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Shabbat Study
Shabbat Study
Rebellion isn’t failure. As we raise our children (either our own or in community), we are bound to encounter the “rebellious child,” the young person who resists and defies our expectations and limitations. We can be left feeling frustrated, angry, disappointed with ourselves, and fearful of the conflict that the rebellion may elicit. But, rebellion
Shabbat School
Shabbat School
During the months of January & February, students from across GJC’s many communities learn, sing, pray, eat, and spend time together on Shabbat mornings. All GJC kids are welcome and encouraged to participate. The classes are taught by GJC's outstanding religious school faculty, and are geared towards the dual goals of experiential Jewish learning
Kol D’mamah Contemplative Shabbat Experience
Kol D’mamah Contemplative Shabbat Experience
Longing for a sacred time and space to hear the Still Small Voice Within you? That is the gift of Shabbat. Join Leah Weisman in co-creating this spiritually uplifting hour of Hebrew chant, meditation and gentle movement. Nourish your personal connection to the Divine. For more information, click here or contact Leah at Leahweisman15@gmail.com.
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Studio Tevet: Journey Out of Slavery (The Studio Series)
Studio Tevet: Journey Out of Slavery (The Studio Series)
Studio Tevet: In Tevet (which falls during January), our Torah reading cycle will carry us into the book of Shemot (Exodus), which details our ancestors’ journey out of bondage. In our studio, we will trace our collective narrative of liberation and probe what the next phase of this ongoing journey to freedom entails and requires
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Goodblatt Academy (online or dial-in only via Zoom)
Goodblatt Academy (online or dial-in only via Zoom)
Taught by Rabbi Adam Zeff and Rabbi Bob Tabak. During 18 weeks of study (plus holiday celebrations) in the Rabbi Morris Goodblatt Academy you will learn about Judaism and Jewish living in a welcoming classroom setting. You will learn the sweeping story of the Jewish people, and the blueprint that Judaism provides for a full
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Designing the Green New Deal: A Survey of Ideas for Integrating Climate Action in the World
Designing the Green New Deal: A Survey of Ideas for Integrating Climate Action in the World
The focus of this talk will be on recent proposals to create a "New Green Deal" as a way to address climate change by lowering our carbon emissions, and to provide a more secure and equitable future for Americans. Recently the design community has taken on these challenges to envision approaches and directions to pursue
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My First Look at Jewish Text
My First Look at Jewish Text
Join Rabbi Fredi Cooper for “My First Look at Jewish Text!” We will survey Tanakh and Chumash, explore the cycle of our reading, and gain an understanding of the context that these texts emerge from. All study will be in English. Fees are on a sliding scale ($50-$75.) REGISTER HERE
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Lunchtime Torah with Rabbi Zeff
Lunchtime Torah with Rabbi Zeff
Join Rabbi Zeff each week online via Zoom for study of the Torah portion and how the ancient rabbis understood it, based on Rabbi Reuven Hammer's A Year with the Sages. The intent is to have some brief learning about the lens that the ancients brought to Torah, how they understood it, and how that
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(EARLY) Ginat Shabbat
(EARLY) Ginat Shabbat
A adult-child Shabbat service for children up to age 6. Ginat Shabbat is a garden of delights for young families ready to move their bodies and take part in fun and engaging Shabbat activities! Kids pray from their own age-appropriate siddur, and the service includes prayer, sharing, and storytelling that highlight themes from the weekly Torah
Charry Service: Ralph Granger Memorial Shabbat
Charry Service: Ralph Granger Memorial Shabbat
Each year Germantown Jewish Centre dedicates a Shabbat to celebrating the life and legacy of Ralph Granger, beloved former custodian of GJC and a role model to our community, and rededicating ourselves to advancing race relations. Ralph Granger was well-loved and respected, a Christian African American who was known for his dignity and love for
Ralph Granger Memorial Program
Ralph Granger Memorial Program
Germantown Jewish Centre invites you to our 36th annual Ralph Granger Memorial Shabbat, “Reimagining Our Journey Toward Racial Justice” with Reverend Dr. Gregory Edwards on Saturday, January 18. As GJC prepares to focus and expand our long term commitment to racial justice work, we’ve invited Rev. Edwards to guide and inspire our work by examining
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Dorshei Derekh: Mazal tov to Tani Nevins-Klein on becoming Bar Mitzvah!
Dorshei Derekh: Mazal tov to Tani Nevins-Klein on becoming Bar Mitzvah!
Mazal tov to Natan Nevins-Klein, son of Rabbi Malkah Binah Klein & Neysa Nevins, on becoming Bar Mitzvah! Join Dorshei Derek for joyful davvening and Torah discussion as we celebrate Tani's first Torah reading, followed by a light kiddush lunch.
Charry Service: Camp Shabbat
Charry Service: Camp Shabbat
Led by Rabbi Zeff, this weekly service puts an emphasis on learning, with a shorter Shacharit prayer service and a longer period for study, led by the Rabbi and by members. The service meets in the Charry Sanctuary during the year, place where most of our Bar and Bat Mitzvah services and celebrations take place,
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Women’s Clothing Giveaway Drop-off
Women’s Clothing Giveaway Drop-off
This annual community and charitable event serves many functions. Every year women in the community are asked to donate any clothing and accessories that are in good condition, but which they no longer use. A large group of volunteers then sorts the donations. The Marcus Auditorium is becomes a giant bazaar, and women from all
Film Screening: Any Given Sunday
Film Screening: Any Given Sunday
Get ready for the Superbowl with a Sunday morning movie! Film Screening: Any Given Sunday RSVP: Helen@feinberg.net; menin1911@comcast.net Light breakfast and popcorn will be served! There are great films about American football that give audiences a front row seat at the 50 yard line, and terrific sight lines during each play. Oliver Stone’s “Any Given
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Communal Creative Practice – this session cancelled
Communal Creative Practice – this session cancelled
Monday mornings from 8:15-9:15 AM in Rabbi Richman's office. Our weekly gathering follows the Jewish Studio Process, integrating spiritual practice, learning, and creative process. Creating alongside one another, we use materials (everything from tissue paper and oil pastels to acrylic paint and found objects) to explore questions and insights from a given text. We honor
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Kol D’mamah Contemplative Shabbat Experience
Kol D’mamah Contemplative Shabbat Experience
Longing for a sacred time and space to hear the Still Small Voice Within you? That is the gift of Shabbat. Join Leah Weisman in co-creating this spiritually uplifting hour of Hebrew chant, meditation and gentle movement. Nourish your personal connection to the Divine. For more information, click here or contact Leah at Leahweisman15@gmail.com.
Charry Service: JDAIM Shabbat
Charry Service: JDAIM Shabbat
Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month (JDAIM) is a unified national initiative during the month of February to raise disability awareness and support efforts to foster inclusion in Jewish communities worldwide. Led by Rabbi Zeff, this weekly service puts an emphasis on learning, with a shorter Shacharit prayer service and a longer period for study,