Summer Shabbat 2022
Spend Shabbat at Temple this summer! We have many incredible services and programs for all ages. Enjoy a beautiful Shabbat under the Stars Kabbalat Shabbat service, or join us on a Saturday morning for one of our many Boker Or programs. We have something for everyone! Click on any of the tabs below for more information.
Summer shabbat schedules
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Upcoming Summer Shabbat Events

Shabbat Under the Stars
Friday, Jul 8th 7:00p to 8:00pJoin us under the tent or online for Kabbalat Shabbat services featuring our All-Stars!

Shabbat Under the Stars and Picnic
Friday, Jul 15th 7:00p to 8:00pJoin us under the tent or online for Kabbalat Shabbat services! Enjoy a delicious picnic dinner with us at 6 PM before services begin!

Shabbat Under the Stars: Eco Shabbat
Friday, Jul 22nd 7:00p to 8:00pJoin us for a special Eco Shabbat under the tent or online!

Shabbat Under the Stars: Israel Shabbat and Picnic
Friday, Jul 29th 7:00p to 8:00pJoin us for a special Israel Shabbat under the tent or online! Enjoy a delicious picnic dinner with us at 6 PM before services begin!

Shabbat Under the Stars
Friday, Aug 5th 7:00p to 8:00pJoin us for Kabbalat Shabbat services under the tent or online featuring music by our All-Stars!

Shabbat Under the Stars and Picnic
Friday, Aug 12th 7:00p to 8:00pJoin us for Kabbalat Shabbat services under the tent or online! Enjoy a delicious picnic dinner with us at 6 PM before services begin!

Shabbat Under the Stars
Friday, Aug 19th 7:00p to 8:00pJoin us for our final Shabbat Under the Stars service of the season under the tent or online! Featuring music by our All-Stars!

Play & Pray Family Bingo
Friday, Jul 15th 5:30p to 8:30pJoin us for Play & Pray Family Bingo - an awesome family Shabbat experience. Meet your friends and enjoy a delicious picnic dinner! We can't wait to celebrate with you. *geared toward ages 0-10!

Play & Pray: Magic Shabbat
Friday, Aug 12th 5:00p to 6:00pFamilies join us for a Magic Pray and Play on August 12th! An incredible, hilarious and fun magic show for your family and Temple Israel friends. Followed by a delicious picnic and Teen T'fillah services.

Boker Or: Sisterhood Shabbat
Shabbat, Aug 13th 10:00a to 11:00aJoin us for a special Shabbat service led by the women of Sisterhood.

Boker Or: Ready or Not
Shabbat, Aug 27th 10:00a to 11:00aReady or Not- the high holidays are coming! Let’s talk about new year, new you. We will discuss Elul, the month preceding the Rosh Hashanah, and why Yom Kippur can sometimes feel so difficult. Some text, some talk. Come prepare your soul for the high holidays!

Shabbat at the Zoo
Shabbat, Jul 9th 10:00a to 11:00aRibbit Ribbit, Cockle-doodle-doo! Temple Israel & The Well invite you to Shabbat at the Zoo! Families with young children are invited to hop, trot and waddle down to meet friends and clergy by the Polar Bears at Pierson Lake Picnic Site. Enjoy a family friendly Shabbat service, songs & crafts! BYOP- Bring your own picnic, and we’ll provide the snacks!

Havda-Luau
Shabbat, Jul 23rd 6:30p to 8:30pPut on your swimsuit, bring your towels, and we'll supply the leis; we have the splashpad all to ourselves! Enjoy dinner and Hawaii shave ice, then say aloha to Shabbat during a musical Havdalah ceremony with our clergy.

Splish Splash Shabbat
Shabbat, Aug 6th 10:00a to 11:30aJoin our Temple Israel clergy as we celebrate a summery Shabbat with songs, prayer, snacks and some water fun! Remember to bring your bathing suits and towels! *Geared toward families with children 5 and under, but all are welcome.

Challah Roll - Family Bike 'n' Pray
Shabbat, Aug 20th 8:45a to 11:30aGrab your bike, scooter, skateboard - anything that rolls! - and join us for a wheely fun morning! All are welcome. No cost to attend. Helmets required! If you have them, please bring new or gently used children's bikes, tricycles, scooters, and child-size helmets in good condition for the Brilliant Detroit communities! This program is supported by the Dr. Joel Forman Family Challah Roll Fund.