12 | AUGUST 8 • 2024 complete is a nice tribute to her, too,” Rudman said. Woll took great pride in how far the synagogue had come since she got involved a decade ago. “She was very proud to show how it came from this very old building that needed help to this beau- tiful modern structure,” Margo said. “It was espe- cially important to her to have a working elevator for people who couldn’t climb the steps to go to services. Getting a functional ele- vator to the second-floor sanctuary was a big focus of hers.” Monica recalls how deep- ly her sister believed in the revival of the Jewish com- munity in Detroit, want- ing so badly for it to once again be a vibrant place for Jewish people to live hap- pily. “And she dedicated the last years of her life to make that dream a reality,” Monica said. Rudman and Rabbi Silverman hope this year’s Block Party succeeds in doing what synagogues so often do best — bring people together. “And that was Sam. She was the person that greeted you when you walked in, made sure you had some- body to talk to and intro- duced people who didn’t know each other,” Rudman said. “She was the best at building community that way.” The Downtown Synagogue Block Party on Aug. 25 will be a day to cel- ebrate, remember and con- tinue the legacy of a Jewish leader gone too soon. “We’re hopeful that when people see this building, they remember all the good she did in the world, how tirelessly she fought for social justice and inclusion, and how she was a bridge builder for all walks of life,” Monica said. “We’re hopeful people are inspired by her legacy when they see her name on the building, and to be kind and generous.” “And,” Margo added. “To carry on the way she would have.” Rabbi Ariana Silverman, Maya Thompson, Nyla Copeland, Jessica Pappas, Graig Donnelly, Jaime Bean and Rebecca Long relax on the synagogue rooftop. 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