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
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.
We offer a high-spirited, action packed monthly musical prayer service for children younger than elementary school, but old enough to walk (or be carried by a willing adult!).
In this weekly prayer service, children take the lead in running the program contributing in whatever way is comfortable for them. Some children lead prayers in English or Hebrew; some prepare Torah readings; even the youngest children participate in a variety of activities that do not require reading knowledge. Any child who wants a leadership
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
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
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