How do we take stock, let go, and move in new directions? What do we do to prepare our hearts for the spiritual work of teshuvah (return)? The tradition of chanting S'lichot - psalms, poems, and prayers for forgiveness - invites us to return to ourselves and to awaken our spirits before the High Holy
If you or your child needs access to the Religious School online classes, please email Education Director Abby Weinberg at educator@germantownjewishcentre.org.
The Women of GJC, Men’s Club, and HAZAK invite you to our welcome back event via Zoom on Sunday, September 13, at 10:00 AM when Sam Katz, Philadelphia historian, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, and longtime GJC member, will present a compelling program on the history of disempowerment of Philadelphia’s African American community and other communities of
If you or your child needs access to the Religious School online classes, please email Education Director Abby Weinberg at educator@germantownjewishcentre.org.
How do we teach our children to live in harmony with the world? By starting from the very beginning...with Adam and Eve and a little honeybee. Long before there were words like "ecology" and "environment," the ancient rabbis wondered about the first beings and how they learned to live in harmony with the diverse range
On erev Rosh ha-Shanah, in the first moments of the new year, when everything is possible and all ways are open to us, this service offers a chance to come together in self-reflection as the melodies of the High Holidays, as well as melodies from around the world, weave themselves through our hearts, our minds,
Rabbi Zeff and Nina Peskin will be leading High Holiday services from the Charry Sanctuary. For complete details on this year's High Holiday options, guest ticket sales, and programming, please click here. Remote access: Germantown Jewish Centre will provide multiple ways to attend High Holiday services and programs remotely. Zoom: Zoom links for all services
This weekly member-led traditional egalitarian minyan puts an emphasis on a complete traditional prayer service, with repetition of the Amidah in Shacharit and a full Torah reading. The minyan is currently meeting on Zoom, and all roles in the service are coordinated and filled by members, who also organize social activities, study, and celebrations throughout
Dorshei Derekh is a weekly member-led Reconstructionist minyan that puts an emphasis on singing, with a full P’sukei d’Zimra (preliminary service), and interactive discussion during the d’var Torah. The minyan is currently meeting over Zoom, and all roles in the service are coordinated and filled by members, who also organize social activities, study, and celebrations
Kol D’Mamah weaves Hebrew Chant, Meditation, Breath & Movement aligning our MindBodyHeart & Soul inside and out. For the High Holy Days there will be spaciousness for the deep reflection and transformative work of T’Shuvah into At-One-Ment. Rosh ha’Shanah Day 1 | Saturday, Sept. 19 - 1 Tishrei | Shabbat 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM:
