Join the Women of GJC for our own Rina Rosenberg’s personal anecdotes as a Jew growing up and living in London interwoven with moments of the long history of Jews in London. From the Jews expulsion in the 13th Century through the establishment of the Jews’ Free School in 1822 to compelling stories from today,
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 able to reflect on and shape our loss. The care and support that individuals offer
This spirited service 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 offers a short teaching before we move on to
The Innocence Project works to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone. Our work is guided by science and grounded in antiracism. Join us for the 38th Annual Ralph Granger Memorial Program as we welcome Innocence Project Field Organizer Nigel Quiroz and exoneree Rodney Roberts
A supportive setting for participants to express, explore, better understand, and gain more perspective on the feelings and reactions around care and responsibility for loved ones. Those caregiving for loved ones with mental health challenges, disabilities, chronic illness or aging issues are welcome. Please note, this group requires registration in advance. Facilitated by Rabbi Rabbi
This spirited service 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 offers a short teaching before we move on to
Support group for GJC congregants who have health conditions that make them feel especially vulnerable during this current time. Facilitated by Rabbi Fredi Cooper, EdD Fredi Cooper is a retired rabbi, teacher, therapist, mother, wife and friend and mentor. Her passion both inside and outside of the Jewish world is cooking.
American Jews and Social Justice This three-session course will explore the contributions made by selected Jewish activists to various movements for social justice in the United States from the mid nineteenth through the late twentieth centuries. We will read excerpts from the activists' speeches, memoirs or other writings, and will discuss the ways in which
Papercutting is an ancient art form with original papercuts dating back to the 6th century in China. Since that time, artisans have used paper, scissors and knives to create objects both ornamental and functional. Perhaps you made a snowflake in grade school or have seen silhouettes. These are forms of papercutting. The earliest known reference
This spirited service 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 offers a short teaching before we move on to
