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
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
Join our community in exploring the themes of the season, weekly Torah reading, and holidays. Using the Jewish Studio Process, we integrate spiritual grounding, text study, and creative process (using any materials you have at home to explore and play). This is not just for artists! We use materials to deepen our understanding and experience
Biblical Hebrew 6 1-2:00 PM on Wednesdays, February 2 - March 23 Join Rabbi Fredi Cooper for Biblical Hebrew learning. In addition to completing a workbook, students will read and translate short biblical passages. Rabbi Fredi Cooper Rabbi Fredi Cooper is a rabbi, teacher, therapist, mother, wife and friend and mentor. Her passion both inside
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
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Book Talk with Dr. Andrew Zitcer - "Practicing Cooperation: Mutual Aid Beyond Capitalism" 7:00 - 8:30 PM on Sunday, February 6, 2022 (Zoom) Join Dr. Andrew Zitcer for a talk about his recently published book, “Practicing Cooperation: Mutual Aid Beyond Capitalism.” From the crises of racial inequity and capitalism that inspired the Black Lives Matter
