In 1976, when our kids were 7 and 9 years old, my wife decided to send them to a weekly Jewish religious school run by a seven year old, unaffiliated Jewish Congregation called Temple Micah that met in the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville.  I myself was raised in a Conservative Congregation in Boston, and frankly, aside from an occasional Bar Mitzvah, I had not attended a service since my own Bar Mitzvah 23 years earlier.  Then, at the urging of my wife, who herself had little to no religious education, we attended a Temple Micah service.

     I was immediately taken with the warmth of the Rabbi, the friendliness of the people, and the simplicity of the service.  Although I was not “searching” for something to fill any void in my life, I did experience an inexplicable sense of well-being.  I was also impressed with the Temple Micah's philosophy. It was open to the public, and comfortable for all Jews, regardless of religious background and training, as well as for non-Jewish spouses and friends. Members as well as non-members were welcome to participate in their services, religious school and other programs, no tickets were required for High Holiday services and there was no building fund. I was hooked.

     Thirty years later, Temple Micah has grown and prospered, and yet has remained true to its founding mission.  We are a special organization in several ways.  First, we are a part-time congregation. We hold Shabbat services only once a month.  Secondly, we are fortunate to meet in the beautiful, historic Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville and to enjoy a special interfaith relationship with their congregation.  Finally, since our founding in 1969 we have had only two rabbis and three cantors, a fact which has contributed significantly to Temple Micah's overall warm, family atmosphere.

     You are most welcome to join us any time and please introduce yourself to me.

Sincerely,

Bob Pollack
President