Just over one hundred years ago sixty families ascended a sand dune off the Mediterranean coast and dreamt of creating the first Hebrew speaking city in close to two thousand years. The city of Tel Aviv, a city designed by ideology rather than commerce, reflects the values of early Zionism and its attempt to create
GJC’s Refugee Immigrant Justice Group welcomes Keynote Speaker Farwa Ahmadi, Director of Afghans of Philadelphia and INSPIRE Case Manager for the Nationalities Service Center. She has been featured in the Inquirer and WHYY for her leadership of Philadelphia’s Afghan community. The program will also include a policy update provided by HIAS and a preview of
Feminist Midrash 7:00 - 8:30 PM on Tuesdays, March 8, 15, & 22 (Zoom) Each session of this class will examine a different midrash from the book Dirshuni, and incredible collection of feminist midrash by modern Israeli women. We will examine these midrashim both on their own terms and to help us gain insight into
Beyond the Fundamentals: Exploring Contemporary Judaism 7:00 - 9:00 PM on Thursdays, March 10, 24, and 31; April 7 and 28; May 5, 12, and 26; June 2 and 9 (Zoom) This ten-session intermediate class, taught by Rabbi Adam Zeff, is intended for those who would like to deepen their learning beyond an introductory course.
HAZAK invites you to BEING THERE: EXPLORING WAYS TO RESPOND WHEN GOOD FRIENDS ARE ILL with Rina Rosenberg Health challenges are a natural part of life, especially as we age. Hazak means strength, as you know. How does our strength come into play as we consider the challenges of showing up in the best way
Shai Held Book Club 10:30 – 11:30 AM on Wednesdays through September 21, 2022 Join our weekly reading and discussion of essays on the weekly parasha in The Heart of Torah, by Rabbi Shai Held. All essays are read during class together, so there is no need for advanced preparation. Our studies and discussions center on
Lunchtime Mishnah 12:00 - 12:30 PM on Tuesdays, March 15 - May 31 (Zoom) 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
Dancin’ in the Seats is Steve Weintraub's program of dance done while mostly or entirely seated. Dancin’ in the seats is not simply an exercise program but brings an aesthetic dimension to movement. For an hour at a time, participants feel happy to be alive, graceful, and youthful. Being seated allows a large range of
Dancin’ in the Seats is Steve Weintraub's program of dance done while mostly or entirely seated. Dancin’ in the seats is not simply an exercise program but brings an aesthetic dimension to movement. For an hour at a time, participants feel happy to be alive, graceful, and youthful. Being seated allows a large range of
Join GJC for its annual Men's Club Shabbat on March 26. The service will begin at 10 AM in the Charry Sanctuary, and will also be accessible via Zoom and live-stream. Stay after kiddush for an afternoon program featuring guest speaker Dr. Gwynn Kessler, "Sacrifice to Study: The Development of Rabbinic Judaism." “Give me Yavneh
