American Jews and Social Justice This three-session course will explore the contributions made by selected Jewish activists to various movements for social justice in the United States from the mid nineteenth through the late twentieth centuries. We will read excerpts from the activists' speeches, memoirs or other writings, and will discuss the ways in which
Papercutting is an ancient art form with original papercuts dating back to the 6th century in China. Since that time, artisans have used paper, scissors and knives to create objects both ornamental and functional. Perhaps you made a snowflake in grade school or have seen silhouettes. These are forms of papercutting. The earliest known reference
Rabbi Zeff will lead us in Havdalah, along with sharing memories of Stefan z"l. Betsy Teutsch will share reflections on the history and evolution of the Presser event We will hear from four members deeply involved in Justice work in our minyan/synagogue and larger community : - Donald Joseph: Public Funding for PA Schools
The GJC Men's Club presents Brazen and Modest: Women and the Making of Modern Yiddish Literature with Dr. Kathryn Hellerstein, GJC member and professor of Yiddish literature at the University of Pennsylvania All are welcome to join Dr. Kathryn Hellerstein and the Men's Club for an engaging, informative program. The program will include a history of
Introduction to Kabbalah: Exploring the Esoteric Mystical Faith Tradition of Judaism In this 10-session course, we will open up the world of Kabbalah, the received mystical tradition of Judaism revealed to Moses on Mount Sinai, at a basic level. No prior knowledge of Kabbalah will be assumed. We will look at a variety of topics
Take a quick break in the middle of your day to learn Mishnah, a central rabbinic text, with Rabbi Zeff. We will learn about what Mishnah is, how it works, and delve into some key mishnaic texts together. If you are curious about rabbinic text but have not studied any before, this class is for
Biblical Hebrew 6 1-2:00 PM on Wednesdays, February 2 - March 23 Join Rabbi Fredi Cooper for Biblical Hebrew learning. In addition to completing a workbook, students will read and translate short biblical passages. Rabbi Fredi Cooper Rabbi Fredi Cooper is a rabbi, teacher, therapist, mother, wife and friend and mentor. Her passion both inside
Book Talk with Dr. Andrew Zitcer - "Practicing Cooperation: Mutual Aid Beyond Capitalism" 7:00 - 8:30 PM on Sunday, February 6, 2022 (Zoom) Join Dr. Andrew Zitcer for a talk about his recently published book, “Practicing Cooperation: Mutual Aid Beyond Capitalism.” From the crises of racial inequity and capitalism that inspired the Black Lives Matter
It may seem like a basic question, but fundamentally: What is Mental Health? In this workshop, we'll talk about what mental health is and explore some of the surprising philosophical and practical questions that come up when we ask a seemingly simple question. Using a variety of lenses and perspectives will help us develop a
We will consider central principles of Jewish bioethics and then discuss their application to current controversies, including vaccination, end-of-life decision making, abortion and topics raised by participants in the class. This class is part of the Open Beit Midrash series and meets on Zoom from 7:00-8:30 PM on Tuesdays, February 15, February 22, and March
