This program will discuss the relationship between the environment and identity and encourage us to think more broadly about the multifaceted reality of environmental racism in the United States. Rather than a lecture, Maris invites us to think of this as an opportunity to engage with different ways of knowing, experiencing the environment, and reflecting
Mazal Tov to Jocie Kraut, daughter of Alisa Kraut & Chris Rugen, on becoming Bat Mitzvah! Rabbi Zeff will be leading a service from the Charry Sanctuary this week with Shabbat prayers and songs. As part of the service, the rabbi will also be teaching a text study. If your Shabbat practice allows, please tune
As the daylight dwindles and the weather cools, let us turn inward to the warmth of our community. Each week until mid-March we will mark havdalah as a community. Havdalah is a short ritual that marks the end of Shabbat, our day of rest. Through blessing, song, and story, we will dwell together in the
GJC’s Jewish book reading group meets monthly, reading and discussing 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 and the link to access the Zoom meeting, please contact Nan Myers. March's book is "I.M.
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 Thursday of the month to discuss great books - BYO tea and nosh to the
Mazal Tov to Simon Berman, son of Lila and Daniel Berman, on becoming Bar Mitzvah!
The events of the January 6 insurrection have greatly increased the nation’s focus on the threats posed by radical white nationalists. And it appears that the message of hate that they are bringing to our streets includes BOTH racism AND antisemitism. What are we witnessing? How can we address this dual-threat? What role can the
Join us on Saturday, March 13 at 10 AM for Shabbat services where the d'var Torah in each of the 3 services will be relating to refugees in honor of Refugee Shabbat. PLEASE NOTE: Links to services and events are not posted on the GJC website. Rather, daily and weekly schedules with links are emailed
Join us on Saturday, March 13 at 10 AM for Shabbat services where the d'var Torah in each of the 3 services will be relating to refugees in honor of Refugee Shabbat. To join via computer, smartphone, or tablet: Click on this Zoom link If you need a prayerbook, please contact Mark Pinsky, who has
Join us on Saturday, March 13 at 10 AM for Shabbat services where the d'var Torah in each of the 3 services will be relating to refugees in honor of Refugee Shabbat. If you would like to join via Zoom, please email Mark Pinsky for the link and login information. If you need a Kol
