Temple of Miriam

The Temple of Miriam the Prophetess is a member of the Association of Independent Spiritual Churches and a spiritual temple for all. We venerate Miriam the Prophetess of the Torah / Old Testament, daughter of Jochebed and Amram, and sister of Moses. While rooted in Judaism, we do not subscribe to a sacerdotal kohanic or rabbinical system. Our guiding principle is that the laity has direct access to the divine deity without the need for clergy or intermediaries. We are all spiritual equals.

The values the Temple of Miriam embodies are those of divine feminine strength: the ability to forge ahead despite pain, obstacles, and despair with such profound, unshakable faith that a joyous future is always possible—an optimism so great that one should be prepared to dance with tambourines at any time. Miriam also embodies rebellion against injustice, subjugation, oppression, depression, apathy, and hopelessness. Miriam was the first Biblical figure to stand up for the rights of black women.