This is a comprehensive list of synagogues, temples and Jewish houses of worship in the metro Detroit area and beyond. Are you vacationing in Petoskey and need Shabbat services? Planning a Bar/Bat Mitzvah and not a member anywhere? Use this list to get you started regardless of your affiliation. Whether reform, conservative, orthodox or reconstructionist (or anything in between), you'll find just the right place for your Mitzvah service. Most places will welcome you for Shabbat whether you're a member or not, so if you're synagogue shopping, feel free to check out Shabbat services at a few locations to see which one fits your style of worship, level of observance and family personality.
Adat Shalom Synagogue
Adat Shalom is a vibrant Conservative congregation of more than 1000 families, with an outstanding religious school and an award-winning early childhood center. Creative, caring and energetic clergy, staff and lay leaders work together to design educational, spiritual and social action programs that serve the needs of a diverse membership. Services: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m., Sundays & holidays 8:30 a.m., Shabbat 9 a.m. Evening services daily. Times vary throughout the year. Consult schedule on website. Rabbis: Aaron Bergman, Rachel Shere, Herbert Yoskowitz Hazzan: Daniel Gross
2727 Michigan St. SE, Grand Rapids, 49506-1297 (616) 949-2840 Rabbi: David J.B. Krishef Cantor: Stuart R. Rapaport Services: Wednesday, Thursday, 7:30 a.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.
Ahavat Shalom
413 N. Division St., Traverse City, 49684 (231) 929-4330 Weekly Shabbat celebrations, holidays, year-round programming, children’s education. Summer programming for downstate visitors. All services at Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6726 Center Rd, Traverse City.
Ann Arbor Chabad House
715 Hill St., Ann Arbor, 48104 (734) 995-3276 Rabbi: Aharon Goldstein Services: Friday, Shabbat evening at candlelighting time; Saturday, Shabbat morning 9:45 a.m.; Saturday afternoon/evening 40 minutes before sundown. Sunday 9 a.m.; Monday-Wednesday 7:30 a.m. at Hillel; Thursday, Friday 7:30 a.m. at Chabad. Weekday minyan is only during academic year; Sunday minyan all year round.
Ann Arbor Orthodox Minyan
1429 Hill St., Ann Arbor, 48014 Rabbi: Rod Glogower Services: Friday at sundown; Saturday 9:30 a.m. and 20 minutes before sundown; weekdays during the academic year 7:30 a.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.
P.O. Box 7451, Ann Arbor, 48107 (734) 913-9705 Lay-led services with occasional guest rabbi. Services: 6:30 p.m. the last Friday of every month; Saturday 10 a.m. the first and third Saturday of every month. Services held at 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor.
Anshe Knesset Israel
P.O. Box 165, Iron Mountain 49801 (906) 779-2902 Caretaker: Donna Minsky Services: Friday 6:30 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. Services are the last Friday of the month or the last Saturday of the month.
15401 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park, 48237 (248) 872-8878 Rabbi: Shea Werner
Beit Kodesh
31840 W. Seven Mile, Livonia (248) 477-8974. Cantor emeritus: David A. Gutman Presidents: Martin Diskin, Jerry Cohn, Aaron Engel Services: Friday. 8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.
Bet Chaverim
P.O. Box 871262 Canton, 48187-6262 (734) 480-8880 Rabbi: Peter Gluck Cantorial soloist: Robin Liberatore Services the third Friday of every month. High Holiday services; religious school.
Beth Isaac Synagogue
2730 Edsel Dr., Trenton, 48183 (734) 675-0355 Services: Friday 7:30 p.m Congregational leaders conduct services throughout the year.
Beth Israel (Flint)
G-5240 Calkins Road, Flint, 48532 (810) 732-6310. Cantor Emeritus: Sholom Kalib President: Leonard Meizlish Services: Saturday 9:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; weekdays 7:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Sunday and legal holidays 8 a.m., 5 p.m. Ivriah religious school (810) 732-6312.
Beth Israel Congregation (Ann Arbor)
Beth Israel, a congregation affiliated with the Conservative movement, is a warm and welcoming community of Jews who embrace the joys and meet the challenges of our lives guided by our evolving tradition of mitzvot, prayer, learning and celebration.
2000 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor, 48104 (734) 665-9897 Rabbi: Robert Dobrusin Assistant Rabbi: Kim Blumenthal
Congregation Beth Shalom is a conservative family friendly synagogue serving the community for over 50 years. We have a wonderful religious school program, adult education, parenting center and preschool.
14601 W. Lincoln, Oak Park, MI 48237 (248) 547-7970
Creative programming and classes; private learning available; no membership required. Information atchai-rabbi@sbcglobal.net.
B’nai David
P.O. Box 251574, West Bloomfield, 48325 (248) 855-5007 Cantor: Ben-Zion Lanxner Services: Saturday 9 a.m. Services held at Hadassah House, 5030 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield.
B’nai Israel-Beth Yehudah
15400 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park, 48237 (248) 967-3969 Rabbi: Yoel Sperka
B’nai Zion
15250 W. Nine Mile, Oak Park, 48237 (248) 968-2414 Rabbi: Meyer Menashe Feibusch President: Stuart Newman Services: Saturday 8:45 a.m.; weekdays Shacharit at sunrise, Minchah at sunset.
42142 Loganberry Ridge North, Novi (248) 790-6075 Rabbi: Avrohom Susskind. For information on services, activities, programs, call Rabbi Susskind or e-mailrabbiasusskind@sbcglobal.net.
Chabad-Lubavitch
An organization providing educational, religious, cultural, social & communal services to Jewish communities world-wide.
Our welcoming community, affiliated with the Conservative movement and led by Rabbi Elliot Pachter, is a gathering place for prayer, study and social, educational and charitable activities. Our school is Shabbat-based and family friendly.
Congregation Beth Ahm is a conservative synagogue believing in a common Jewish heritage and a philosophy of equality for men and women who participate fully in religious, cultural, educational and social activities. Emphasis is placed on family-like relationships.
David Goodman – Executive Director Rabbi Steven Rubenstein 5075 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, 48322 (248) 851-6880 Fax: (248) 851-6488
311 Beth El Way, Traverse City 49684 (231) 946-1913 Rabbi: Albert Lewis Rabbi emeritus: Jonathan V. Plaut Shabbat services 7:30 p.m. monthly.
Congregation Beth El - Windsor
2525 Mark Ave., Windsor (519) 969-2422 Rabbi: Jeffrey Ableser Cantor: Marci Shulman Services: 5:45 p.m. the first and last Friday of the month; 8 p.m. intermediate Fridays.
Rabbis: Joseph H. Krakoff, Eric Yanoff Rabbi emeritus: Irwin Groner Rabbi Aaron Starr Cantor: Meir Finkelstein Cantor emeritus: Chaim Najman Assistant cantor: Leonard Gutman
14800 W. Lincoln, Oak Park, 48237 (248) 569-0192 Rabbi: Ari Kostelitz Rabbi Emeritus: Chaskel Grubner Services: Monday-Friday, 6:55 a.m.; Sundays and civic holidays, 7:30 a.m.; Sunday-Friday, 10 minutes before sundown; Saturday, 9 a.m., Kiddush following services, and 30 minutes before sundown. Call for Shabbat hospitality.
First Hebrew Congregation
249 Broadway, South Haven, 49090 (269) 637-1603 Services during July and August Saturday 10 a.m. For information, call (773) 320-0929.
Fleischman Residence
6710 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, 48322 (248) 661-2999 Rabbi: Avie Shapiro Services: Sunday-Thursday abbreviated Minchah: 10 minutes before sunset, followed by Maariv. Friday and Saturday, Minchah 5 p.m.; Maariv 6:10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Call office to confirm times.
Grosse Pointe Jewish Council
P.O. Box 36432, Grosse Pointe Farms, 48236 (313) 882-6700 Rabbi: Ernst J. Conrad. Cantorial Soloist: Bryant Frank Monthly Shabbat services, High Holiday services, year-round programming and religious education. E-mail:thegpjc@comcast.net.
Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue
1457 Griswold, Detroit, 48226 (313) 864-7824 Baal Kriah: Howard Marcus Cantorial soloist: Neil Barris President: Dr. Martin Herman Services: Saturday 9 a.m.
Jewbilation
P.O. Box 130014, Ann Arbor, 48103 (734) 996-3524 or 995-1963 Rev. Lauren Zinn Services: Friday 6:15 p.m., following dinner. Jewish Roots with Interfaith Wings holds bi-monthly Shabbat dinner, services, kids’ programs, family school and Hebrew school for all ages.
Jewish Cultural Society
2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, 48108-2301 (734) 975-9872. First Friday Shabbat observances, adult programs, pre-school. Sunday school, b’nai mitzvah program, High Holiday observances.
Kehillat Hatzhav Hagadol
Fort Street on Mackinac Island (906) 847-0963 President, Bob Spitzer Vice president, Ann Silverman. Services Friday 7:30 p.m. during summer. (Call to verify time.)
Keter Torah Synagogue - Sephardic Community
Keter Torah is the only Sephardic synagogue in Michigan and as such is focused on keeping the Sephardic traditions and heritage alive. With members who are Latino, Middle Eastern and Ashkenzy, we are truly a cultural melting pot.
5480 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield (248) 681-3665 Services: Friday at candlelighting. Saturday 9 a.m., 5:45 p.m. Monday and Thursday 6 a.m.; Thursday 9:15 p.m.
15230 W. Lincoln, Oak Park, 48237 (248) 968-0109 Rabbis: Moshe Schwab, Shmuel Irons Services: Saturday 8:30 a.m.; weekdays 7:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 10 p.m.
Machon L'Torah
15221 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park, 48237 (248) 967-0888 Rabbi: Avraham Jacobovitz Gabbais: Dr. Edward Hurvitz, Mayer Sherman Services: Friday 15 minutes before sundown; Saturday 8:30 a.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.
1429 Hill Street, Ann Arbor Rabbi: Rod Glogower Student leaders: Steve Miller, Ariel Warren. Services: Friday at sundown; Saturday 9:30 a.m. and 20 minutes before sundown. Weekdays during the academic year at 7:30 a.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. ominyan@umich.edu
Pardes Hannah
2010 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor, 48104 (734) 213-8374 Rabbi: Elliot Ginsburg Affiliation: Alliance for Jewish Renewal Services: Friday night, monthly. Shabbat morning the second and fourth Saturday each month. Services are led by the rabbi and other group leaders.
Reconstructionist Congregation of Detroit
300 E. Lafayette, Detroit, 48207 (313) 417-1944 President: Carol Weisfeld Lay-led services 10 a.m. first and third Saturday each month.
Sara & Morris Tugman Bais Chabad Torah Center of West Bloomfield
5595 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, 48322 (248) 855-6170. Rabbi: Elimelech Silberberg. Services: Friday one and one-half hours before sundown; Saturday 9:30 a.m.; weekdays 6:50 a.m. and one and one-half hours before sundown.
Shaar Hashomayim (Windsor)
115 Giles Boulevard East, Windsor, Ontario, N9A 4C1 (519) 256-3123 Rabbi (non-resident): Eric Grossman Cantor: David Neumark President: Lorraine Victor Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m. at the shul. Sunday Minchah to Friday Schacharit at the I.L. Peretz House, 1561 Ouellette Ave. Shabbat and holidays at the shul 9 a.m. (no Minchah or Maariv on Shabbat). Holiday Minchah/Maariv 15 minutes before sundown.
Shaarey Shomayim
14131 Victoria, Oak Park, 48237 (248) 542-4444 Rabbi: Leo Goldman Gabbai: Michael Weiss Services on Shabbat and yom tov only. 9:30 a.m.; evenings at sunset.
Shaarey Zedek (Windsor)
610 Giles Blvd., Windsor, Ontario (519) 252-1594 Rabbi: Joseph D. Krupnik Services: Friday evening; Saturday 9 a.m.; and Jewish holidays.
Shalva Minyan — University of Michigan
The Shalva minyan is a traditional, pluralistic, Carlebach-style Kabbalat Shabbat with separate seating and participation by women. Services: Fridays at sundown Co-chairs: Rachel Jacobson (rijacob@umich.edu); Adam Baruch (abaruch@umich.edu). Check Hillel Web site for details.
5150 Calkins, Flint, 48532 (810) 720-9494 Rabbi: Karen Companez Cantorial soloist: Aleksander Chernyak Services: Friday 8 p.m. unless the first Friday of the month; call for details; High Holiday services; Ivriah religious and Hebrew school.
2505 Bay City Road, Midland, 48642 Lay service twice monthly Contact Stuart Bergstein at (989) 835-4822.
Temple Beth Emeth
2309 Packard, Ann Arbor, 48104 (734) 665-4744 Rabbi: Robert D. Levy. Chazzan: Ann Zibelman Rose Services: Friday 5:30 p.m. Tot Shabbat, 6:45 p.m. Family Shabbat, 7:30 p.m. Shabbat services. Saturday 9:30 a.m. chapel service (lay lead), 10 a.m. sanctuary service.
Temple Beth Israel
801 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson 49202 (517) 784-3862 Rabbi: Jonathan V. Plaut Rabbi emeritus: Alan Ponn Cantorial soloist: Clara Silver President: David Cwynar Services: Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. the first Saturday of the month.
Temple B’nai Israel
Petoskey Rabbinic Intern: Tami Elliott Monthly services at 7 p.m. Fridays. Call Tom Johnson for details at (231) 487-1661.
Temple Emanu-El
Temple Emanu-El, is a Reform congregation in Oak Park, MI, founded by a those who wanted a progressive, warm in spirit, and welcoming congregation. It offers a Brotherhood, Sisterhood, Seniors & Youth groups,religious school, renowned nursery school, and more.
14450 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park, 48237 (248) 967-4020 Rabbi: Joseph P. Klein Cantor: Darcie Sharlein Services: Friday 8 p.m. Saturday 10:30 a.m.
1715 E. Fulton, Grand Rapids, 49503 (616) 459-5976. Rabbi: Michael A. Schadick Services: Friday 6:15 p.m.
Temple Israel
Temple Israel is a Reform Jewish Congregation which seeks to fullfill its religious and ethical goals by being a center for spiritual fulfillment, life-long learning, cultural enrichment, community leadership, social responsibility, and by lovingly entrusting our Reform Jewish tradition from generation to generation. We are committed in our support of the State of Israel and of the Jewish people throughout the world.
5725 Walnut Lake, West Bloomfield, 48324 (248) 661-5700 Rabbis: Harold S. Loss, Paul M. Yedwab, Joshua L. Bennett, Marla Hornsten, Jennifer T. Kaluzny Cantor: Michael Smolash Cantorial soloist: Neil Michaels Services: Friday 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m. Saturday 10:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. Sunday 9 a.m.
A liberal, egalitarian congregation serving the tri-cities area. Religious and Hebrew education programs for children and adults.
2300 Center Ave., Bay City, 48708 (989) 893-7811 Rabbi: Dorit Edut Visiting rabbi: David Nelson Presidents: Dr. Jonathan Abramson, Beth Cook, Mark Duvall Services: Friday monthly (time varies). Saturday 10 a.m., twice a month. Call for times and dates.
Temple Kol Ami
Temple Kol Ami is a Reform congregation committed to Jewish values, education and spiritual growth.
5085 Walnut Lake, West Bloomfield, 48323 (248) 661-0040 Rabbi: Norman T. Roman Rabbi emeritus: Ernst J. Conrad Soloist: Tiffany Steyer Services: Friday 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 10:30 a.m. Friday, Music Shabbat.
3999 Walnut Lake Rd., West Bloomfield, MI 48323 (248) 737-8700 Fax: (248) 737-8862 www.shirshalom.org
Temple Shir Shalom is a Reform synagogue located at the heart of Oakland County. With our preschool, religious school, young adult programming, family and senior programming, we welcome all. Check us out on Facebook.
28611 W. 12 Mile, Farmington Hills, 48334 (248) 477-1410. Rabbi: Tamara Kolton Services: Friday 7:30 p.m.; monthly family service 7 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. Shabbat study. Sunday school, b’nai mitzvah program, holiday observances. Rabbi’s tish Sunday 10:30 a.m.
The Shul-Chabad Lubavitch
6890 W. Maple, West Bloomfield 48322 (248) 788-4000 Rabbi: Kasriel Shemtov Services: Shacharit, Monday through Friday, 7a.m.; Friday 5:45 p.m.; Saturday 9:30 a.m.; Sunday 8:30 a.m.
University of Michigan Reform Chavurah
1429 Hill St., Ann Arbor 48104 (734) 769-0500 Regular Friday evening services through the school year. Co-chairs: Shayna Liberman, Stefanie Albowitz, Edi David, Rebecca Kamil.Reformchairs07@umich.edu.
21100 W. 12 Mile, Southfield, 48076 (248) 386-1625 Services: During the school year, morning services at 7:30 a.m.; afternoon services at 2:40 p.m. The community is invited.
Young Israel of Oak Park
Local Orthodox synagogue, affiliated with the National Council of Young Israel.
15140 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park, 48237 (248) 967-3655 Rabbi: Michael Cohen President: Gil Stebbins Gabbai: Ruvy Singal Services: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 6:55 a.m.; Monday and Thursday 6:50 a.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. Sundays and civic holidays 8 a.m. Evening services daily 15 minutes before sundown.