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.
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
Pirkei Avot (offsite)
EventPlease call the GJC office at 215-844-1507 or email office@germantownjewishcentre.org for the location.
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
Religious School
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
Yom Ha-Shoah with Ruth Hartz: Reflections of a Hidden Child in Nazi Occupied France
Yom Ha-Shoah with Ruth Hartz: Reflections of a Hidden Child in Nazi Occupied FranceRuth Kapp Hartz's goal is to teach the history and the events of the Holocaust, the unprecedented genocide of the twentieth century during World War II, through her personalized story so that present and future generations will remember its lessons and make connections to contemporary issues of concern. Germantown Jewish Centre is pleased to welcome