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
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
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
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
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
As a leading socioeconomic research institute in Israel, the Taub Center’s findings show the bigger picture about the social and economic issues that keep Israelis up at night: How is Israel’s economy doing relative to other developed countries? What does the future hold for the “Start-Up Nation”? How do educational and employment gaps break down
The Men’s Club meeting on April 7 will feature architect Sherman Aronson talking about “The Life of Our Building”. It will be in the Canteen Room at 10 am. A tour will be part of it. There is a $5 charge for the brunch.
Second Annual Bobbi Willig Memorial Labor Seder A Woman's Place is in Her Union Please join us for the Philadelphia Jewish Labor Committee's Annual Labor Seder. Within the context of a traditional Passover Seder, we will explore the role of women in the labor movement, and how robust unions are a key factor in addressing injustices
Join the Women of GJC for a musical afternoon at Old Academy Players Theater, 3544 Indian Queen Lane, Philadelphia. Ordinary Days, an Off-Broadway musical by Adam Gwon charmingly delves into the hectic lives of four New Yorkers. Bring your partners, spouses, neighbors, and anyone else who wants to have a great afternoon! Attendees will also
Preparing for the End of Life: Navigating the Spiritual, Practical, and Emotional Landscape for Life's Final Journey Minyan Masorti is hosting a Memorial Shabbat on Shabbat morning, May 4, to remember minyan members who have passed away since the minyan's origin in 1981. Rabbi Tsurah August, as guest speaker, will give a dvar torah and
