Soft Pretzel Sale
Wednesday is a favorite day at GJC because it's soft pretzel day, so stop on by and get yourself a treat! $0.50/each
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Religious School
Sitting at the intersection of tradition, innovation, and community, the Religious School at GJC is committed to educating a new generation of kids for our evolving Jewish world. Our program urges students to get curious about their Judaism and integrates cutting edge teaching methods like Hebrew Through Movement. As they learn and explore, students build
Morning Minyan
Prayer is for every day, and GJC supports a weekday minyan service, including Torah reading when appropriate, on Sunday, Monday, and Thursday mornings throughout the year in the Magil Chapel. The service is led by members in rotation with the Rabbi, and the Rabbi gives a short teaching at the end of each service to
Goodblatt Academy Class, Class 10
Taught by Rabbi Adam Zeff and Student Rabbi Ari Witkin. During 18 weeks of study (plus 5 holiday celebrations) in the Rabbi Morris Goodblatt Academy you will learn about Judaism and Jewish living in a welcoming classroom setting. You will learn the sweeping story of the Jewish people, and the blueprint that Judaism provides for
Kabbalat Shabbat
This spirited service in the Maslow Auditorium is led by volunteer members who lead us in singing the psalms of Kabbalat Shabbat--and this community loves to sing! The Rabbi offers a short teaching before we move on to the Ma'ariv (evening) service, which we again sing and chant together. The service lasts approximately one hour,
Minyan Masorti Shabbat Service
This weekly member-led traditional egalitarian minyan puts an emphasis on a complete traditional prayer service, with repetition of the Amidah in Shacharit and a full Torah reading. The minyan meets in the Temin Canteen Room, and all roles in the service are coordinated and filled by members, who also organize social activities, study, and celebrations
Shabbat Childcare
GJC is pleased to provide drop-off childcare, sponsored by Women of GJC and supervised by an Early Childhood Program teacher, on Shabbat mornings for children age 2-5. Children play and read stories in one of the Early Childhood Program's rooms. No reservations are necessary. The teacher may be able to accommodate children under age 2
Charry Service: Men’s Club Shabbat
Come for a special Charry Service where members of the GJC Men's Club lead the service. Stay after for celebratory kiddush, a chance to connect with old friends and new, and a Shabbat afternoon program. 1:00 PM in the Charry Sanctuary: Breaking the Male Code: Enhancing Male Emotional Intimacy through Men’s Groups and Male Friendship
Shabbat Kid Space
A dedicated space for youth to play Shabbat-friendly games; some games will be provided, but kids are welcome to bring their own. Please respect the space, and clean up and put away the games after playing them.
Dorshei Derekh Shabbat Service
This weekly member-led Reconstructionist minyan puts an emphasis on singing, with a full P'sukei d'Zimra (preliminary service), and interactive discussion during the d'var Torah. The minyan meets in the Maslow Auditorium, and all roles in the service are coordinated and filled by members, who also organize social activities, study, and celebrations throughout the year.