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,…

Machar Community Picnic Sunday, May 21, 2023 Bethesda, MD 12:30pm - 3:00pm Please join us as we celebrate another successful year for Machar and JCS ~ with plenty of fun activities including outdoor games, a Selfie Station, a Sunday Sundae station, and a book swap - for both kids and adults. JCS alumni and past…

WITs Meeting Monday, May 22, 2023 Online Only 5:30pm - 7:30pm No RSVP or registration is required to attend this meeting. The link is the same each month. To join the meeting, please click on the link below: 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…

Begins at sunset on the 25th and ends at nightfall on the 27th.

Nature Lovers Group Sunday, May 28, 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 nearby restaurant or other site. Please contact…

Machar Book Club The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee Tuesday, May 30, 2023 Online only 7:30pm - 9:00pm Join us as we meet online this evening to discuss The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee. During tonight's meeting we will discuss the whole book, focusing on Chapter 5 through the end. If you would like…

Along with congregations throughout the country, Machar is a cosponsor of this year’s Faith For Pride program sponsored by Keshet, one of the major Jewish LGBTQIA+ advocacy and support organizations. (You can learn more about Faith for Pride here, and about Keshet here.) On June 9, Rabbi Jeremy will lead a special Kabbalat Shabbat service…