Congregation Micah Records
Abstract
Congregation Micah, the second Jewish Reform congregation in Denver, was started by members of Denver's Temple Emanuel who felt that their congregation had strayed from the principles taught by its former leader, Rabbi William Friedman. A number of individuals involved in the school's formation started a Reform Judaism congregation, which became incorporated in September 1956 as the Denver Congregation for Reform Judaism and changed its name to Congregation Micah in 1957. Congregation Micah is still active, currently meeting at 2600 Leyden in Denver.
Dates
- 1950-1980
Creator
- Congregation Micah (Denver, Colo.) (Organization)
Biographical / Historical
Congregation Micah, the second Jewish Reform congregation in Denver, was started by members of Denver's Temple Emanuel who felt that their congregation had strayed from the principles taught by its former leader, Rabbi William Friedman. Congregation Micah originated with the Denver School for Reform Judaism, which opened in September 1955 and offered classes to kindergarteners through ninth graders at the Barnes School of Commerce. A number of individuals involved in the school's formation started a Reform Judaism congregation, which became incorporated in September 1956 as the Denver Congregation for Reform Judaism and changed its name to Congregation Micah, after the Biblical prophet Micah, in 1957. The congregation moved into the first temple of its own, located at 195 South Monaco Parkway in Denver, in 1962. Congregation Micah sold its building to Mount Gilead Baptist Church in 1976, but the two congregations occupied the structure jointly until 1979, when Congregation Micah shared space with Park Hill Congregational Church. Congregation Micah is still active, currently meeting at 2600 Leyden in Denver.
Extent
9.25 Linear Feet (9 containers)
Scope and Contents
Arrangement
Creator
- Congregation Micah (Denver, Colo.) (Organization)
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Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository