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Daf Yomi: Learn a Page of Talmud
Daf Yomi: Learn a Page of Talmud
w/ Rabbi Richman and Josh Davidson 6:00 - 7:30 PM March 2 | April 6 | May 4 | June 1 Since the early 1900s, Jews have been studying one daf of Talmud a day, known as “daf yomi” (one page, daily). Rabbi Richman and her partner, Josh Davidson, are excited to invite you to
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Men’s Club Shabbat & Afternoon Program
Men’s Club Shabbat & Afternoon Program
Men's Club Shabbat 10:00 AM in the Charry Service "Helping Men Address Sexual Biases in the #MeToo Era" with Drs. Rob Garfield & Jake Kriger Program begins at 1:00 PM in the Charry Sanctuary
Jr. Congregation
Jr. Congregation
In Junior Congregation, kids build the skills and the confidence to take the lead! Each week, 2nd-6th graders lift up their voices and step up in the ways that are most comfortable – some lead prayers in Hebrew or in English, some call pages, some prepare Torah readings, and everyone gets involved through interactive discussions and thematic activities. Any
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GJC Celebrates! Purim & the Purim Carnival
GJC Celebrates! Purim & the Purim Carnival
Come in costume & join in the fun at GJC's annual family-friendly Purim extravaganza! Purim Pop Palooza at 9:30 AM in the Charry Sanctuary Sing-a-long and join the song - Purim is getting MUSICAL! Esther is the new queen of Shushan, but Prime Minister Haman is plotting against the Jews and Esther is hiding a
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Joint Purim Celebration!
Joint Purim Celebration!
Hello all you "Tiny Dancers!" Can You Feel the Love Tonight? Come to "The Club at the End of the Street" and get your "Crocodile Rock" on with Jake "Honky Cat" Kriger, Rabbi Adam "Rocket Man" Zeff, "Bennie & the G'vanim Jets," and a host of all your friends for a wild Purim like no
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Kabbalat Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat
In this time of stress and worry, we need the peace of Shabbat more than ever. Please join Rabbi Zeff for a Kabbalat Shabbat service, lifting, if even for a few minutes, the cares of the week from our shoulders and our hearts. Yahrzeits will be announced, and mourners will have the opportunity to say
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Shabbat Service (audio livestream only)
Shabbat Service (audio livestream only)
Please join Rabbi Zeff for the Shabbat Service by going to our homepage and clicking the livestream link to hear the Shabbat Service.
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(CANCELLED) Israel’s Role in a Changing Middle East
(CANCELLED) Israel’s Role in a Changing Middle East
Because of concerns for our community’s health and safety due to the spread of the COVID-19 Virus, NIF has decided to cancel this Sunday’s program at Germantown Jewish Centre. We thank you for your understanding. Your interest and support is greatly appreciated and we hope to schedule another program soon.
Sunday Coffee with the Rabbi (online or dial-in)
Sunday Coffee with the Rabbi (online or dial-in)
Join Rabbi Zeff for Sunday coffee & conversation! Join Zoom Meeting online: https://zoom.us/j/204810434 Dial in: +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) Use Meeting ID: 204 810 434
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Virtual Art Beit Midrash
Virtual Art Beit Midrash
Online, Monday and Thursday mornings from 8:30-9:30 AM via Zoom. Song, learning, and creative practice all in one! Newspapers, magazines, anything from your recycling bin, or any art supplies you may have around the house is all you need. PLEASE NOTE: Links to services and events are not posted below. Rather, daily and weekly schedules
Support Group for Parents & Caregivers of Young Children
Support Group for Parents & Caregivers of Young Children
Register Here Mondays, 8:30-9:30 PM Facilitated by Susan Swartz and Dan Livney, Psychologist and PsyD A weekly support group for parents and caregivers of young children to share challenges, brainstorm creative solutions and receive guidance from our facilitators. Susan Swartz founded and ran First Teachers @ Home, offering educational and parenting classes for low-income families
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Healing Minhah Service w/ Rabbi Richman
Healing Minhah Service w/ Rabbi Richman
This midday and midweek virtual gathering will give us space to spiritually ground ourselves as we pray for healing within our families, networks, communities, and larger world. We will integrate some of the minhah service prayers with chant, poetry, reflection, and quiet. All are welcome. Video: Use this Zoom link on your smartphone or computer
Midrash and Conversation w/ Rabbi Zeff
Midrash and Conversation w/ Rabbi Zeff
Socialize and study rabbinic legends about the Torah! Video: Use this Zoom link on your smartphone or computer. Audio: Call 1-929-436-2866, Meeting ID 839-225-558
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ECP Shabbat (Friday Mornings)
ECP Shabbat (Friday Mornings)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/515339958 OR call 1-929-436-2866, Meeting ID 515-339-958 Join Rabbi Zeff for ECP Shabbat, virtually! He'll lead you and your kids in singing familiar Shabbat tunes, helping them stay connected to each other and to part of their weekly Shabbat routine. Even if your kids aren't normally at ECP on Fridays, this is a
Kol Zimrah w/ Nina Peskin & Rabbi Zeff
Kol Zimrah w/ Nina Peskin & Rabbi Zeff
Welcome Shabbat together with singing and joy! To join via computer, smartphone, or tablet: Click on this Zoom link To join via telephone: Call 929-436-2866, enter Meeting ID 227-420-988 To listen on our audio live stream: Go to our homepage at www.germantownjewishcentre.org or click on this Mixlr link Please note: The GJC building will not be open to
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Dorshei Derekh Shabbat Service (via Zoom)
Dorshei Derekh Shabbat Service (via Zoom)
Dorshei Derekh is holding an online service this week via Zoom. If you would like to join via Zoom, please email Mark Pinsky for the link and login information. If you need a Kol Haneshamah prayerbook, please click here for a PDF version.
Charry Service
Charry Service
Rabbi Zeff will be leading a service from the Charry Sanctuary this week with Shabbat prayers and songs. As part of the service, the rabbi will also be teaching a text study. If your Shabbat practice allows, please tune in! PLEASE NOTE: Links to services and events are not posted on the GJC website. Rather,
Family Zoom Havdalah
Family Zoom Havdalah
Please join us - it's good to connect! GJC's family retreat community is hosting a virtual Family Havdalah via Zoom. It will be a chance for kids and parents to be in community, even virtually, as we mark the transition from Shabbat. Come light your candle with us! https://us04web.zoom.us/j/581668185 Meeting ID 581-668-185
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ECPTV (Zoom)
ECPTV (Zoom)
An early childhood programming station your little one can tune into throughout the day for activities and to see their teachers and friends! ECPTV is for children enrolled in GJC's Early Childhood Program. If you're interested in checking it out, please contact ECP Director Michelle Bernstein at ecp@germantownjewishcentre.org. If you're interested in seeing what ECP's
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Morning Minyan (video, dial-in, or audio-stream only)
Morning Minyan (video, dial-in, or audio-stream only)
Prayer is for every day, and GJC supports a weekday minyan service, including Torah reading when appropriate, on Sunday, Monday, and Thursday mornings throughout the year in the Magil Chapel. The service is led by members in rotation with the Rabbi, and the Rabbi gives a short teaching at the end of each service to
Shalvah: Weekly Chanting with Nina Peskin & Rabbi Zeff (Zoom)
Shalvah: Weekly Chanting with Nina Peskin & Rabbi Zeff (Zoom)
One of the ways the Hebrew word shalvah can be defined is "equanimity." Equanimity is being aware of what's happening, challenges and all, and meeting it with open awareness. Equanimity is maintaining your center while things are uncertain and unstable. We cultivate equanimity in meditation by sitting and returning to open awareness of all we are feeling again and again. Likewise, in
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GJC’s Online Auction (The Bash 2020)
Beginning at 8:15 PM on Saturday, March 28 and running through 9:00 PM on Monday, March 30, you can bid on over 100 auction items from one-of-a-kind adventures to amazing restaurants to treasures like Superbowl tickets or a Torneau watch! All of the funds we raise together will support GJC in its efforts to serve
Dorshei Derekh Zoom Service
Dorshei Derekh Zoom Service
Dorshei Derekh is holding an online service this week via Zoom. If you would like to join via Zoom, please email Mark Pinsky for the link and login information. If you need a Kol Haneshamah prayerbook, please click here for a PDF version.
Shabbat Service (audio livestream only)
Shabbat Service (audio livestream only)
Rabbi Zeff will be leading a service from the Charry Sanctuary this week with Shabbat prayers and songs. If your Shabbat practice allows, please listen along from home! To listen on our audio live stream: Go to our homepage at www.germantownjewishcentre.org or click on this Mixlr link. Note: The GJC building will not be open to
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How to Lead a Seder
How to Lead a Seder
Many of us are unexpectedly in the position of leading a seder, and may want a refresher. Please join us for "How to Lead a Seder," where you'll hear ideas from Rabbi Zeff and others, have an opportunity to share your own ideas, and explore ways that allow us to celebrate Pesah in a different
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(Online class) Shir HaShirim: The Song of Songs – Pre-Passover Learning with Rabbi Zeff
(Online class) Shir HaShirim: The Song of Songs – Pre-Passover Learning with Rabbi Zeff
Learn about the tradition of reading Shir HaShirim during Passover and delve into some of the themes of the text. Explore the narrative of the love between God and the people of Israel, and consider the resonance of the text as we ready ourselves for Passover. This is an online class via Zoom; the link