Rosh ha-Shanah Text Study
"Creation Beyond the Binary" with Ari Witkin: For generations we have recalled our creation story through the emergence of binary elements: light and darkness, heavens and earth, land and water, male and female. Though these dichotomies have animated the human experience in many ways, they paint only a limited picture of the universe we live
Rosh ha-Shanah-Rama
Holiday themed activities for 2nd-6th graders
Rosh ha-Shanah in the Charry Service
Led by Rabbi Zeff, with Executive Director Nina Peskin as Cantor, Rosh ha-Shanah services in the Charry Sanctuary offer a beautiful way to enter into the New Year.
High Holiday Childcare
Babysitting and supervised play for toddlers and kids up to 1st grade. GJC’s childcare on the High Holidays is provided by teachers in our ECP program and assisted by our teen babysitters.
Rosh ha-Shanah in Minyan Masorti
This member-led traditional egalitarian minyan puts an emphasis on a complete traditional prayer service. During the High Holidays, the minyan meets in the Marcus Auditorium, and all roles in the service are coordinated and filled by members.
Camp Yom Tov (2nd-6th grade)
Supervised play and activities before services for 2nd-6th graders – Camp Yom Tov will be staffed by teen madrechim (counsellors).
Kol D’mamah Contemplative Service
Enter into the new year with a contemplative service that focuses on meditation, chanting, and movement.