Explore the **wisdom of our sages** with **Rabbi Daniel** as we read and discuss highlighted texts from the **Talmud**. Each session stands alone and **new students are always welcome** as we read and discover ancient texts, which can provide insight and meaning into our modern lives. **Free** for both members and guests of Shir Shalom. […]
Jewish culture comes in many forms… and flavors! Get a taste of India’s Bene Israel community and learn about the Malida. A ritual passed on for hundreds of years, the Malida is a special gathering to pray and offer a traditional sweet dessert — called Melida — to the prophet Elijah for thanks. Including for […]
Bundle up and get on in our “Interfaith Igloo” for a chill(y) night out! We’re reserving a couple of Detroit Fleat’s cozy and festive outdoor igloos for an evening of eats, drinks and the chance to break the ice with other young, local couples who are in interfaith relationships. Please register in advance by January […]
**An Angel On Your Back** Do you ever get the feeling that a departed loved one is watching over you? Perhaps you have a strange feeling that someone is trying to communicate with you? Angels are supernatural beings that appear widely throughout Jewish literature. The Hebrew word for angel, mal’ach, means messenger, and the angels […]
The Book Club is open to all in the community to share insights, consider different perspectives, and engage in thought provoking conversations about books that explore Jewish life, history, ideas, struggles, and values. Book club will meet at the synagogue and the discussion will be led by Rabbi Rubenstein. ** _ _Kantika__ _ by Elizabeth […]
**The Shtetl In Yiddish Literature And Film ** From the Yiddish meaning small town, the word shtetl nowadays conveys a romantic image of traditional Jewish life in Eastern Europe, evocative of **_Tevye’s Anatevka_** __from Fiddler on the Roof. But what was the reality? The small Jewish market towns of the Pale of Settlement were fraught […]
**Parsha Hashavuah (Weekly Torah Portion) ** Each week a different rabbi, cantor or educator will present the weekly Torah portion from his or her own perspective. You never know who will be teaching each week, but it is always enlightening and engaging! Sign up for one ten- week series or the entire year. ** _Students […]
Bim Bom Baby is a **Shabbat celebration** for **babies to 5-year-olds**! Join with friends and make new ones as we welcome Shabbat with the rabbis and cantor, play, sing and braid challah to take home! There is **no charge for this event**. All are welcome! Organized by: Temple Shir Shalom View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6542
**Jewish Festivals: The Rest Of The Story ** How much do you really know about the origins, developmental histories and backstories of our Jewish Festivals? We tend to take for granted the familiarity of our celebrations and commemorations, not realizing why and how these traditions came to be. The “Rest of the Story” will take […]
**Unleash the magic of Shabbat!** **Imagine a tapestry of laughter, shared stories, and the aroma of delectable dishes filling the air. Our Shabbat gathering is more than just a dinner; it’s a celebration of unity, connection, and the joy that comes from being in the company of a common community.** **We’re excited to share this […]
What does sustainability mean to you? The Shaarey Zedek Teen Collective offers you a chance to get the full Shabbat experience while participating in activities and having a meaningful conversation about sustainability. Dinner will be served. Seeds will be planted. Shabbat will be Shalomed. **Registration enters you into a raffle for a Starbucks gift card! […]
Experience Shabbat in a way that will touch your heart, your soul and your mind. We begin with prayers of gratitude where we have a spiritual ‘warm up’ designed to make you feel the warmth of Shabbat with song, conversation and reflection on the week gone by. We then move on to interesting conversation on […]
