Labor Seder: A Woman’s Place is in Her Union

Labor Seder: A Woman’s Place is in Her Union

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

“Ordinary Days”: a WGJC outing (offsite)

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

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Minyan Masorti Memorial Shabbat with Rabbi Tsurah August

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

Yom Ha-Shoah with Ruth Hartz: Reflections of a Hidden Child in Nazi Occupied France

Yom Ha-Shoah with Ruth Hartz: Reflections of a Hidden Child in Nazi Occupied France

Ruth Kapp Hartz's goal is to teach the history and the events of the Holocaust, the unprecedented genocide of the twentieth century during World War II, through her personalized story so that present and future generations will remember its lessons and make connections to contemporary issues of concern. Germantown Jewish Centre is pleased to welcome

Torah Fund Brunch: Making Connections with Elaine Culbertson

The Women of Germantown Jewish Centre invite you to our annual Torah Fund Brunch honoring Yona Diamond Dansky, with speaker Elaine Culbertson, Chair of the Pennsylvania Holocaust Education Council.  Elaine will be speaking on "Making Connections: How Family Stories Help Us Teach About the Holocaust." Contributions are welcomed at the door.  For further information and

Yom ha-Atzma’ut Dinner & Film

Come celebrate Yom Ha'Aztmaut with Germantown Jewish Centre!  REGISTER HERE  DINNER (MAMA'S VEGETARIAN):  6:00 PM  Cubas, burekas, sabich pita oh my!  Join us for a delicious Israeli dinner catered by Mama's Vegetarian.  Good friends, good food, good feelings - what better way to spend an evening?  $10/person (RSVP by May 6)   Please request a dinner

Interfaith Iftar Dinner & Discussion

GJC is excited to once again partner with the Peace Islands Institute's Center for Interfaith Affairs for our fourth annual Interfaith Ramadan Dinner. Ramadan is the 9th month of the   Islamic calendar, when it is traditional for Muslims to fast from sun up to sun down. We are coming together to eat the fast-breaking meal,

Friday Night PRIDE!

with Chana Rothman and Eric Jaffe, Drag Queen StoryTime, and a Farewell to Rabbi Alanna Sklover 5:30 PM      Face Painting, Photo Booth, LGBTQ+ Book Nook & More! 6:00 PM      “The Story of Us: A Shabbat Pride Journey”: Family & Kids’ JAM Join Rabbi Alanna Sklover, Chana Rothman, and Philly Drag Queen

Farewell to Rabbi Alanna Sklover

JOIN US AS WE BID FAREWELL TO RABBI ALANNA SKLOVER!   Join us during Friday Night Pride as we offer appreciations of Rabbi Sklover and blessings for her journey ahead. Together, let us all express our our gratitude for the many ways Rabbi Sklover has served the GJC community during her time here. We join Rabbi

PRIDE Shabbat with Laynie Soloman

Join us for Pride Shabbat, where we will honor and celebrate the vibrant queer thread that runs through the amazing tapestry that is our community of communities. Following services, we invite you to continue the joyful feeling with an outdoor kiddush by Centre Catering with a centerpiece that celebrates our beautiful diversity. Germantown Jewish Centre

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