Women of Germantown Jewish Centre

Enriching the fabric of our community

Women of GJC brings together women who represent every minyan, every age group, every interest, who share the common goal of caring for our synagogue in a unique and vital way. Volunteering your skills, talents, and time with Women of GJC offers a chance to contribute and connect. All who identify as women are welcome to join, and Women of GJC programs are open to all.

Every year Women of GJC’s fundraising provides:
 – $26,000 annually for GJC’s operating budget which supports our building, services, and religious activities
– $18,000 annually for the Religious School and other youth programs
– Childcare on Shabbat and High Holidays
in addition to:
– Readers and Challah Helpers for ECPHoliday Treats and gifts for our
– young children and college students
– Women’s Shabbat Scholar-in-Residence Weekend
– Little Shop (Judaica and other gift shopping for children and adults)
– Enriching programs
– Building Beautiful Projects throughout the synagogue

Your participation in Women of GJC membership helps make it possible for many projects and vital programs to take place. You can also help collaborate with others to help fund critical projects that enhance the synagogue community.
Even if your time is limited, your talents are always welcome. Join us in attending any of our enriching programs and share your ideas and interests. Let us know if you would like to work on a project from home or have ideas for a program or new project. Current co-presidents are Rhonda Mandel, Rhonda.mandel@gmail.com, and Debbie Stern, debstern502@gmail.com..

Join the Women of GJC!

Annual dues are $45 for the year and our membership year runs from July 1 – June 30.
There are three easy ways to pay dues:

  • By check made out to WGJC. Mail or deliver to Germantown Jewish Centre, 400 West Ellet St, Phila, PA 19119, Attn: Lori Feldman, Dues.
  • Online with PayPal to TreasurerWGJC@gmail.com. No PayPal account required is required. You can use your credit or debit card. A small card processing fee is automatically added by PayPal. Click here to pay online with PayPal. 
  • With the Venmo phone app to Treasurer-WGJC.

Please note: If you are a new GJC member we offer complimentary membership for your first year OR if you are 90 or over we would like to honor you with a complimentary membership. Questions about membership in WGJC? Contact Jane Greenberg, Membership VP.

Your Women of GJC membership goes a long way!

You may not currently be able to plan, organize programs or attend Women of GJC events, but know we are working for you.

  • Are you a parent of a child in the Religious School?
  • Your child’s tuition is being supplemented. Women of GJC raises and gives $18,000 annually to the Religious School. This is 20% of our budget and 11% of the Religious School’s operating budget.
  • Are you a parent who uses the babysitting services on Shabbat? Women of GJC pays for that service.
  • Are you a parent of a child in college, Religious School or ECP? Women of GJC helps to keep your child connected and pays for Holiday gifts and greetings.
  • Women of GJC contributes $26,000 annually to support GJC’s operating budget.This is 29% of the Women of GJC budget.
  • Where do the rest of our funds go?  Women’s Shabbat and Scholar-in-Residence, Enriching Programs, Building Beautiful and Community Support to name just a few.