Tu Bi'Sh'vat, the New Year of the Trees, is our Jewish Arbor Day. Originally an agricultural marker, the 17th century Kabbalists created a mystical journey through the Four Worlds to elevate ourselves and attune ourselves as part of nature. Draw forth your inner mystic ~ chant, dance & bless the fruit of the vine and
January 28, February 4, February 11, and February 18 (7:00 - 8:00 PM on Zoom) Based on a wonderful book (author is Dov Singer) by the same name as the title of this course we will explore real opportunities and common difficulties in personal and collective prayer. We will endeavor to establish a safe setting
What kind of psychological and emotional problems have been common to us in these past 10 months or so, and what people are doing to combat this and staying safe and sane. No, you are not alone. Many of us are familiar with her program’s format but it regularly deals with any number of diverse
Join Rabbi Adam for a special Havdalah JAM where we will usher out the Sabbath Queen with stories that explore the stars and the promise of a sweet week to come. This program is geared for children age 18 months to 6 years, but all are welcome. Germantown Jewish Centre extends thanks and gratitude to
Tuesdays, February 2, 9 & 16 7:00-8:30 PM on Zoom Rabbi Nathan Martin This class will explore how Jewish texts relate to God and the natural world, and will also give participants an opportunity to reflect on their own eco-theology. Nathan Martin is a GJC member and serves as the Associate Rabbi of Congregation Beth
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The clergy of The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, Germantown Jewish Centre, and St. Martin's Episcopal will host a conversation about who we are as a country and how we got here. The clergy will offer their observations, and space will be made for conversation and sharing of feelings and perspectives. We may venture into
Adina Abramowitz and Mark Pinsky will present Financial Racism: Your Money, Your Impact on Feb 4, 2021 at 8:00. This is the fourth event in the TOCT series, Facing Systemic Racism. They will discuss many of the ways that our financial system supports systemic racism as well as the people and organizations working to change
This spirited service (currently offered by Zoom, audio livestream, or video livestream) is led by GJC rabbis who lead us in singing the psalms of Kabbalat Shabbat. The spirit of the singing along with the warmth of the community make this a wonderful way to make the transition from the workweek to Shabbat. The Rabbi
