New Cohort Forming Fall 2026 Do you want to deepen your understanding of Jewish prayer and worship? Do you hope to feel more connected to the words, rituals, and traditions that shape Jewish life? Do you want to learn how to read Hebrew and chant Torah? If you answered, “Yes!” to these questions, we invite Continue Reading »
A vision for hope and change in a fractured world The prophets wrote from a world falling apart. They lived through political upheaval, economic injustice, corruption, violence, and communities that had grown accustomed to both suffering and complacency. They spoke uncomfortable truths, exposing the gap between the society their communities had become and the one Continue Reading »
By Rabbi Dr. Kari Tuling This issue of the Vine marks the end of Rabbi Dr. Kari Tuling’s time as Temple Micah’s Interim Rabbi. Rather than ask her to write a final column, we opted to pose a few questions to her to take stock of her thoughts at the end of her rich and Continue Reading »
Featured at Pride Shabbat this June, we are thrilled to share 70+ book recommendations from congregants, clergy, and staff. Our collection celebrates LGBTQ+ stories for readers of all ages and interests. Every book in this collection was chosen by someone in our community. View books by category: Children, Teens, and Families Adult Fiction Nonfiction + Continue Reading »
By Rabbi Josh Beraha, adapted from a sermon delivered May 15, 2026 Dear Seniors: Five years ago, you stood on the cusp of Jewish adulthood and became b’nai mitzvah at Temple Micah. But there was no ordinary Shabbat morning buzz. No one was here in the sanctuary to celebrate with you. It was 2020, the Continue Reading »
By Steven R. Weisman For more than 20 years, Temple Micah has invited its adult members to participate in a two-year program of Hebrew and Torah study to deepen their connection to our Jewish community while contributing to the rich heritage of Jewish past, present, and future. The newest Adult B’nai Torah graduating class of Continue Reading »
June is Pride month, and we’re ready to celebrate! Mark your calendar to join us at Temple Micah: Beytenu Gathering: Rainbow Challah | Thursday, June 4 @ 7 p.m. Spend the night celebrating Jewish culinary traditions and values by marking Pride Month with the collective baking of rainbow challah. Join us in community for a night Continue Reading »
Temple Micah’s Sukkat Shalom team has been honored to partner with We Are CASA, a high-impact organization that provides social services, economic empowerment, and policy advocacy in support of immigrant communities across our region. CASA now runs three Worker Welcome Centers in Montgomery County—safe spaces where individuals can connect with employers looking to hire day Continue Reading »
Yom Ha’Zikaron asks us to remember and honor those who gave their lives in defense of the State of Israel. Yom Ha’atzmaut asks us to give thanks for the gift of Jewish sovereignty. These two days have always belonged together, and this year we mark them amidst ongoing war and uncertainty. At a moment like Continue Reading »
By Mckinley Edelman When I asked Miles Narva what his dreams are, he didn’t hesitate. “Well, I’m hoping to row in the Olympics in 2032, and then I’d also like to make veterinary care more affordable for pet owners, so hopefully then I’ll go to vet school.” Eleanor Hauser wasn’t as sure, and giggled nervously. Continue Reading »
Blasting shofars, blowing whistles, and chanting “Abolish ICE,” 600 Jews protested at the headquarters of ICE (Immigration & Customs Enforcement) on February 11, demanding an immediate end to ICE’s lawless behavior. Protesters carried placards emblazoned, “Resisting Tyrants since Pharaoh,” “Rejecting Kings since 1776,” “ICE is a Shonda,” and “We’ve seen this before. It doesn’t end Continue Reading »
Reflections Following my Recent Visit to Israel March 2026 by Rabbi Emeritus Daniel G. Zemel A year ago at this time we were encouraging you all to vote for the ARZA (Association of Reform Zionists of America) delegation in the World Zionist Congress elections. In the spring we announced the results of the election which Continue Reading »
Join a small, lay-led community group facilitated by Temple member Rachael Fleurence, to explore one of Judaism’s essential texts—the Talmud—together. This group is designed for adults with little or no prior experience and focuses on curiosity, conversation, and shared learning rather than expertise. Through selected at-home readings, guided discussion and short text study (in Hebrew 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 »
December 14, 2025 Dear Micah Community, We are writing in response to devastating news: a shooting at a public Hanukkah gathering at Bondi Beach in Sydney that targeted Jews as they gathered to publicly light candles on the first night of Hanukkah. Our hearts are with the victims, their families, and a global Jewish community Continue Reading »
Give Today: Our Annual Year-End Appeal 2025 So much has happened in the last year. Through it all—the good, bad, and tumultuous—we at Temple Micah have been able to turn to one another. That’s what community is: a group of people who choose, over and over again, to show up for one another. We do Continue Reading »
Temple Micah’s Social Justice Fund advances the Human Project by supporting partner organizations or individuals working to make a difference. The Temple Micah Board is proud to share that we recently directed the spending of some of these funds to support local organizations that are on the frontlines of those affected by extreme immigration enforcement, Continue Reading »
Share a Lullaby and Join us for the Winter Solstice on December 21 Help us prepare for a special night of music for the winter solstice! On December 21, we will gather for an evening of Jewish lullabies (stay tuned for additional details!) that will give us the opportunity to lean into the long winter Continue Reading »
“And month by moonlit month, And Sabbath after Sabbath, All souls shall gather, drawn like tides, To bow, to sing, to seek the Holy. So says the Eternal.” — Isaiah 66:23 As the month of Elul begins, we enter a season not only of reflection, but of return—a time to begin again, to take stock, Continue Reading »