Metro Detroit, Michigan

A House of Prayer for All People

A place to pray, learn, and belong. Whether you were raised in the tradition or are just beginning to ask questions, there is a seat here for you.

Jewish Science

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CONGREGATION OF ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE

A People, A History,
A Great Alliance

Congregation of Israel carries forward a living tradition of prayer, learning and service in Metro Detroit. Our doors are open to lifelong members, to families returning home, and to anyone drawn to explore life.

Watch the PBS documentary on the history of the Great Alliance to understand the story our congregation continues today.

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OUR COMMUNITY

Pray, Learn & Belong

Come together through meaningful prayer, shared learning and family experiences that strengthen our community.

Shabbat Service

Join us each week for prayer, Torah and community in Metro Detroit.

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Torah Study

Weekly study sessions open to members, visitors and seekers alike.

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Hebrew Classes

Learn to read, pray and understand the language of our tradition.

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VISITORS & NEW MEMBERS

You Are Welcome Here

We’ll help you find a prayer book, a seat and a friendly face. Families, students, seekers and lifelong members all daven (pray) side by side.

What to expect at Shabbat Service
Prayer books and hymnals provided at the door
Children and teens welcome at every service

Plan Your Visit

Shalom

Welcome home

Shabbat Times, Torah Portion & Jewish Holidays

Candle lighting and Havdalah times are calculated live for Metro Detroit.

Gregorian and Hebrew calendar

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This Week

Shabbat Times

Friday

Kabbalat Shabbat Service

7:00 PM

Saturday

Shabbat Service

11:30 AM

Hebrew Class - Winter

1:30 PM

Minchah/Ma'ariv - Torah Study

3:00 PM

Sunday

Shacharit Interfaith Prayer Service

11:35 AM

Wednesday

Hebrew Class

6:00 PM

Torah Class

6:30 PM

Weekly Reading

Torah Portion

Vayera

פרשת וירא

Oct 31, 2026

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Major Fast Days

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Jewish Holidays

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Prayer Services Resources

Siddurim & Hymnals

Siddur

Siddur Ner Tamid

By Rabbi Juan Marcos Bejarano Gutierrez

Our house siddur for daily and Shabbat prayer in the Edot HaMizrach rite.

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Siddur

Siddur Hokhmath Israel

Daily and Shabbath Prayers – Rabbi Yehudah BenLewi

With contributions from Shalomoh Ben Amsi HaLewi, carrying the liturgical and halakhic traditions of West African Jews of the Diaspora.

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SIDDUR

Jewish Science: Divine Healing in Judaism

by Rabbi Alfred Geiger Moses

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SIDDUR

The Helpful Manual

By Rabbi Clifton Harby Levy (Centre of Jewish Science, 1927)

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HYMNAL

Sons of Zion Hymnal

Congregational hymns sung across generations of our community.

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HYMNAL

Universal Ethiopian Hymnal

Of Congregation Beth B’nai is a historic collection of sacred songs and liturgy compiled by Rabbi Arnold Josiah Ford.

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Book of the Month

The Jewish Book of Why

by Rabbi Alfred J. Kolatch

A classic guide to the questions Jews and non-Jews ask about Jewish ceremony and practice. Clear, respectful and warmly presented by a leading rabbi and scholar.