Welcome to Temple Micah
Temple Micah, named by Newsweek as "One of America's 25 Most Vibrant Congregations", is a Reform Jewish congregation dedicated to the spiritual fulfillment of its members. We value religious observance enhanced by social action, intellectual challenge, lifelong Jewish learning and beautiful music. Our diverse and welcoming community nurtures personal connections through active participation in a vibrant temple life.
Do Good + Get Exercise = Feel Good: Sukkot in Spring
When is painting and scraping, hammering and sawing fun? When you do it with your Temple Micah friends at Sukkot in Spring, the annual Yachad project when synagogue volunteers repair the homes of low income families, the elderly and disabled who are unable to do it themselves. This spring, the work will be done on two Sundays, May 13 (to prep) and May 20 (the main jobs). More information and sign up.
May 18 Farewell Service for staff members Rachel, Danny and Shula
Come to Kabbalat Shabbat services on Friday, May 18 (6 pm oneg, 6:30 pm service) to say L'Hitraot (til we see each other again) to Rachel Heaps, Danny Moss and Shula Cooper. Rachel and Danny are off to Israel for their first year of Rabbincal School at Hebrew Union College. Shula returns to her native Israel. Go safely and enjoy!
Two Terrific Events for Shavuot, May 25 & 26
Liz Lerman, Temple Micah's own MacArthur Genius will use her innovative approach to movement to help the congregation explore the idea of wilderness as it relates to prayer and the festival of Shavuot at Kabbalat Shabbat services Friday, May 25, at 6:30 pm. Come for the festive oneg at 6 pm. The following evening, Saturday, May 26, at 7 pm, Bible Prof. Julie Galumbush of the College of William and Mary, will study the Book of Ruth with the congregation at Erev Shavuot services. Yiskor prayers will be said.
Calendar Highlights
Friday, May 18, 6:00 pm. Kabbalat Shabbat at Temple Micah. Oneg at 6:15. Farewell Service for staff members Rachel, Danny and Shula at 6:30.
