Shavuot celebrates the spring harvest and recalls the revelation of Torah at Mount Sinai. Rooted in a kabbalistic tradition, Jews all around the world spend the night learning. This year, we'll begin our night with communal singing, followed by collective study on the making of sacred learning community. We'll have the chance to daven together,
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
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
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's Jewish book reading group reads fiction and nonfiction books of Jewish interest written mostly, but not solely, by Jewish writers and chosen by the group. Volunteer group members lead the discussion. For more information, please contact Nan at nanbmyers2@gmail.com.
HAZAK's book group meets on a monthly basis and reads books chosen by the group. Come join a group of dedicated, enthusiastic readers who come together over coffee and lively discussion. For more information, contact Sonia at sobodes1@gmail.com.
