The GJC Choir is an all-volunteer group of singers that performs at High Holiday services and at other holiday celebrations, programs, and community events throughout the year. Rehearsals are always full of laughter as well as singing and learning. If you are interested in joining the choir, please contact Natalie at rabbinicassistant@germantownjewishcentre.org.
The GJC Choir is an all-volunteer group of singers that performs at High Holiday services and at other holiday celebrations, programs, and community events throughout the year. Rehearsals are always full of laughter as well as singing and learning. If you are interested in joining the choir, please contact Natalie at rabbinicassistant@germantownjewishcentre.org.
GJC's Jewish book reading group reads 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 more information, please contact Nan at nanbmyers2@gmail.com.
Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds meet as a community at JRA's northeast Philadelphia warehouse (10980 Dutton Road, adjacent to the NE Airport) to pack over 3000 boxes with fresh produce and non-perishable food, and deliver food and a smile into the homes of those in need. All of these food packing events are important
Come find GJC's booth at the Mt. Airy Village Fair! GJC has many interactive activities planned, from "Ask the Rabbi" to honey cake tasting to writing down your wishes and blessings for the world. Be sure to see G'vanim play on the main stage as well!
Each year, GJC members donate more than 500 lbs of food to Philabundance through our Kol Nidrei Food Drive. Bring a bag or two of food by to the Philabundance truck on your way to Kol Nidrei services. All items should be unopened, canned, boxed, or bagged; please no glass jars or open containers. The
All are invited to join us for this family-friendly, community celebration! (for ages 4+) Religious School will be in session, and will join the celebration. The morning will begin with a Sukkot Extravaganza! as we go from station to station creating the symbols of sukkot and exploring their meaning. Learn how to hold your lulav
Join in singing & dancing as we read the last words of the Torah and begin anew! Highlights of this multigenerational celebration include:Torah Scavenger Hunt (Unroll the ENTIRE Torah scroll and get searching…), a Torah parade full of marching, singing, and dancing, a Children’s Aliyot where all kids will be called to the Torah for
Everyone is invited to a special screening of a very important and moving documentary. Children 12 and older, with parents or school class, are particularly invited to attend. This is a film based on the life events of Cherie Goren and her family, who were forced to leave their home in Memel, Poland, when the Nazis
GJC's Jewish book reading group reads 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 more information, please contact Nan at nanbmyers2@gmail.com.
