Sukkat Shalom’s partner resettlement agency, Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSS), has given us the path forward to welcome an Afghan family to the DMV by serving as a Good Neighbor Program (GNP) partner. There are families in nearby military bases waiting to resettle in new homes; to continue to prepare for Continue Reading »
Temple Micah maintains a cemetery for members and their families at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery in Adelphi, MD. Effective January 1, 2022 the price of our plots will be $2,000 (includes perpetual care). This is the first price increase in over 10 years, and remains significantly lower than most cemeteries in the area. To learn more about Continue Reading »
The Vine | November/December 2021 With this issue, we are entering the next phase of The Vine. Our longtime editorial team, Fran Dauth and Kate Kiggins, informed me earlier this year that they wished to turn over the reins of our newsletter’s editorial leadership. In the transition process, as I met with Fran, Kate and Continue Reading »
OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE ABOUT THE ROLE: Temple Micah, a vibrant and creative Reform congregation of over 600 families in Washington, DC, is seeking an Operations Associate. The Operations Associate is a critical member of the administrative team and works with the executive director to manage the day-to-day operations of Temple Micah’s office and building. This work Continue Reading »
Last updated 10/01/2021. We are thrilled to be re-opening the synagogue, including for Shabbat worship. We will continue our slow and gradual approach—prioritizing the safety and well-being of our members, staff, and our broader community. The Micah office has re-opened on a part-time basis, Machon Micah begins classes in October, and we are beginning to Continue Reading »
Updated 9/22/2021 Dear Friends, As we have now entered 5782, we are thrilled to turn our attention to re-opening the synagogue, including for Shabbat worship. We will continue our slow and gradual approach—prioritizing the safety and well-being of our members, staff, and our broader community. We are finalizing our COVID policies and practices regarding masks, Continue Reading »
The Racial Justice Initiative is a chance for members of the Micah community to take a deep dive into the systems of bias, racism, and oppression that continue to cause the racial disparities we see in D.C., in the United States, and globally. We explore specific areas in which we see inequities across racial lines, Continue Reading »