"Three Influential Jewish Thinkers"
Sunday Adult Education with Rabbi Flip
February 12, 19, 26
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Join us for this special study as we explore the theology
and ideology of some of Judaism's most influential minds:
- Rabbi Yisrael ben Eliezer: The Mystical Stories of the Baal
Shem Tov or Besht.
- Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook: The First Chief Rabbi of Israel a
Reform Jew?
- Rabbi Eugene Borowitz: The Internationally recognized
"Dean" of Contemporary Religious Thinkers
We will be meeting in the Rabbis' study.
Can You Believe It's Been 20 Years?
On Saturday, March 3, come join us to help celebrate Micah's
20th Anniversary. This milestone is a celebration of how far we have come as a
congregation. Join us to honor those founders, clergy, and past presidents who
helped to create a place we all call home. This event will be something you
don't want to miss. Be sure to get your RSVP in for this groovy event recalling our disco beginnings.
Click here to download the RSVP form. You won't want to miss this dyn-o-mite party!
Micah Book Club
The Micah Book Club convenes the first Saturday of each
month in the library after Shabbat services. Members often bring a snack or
light lunch to the session. Our next meeting and book:
Saturday, March 3, 11:45 a.m.
Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
We are currently considering titles for upcoming months. If
you have ideas for books we can read, please bring title suggestions to the meeting.
If you would like to be included in the periodic mailings
and reminders about book selections, please contact Ron Heady at ron.heady@comcast.net
or call 942-7582.
Women's Seder
Tuesday, March 6
7:00 p.m.
On Tuesday,
March 6, at 7:00 p.m., we will hold a Women’s Seder in preparation for
Passover in April. A Women’s Seder attempts to locate women in that story, not
only the story of the liberation of the Israelites in Egypt but the continuing,
evolving story of liberation of women everywhere. A Women’s Seder is guided by
a specially written Haggadah which
uses feminine language for God. Daughters, instead of sons, ask the Four
Questions, which help tell the story.
The Passover meal includes traditional
symbolic foods such as unleavened bread, or matzoh; hard-boiled eggs; and
bitter herbs. And something very nontraditional: an orange. Organizers aren’t
sure exactly why the custom began; some say it symbolizes inclusion of gays and
lesbians. Others say it’s in response to a man who once said the idea of a
female rabbi was as ridiculous as an orange on a Seder plate. In the Women’s
Seder, Moses’s sister Miriam plays a key role.
We do need to know how many are coming, so
please contact the Micah office (
office@congregationmicah.org
or 377-9799) to reserve your seat. (Non-members $10.) All women ages 12 and up are welcome.
Due
to spring break, there will be no Kol Isha meeting in April.
Fridays Off the Pulpit
WHY DO WE ONLY TAKE OUT THE TORAHS ON SATURDAY?
WHAT’S WITH ALL THE BOWING, AND WHEN DO WE DO IT?
Come to the following Shabbat services where instead of a sermon we will have an open discussion answering the questions about Judaism you always wanted to know.
November 18, 7:30 p.m.
January 20, 7:30 p.m.
March 23, 7:30 p.m.