A parent-child Shabbat service, led by Miss Amy Jo Rosenthal, for children up to age 6. Ginat Shabbat is a garden of delights for our youngest families ready to move their bodies and take part in fun and engaging Shabbat activities! This minyan prays from its own age-appropriate siddur; the service includes prayer, sharing, and
In this weekly prayer service, children take the lead in running the program contributing in whatever way is comfortable for them. Some children lead prayers in English or Hebrew; some prepare Torah readings; even the youngest children participate in a variety of activities that do not require reading knowledge. Any child who wants a leadership
GJC is pleased to offer teen-supervised care for children age 6-12 so that parents can attend the afternoon programming during this special Shabbat.
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 in the Charry Sanctuary for an extraordinary Shabbat where all are welcome to continue this 42 year legacy. Women's Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat is sponsored by Women
Prayer is for every day, and GJC supports a weekday minyan service, including Torah reading when appropriate, on Sunday, Monday, and Thursday mornings throughout the year in the Magil Chapel. The service is led by members in rotation with the Rabbi, and the Rabbi gives a short teaching at the end of each service to
Sitting at the intersection of tradition, innovation, and community, the Religious School at GJC is committed to educating a new generation of kids for our evolving Jewish world. Our program urges students to get curious about their Judaism and integrates cutting edge teaching methods like Hebrew Through Movement. As they learn and explore, students build
Taught by our wonderful, experienced dance teacher, Grant Shulman, GJC's Israeli dance group welcomes dancers of all ages and levels. We begin each session with 45 minutes of beginner dances, followed by instruction, review, open dancing, and requests with increasing levels of difficulty. GJC's dance group is proud to be friendly and inclusive. For more
A workshop for current and potential new volunteers for the GJC Homelessness Hospitality Network, as well as for those who just wish to deepen their understanding of this issue, will be held on Sun, March 31 from 10:30-12:30 in the Maslow Auditorium. Rachel Falkove, the director of the Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network, and additionally an
A new, ground breaking program specifically designed to meet the social, emotional and spiritual needs of Jewish seekers entering second adulthood! In the introductory session to the Wise Up program, you will be guided through reflective work that enables you to come to new understandings about your life, self, values, and Jewish practices. It will
