Charry Service
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,
“Meet the Artists” Morning at the Little Shop
Rivkah Walton returns with her unique Jewish DreamPillows(TM) in both nighttime and pastel colors. A wonderful gift for all ages, all of the symbolism on Rivkah's DreamPillows comes from the traditional Jewish bedtime ritual - with the Shema, a psalm, hamsa, and the protective angels and Shekhina. ($36 each or three for $99) Sarah Claxton in an artist, author, teacher, printmaker
A Nation on the Couch: The Politics of Trauma in Contemporary Israel
Germantown Jewish Centre, along with the Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies, University of Pennsylvania, are pleased to present "A Nation on the Couch" with Dr. Keren Friedman-Peleg. Based on fieldwork Dr. Keren Friedman-Peleg has conducted at two leading NGOs in Israel (NATAL-The Israel Center for Victims of Terror and War, and the
Eden Village Camp Info Session: Goat Milk Soap Workshop
Eden Village Camp is a farm-to-table, Jewish, organic sleepaway camp in the Hudson Valley (about 3 hours from Mt. Airy). Campers learn about herbalism, cooking, animal care, farming, art, music, spirituality, survival skills, and more – all the traditional camp activities plus all-organic food, an innovative farm-to-table ethos, and a culture of kindness that is
GJC Community Meeting with Captain Smith
In the wake of the hate speech incident on Saturday, November 23rd, Germantown Jewish Centre has invited Captain Nicholas Smith of the Philadelphia 14th Precinct to talk with our community about the efforts the police are making to keep us secure and answer any questions we may have. We encourage you to join us on
Charry Service: 5th grade reads Haftarah & 6th grade reads Torah
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,
Dorshei Derekh: Stefan Presser Memorial Social Justice Shabbat
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. To
Little Lights: a Hanukah JAM
This is the time of year where daylight hours dwindle early. As twilight colors the sky and night deepens, it is good to come together to find the spaces for the light. Join us for a special Hanukah & Havdalah program where, bringing together the little lights we all house within us, we listen to
Hanukiyah Assembly
We’re looking for a few good people (including teens)! The construction of the Dancing Children Hanukiyah begins this Sunday, Dec 8th and will continue on the 15th. We start both days at 9 am on the lawn in front of the main entrance to the shul. It takes about 2-1/2 to 3 hours each day.