Hoshana Rabbah
This special service for the 7th day of Sukkot is traditionally seen as the final conclusion of the season of repentance, featuring melodies from the whole Jewish year, 7 hakafot (processions) around the sanctuary with lulav and etrog, and the blowing of the shofar, followed by a celebratory breakfast in the Sukkah. If you've never
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
Israeli Dancing
Taught by our wonderful, experienced dance teacher, Grant Shulman, GJC's Israeli dance group welcomes dancers of all ages and levels. We begin each session with 45 minutes of beginner dances, followed by instruction, review, open dancing, and requests with increasing levels of difficulty. GJC's dance group is proud to be friendly and inclusive. For more
Scotch in the Sukkah
This year, the GJC Men's Club is taking Scotch in the Sukkah out into the neighborhood! Join old friends and new for scotch and nosh in the sukkah at the historic Leamy House. For further information, please contact Jim Meyer, 215-687-7434.
Dorshei Derekh Erev Simchat Torah Dinner & Service
Stay tuned for details on this upcoming event!
Charry Sh’mini Atzeret Service w/ Yizkor
Led by Rabbi Zeff, this weekly service puts an emphasis on learning, with a shorter Shacharit prayer service and a longer period for study, led by the Rabbi and by members. The service meets in the Charry Sanctuary during the year, place where most of our Bar and Bat Mitzvah services and celebrations take place,
GJC Celebrates! Simhat Torah
Join in singing & dancing as we read the last words of the Torah and begin anew! Highlights of this multigenerational celebration include:Torah Scavenger Hunt (Unroll the ENTIRE Torah scroll and get searching…), a Torah parade full of marching, singing, and dancing, a Children’s Aliyot where all kids will be called to the Torah for