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
Bring your instruments & plush Torah and join Anna Goldberg (and her puppets!) for a 30-minute, child-centric Shabbat service for children age 0-6 and their families. Each service highlights themes from the Shabbat liturgy, weekly Torah portion and upcoming holiday. Come along for singing, praying, storytelling, and more! Bring your own percussion instruments and plush
Rabbi Zeff will lead us in Havdalah, along with sharing memories of Stefan z"l. Betsy Teutsch will share reflections on the history and evolution of the Presser event We will hear from four members deeply involved in Justice work in our minyan/synagogue and larger community : - Donald Joseph: Public Funding for PA Schools
The GJC Men's Club presents Brazen and Modest: Women and the Making of Modern Yiddish Literature with Dr. Kathryn Hellerstein, GJC member and professor of Yiddish literature at the University of Pennsylvania All are welcome to join Dr. Kathryn Hellerstein and the Men's Club for an engaging, informative program. The program will include a history of
Introduction to Kabbalah: Exploring the Esoteric Mystical Faith Tradition of Judaism In this 10-session course, we will open up the world of Kabbalah, the received mystical tradition of Judaism revealed to Moses on Mount Sinai, at a basic level. No prior knowledge of Kabbalah will be assumed. We will look at a variety of topics
Prayer is for every day, and GJC supports a weekday minyan service. The Rabbi gives a short teaching at the end of each service to provide food for thought for the day. The minyan provides a relaxed and welcoming environment in which to pray, to learn prayer skills, and, for those in mourning, to recite
Take a quick break in the middle of your day to learn Mishnah, a central rabbinic text, with Rabbi Zeff. We will learn about what Mishnah is, how it works, and delve into some key mishnaic texts together. If you are curious about rabbinic text but have not studied any before, this class is for
