By Rabbi Dr. Kari Tuling I was making lunch when the funeral director called: it’s an unaffiliated family; the deceased’s name is Rachel; it’s a graveside service with no eulogy. Are you available? Rachel was a middle-aged woman who left behind a husband and two tween boys. The boys are irritable in their grief, and Continue Reading »
A Message from the Board of Directors It is our sincere pleasure to share that the Temple Micah community has accepted the Board’s recommendation that Rabbi Josh Beraha be our next Senior Rabbi. We are deeply grateful to everyone who took the time to engage in this significant moment for our synagogue. Rabbi Beraha is Continue Reading »
By Rabbi Daniel G. Zemel, Emeritus The whole history of civilization can well be subsumed under the title, “The sanctity of the individual vs overlordship”…the struggle of individuals or groups for freedom. Liberty does not always make men free. It sometimes begets and nurtures libertinism and licentiousness, the most oppressive tyrants of the race. I Continue Reading »
By Steven R. Weisman, with Evelyn Sahr As most Temple Micah members know, the congregation looks after its own with our volunteer community, Hineni (“Here I am”). For many years, Hineni has provided loving care across generations to those suffering from illness, loss, family crises, or simply loneliness. Yet as Temple Micah has grown, some Continue Reading »
Power, Presence, and the Work of Listening by Rabbi Healy Slakman Originally adapted from a sermon delivered November 28, 2025 I’ve been thinking lately about my grandmothers, both for the ways they shaped me and for the power with which they move through the world. As we read Genesis, with its sweeping narratives and vivid Continue Reading »
Dear Friends, We have all seen the shocking Hamas attack on Israel and are horrified by the death and destruction. The news is devastating. The brutality is overwhelming. As we send our love and prayers across the sea, we remain committed to, and inspired by, the dream of Israel’s anthem, Hatikvah: “We have not yet lost our Continue Reading »