Machar: the Washington Congregation for Secular Humanistic Judaism

March 14

Sunday, March 14th, 10:30am

Life's Highs: Peak Experiences and Naturalistic Spirituality  - Rabbi Binyamin Biber

Finding and feeling love, the birth of children, achieving breakthroughs, giving of ourselves—come explore how such experiences create openings for humanistic and naturalistic 'spiritual' growth. Learn about the growing discourse on and movement for a 'spirituality' focused on this life in this natural world, rather than any supernatural speculations on a life or world to come.

JPDS, 16th Street NW
10:30am - 12:00pm

March 19

Friday, March 19th, 7:30 pm

Short Shabbat service

(Shabbat candle lighting, singing, memorial candle lighting, and blessings over the wine and bread).

Global Personal Stories of Machar Members Marcia Bernbaum, Facilitator, with Panel of Machar Members

A number of Machar members were raised in other countries. What were their Jewish and/or secular experiences? A panel of members will share their unique perspectives on secular humanistic Judaism growing from the influences of their cultures on four different continents.

Cedar Lane UU Church
9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda, MD
7:30 PM

March 28

Sunday, March 28th, 10:30AM-noon

Life's Lows: Secular Humanistic Jews Facing Illness, Loss, and Death

Rabbi Binyamin Biber

Life's difficulties and sadnesses may elicit some of our greatest strengths, insights and efforts. Come explore together how naturalistic spirituality and philosophy can help us encounter and understand such experiences.

JPDS, 16th Street NW
10:30am - 12:00pm

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