WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO LIVE IN THE POOREST BIG CITY IN AMERICA? How Poverty Affects Everything from Health & Housing to Education & Employment Philadelphia has long been ranked the poorest of the country’s ten most populous cities. Recent reports show that even as most of the country enjoys declining poverty rates and increasing
Each year Germantown Jewish Centre dedicates a Shabbat to celebrating the life and legacy of Ralph Granger, beloved former custodian of GJC and a role model to our community, and rededicating ourselves to advancing race relations. Ralph Granger was well-loved and respected, a Christian African American who was known for his dignity and love for
Join fellow GJC and community members as we observe MLK Day with service and political action. Our annual MLK Day of Service projects will take place on Monday morning, and as in years past, we will be volunteering in the community with organizations in NW Philadelphia. Join thousands of people from across the Philadelphia region who
HA-MAKOM: SACRED SPACE IN JUDAISM In this Beit Midrash series we will explore the idea of sacred space in Jewish thought, from the Mishkan (Tabernacle) in the wilderness to the Temple in Jerusalem to Israel and the modern synagogue. How do spaces contain or channel the divine? How do they change the people in them
The sorting party is an amazing opportunity to both volunteer for a good cause AND get first pick of the goods! If you are interested in helping out at this fun event, or at the Women's Clothing Giveaway itself, please be in touch with Genie at geniebud@gmail.com.
The Women’s Clothing Exchange at Germantown Jewish Centre is a highly anticipated, annual community and charitable event that draws hundreds of people each year. The event serves the wider community in many ways, from being an environmentally friendly source for clothes recycling to a truly enjoyable social time with friends to funds supporting interfaith work which
GJC is pleased to provide space for local Girl Scouts troops to meet. If you would like to join the Girl Scouts, please contact Girl Scouts administration.
HA-MAKOM: SACRED SPACE IN JUDAISM In this Beit Midrash series we will explore the idea of sacred space in Jewish thought, from the Mishkan (Tabernacle) in the wilderness to the Temple in Jerusalem to Israel and the modern synagogue. How do spaces contain or channel the divine? How do they change the people in them
How do we remember the moments of Shabbat? How do we move on from a moment in time that we wish could last forever, from an activity or a place that we love and don't want to leave? We find ways to take memories of it with us. Join Rabbi Adam Zeff and musical guests
HA-MAKOM: SACRED SPACE IN JUDAISM In this Beit Midrash series we will explore the idea of sacred space in Jewish thought, from the Mishkan (Tabernacle) in the wilderness to the Temple in Jerusalem to Israel and the modern synagogue. How do spaces contain or channel the divine? How do they change the people in them
