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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

Watch this site for calendar of speakers starting in September 2024.

 

Membership

Brunch Picnic 7.10.2022

Registration for the 2024 - 2025 Membership and JCS Year, starting soon!

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
July 12, 2024
6:30 p.m.

Serving Brunch at Shepherd's Table with Beth Chai
July 27, 2024
9:00 am - 12:00 p.m.

Happy Hour in TWO Locations
>July 14, 2024 - 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Silver Spring, MD
&
Fairfax, VA

Welcome to Machar

2024 -2025 Jewish Cultural School (JCS) Calendar Coming Soon!

Adult Ed and Community Sunday Calendar Coming Soon!