Archive: April 2025

Choir Rehearsal

Posted on April 29, 2025

April 29, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Contact Rabbi Slakman for more information

Adult B’nai Torah Class

Posted on April 29, 2025

April 29, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – The class will culminate with members of the class being called to Torah in the spring of 2026. For more information, please contact Rabbi Crawley.

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Wednesday Morning Study Group

Posted on April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am – Eight Texts that Shape my Thinking beginning Wednesday, January 8, 2025 | 10:30 a.m. These sessions will examine eight texts that have helped to inform Rabbi Zemel’s theology and approach to Judaism. The texts range from the Bible through rabbinic literature to the contemporary. This class will meet in person only for one hour on the following dates: […]

Singing Circle

Posted on May 1, 2025

May 1, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Led by Rabbi Slakman, the singing circle is a monthly gathering for members to purely come together and sing. Songs will be simple, repetitive, and often wordless (niggun) with a focus on embracing new melodies and sinking into singing as an energizing, contemplative, spiritual, and community building practice. No experience or ongoing commitment necessary. Come with the […]

Micah Challah Bakers

Posted on May 2, 2025

May 2, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 2:30 pm – We plan to meet in the Micah kitchen the first Friday of the month to bake for families in our community.  If you would like to join us at one of our meetings either to bake or to deliver, please let us know.  Open to all members of Temple Micah. E-mail us for more information.

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Young Family Shabbat

Posted on May 2, 2025

May 2, 2025 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Register Young Family Shabbat is perfect for tots – 1st grade (and their parents)! Membership at Micah is not required. Please fill out the form to register. If you’d like to stay for a casual pizza and salad dinner to take place directly afterwards (roughly 6:00 p.m.), the cost is $8/person. Anyone may register to join […]

Oneg

Posted on May 2, 2025

May 2, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm – Join us in the library before the service for Temple Micah’s beloved tradition of pre-service onegs (“pre-negs”) that offers the community the opportunity to gather and reflect on the week.

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Welcoming Shabbat and Celebrating Sharon Tash

Posted on May 2, 2025

May 2, 2025 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Join us for Oneg at 6 p.m., then light candles with us, join in Kiddush, and enjoy challah as we welcome Shabbat together in-person at Temple Micah or online. Contact the office to join us online. Celebrating Sharon Tash In June 2025, Temple Micah’s Education Director, Sharon Tash, will retire after a 40+ year career in […]

Pop-up Choir

Posted on May 3, 2025

May 3, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am – No experience needed.  Contact Rabbi Slakman for more information.  

Torah Study Group

Posted on May 3, 2025

May 3, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am – Torah Portion: Tazria-Metzora – Leviticus 12:1-15:33 Haftarah: II Kings 7:3-20 Leader: Francie Contact Torah Study Group for more information about this weekly Shabbat study group which is both in person and on Zoom.

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Shabbat Morning Service – Hannah Merin Nazaryan becomes Bat Mitzvah

Posted on May 3, 2025

May 3, 2025 @ 10:15 am – 11:45 am – We invite you to come together on Shabbat morning with a worship service that combines traditional liturgy with poetry, music, Torah reading, and space for private contemplation. All are welcome to gather for Kiddush after the service. Contact the office to receive the Zoom link. Learn more about our weekly Shabbat services or our COVID-19 policy.

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World Zionist Congress Voting Closes

Posted on May 4, 2025

May 4, 2025 @ All Day – Voting is online from March 10 – May 4, 2025. The World Zionist Congress is an international body that convenes every five years in Israel. It is comprised of constituent Zionist organizations from around the world; ARZA (The Association of Reform Zionists of America) is a constituent member of the WZC. The work they do impacts the […]

Machon Micah End-of-Year Celebration with Micah House Walk

Posted on May 4, 2025

May 4, 2025 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am – Get ready to lace up your sneakers! It’s time for our annual “mini-walk” fundraiser for Micah House, a transitional residence for women in recovery from substance abuse. The Micah House Walk will take place during Machon hours – students MUST be registered in order to participate in the walk, and ALL children must have an adult accompany them […]

A Celebration Gala for Rabbi Daniel G. Zemel

Celebration Gala

Posted on May 4, 2025

May 4, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Please note: registration is now closed. Temple Micah members and special guests are invited to join us at a gala celebration on Sunday, May 4 at 5 p.m. at the Four Seasons Georgetown (2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC). We will honor Rabbi Daniel G. Zemel and his many contributions spanning over 40+ years as […]

Sacred Circle Dance

Posted on May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Contact Temple Micah for information about this group that dances weekly in the Sanctuary.

Temple Micah Book Club

Posted on May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm – Ujifusa, Steven. The Last Ships from Hamburg: The Business, Rivalry, and the Race to save Russia’s Jews on the Eve of World War I. Pub. 2023. 328/365p. Leader:  Roberta Goren DC Library:  Book- 1 available MCPL:  Book – 1 available From 1890 to 1921, 2.5 million Jews, fled their homelands in Eastern Europe, primarily Russia […]

Lay Musician Ensemble

Posted on May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – RSVP After a wonderful Shabbat Shirah with our lay musician ensemble, we’re keeping the music going! If you play an instrument and want to join us for fun, fellowship, and possible future opportunities to share music with the community, we’d love to have you. Come join music director Philip Mayer and fellow musicians as we […]

Adult B’nai Torah Class

Posted on May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – The class will culminate with members of the class being called to Torah in the spring of 2026. For more information, please contact Rabbi Crawley.

Discovery Circles

Posted on May 8, 2025

May 8, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Members, We Need Your Input! As we continue to work on our search for a new Senior Rabbi, the Board has charged the 2025 Discovery Committee with holding a second round of Discovery Circles. The primary goal is to gain as much insight as possible into congregants’ interests and expectations for the next Senior Rabbi. […]

Wise Aging Alums – Lora & Suzanne

Posted on May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – For more information about Wise Aging, check our website.