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.
HAZAK programs are planned for our seniors (age 55+) and are geared to both reflect common interests and get us to “stretch” to try new activities as well. This well-attended book group meets monthly all year long on the second Wednesday of the month to discuss great books over tea and nosh. To learn which
A community for spiritual deepening through chant, Torah study, and twenty minutes of silence. All are welcome. Led by Rabbi Malkah Binah Klein and Rabbi Sheila Weinberg. Everyone is welcome to join; both experienced meditators and those new to meditation practice are welcome. This meditation is being led via Zoom; for more information or the
Led by Rabbi Zeff, 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 by members. The service meets in the Charry Sanctuary during the year, place where most of our Bar and Bat Mitzvah services and celebrations take place,
This service and potluck meets in different members’ homes and features a song-filled Kabbalat Shabbat service and the opportunity to have Shabbat dinner and socialize together. We will publicize the location in advance, and we invite you to bring your favorite vegetarian dish and your Shabbat spirit to this informal gathering. This Shabbat in the
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Tish'ah b'Av commemorates the destruction of the temples and the mass displacement of our ancestors. As we know, this was far from the last time our people would experience mass displacement and bear the weight of ensuing collective trauma. As human beings we are story-telling animals. We make meaning of our lives and our personal
Our local and excellent Woodmere Museum (on Germantown Avenue, about 1 mile north of the Chestnut Hill West train station) holds a Juried Exhibition every summer. The works are new, often startling, very fresh and provocative of much discussion. HAZAK has arranged for a tour with a Museum docent. The tour should last one to
Led by Rabbi Zeff, 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 by members. The service meets in the Charry Sanctuary during the year, place where most of our Bar and Bat Mitzvah services and celebrations take place,
Over the last decade, the leadership of Germantown Jewish Centre has been engaging with the question of how we keep our community safe and secure while retaining our character as a welcoming and open community. We have installed security cameras, created a key fob system to enter the building on weekdays, added a double entrance
