Clean the Park with the SAC! Sunday, April 23, 2023 Noon - 1:30pm (following JCS and the Annual Membership Meeting) Rock Creek Park Let’s pick up litter at Rock Creek Park together! Intergenerational event – for all ages! We’ll meet at the entrance to the parking lot across from picnic area #24, next to Rock Creek…

Wimmin in Transition ~~~ WITs Meeting THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023 ONLINE ONLY 5:30pm - 7:30pm No RSVP or registration is required to attend this meeting. To join, please click on this link on Thursday evening, April 27: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911815106?pwd=R0E5NGgyTkF2YWJkSUVQazFzeTl3UT09 Meeting ID: 839 1181 5106 Passcode: 057066 ~~~ Please contact Elaine Dancis at elainedancis@gmail.com if you would…

Nature Lovers Group Walk Sunday, April 30, 2023 10:00am - 12:00pm This walk will be MODERATE. Alberto has personally tested the trails to ensure that parking, safety, and sanitary conditions are covered. Following the walk, participants have the option to enjoy lunch and schmooze with the group at a restaurant about 10 minutes away from…

HAVDALAH POTLUCK DINNER Saturday, May 6, 2023 5:00pm - 8:00pm Silver Spring, MD A message from the Havdalah host ~ Greetings Machar friends, We will be hosting the May Machar Havdalah at our home on May 6th at 5 pm. Please note that we have both a large dog and a cat (in case of allergies…

Begins at sunset on the 8th and ends at nightfall on the 9th.

Join us for a meaningful start to Shabbat, check in with the Machar community, and mark the beginning of the weekend. We are thrilled to announce that Rabbi Jeremy will be leading the Shabbat service this week, though he is not able to sing just yet. If any attendees are willing to lead the songs,…

COFFEE, BAGELS, & SOCIAL TIME 9:30 am JCS 10:00 – 11:30 am Tots – B Mitzvah classes Adult Ed 10:00 – 11:30 am In-person (The presentation will be broadcast via Zoom for those who wish to participate virtually. Please see registration details below.) Rabbi Jeremy Kridel - Essential to Judaism, or the Essence of Judaism?…

MACHAR BOARD MEETING Wednesday, MAY 17, 2023 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.

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 Adult Ed 10:00 – 11:30 am In-person (the presentation will also be broadcast via Zoom for those who wish to participate virtually. See registration details below) Eric Kashdan –  Challenges, Trends in US Democracy Law What lies ahead for campaign finance reform,…