GJC has scheduled the next Chesed Committee "Cook-In" for Sunday, Sept. 15th from 12-3 PM (and can use some people to stay until 4). We need shoppers, choppers, preppers, makers, bakers, and artists to lend a hand in making meals and cards that go to members of the GJC community experiencing an illness or a
This special musical service–literally, “the sound of singing”–is led in the Charry Sanctuary by Rabbi Zeff and Executive Director Nina Peskin singing in harmony, and it features new melodies and kavanot (short spiritual reflections) rather than a formal teaching. The service, which includes a drummer, invites us to enter the peaceful and reflective space of
A adult-child Shabbat service for children up to age 6. Ginat Shabbat is a garden of delights for young families ready to move their bodies and take part in fun and engaging Shabbat activities! Kids pray from their own age-appropriate siddur, and the service includes prayer, sharing, and storytelling that highlight themes from the weekly Torah
GJC offers a high-spirited, action packed monthly musical prayer service for children younger than elementary school, but old enough to walk (or be carried by a willing adult!) Using guitar and other acoustic instruments to accompany storytelling, the children explore the weekly Torah portion or upcoming holiday in a full-body prayer experience! Led by Amy
PREPARING FOR THE NEW YEAR WITH DEVOTIONAL MUSIC AND PRAYER A chance to take stock, to let go of old habits of thought and action, and commit ourselves to moving in new directions. How do we take stock, let go, and move in new directions? What do we do to prepare our hearts for the
Lace up your sneakers and join your friends on Women of GJC's 4th annual Walk in the Wissahickon! Please meet at Cedars House Café (200 W. Northwestern Ave.) RSVP appreciated so we know whom to expect. After the walk, we can continue the conversation at Cedars with a cup of coffee. Contact Dena Lake for more
