FAMILY SHABBAT SERVICE
Families with kids in K-7th grade are invited to spend time in the Charry Sanctuary learning, praying, storytelling, dancing and experiencing joyful Judaism together as a family. Our Family Shabbat Service is designed to build connections both within and between GJC families as we discover the gifts of Shabbat. In January and February Religious School students will come to Family Shabbat as part of Shabbat School and families are encouraged to join them.
Family services will be followed by a kid-friendly Kiddush for all.
Family Shabbat Morning
GJC families are invited to celebrate Shabbat Morning at GJC at a service designed especially for you! Some RS students will have roles in the service. Save these dates:
January 9, 2027 (2nd & 3rd Grade Siddur Ceremony)
January 30, 2027 (4th Grade Shema Ceremony)
April 17, 2027 (5th Grade Reads Haftarah)
May 22, 2027 (6th Grade Reads Torah)
Please also save the date for two special shabbat celebrations of our teens:
May 1, 2027 (High School Senior)
June 5, 2027 (Confirmation)
*NEW* Family Friday Night Services & Potluck:
Families with kids in a particular grade are specially invited to attend a fun Friday night Shabbat service and stay afterward for a pot luck dinner and games.
Gan/Alef (K/1st grade) – Friday, October 23, 2026
Bet/Gimel (2nd/3rd grades) – Friday, November 20, 2026
Dalet (4th grade) – Friday, January 22, 2027
Hei (5th grade) – Friday, February 26, 2027
Vav/Mechinah (6th grade) – Friday, May 21, 2027
Zayin (7th grade) – Friday, March 19, 2027
Please reach out to GJC’s Director of Youth & Families, Abigail Weinberg with any questions at: educator@germantownjewishcentre.org / 215-844-1507. Ext. 24
We hope to see you there!