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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
Membership
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Registration for the 2024 - 2025 Membership and JCS Year, starting soon!
Renewing Members please Click Here
New Members please Click Here
Spotlight
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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.