Confirmation Class
Debrief & Introduction to Non-Abrahamic Religions If you or your teen needs access to the Confirmation online class, please email Education Director Abby Weinberg at educator@germantownjewishcentre.org.
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History Hunters: Looking at Germantown through Many Lenses
All are invited to join HAZAK for a program led by Ilene Poses, educator at the Philadelphia Art Museum and History Hunters. Ilene will take us on a virtual tour through Germantown to hear first-person stories of people who lived in the historical houses of the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. These are stories
Kabbalat Shabbat
This spirited service (currently offered by Zoom, audio livestream, or video livestream) 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
Minyan Masorti Shabbat Service
Mazal Tov to Colin & Phillip Solis, sons of Yoel & Matthew Solis, on becoming B'nei Mitzvah! 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 is currently meeting on Zoom, and all roles in
Havdalah: A Time to Be Together
As the daylight dwindles and the weather cools, let us turn inward to the warmth of our community. Each week until mid-March we will mark havdalah as a community. Havdalah is a short ritual that marks the end of Shabbat, our day of rest. Through blessing, song, and story, we will dwell together in the
Dorshei Derekh Virtual Game Night
Details coming soon!
Red Cross Blood Drive
Please come out to donate on February 14 and receive a $5 Amazon Gift Card by email. Sign up in the link below and invite friends and family! Make your appointment early, as blood drive participant slots have been filling up quickly. All donors will also be tested for COVID-19 antibodies with results online or
A Disabled Artist’s Journey Through Art & Activism
Wendy Elliott-Vandivier, an artist and long-time disability advocate will present information on her experiences as an artist and disability activist, As part of her presentation, she will show examples of her cartoons that focus on disability awareness and some of the microaggressions and barriers that disabled people experience as they try to live their ordinary,
Teen Virtual Game Night
GJC teens in 7th-12th grades are invited to join teens from area synagogues for a fun and exciting Virtual Escape Room! Contact Education Director Abby Weinberg at educator@germantownjewishcentre.org for registration information.
Morning Minyan
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