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As the daylight dwindles and the weather cools, let us turn inward to the warmth of our community. Each week until mid-March we will mark havdalah as a community. Havdalah is a short ritual that marks the end of Shabbat, our day of rest. Through blessing, song, and story, we will dwell together in the |
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GJC’s Jewish book reading group meets monthly, reading and discussing fiction and nonfiction books of Jewish interest written mostly (but not solely) by Jewish writers and chosen by the group. Volunteer group members lead the discussion. For more information and the link to access the Zoom meeting, please contact Nan Myers. January's book is "The |
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1:00 - 2:00 PM on Wednesdays (January 6 - February 24, 2021) In this course, we will continue with the Second Book: Aleph isn’t enough to complete this second book in the series. We are now building vocabulary, expanding knowledge of roots, conjugation of verbs and beginning translations. Tuition and book fees are $80/GJC members |
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Ron Walker has over 45 years of experience serving as a teacher, principal, staff developer, and consultant in various educational communities. Currently, Ron serves as the Executive Director and is a founding member of the Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color. The mission of COSEBOC, founded in 2007, is to connect, inspire, support, and |
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As the daylight dwindles and the weather cools, let us turn inward to the warmth of our community. Each week until mid-March we will mark havdalah as a community. Havdalah is a short ritual that marks the end of Shabbat, our day of rest. Through blessing, song, and story, we will dwell together in the |
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Join Women of GJC as GJC member Rhonda Mandel presents the riveting story of 982 Jewish refugees who lived in barracks behind barbed-wire fences in Oswego, NY, from August 1944 to February 1945. They were not living in freedom, but they were also not living in a prison. For more information or if you have
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Sunday, January 10, 2021 7:30 - 9:00 PM on Zoom (Link sent in congregational emails) Join Rabbi Richman and Rabbi Arthur Waskow for a book conversation about Rabbi Waskow's newest book: Dancing in God's Earthquake: The Coming Transformation of Religion. The book is a distillation and harvest of Rabbi Waskow’s 65-year overlapping career(s) as historian, |
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Tuesdays, January 12, 19 & 26 7:00-8:30 PM on Zoom Rabbi Nancy Fuchs Kreimer In this class, we will form a supportive group of "encouragers" (as Reb Simcha Zissel of Ziv called them) to help each of us craft our own spiritual practice appropriate to the times we face, to each of our soul's curriculum, |
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In this six-session class, taught by Maria Pulzetti and Rabbi Adam Zeff, we will look at how Jewish law and American law affect working-class people and people living in poverty. And in the American context, we will also look at racial inequities in poverty. Topics will include hunger, health, income, incarceration, and housing. Sessions run |
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HAZAK programs are planned for our seniors (age 55+) and are geared to both reflect common interests and get us to “stretch” to try new activities as well. This well-attended book group meets monthly all year long on the second Thursday of the month to discuss great books - BYO tea and nosh to the |
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Join us for the 37th Annual Ralph Granger Memorial Program as we welcome State Senator Art Haywood. As the Senator representing much of Northwest Philadelphia and parts of Montgomery County—and as a progressive leader in Harrisburg—Senator Haywood is well-positioned to consider with us questions such as: What race-related successes and challenges have you seen in |
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Join the entire GJC community in celebration and commemoration of MLK Jr. Day on Zoom! Through learning and action, we will join together to follow MLK Jr.’s example of loving our neighbors by demanding economic justice for all. We will spend an hour on Sunday morning discovering the legacy of Dr. King and partnering with |
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Mazal Tov to Toby Barkan, son of Craig Barkan and Amy Schrager, on becoming Bar Mitzvah! 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
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As the daylight dwindles and the weather cools, let us turn inward to the warmth of our community. Each week until mid-March we will mark havdalah as a community. Havdalah is a short ritual that marks the end of Shabbat, our day of rest. Through blessing, song, and story, we will dwell together in the
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Over the past several years, Germantown Jewish Centre’s partnership with Hadar’s Rising Song Institute has transformed the Jewish soundscape while providing a model for creating and sustaining thriving musical community. The Charry Sanctuary has hosted the creation of music that has been heard by tens of thousands of people all over the world. Join Rabbi |
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Come learn, plant & create in the GJC Zoom Garden as we honor our connection to the Earth through the holiday of Tu BiSh’vat! Joyfully connect with congregants of all ages and to Jewish texts and music that remind us of our connection to the land, trees, and plants with which we share this planet. |
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January 28, February 4, February 11, and February 18 (7:00 - 8:00 PM on Zoom) Based on a wonderful book (author is Dov Singer) by the same name as the title of this course we will explore real opportunities and common difficulties in personal and collective prayer. We will endeavor to establish a safe setting
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What kind of psychological and emotional problems have been common to us in these past 10 months or so, and what people are doing to combat this and staying safe and sane. No, you are not alone. Many of us are familiar with her program’s format but it regularly deals with any number of diverse |
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Join Rabbi Adam for a special Havdalah JAM where we will usher out the Sabbath Queen with stories that explore the stars and the promise of a sweet week to come. This program is geared for children age 18 months to 6 years, but all are welcome. Germantown Jewish Centre extends thanks and gratitude to |
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Tuesdays, February 2, 9 & 16 7:00-8:30 PM on Zoom Rabbi Nathan Martin This class will explore how Jewish texts relate to God and the natural world, and will also give participants an opportunity to reflect on their own eco-theology. Nathan Martin is a GJC member and serves as the Associate Rabbi of Congregation Beth |
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The clergy of The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, Germantown Jewish Centre, and St. Martin's Episcopal will host a conversation about who we are as a country and how we got here. The clergy will offer their observations, and space will be made for conversation and sharing of feelings and perspectives. We may venture into
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Adina Abramowitz and Mark Pinsky will present Financial Racism: Your Money, Your Impact on Feb 4, 2021 at 8:00. This is the fourth event in the TOCT series, Facing Systemic Racism. They will discuss many of the ways that our financial system supports systemic racism as well as the people and organizations working to change |
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This spirited service (currently offered by Zoom, audio livestream, or video livestream) is led by GJC rabbis who lead us in singing the psalms of Kabbalat Shabbat. The spirit of the singing along with the warmth of the community make this a wonderful way to make the transition from the workweek to Shabbat. The Rabbi |
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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,
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As the daylight dwindles and the weather cools, let us turn inward to the warmth of our community. Each week until mid-March we will mark havdalah as a community. Havdalah is a short ritual that marks the end of Shabbat, our day of rest. Through blessing, song, and story, we will dwell together in the |