Purim Mishloah Manot delivery coming to you!
- Between February 23-25, all GJC member households will receive a hand-delivered Purim gift to use during GJC’s Purim programming (or on your own of course!) Please note that gifts for members who do not live locally or who live out of state will be mailed. GJC extends thanks and gratitude to the Men’s Club and the Women of GJC for co-sponsoring this initiative and extends heartfelt appreciation to all those who volunteer and continue to connect us together.
Dorshei Derekh presents “Listening for the Voice of Queen Esther”
Saturday, February 20 at 7:00 PM (begins with Havdalah)
- Join Rabbi Malkah Binah Klein for an intimate evening of creative encounters with Queen Esther, the heroine of the Purim story known for her courage, beauty, connection with spirit, and friendship. Bring pen and paper, as there will be opportunities for writing, and if you are so moved, wear some jewels or a crown.
Purim Drive-Through CARnival (in partnership with Kehillah of Old York Road)
Sunday, February 21 (rain date February 28): 12:00 PM preschool families/12:30 PM elementary school families
Mandel Campus, 7601 Old York Rd. (Ashbourne Rd. entrance)
- Dress up and dress up your car! Everyone and every car are encouraged to come to Kehillah of Old York Road’s Purim CARnival! Organizations from all over Philadelphia are setting up stations with things to see, things to do, and things to give away. GJC’s favorite clown will be representing! The event is free, but be sure to pre-register to secure your child(ren)’s Purim prizes.
- REGISTER HERE
GJC’s Joint Purim Celebration!
Thursday, February 25 at 7:00 PM
- Pandemic Purim is coming!
Through sleet and snow and everything else, nothing can stop the onset of Purim next week on Thursday night, and we invite you to come to our famous (at least to us) Joint Purim Celebration at 7:00 PM that night! Through the magic of Zoom and video technology, we will have a festive Purim ma’ariv culled from the greatest hits of past years, featuring a cast of…well, a lot of people! Then the Megillah will be read (LIVE!) with spiels (ALSO LIVE!) interspersed between the chapters and lots of fun to be had. Put on your costume (at least on your top half!) and get ready for as much fun as you can stand right now! Hag Purim Sameah!
Morning Minyan & Purim Service
Friday, February 26 at 7:00 AM
Dorshei Derekh’s Purim Party Extravaganza!
Friday, February 26 at 4:00 PM
- Come sing, play, and laugh, and most of all, let loose your inner, zany child with special guests Rebekka and Gedalia. Silly hats/costumes are welcome.
GJC Celebrates! PURIM
Sunday, February 28 at 9:30 AM
- The Performing Purim class has been building to the presentation of a filmed performance of the Purim story. The video will be 10-15 minutes and will include costumes, scenes, and lots of silly action. This retelling of the Purim Story involves Persiagram, the social media app that’s sweeping the city of Shushan. After Vashti is canceled from the platform for speaking out, King Ahash-Zuckerberg looks for a new star for his platform. Esther rises to the challenge and Haman plots to cheat the algorithm and get on top. When Haman is angered by Mordechai who won’t like his posts, he vows to take down everyone. Will Esther rise to the challenge of speaking up even if it means risking her Persiagram fame? You’ll have to tune in to find out! Also make sure you have your zoom screens on for the exciting interactive games led by the students. From “Who is Mordechai?” to “Haman Says” everyone in the audience will be a part of the show!