You are invited to join the Women of Germantown Jewish Centre (Women of GJC) via Zoom on Sunday, March 27th at 10:00 AM as we learn about the rich and fascinating history of Jewish India dating back to 75 CE and hear about the Jewish delicacies of the 5 distinct Jewish communities in India. This
The Ethical Writings of Maimonides 7:00 - 8:30 PM on Tuesdays, March 29, April 5, and April 12 (Zoom) We will devote three sessions to reading Maimonides' systematic Introduction to the Mishnah Tractate Pirke Avot and explore some of the connections of this early work by the Rambam to his late masterpiece The Guide of
Today, we take women’s participation in Shabbat services for granted. Each year, on Women’s Shabbat, we remember and celebrate our growth and ownership of women’s place in the synagogue. Join us for an extraordinary Shabbat where all are welcome to continue this 45-year legacy. Join GJC for Women's Shabbat, featuring guest speaker Dr. Cheryl Bettigole,
April Art Beit Midrash 9:00 - 10:00 AM on Mondays and Wednesdays throughout April Join our community in exploring the themes of the season, weekly Torah reading, and holidays. Using the Jewish Studio Process, we integrate spiritual grounding, text study, and creative process (using any materials you have at home to explore and play). This
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.
Bring a box of crackers, a box of cereal, and a shelf-stable box of milk (of any kind) for your children to put into our special Passover Food Drive when you join Rabbi Adam and friends to explore the story of Passover with storytelling, music, and movement! Clean some "hametz" the traditional way, travel through
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 the 2021-2022 reading list, please click here. For more information about or to join the group, please contact
Mishnah Moed Katan Siyyum: What Makes Intermediate Days Between Festivals Different Traditionally, firstborn children fast on erev Pesach, but morning Torah study exempts from that fast. Whether or not you are a firstborn, please join us for Torah study the morning before Passover begins! In this siyyum (celebration of the completion of study), we will
Rabbi Adam Zeff warmly welcomes you (virtually over Zoom!) into his family's home for an upbeat accessible Seder for the first night of Passover. PLEASE NOTE: The schedule of online vs in-person events, as well as online links to services and events, are not posted here. Rather, daily, and weekly schedules are emailed to our
https://germantownjewishcentre.org/pesah/ This weekly service puts an emphasis on learning, with a shorter Shacharit prayer service and a longer period for study, led by the Rabbi and the Assistant Rabbi. The Charry Service often hosts special Shabbatot with guest speakers, B’nei Mitzvah services, and other celebrations. Members of all ages often take roles reading Torah &
https://germantownjewishcentre.org/pesah/ This weekly member-led traditional egalitarian minyan puts an emphasis on a complete traditional prayer service, with repetition of the Amidah in Shacharit and a full Torah reading. The minyan is currently meeting in-person as well as holding a separate Zoom service, and all roles in the service are coordinated and filled by members, who
https://germantownjewishcentre.org/pesah/ This weekly service puts an emphasis on learning, with a shorter Shacharit prayer service and a longer period for study, led by the Rabbi and the Assistant Rabbi. The Charry Service often hosts special Shabbatot with guest speakers, B’nei Mitzvah services, and other celebrations. Members of all ages often take roles reading Torah &
https://germantownjewishcentre.org/pesah/ Dorshei Derekh is a weekly member-led Reconstructionist minyan that puts an emphasis on singing, with a full P’sukei d’Zimra (preliminary service), and interactive discussion during the d’var Torah. The minyan is currently meeting over Zoom, and all roles in the service are coordinated and filled by members, who also organize social activities, study, and
https://germantownjewishcentre.org/pesah/ This weekly member-led traditional egalitarian minyan puts an emphasis on a complete traditional prayer service, with repetition of the Amidah in Shacharit and a full Torah reading. The minyan is currently meeting in-person as well as holding a separate Zoom service, and all roles in the service are coordinated and filled by members, who
https://germantownjewishcentre.org/pesah/ This weekly service puts an emphasis on learning, with a shorter Shacharit prayer service and a longer period for study, led by the Rabbi and the Assistant Rabbi. The Charry Service often hosts special Shabbatot with guest speakers, B’nei Mitzvah services, and other celebrations. Members of all ages often take roles reading Torah &
Some say that profound loss is not something that we ever really “get over” and that with time, perhaps our relationship with grief changes. The goal of the group is to provide a safe, sacred, and meditative space to be able to reflect on and shape our loss. The care and support that individuals offer
Torah Scrolls: Up Close and Personal 7:00 - 8:30 PM on Tuesdays, April 26, May 3, and May 10 (Zoom) Torah scribe Jen Taylor Friedman helps us zoom in on the tiny details of Torah scrolls. We'll learn some Talmud having to do with Torahs, look at some of the oldest known scrolls, discuss what
Judy was just twelve years old when the war came to Lithuania in 1941. The Nazis first forced her family to live in the Kovno ghetto and later they deported them to a concentration camp. Judy and her sister Rachel escaped, and through an extraordinary journey that took them across Nazi-occupied Europe, they were liberated
Are you juggling a young family, work, Covid restrictions, and/or distant support networks? Connect with early childhood professionals and parents for ideas, activities, strategies, and just sharing. Nini Engel is a newly-retired school psychologist who worked with preschool to fourth grade students and families. She is a parent of three grown daughters. She’s particularly interested in
Pirkei Avot Community Learning 4:00 - 5:00 PM on Saturdays, April 30 - May 28 7:15 PM on Saturday, June 4 (with Tikkun Leyl Shavuot) Pirkei Avot is a rich collection of rabbinic sayings from the era of the Mishnah. There is a tradition that, each Shabbat between Passover and Shavuot, we study one of