In lieu of Zoom-based Kabbalat Shabbat services, in this video, Rabbi Jeremy discusses workers' needs, Labor Day, and conceptions of government and justice in Jewish tradition in light of the regular Torah reading for this week. It will premiere at 5 pm on Friday, September 2, 2022 at https://youtu.be/jBE_zCKxQSc.

Rabbi Jeremy will lead an information session previewing the coming JCS school year on September 8. We'll talk about changes to the curriculum for the year, talk about what else is new this year, and review both COVID-19 and general security precautions. Join us online via Zoom, and feel free to bring your questions along.…

As Rabbi Jeremy continues to recover, he'll be posting pre-recorded videos for Shabbat for the next few weeks. This week's video will be available at 5:00 pm on our YouTube channel, at https://youtu.be/SHaH7MmEba0. After reciting blessings for candles, wine, and challah, Rabbi Jeremy will take some time to talk about the upcoming High Holidays and the…

MACHAR AT TPFF (Takoma Park Folk Festival) September 11 10:00am - 7:00pm This all-outdoor celebration of local folk music, crafts, and food is returning to the Takoma Park Middle School on Sunday, Sept. 11. In addition to being a fun way to spend your day, it's also a great place for Machar to recruit new…

As Rabbi Jeremy continues to recover, he'll be posting pre-recorded videos for Shabbat for the next few weeks. This evening, a brief video with blessings for candle lighting and a discussion of this weekend's Jewish calendar event, Leil Selichot ("night of requests for pardon"), will be available on Machar's YouTube channel. You'll be able to…

Machar and Beth Chai have reserved the THIRD Saturday of every month for Machar and Beth Chai Congregations to serve brunch. The activities will consist of setting up, serving meals, and cleaning up (no cooking is needed). Students will be able to get SSL hours for the time they volunteer when they bring their form.…

SOCIAL TIME 9:30 am JCS 10:00 – 11:30 am Tots – B Mitzvah classes Welcome Session – adults 10:00 – 11:30 am Welcome, Introductions, and Community Discussion of Russia’s War Against Ukraine Rabbi Jeremy Kridel and Machar President Elaine Dancis welcome members and guests to the 2022-23 year. Following introductions of this year’s board members,…

MACHAR BOARD MEETING Wednesday, September 21, 2022 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm Online via Zoom All members are welcome to join. If you are not a Board member, please let Tara Newhouse know that you wish to attend so that she can send you the link.