Shabbat in the Neighborhood
This service and potluck meets in different members’ homes and features a song-filled Kabbalat Shabbat service and the opportunity to have Shabbat dinner and socialize together. We will publicize the location in advance, and we invite you to bring your favorite vegetarian dish and your Shabbat spirit to this informal gathering. Interested in hosting a
Charry Service: 3rd Grade Tanakh Ceremony
Led by Rabbi Zeff, this weekly service puts an emphasis on learning, with a shorter Shacharit prayer service and a longer period for study, led by the Rabbi and by members. The service meets in the Charry Sanctuary during the year, place where most of our Bar and Bat Mitzvah services and celebrations take place,
Voices of Praise: A Concert in the Round
Join Germantown Jewish Centre and Hadar's Rising Song Institute for “Voices of Praise: A Concert in the Round” with Jessi Roemer and G’vanim. Tickets are $18/advance, $20/door. Register here! Jessi Roemer, vocals | Nina Peskin, vocals | Rabbi Adam Zeff, vocals and percussion | Dan Berman, electric bass | Cheryl Bettigole, clarinet | Mikael Elsila,
Mah Jongg
Calling all mah jongg players! Women of GJC is partnering with an existing mah jongg group that has been meeting at Weaver's Way, and prior to that at Mishkan Shalom, to create our own group at GJC. We will be playing Tuesday evenings. If you already know how to play and would like to join
HAZAK Book Group
HAZAK programs are planned for our seniors (age 55+) and are geared to both reflect common interests and get us to “stretch” to try new activities as well. This well-attended book group meets monthly all year long on the second Wednesday of the month to discuss great books over tea and nosh. To learn which
Minyan Masorti Anniversary Potluck & Minha
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
Dorshei Derekh with Rabbi Ellen Bernstein
RABBI ELLEN BERNSTEIN SPEAKING AT DORSHEI DEREKH Saturday, February 15 during kiddush Now more than ever, we need holiday celebrations to inspire and embolden us to turn our hearts, minds and efforts towards the earth and her creatures. Come and explore with Rabbi Ellen Bernstein as she shares the earthy wisdom of Passover through her