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
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
Refugee Shabbat will be observed in each minyan. Be sure to join our Refugee Justice program tomorrow, March 6, at 7:30 PM: GJC’s Refugee Immigrant Justice Group welcomes Keynote Speaker Farwa Ahmadi, Director of Afghans of Philadelphia and INSPIRE Case Manager for the Nationalities Service Center. She has been featured in the Inquirer and WHYY
Just over one hundred years ago sixty families ascended a sand dune off the Mediterranean coast and dreamt of creating the first Hebrew speaking city in close to two thousand years. The city of Tel Aviv, a city designed by ideology rather than commerce, reflects the values of early Zionism and its attempt to create
GJC’s Refugee Immigrant Justice Group welcomes Keynote Speaker Farwa Ahmadi, Director of Afghans of Philadelphia and INSPIRE Case Manager for the Nationalities Service Center. She has been featured in the Inquirer and WHYY for her leadership of Philadelphia’s Afghan community. The program will also include a policy update provided by HIAS and a preview of
Feminist Midrash 7:00 - 8:30 PM on Tuesdays, March 8, 15, & 22 (Zoom) Each session of this class will examine a different midrash from the book Dirshuni, and incredible collection of feminist midrash by modern Israeli women. We will examine these midrashim both on their own terms and to help us gain insight into
Beyond the Fundamentals: Exploring Contemporary Judaism 7:00 - 9:00 PM on Thursdays, March 10, 24, and 31; April 7 and 28; May 5, 12, and 26; June 2 and 9 (Zoom) This ten-session intermediate class, taught by Rabbi Adam Zeff, is intended for those who would like to deepen their learning beyond an introductory course.
SPECIAL MUSICAL KABBALAT SHABBAT & FAREWELL TO RABBI BEC with Guest Musician Rabbi Micah Shapiro Please join us for GJC’s first in-person Friday night service in almost two years and for Rabbi Bec’s final Friday night service with GJC. This will be a musical service, including a guitar and drum. After candle lighting, at approximately
HAZAK invites you to BEING THERE: EXPLORING WAYS TO RESPOND WHEN GOOD FRIENDS ARE ILL with Rina Rosenberg Health challenges are a natural part of life, especially as we age. Hazak means strength, as you know. How does our strength come into play as we consider the challenges of showing up in the best way
The Germantown Jewish Centre Israeli dance group meets on Sunday mornings from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM from September through June. Under the guidance of an experienced teacher (Grant Shulman), the sessions begin with instruction and review before moving on to intermediate-level dances. It is an informal, friendly, and inclusive group, and always welcomes new
