Please join us in welcoming Rabbi Golan Ben-Chorin, grandson of Rabbi Elias Charry, as this year’s Rabbi Elias Charry Memorial Scholar-in-Residence. Rabbi Ben-Chorin, a third-generation Israeli Reform spiritual leader and Doctor of Education, brings to his work an experiential, musical, and "midrashic” approach to learning and prayer. In serving Reform communities in Israel, the United
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
Please join us in welcoming Rabbi Golan Ben-Chorin, grandson of Rabbi Elias Charry, as this year’s Rabbi Elias Charry Memorial Scholar-in-Residence. Rabbi Ben-Chorin, a third-generation Israeli Reform spiritual leader and Doctor of Education, brings to his work an experiential, musical, and “midrashic” approach to learning and prayer. In serving Reform communities in Israel, the United
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. November's book is "Saving
Tuesdays, November 10, 17, & 24 7:00-8:30 PM on Zoom with Rabbi Howard Avruhm Addison The prophet Joel foresaw a time when God’s spirit would be manifest, when men and women, young and old would dream dreams and see visions. Yet, despite having a rich tradition of dream interpretation, modern Judaism has given little spiritual
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
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
Hebrew chant, meditation, and gentle energy movement. Led by Leah Weisman. PLEASE NOTE: Links to services and events are not posted on the GJC website. Rather, daily and weekly schedules with links are emailed to our member listserv. If you are not a GJC member but would like to receive these emails, please contact Program
Can a big city like Philadelphia have more cash on hand to address issues such as poverty, schools, and our antiquated infrastructure without raising taxes? What can the City do to combat red-lining and other cases of structural racism in our financial institutions? Is there a way for would-be entrepreneurs who are credit worthy but
HAZAK and TOCT (Tikkun Olam Coordinating Team) invite you to join in a film discussion of They Ain’t Ready for Me, a documentary film being shown virtually this year as part of the Gershman Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival. THEY AIN’T READY FOR ME is about Tamar Manasseh, founder of MASK (Mothers Against Senseless Killings). She is a mother, Black Chicago activist,
