In Junior Congregation, kids build the skills and the confidence to take the lead! Each week, 2nd-6th graders lift up their voices and step up in the ways that are most comfortable – some lead prayers in Hebrew or in English, some call pages, some prepare Torah readings, and everyone gets involved through interactive discussions and thematic activities. Any
Men's Club and Women of GJC invite all to the 2019 Welcome Back Brunch! HEAR OUR VOICES Music for the High Holidays CD Release & Teach-and-Sing A teach-and-sing experience with Rabbi Adam Zeff, Nina Peskin, and members of the GJC choir to celebrate the release of GJC's latest album, "Hear Our Voices: Music for the
GJC has scheduled the next Chesed Committee "Cook-In" for Sunday, Sept. 15th from 12-3 PM (and can use some people to stay until 4). We need shoppers, choppers, preppers, makers, bakers, and artists to lend a hand in making meals and cards that go to members of the GJC community experiencing an illness or a
This special musical service–literally, “the sound of singing”–is led in the Charry Sanctuary by Rabbi Zeff and Executive Director Nina Peskin singing in harmony, and it features new melodies and kavanot (short spiritual reflections) rather than a formal teaching. The service, which includes a drummer, invites us to enter the peaceful and reflective space of
A adult-child Shabbat service for children up to age 6. Ginat Shabbat is a garden of delights for young families ready to move their bodies and take part in fun and engaging Shabbat activities! Kids pray from their own age-appropriate siddur, and the service includes prayer, sharing, and storytelling that highlight themes from the weekly Torah
GJC offers a high-spirited, action packed monthly musical prayer service for children younger than elementary school, but old enough to walk (or be carried by a willing adult!) Using guitar and other acoustic instruments to accompany storytelling, the children explore the weekly Torah portion or upcoming holiday in a full-body prayer experience! Led by Amy
PREPARING FOR THE NEW YEAR WITH DEVOTIONAL MUSIC AND PRAYER A chance to take stock, to let go of old habits of thought and action, and commit ourselves to moving in new directions. How do we take stock, let go, and move in new directions? What do we do to prepare our hearts for the
