GJC's annual Yom Kippur Oscar Bregman Memorial Program with Philadelphia Councilmember-at-Large, Kendra Brooks COVID-19 and the recent Black Lives Matter uprisings have exposed more sharply the racial and income based disparities in our country and in Philadelphia. For a city that was already facing the challenges that come with being the “poorest big city in
With gentle movements and breathing meditations, clear stress, calm your mind, and gently energize your body. It is embodied prayer. Give yourself the gift and come nurture yourself as well as receive an energy boost to prepare for the final hours of Yom Kippur. Zoom: Zoom links for all services and programs will be sent
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
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
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. 5:45- 7:28 PM: Ne’ilah with Final Shofar Blast 7:30 - 7:50 PM: Break The Fast Kiddush (blessings and
If you or your teen needs access to the Confirmation online class, please email Education Director Abby Weinberg at educator@germantownjewishcentre.org.
Religious School parents, please join Education Director Abby Weinberg for Back-to-Shul Night! The link to participate will be sent via email, but if you don't have it, please email Abby at educator@germantownjewishcentre.org.
Every other Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 PM Facilitated by Neil Beresin, M.Ed., Grief Counselor and Interfaith Chaplain Some say that profound loss is not something that we ever really "get over" and that with time, perhaps our relationship with grief changes. The goal of the group is to provide a safe, sacred, and meditative space to be
First Thursday of the month, 9:00-10:00 AM Facilitated by Sonia Gordon-Walinsky A nurturing environment in which to voice your concerns, anxieties, and questions, and to receive non-judgemental support. Sonia Gordon-Walinsky is an artist-educator. She and her husband "unschool" their two boys, ages 8 and 3. Two major influences in their parenting are Rahima Baldwin's book
