Tish'ah b'Av commemorates the destruction of the temples and the mass displacement of our ancestors. As we know, this was far from the last time our people would experience mass displacement and bear the weight of ensuing collective trauma. As human beings we are story-telling animals. We make meaning of our lives and our personal
Our local and excellent Woodmere Museum (on Germantown Avenue, about 1 mile north of the Chestnut Hill West train station) holds a Juried Exhibition every summer. The works are new, often startling, very fresh and provocative of much discussion. HAZAK has arranged for a tour with a Museum docent. The tour should last one to
Over the last decade, the leadership of Germantown Jewish Centre has been engaging with the question of how we keep our community safe and secure while retaining our character as a welcoming and open community. We have installed security cameras, created a key fob system to enter the building on weekdays, added a double entrance
The Mt. Airy Village Fair is a great event and provides a wonderful way to spread the word about GJC in the neighborhood! Help grow our membership by visiting the GJC booth and share your enthusiasm of GJC with prospective members who come by. We have a day of events planned, from "Ask the Rabbi"
Men's Club and Women of GJC invite all to the 2019 Welcome Back Brunch! HEAR OUR VOICES Music for the High Holidays CD Release & Teach-and-Sing A teach-and-sing experience with Rabbi Adam Zeff, Nina Peskin, and members of the GJC choir to celebrate the release of GJC's latest album, "Hear Our Voices: Music for the
GJC has scheduled the next Chesed Committee "Cook-In" for Sunday, Sept. 15th from 12-3 PM (and can use some people to stay until 4). We need shoppers, choppers, preppers, makers, bakers, and artists to lend a hand in making meals and cards that go to members of the GJC community experiencing an illness or a
PREPARING FOR THE NEW YEAR WITH DEVOTIONAL MUSIC AND PRAYER A chance to take stock, to let go of old habits of thought and action, and commit ourselves to moving in new directions. How do we take stock, let go, and move in new directions? What do we do to prepare our hearts for the
Lace up your sneakers and join your friends on Women of GJC's 4th annual Walk in the Wissahickon! Please meet at Cedars House Café (200 W. Northwestern Ave.) RSVP appreciated so we know whom to expect. After the walk, we can continue the conversation at Cedars with a cup of coffee. Contact Dena Lake for more
How do we teach children that it’s okay to make mistakes, okay to say we’re sorry, and okay to try again? The ancient rabbis taught that even before the world was made, God created t’shuvah – the path to repentance, a way to deal with our missteps, to apologize to others, and to learn how to move
We invite you to join us at Germantown Jewish Centre for a delicious, community, holiday meal! Dinner will be catered by Centre Catering (under Traditional Kosher Supervision.) The cost of the dinner is $10.00/adult, $5.00/child age 5-12 (sponsorships available upon request) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! Advance registration & payment are necessary by Wednesday, September 25th.
