Did you ever really want to look at the Chumash and see what the Hebrew means? If so, join Rabbi Fredi Cooper as we begin a course to understand the basics of Biblical Hebrew. You must know the Hebrew letters and their vocalization as a starting point. That’s it! Tuition and book fees for 8
Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30 PM Facilitated by Sandi Cohen and Rabbi George Stern This group will bring grandparents and great-grandparents together to support one another and talk about how they’re feeling as the pandemic separates them from their grandchildren. We’ll share what we’ve done to maintain contact and what resources we’ve used, and brainstorm new creative ideas.
Thursdays, 10:00-11:00 AM Facilitated by Martha Millison, LCSW and Rabbi Elyse Wechterman We are here to support one another through the challenges presented by job loss and transition. This is a gently facilitated conversation among peers. Martha Millison, a longtime member of GJC, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience
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,
The Women of GJC and Men's Club invite you to their annual Installation of Officers. We will Zoom into your homes and have the opportunity to welcome our new Board Members and honor our retiring Board Members. Please join us for this annual passing of the gavel. We hope that the GJC community will attend
Join Women of GJC and the Men’s Club for a program with Emily Bazelon, columnist for the New York Times. After hearing Emily speak, moderator Richard Bazelon will lead participants through a question and answer session with plenty of room for discussion. Access via smartphone, tablet, or computer: use this Zoom link Access via telephone:
"Kol Zimrah" means "the sound of singing." This special musical service, currently offered online, is led by Rabbi Adam Zeff and Executive Director Nina Peskin. Kol Zimrah features original melodies and kavanot (short spiritual reflections) rather than a formal teaching. The service, which includes a drummer, invites us to enter the peaceful and reflective space
