HAZAK programs are planned for our seniors (age 55+) and are geared to both reflect common interests and get us to “stretch” to try new activities as well. This well-attended book group meets monthly all year long on the second Wednesday of the month to discuss great books over tea and nosh. To learn which
This weekly member-led traditional egalitarian minyan puts an emphasis on a complete traditional prayer service, with repetition of the Amidah in Shacharit and a full Torah reading. The minyan meets in the Temin Canteen Room, and all roles in the service are coordinated and filled by members, who also organize social activities, study, and celebrations
RABBI ELLEN BERNSTEIN SPEAKING AT DORSHEI DEREKH Saturday, February 15 during kiddush Now more than ever, we need holiday celebrations to inspire and embolden us to turn our hearts, minds and efforts towards the earth and her creatures. Come and explore with Rabbi Ellen Bernstein as she shares the earthy wisdom of Passover through her
The Charry Service is made up of people who dedicate themselves to it. They participate by reading Torah or Haftarah, leading parts of the service, by their presence, by lending their voices in discussion, connecting during kiddush, supporting each other through illness and loss, and celebrating milestones together. Please join us for a special Shabbat
Led by participants and faculty of the Rising Song Jewish Music Residency, this bimonthly service merges traditional nusach (prayer chant) and soulful nigunim (wordless melodies). Together, we’ll cultivate the power of the communal voice through rhythm, spontaneous harmony, and careful listening. The minyan meets in the Magil Chapel twice a month between September and May.
Visiting scholar Rabbi Haviva will share her journey from Orthodox feminist to post-denominational inter-spiritual rabbinic director of the only pluralist mikveh in Israel, where she creates and officiates intimate personalized ceremony and runs customized group workshops. In addition to sharing from her books, Rabbi Haviva will guide a text study and discussion, exploring the development
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Women of GJC has partnered with a local mah jongg group to offer weekly mah jongg at GJC! This is an introductory course beginning Wednesday, February 19, 7:00-9:00 pm. The course consists of 4 sessions: February 19 and 26 and March 4 and 11. The cost is $36.00, which includes materials. There is space for
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,
