Shabbat Kid Space
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.
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Dorshei Derekh Shabbat Service
This weekly member-led Reconstructionist minyan puts an emphasis on singing, with a full P'sukei d'Zimra (preliminary service), and interactive discussion during the d'var Torah. The minyan meets in the Maslow Auditorium, and all roles in the service are coordinated and filled by members, who also organize social activities, study, and celebrations throughout the year.
Ginat Shabbat
A parent-child Shabbat service, led by Miss Amy Jo Rosenthal, for children up to age 6. Ginat Shabbat is a garden of delights for our youngest families ready to move their bodies and take part in fun and engaging Shabbat activities! This minyan prays from its own age-appropriate siddur; the service includes prayer, sharing, and
Jr. Congregation
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
Morning Minyan
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
Rosh ha-Shanah Family JAM
How do we teach our children to appreciate the diversity of the world? By starting from the very beginning…in the Garden of Eden with the moon, the sun, and a very sparkly star. The ancient rabbis taught that the earth was created with a wide diversity off creatures by design, each with special abiltiies to
Rosh ha-Shanah Community Dinner
We invite you to start the holidays in sweet fellowship at GJC with a delicious community dinner catered by Centre Catering (under Traditional Kosher Supervision.) The cost of the dinner is $10/adult, $5/child age 5+ (sponsorships available.) Registration coming soon!
Yom Hadash: Erev Rosh ha-Shanah Musical Service
On erev Rosh ha-Shanah, in the first moments of the new year, when everything is possible and all ways are open to us, this service offers a chance to come together in self-reflection as the melodies of the High Holidays, as well as melodies from around the world, weave themselves through our hearts, our minds,
Rosh ha-Shanah in the Charry Service
Led by Rabbi Zeff, with Executive Director Nina Peskin as Cantor, and the GJC Choir lending their voices, Rosh ha-Shanah services in the Charry Sanctuary offer a beautiful way to enter into the New Year.