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The Secular Humanistic Jewish Congregation of Greater Washington

MACHAR

An inclusive community that takes secular Jewish culture, learning, and social justice seriously.
An SHJ Community Since 1977

Welcome to Machar

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Welcome to Machar, a diverse Jewish community serving secular Jews, Humanists, and interfaith and mixed-heritage families in the DC metro area. Celebrate Jewish culture while remaining true to your beliefs! 

Community Sundays

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We have regular in-person gatherings with safety measures and protocols in place. We are also maintaining consistent and engaging online programming for those unable to attend in-person events.

Our Jewish Cultural School (JCS) and Adult Education sessions generally take place two times a month and meet at the Garrett Park Elementary School in Garrett Park, MD

 

Adult Education

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2024
10:00---NOON
 
Guest Speaker: Mike Zamore -- Fixing the Filibuster, Saving Democracy

Machar member, and author with Senator Jeff Merkley of Filibustered! How to Fix the Broken Senate and Save America. Mike Zamore will discuss how the explosion of filibustering in the U.S. Senate over the past 15 years has created crippling Congressional gridlock. Mike is the National Director of Policy & Government Affairs at the ACLU and a 22-year veteran of Capitol Hill.

 

Membership

Brunch Picnic 7.10.2022

Registration for the 2023-2024 Membership and JCS Year, is Now Open!

Renewing Members please Click Here

New Members please Click Here

 

Spotlight

Jeremy-Kridel

Please check out Rabbi Jeremy Kridel’s YouTube channel for videos on timely topics and for recordings of many of our engaging and varied weekly programs.

Welcome to Machar

Kabbalat Shabbat
April 12, 2024
6:30 pm

MACHAR BOARD MEETING
March 20, 2024
7:15 pm - 9:00 pm

SERVING BRUNCH AT SHEPHERD'S TABLE WITH BETH CHAI
March 23, 2024
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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