Welcome to Temple Micah

new front 3 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.

Israel Bound--come on along!

Rabbi Zemel is planning our seventh mission to Israel at the end of the year, Dec. 19 to 31. In addition to Jerusalem, Haifa and Tel Aviv, the group will tour the Galilee, the Golan Heights, the Jordan Valley and the Judean Hills. Participants rave about earlier trips. If you are thinking of going, sign up online now! Rabbi Zemel needs to know soon if enough people will be going to continue planning. art show Check out our Israel Missions Page for more information.

Micah Hosts Major Israeli Art Exhibition and Sale, Feb. 2-5

Safrai Gallery, a leading Jerusalem art gallery, brings its traveling show and sale to Micah, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 2-5. More than 1500 works by more than 100 Israeli artists will be available from Safrai’s unique collection of watercolors, prints of all kinds and posters. To sweeten the event even more, Saturday evening will feature an Israeli wine tasting, refreshments and music. Look here for full details and times.

Welcome Shabbat in Micah Homes on Feb. 3

join us for shabbat Greet Shabbat with in a home setting—where Kabbalat Shabbat traditionally is celebrated—on Friday, Feb. 3, 6pm-9pm when Shabbat Shalom Around Town returns to Temple Micah. Invite fellow Micah members to your home or go to another member’s home for good food, excellent conversation and a lot of fun. Please sign up here even if you have been invited or already have a full house.

Join in a very musical Shabbat on Feb. 4

Lots of music will ring out at Saturday morning services on Feb. 4, in observance of Shabbat Shira when the weekly Torah portion, the Song of the Sea, is chanted. The whole community will join the adult and youth choirs and the TM orchestra in celebrating the crossing of the Red Sea 3,000 years ago when the Jews came out of slavery Egypt.

Calendar Highlights

Saturday, February 4, 10:15 am. Shabbat Morning Service - Shabbat Shira at Temple Micah. Join the Temple Micah community for a very musical Shabbat featuring our orchestra, adult and youth choirs.

Sunday, February 5, 10:00 am. Israel Trip Information Meeting . Thinking about going on the Micah Israel Trip in Dec., 2012? On Sunday, Feb 5, at 10:00 am, Rabbi Zemel will hold a meeting in the temple library and answer all of your questions. No need to RSVP--just come!

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Upcoming Events

Friday, January 27, 7:30 pm - Sunday, January 29, 08:00 am. NFTY-MAR MAJYK at Temple Emanuel - Roanoke, VA. This NFTY Event is for 7th and 8th-graders only!

Saturday, January 28, 9:00 am. Adult Choir Rehearsal at Temple Micah Sanctuary.

Saturday, January 28, 9:00 am. Torah/Tanach Study at Downstairs Library. Reading:Bo Ex.10:1-13:13 ; Haftarah:Jer.45:13-28 ; Leader:Ivan ; Refreshments: Deb/Alan

Saturday, January 28, 10:15 am. Shabbat Morning Service at Temple Micah. Bat Mitzvah of Sophie F.

Saturday, January 28, 11:00 am. Young Family Shabbat Services at Downstairs Atrium. For babies through first graders and their families.

Sunday, January 29, 9:30 am. Machon Micah at Temple Micah.

Sunday, January 29, 9:30 am. High School Study with Rabbi Zemel at Temple Micah. 2nd Trip to the Holocaust Museum – we will leave Micah at 9:30 am and return by 12:30 pm. This visit will focus on the museum 3rd floor. We will need a couple of parents to drive.

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Spotlight

A religious interpretation of the occupy movement

Rabbi Zemel's piece in the Washington Post, Jan. 25, 2012

Shabbat Shalom Around Town - Feb. 3

A wonderful way of strengthening old friendships and forming new ones while sharing a festive Shabbat meal together. What could be better? Everything you need to know plus sign up form.

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