Begins at sunset on November 28 and ends at nightfall on December 6.

Each week can be a challenge and Shabbat gives us a built-in chance to think about how we might get some rest. Join Rabbi Jeremy for a musical start to Shabbat, check in with the Machar community, and mark the start of the weekend. A link will be sent out to all members ahead of…

HuJews Virtual Hanukkah Celebration Saturday, December 4, 2021 6:00pm  If you are a student ages 12-21, or know someone who is, please extend this invitation to joyously celebrate Hanukkah online with peers in Humanistic Judaism. HuJews is the youth movement of the Society for Humanistic Judaism: inclusive, fun, funny, and brilliant! Free and open to…

Hanukkah: A Celebration of Freedom SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2021 3:30pm - 5:30pm Silver Spring Civic Building 1 Veterans Place Silver Spring, MD 20910 MAP ***************************** Dear Macharniks and friends of Machar, Don’t miss the event of the holiday season! Register now for “Hanukkah: A Celebration of Freedom,” 3:30pm–5:30pm on Sunday December 5, 2021, at the Silver…

JCS Session 10:00 – 11:30 am Tots - B Mitzvah classes Adult Ed Online (the presentation will be broadcast via Zoom and those in-person at MGJDS will be able participate in the Adult Ed classroom) 10:00 – 11:30 am Gene Bruskin - Reflections on Labor and Working Class Culture Gene Bruskin will give a presentation addressing his 40…

THINKING TUESDAYS 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Online via Zoom “What’s that About? Kabbalah: Understanding Jewish Mysticism.” You’ve heard about Kabbalah, but other than knowing that Madonna and Britney Spears used to think it’s cool — what is it? Join Rabbi Jeremy for an overview of the basic ideas and texts of Jewish mysticism and…

MACHAR BOARD MEETING Wednesday, December 15, 2021 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm Online via Zoom All members are welcome to join. If you are not a Board member, please email Tara at administrator@machar.org and let her know that you wish to attend so that she can send you the link.

Each week can be a challenge and Shabbat gives us a built-in chance to think about how we might get some rest. Join Ami Argaman for a meaningful start to Shabbat, check in with the Machar community, and mark the beginning of the weekend. A link will be sent out to all members ahead of…

Each week can be a challenge and Shabbat gives us a built-in chance to think about how we might get some rest. Join Ami Argaman for a meaningful start to Shabbat, check in with the Machar community, and mark the beginning of the weekend. A link will be sent out to all members ahead of…

The SAC had a great event in October serving brunch at Shepherd’s Table, together with members from the Beth Chai congregation. Many thanks to those who were able to join us there! The next volunteering event will again be serving brunch on Saturday, December 25th (Christmas Day), from 9 AM to noon, at the Shepherd’s…