I've never heard of that 1300 Lafayette congreation. Do they have a minyan in an apartment there- or in a store front?There's a vibrant Jewish Congregation located in Lafayette Park.
In 2000 the Reconstructionist Synoguge of Detroit was established at 1300 East Lafayette which is located in what had been the heart of Detroit's Jewish community in the early 1900's. Its guiding principles include a commitment to maintaining a Jewish presence in Detroit. "Part of RCD's mission is to restore objects connected with Detroit's Jewish heritage, and to make the past come alive through educational programs." [[MI Jewish History, vol. 48, Fall 2000)
Its quite an interesting and striking building. I would love to see it restored.
Can Is still party there even though I'm not Jewish?
It's a beautiful building, best of wishes for their success reviving it for the future.
How many of those pie-shaped buildings are left downtown? There is the synogogue, the coney islands on Lafayette, that way cool old building in Cadillac Square. Any others?
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