There Are Jews Here is a 2016 film about 4 small Jewish communities in middle America. Once sites of vibrant congregations they find themselves needing to adapt to new demographic realities. Using in depth profiles the producers bring us into the lives and the shuls that are effected. Some novel approaches to their problems are
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The all-important Israeli elections of April 9, 2019, ought to be interpreted within the broader context of Israel’s prolonged identity crisis. Israel has witnessed over the last few decades the emergence of internal conflict between universalists and particularists, liberals and conservatives, promoters of majoritarianism versus the promoters of minority rights, and those who prioritize Israel’s |
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Let’s get together to Strike Up the Band! Saturday March 9 7:30-10:30pm The Women of GJC are bringing together all the greatest musicians from the best Marching Bands, Jazz Bands, Rock and Roll Bands, and Big Bands throughout history to help us celebrate. The 2019 Purim Bash will be the best ever! What are you waiting |
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oin us for a conversation with recent BBMM parents who will share their experiences, reflections, and suggestions for bar/bat mitzvah organizing. Topics will cover |
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Come for a special Charry Service where members of the GJC Men's Club lead the service. Stay after for celebratory kiddush, a chance to connect with old friends and new, and a Shabbat afternoon program. 1:00 PM in the Charry Sanctuary: Breaking the Male Code: Enhancing Male Emotional Intimacy through Men’s Groups and Male Friendship
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Come for a special Charry Service where members of the GJC Men's Club lead the service. Stay after for celebratory kiddush, a chance to connect with old friends and new, and a Shabbat afternoon program. Breaking the Male Code: Enhancing Male Emotional Intimacy through Men’s Groups and Male Friendship with Dr. Rob Garfield and Jake |
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Purim is getting magical at Germantown Jewish Centre! 11 year-old Esther has just received her letter to Chag-vartz School of Kesem (magic) and can’t wait to begin her first year. Once she arrives, she quickly learns that there’s more to being at Chag-wartz than the sorting kippah, being good at charms and potions, and winning
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Come in costume & join in the fun at GJC’s annual family-friendly Purim extravaganza! Fun for children of all ages; bring your friends! Creative Megillat Esther Reading, Purim spiels, costume parade, lots and lots and LOTS of hamantaschen, Moonbounce, Mini Golf, Super-Hoops, a clown, games, prizes, food & more! ALL ARE WELCOME! This year’s theme |
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The King's All Shook Up in Shushan! Put your blue suede shoes on and come get “All Shook Up” with the Kings of Rock & Roll: Jake “Shake, Rattle & Roll” Kriger, Rabbi Adam “Johnny B. Good” Zeff, G'vanim's “Thank you, thank you very much” ginchy groovers and a host of all your friends for |
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Grab some pizza, salad, dessert & drinks, and settle in for a terrific film. Rock in the Red Zone is a personal view from the ground on the frontlines of an endless war, and a powerful exploration into the lives and art of musicians struggling to create in a conflict zone. On the edge of |
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Today, we take women's participation in Shabbat services for granted. Each year, on Women's Shabbat, we remember and celebrate our growth and ownership of women's place in the synagogue. Join in the Charry Sanctuary for an extraordinary Shabbat where all are welcome to continue this 42 year legacy. Women's Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat is sponsored by Women
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Today, we take women's participation in Shabbat services for granted. Each year, on Women's Shabbat, we remember and celebrate our growth and ownership of women's place in the synagogue. Join in the Charry Sanctuary for an extraordinary Shabbat where all are welcome to continue this 42 year legacy. Women's Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat is sponsored by Women |
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A workshop for current and potential new volunteers for the GJC Homelessness Hospitality Network, as well as for those who just wish to deepen their understanding of this issue, will be held on Sun, March 31 from 10:30-12:30 in the Maslow Auditorium. Rachel Falkove, the director of the Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network, and additionally an
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A new, ground breaking program specifically designed to meet the social, emotional and spiritual needs of Jewish seekers entering second adulthood! In the introductory session to the Wise Up program, you will be guided through reflective work that enables you to come to new understandings about your life, self, values, and Jewish practices. It will |
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You Can Make a Difference! GJC's new Adult Literacy Tutor Program, an outgrowth of the Granger Memorial Shabbat on Poverty in Philadelphia, offers you the opportunity to become an effective adult tutor with the Project HOME Tutor Corps. The Tutor Corps will – • Provide you with adult literacy training; • Match you with a |
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Longing for more time to hear the Still Small Voice Within? That is the gift of Shabbat. Join us for this spiritually uplifting hour of Hebrew chant, meditation and gentle movement. Nourish your personal connection to the Divine to uplift your Body, Mind, Heart & Soul. Leah Weisman will be leading Kol D'mamah Shabbat experiences
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Come escort out the Sabbath Queen with the Rising Song Fellows, a special group of accomplished Jewish musicians and prayer leaders. We’ll close Shabbat together with Havdallah and a participatory concert led by the Fellows at the Germantown Jewish Centre in celebration of the completion of the first cohort of the Rising Song Institute’s two-year |