The Germantown Jewish Centre has been the heart of the Jewish community in Northwest Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs for almost 70 years. We are a vibrant, pluralistic and egalitarian synagogue located in Mount Airy and committed to sustaining and strengthening Jewish life in greater Philadelphia.

The Germantown Jewish Centre was recognized in April 2009 by NEWSWEEK magazine as one of America's "25 Most Vibrant Congregations," the only synagogue so recognized in Pennsylvania or New Jersey. The honor was based on an assessment of GJC's community engagement, growth, outreach, diversity of program, innovation, dynamism and rabbinic leadership. Specifically, GJC was cited as "a model for pluralistic and egalitarian worship and community." For more discussion of GJC and NEWSWEEK's list, see this recent Jewish Exponent article.

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Stefan Presser Memorial Social Justice Shabbat - Sep 11, 2010
"Jewish Responsibility in the Current Immigration Debate."
Oscar Bregman Memorial Program - Sep 18, 2010
"The Gulf Oil Spill & Renewable Energy."


September 2010 Centre Call

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The Little Shop Summer Hours
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Closed
Closed
Closed
12:00 – 6:00
Closed
12:00 – 6:00

At other times, appointments are welcome!

Early Bird Special
— Come to The Little Shop any Tuesday through Friday, from 12:00 to 3:00 and get 10% off your purchases (wine and books excluded).
Summer Special — 20% off almost all regularly priced items! (Exceptions are books, wine, and mezuzah scrolls.)