We at Micah are thankful for:
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Our rabbis who are constantly checking in with our new and old
members. With over 450 families, they have over 1,000 people to connect
with.
- Lisa Silver. Not just her lovely voice at Shabbat service, but also her cheerful disposition throughout the week.
- Our b’nai mitzvah students who are always working hard and showing us their unique, individual personalities
- Our religious school teachers who are also our largest group of volunteers - they give of their precious time on Sundays.
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a) For our other volunteer efforts, we have our Social Action Committee
coordinating behind the scenes. Whether it’s Chanukah gifts or toiletry
donations for a shelter, we love being able to give back to our
community. b) Long standing volunteers who love Micah -- like Hope!
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- Our baking teams! Our freezer is always packed and our
onegs are deliciously satisfying. The coordination within that group is
impressive and Francine makes sure they are always on top of it.
- Julie. She’s just one person, but she does the job of a team. Between
making lesson plans, getting teachers organized, and prepping each
Sunday for success, she also makes time to seek out grants for Micah,
plan events for our entire community, and meet with other leaders in our
Jewish community.
- Our Room in the Inn committee! We are thrilled
to again be a part of an important service to the Nashville community.
The involvement of our members is fantastic and allows us to work
together for the greater good.
- Members who have volunteered their time to help with major mailings - like stuffing and labeling the High Holy Day packets.
- The Leath family and their team that comes to Micah each year to
whip up large batches of delicious latkes for our Chanukah Dinner.
- Dreidels. It’s Chanukah season and they are fun!
- Rugelach. Yum.
- The cheerful sound of the Micah Children’s Academy kids out in the playground. It will bring a smile to your face!
- Our Mah Jongg players! This group has really grown this year – it’s welcoming and fun to play with. They always have a wave and “hello” for the office workers.
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Micah Midweek – a great opportunity for our bnai mitzvah prospects
to connect with each other and the rabbis as they prepare for a
monumental event in their Jewish life.
- Events that bring the Nashville synagogues together as a community (like the upcoming Hanukah Fest!)
- The Schmooze & Views group who is eager to discuss controversial and important topics with each other every week.
- The beautiful architecture we are surrounded with – isn’t our sanctuary stunning?!
- Our online community! Y’all have some great thankfuls as well!
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Todd’s endless work as our Executive Director.
From event details to balancing our budget, he keeps Micah going! Our
operations would not run smoothly without him.
Your
trust in us to nourish your souls through services and programs.
Our
Building and Grounds Committee, as well as our maintenance guy Dave, who
worked to have a suitable storage building built.
Our Religious School
parents that are involved in our family services.
11th and 12th grade students who volunteer as our
Madrachim – teacher assistants – on Sundays.
Prenegs, Onegs, any excuse to get together, socialize, and eat!
The opportunity to celebrate life cycles with our congregants, whether it
be a bris, a bnai mitzvah, wedding, etc, we love being a part of your life.
Ladies and Men’s Night Out – it’s a great time to get out of the house and meet
fellow Micah congregants.
Our
administrative assistants who answer the phones, organize registrations, create
flyers, send out our weekly e-newsletter, connect with our families, and so
much more.
Our
High Holy Day Choir that regroups each year to provide us with beautiful and
unique music during the holidays.
Guest speakers that give of their time and knowledge to Micah, like Professor
Paul Liptz who will be with us in December!
Trips to Israel! Join us next summer!
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