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Anonymous wrote:Hi OP. I don't know where you are located but when you start attending services, I would suggest going to a few different synagogues. If you are in DC, Temple Micah is very warm and welcoming. I've been a member for a long time. I am Jewish but my husband is not but he felt comfortable raising our son Jewish based on what he has observed and heard at Temple Micah. It is very social justice focused. For example, the congregation has supported several refugee families, helping with housing, supplies, language and finding jobs, etc. The synagogue also has a large banner that reads, "Abortion Access is a Jewish Value" on the railing in front of the synagogue. Having said that, I think you are going to find that most reform and conservative synagogues lean left.

For a conservative synagogue, you might want to try Adas Israel. My son went to preschool there and I have many friends who attend. Adas is a very big congregation but it has lots of offer in the way of community activity. I liked the vibe I got being there and even considered changing synagogues so my son could go to Sunday/Hebrew school with many of his friends from preschool.

Best Wishes.

How could a conservative synagogue and “lean left” go together.
It seems oxymoron to me.

Tell me you aren’t Jewish without saying you aren’t Jewish.

Conservative is a movement in Judaism, like Reform, Orthodox, Reconstructionist. It doesn’t refer to political orientation.

isn’t there a really crunchy conservative congregation in NW DC?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hi OP. I don't know where you are located but when you start attending services, I would suggest going to a few different synagogues. If you are in DC, Temple Micah is very warm and welcoming. I've been a member for a long time. I am Jewish but my husband is not but he felt comfortable raising our son Jewish based on what he has observed and heard at Temple Micah. It is very social justice focused. For example, the congregation has supported several refugee families, helping with housing, supplies, language and finding jobs, etc. The synagogue also has a large banner that reads, "Abortion Access is a Jewish Value" on the railing in front of the synagogue. Having said that, I think you are going to find that most reform and conservative synagogues lean left.

For a conservative synagogue, you might want to try Adas Israel. My son went to preschool there and I have many friends who attend. Adas is a very big congregation but it has lots of offer in the way of community activity. I liked the vibe I got being there and even considered changing synagogues so my son could go to Sunday/Hebrew school with many of his friends from preschool.

Best Wishes.

How could a conservative synagogue and “lean left” go together.
It seems oxymoron to me.

Tell me you aren’t Jewish without saying you aren’t Jewish.

Conservative is a movement in Judaism, like Reform, Orthodox, Reconstructionist. It doesn’t refer to political orientation.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hi OP. I don't know where you are located but when you start attending services, I would suggest going to a few different synagogues. If you are in DC, Temple Micah is very warm and welcoming. I've been a member for a long time. I am Jewish but my husband is not but he felt comfortable raising our son Jewish based on what he has observed and heard at Temple Micah. It is very social justice focused. For example, the congregation has supported several refugee families, helping with housing, supplies, language and finding jobs, etc. The synagogue also has a large banner that reads, "Abortion Access is a Jewish Value" on the railing in front of the synagogue. Having said that, I think you are going to find that most reform and conservative synagogues lean left.

For a conservative synagogue, you might want to try Adas Israel. My son went to preschool there and I have many friends who attend. Adas is a very big congregation but it has lots of offer in the way of community activity. I liked the vibe I got being there and even considered changing synagogues so my son could go to Sunday/Hebrew school with many of his friends from preschool.

Best Wishes.

How could a conservative synagogue and “lean left” go together.
It seems oxymoron to me.

Tell me you aren’t Jewish without saying you aren’t Jewish.

Conservative is a movement in Judaism, like Reform, Orthodox, Reconstructionist. It doesn’t refer to political orientation.

Tifereth Israel is also involved in a lot of progressive social action and has a reputation as inclusive of converts, interfaith couples and families, LGBTQ members. It's part of the Conservative movement like Adas but it's a smaller congregation.

Anonymous wrote:Hi OP. I don't know where you are located but when you start attending services, I would suggest going to a few different synagogues. If you are in DC, Temple Micah is very warm and welcoming. I've been a member for a long time. I am Jewish but my husband is not but he felt comfortable raising our son Jewish based on what he has observed and heard at Temple Micah. It is very social justice focused. For example, the congregation has supported several refugee families, helping with housing, supplies, language and finding jobs, etc. The synagogue also has a large banner that reads, "Abortion Access is a Jewish Value" on the railing in front of the synagogue. Having said that, I think you are going to find that most reform and conservative synagogues lean left.

For a conservative synagogue, you might want to try Adas Israel. My son went to preschool there and I have many friends who attend. Adas is a very big congregation but it has lots of offer in the way of community activity. I liked the vibe I got being there and even considered changing synagogues so my son could go to Sunday/Hebrew school with many of his friends from preschool.

Best Wishes.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hi OP. I don't know where you are located but when you start attending services, I would suggest going to a few different synagogues. If you are in DC, Temple Micah is very warm and welcoming. I've been a member for a long time. I am Jewish but my husband is not but he felt comfortable raising our son Jewish based on what he has observed and heard at Temple Micah. It is very social justice focused. For example, the congregation has supported several refugee families, helping with housing, supplies, language and finding jobs, etc. The synagogue also has a large banner that reads, "Abortion Access is a Jewish Value" on the railing in front of the synagogue. Having said that, I think you are going to find that most reform and conservative synagogues lean left.

For a conservative synagogue, you might want to try Adas Israel. My son went to preschool there and I have many friends who attend. Adas is a very big congregation but it has lots of offer in the way of community activity. I liked the vibe I got being there and even considered changing synagogues so my son could go to Sunday/Hebrew school with many of his friends from preschool.

Best Wishes.

How could a conservative synagogue and “lean left” go together.
It seems oxymoron to me.

Tell me you aren’t Jewish without saying you aren’t Jewish.

Conservative is a movement in Judaism, like Reform, Orthodox, Reconstructionist. It doesn’t refer to political orientation.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hi OP. I don't know where you are located but when you start attending services, I would suggest going to a few different synagogues. If you are in DC, Temple Micah is very warm and welcoming. I've been a member for a long time. I am Jewish but my husband is not but he felt comfortable raising our son Jewish based on what he has observed and heard at Temple Micah. It is very social justice focused. For example, the congregation has supported several refugee families, helping with housing, supplies, language and finding jobs, etc. The synagogue also has a large banner that reads, "Abortion Access is a Jewish Value" on the railing in front of the synagogue. Having said that, I think you are going to find that most reform and conservative synagogues lean left.

For a conservative synagogue, you might want to try Adas Israel. My son went to preschool there and I have many friends who attend. Adas is a very big congregation but it has lots of offer in the way of community activity. I liked the vibe I got being there and even considered changing synagogues so my son could go to Sunday/Hebrew school with many of his friends from preschool.

Best Wishes.

How could a conservative synagogue and “lean left” go together.
It seems oxymoron to me.

Anonymous wrote:Hi OP. I don't know where you are located but when you start attending services, I would suggest going to a few different synagogues. If you are in DC, Temple Micah is very warm and welcoming. I've been a member for a long time. I am Jewish but my husband is not but he felt comfortable raising our son Jewish based on what he has observed and heard at Temple Micah. It is very social justice focused. For example, the congregation has supported several refugee families, helping with housing, supplies, language and finding jobs, etc. The synagogue also has a large banner that reads, "Abortion Access is a Jewish Value" on the railing in front of the synagogue. Having said that, I think you are going to find that most reform and conservative synagogues lean left.

For a conservative synagogue, you might want to try Adas Israel. My son went to preschool there and I have many friends who attend. Adas is a very big congregation but it has lots of offer in the way of community activity. I liked the vibe I got being there and even considered changing synagogues so my son could go to Sunday/Hebrew school with many of his friends from preschool.

Best Wishes.