, including no cost options. Click the link below to register!
https://jlive.app/events/15698

05/05/2026

We’re sorry to share that tonight’s Lag B’Omer celebration and bonfire is canceled due to the weather. Lag B’Omer is best enjoyed outdoors, gathered around the fire together, and the rain would make that difficult to fully enjoy.

04/30/2026

Not sure what to believe about God? Not sure if you even believe at all? Join Rabbi Silverman for this 5-part course exploring different theological perspectives and add your questions and ideas to the conversation! Registration for all five sessions is open now and available on a sliding scale. Learn more and register here: https://jlive.app/events/15584