Religious School
Sitting at the intersection of tradition, innovation, and community, the Religious School at GJC is committed to educating a new generation of kids for our evolving Jewish world. Our program
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Morning Minyan
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.
Goodblatt Academy Class, Class 2
Taught by Rabbi Adam Zeff and Student Rabbi Ari Witkin. During 18 weeks of study (plus 5 holiday celebrations) in the Rabbi Morris Goodblatt Academy you will learn about Judaism
Torah Study
This group meets weekly in GJC's Quitman Library to study and read closely Jewish texts. In addition to the biblical text, midrashic texts are introduced when they extend the understanding
Shabbat in the Neighborhood
This service and potluck meets in different members' homes and features a song-filled Kabbalat Shabbat service and the opportunity to have Shabbat dinner and socialize together. We will publicize the
Ha-Makom: Sacred Space in Judaism (Beit Midrash series for adults)
HA-MAKOM: SACRED SPACE IN JUDAISM In this Beit Midrash series we will explore the idea of sacred space in Jewish thought, from the Mishkan (Tabernacle) in the wilderness to the
Beit Midrash for children
During the months of January & February, students from across GJC's many communities learn, sing, pray, eat, and spend time together on Shabbat mornings. The classes are taught by our
Shabbat Childcare
GJC is pleased to provide drop-off childcare, sponsored by Women of GJC and supervised by an Early Childhood Program teacher, on Shabbat mornings for children age 2-5. Children play and
Minyan Masorti Shabbat Service
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
Dorshei Derekh Shabbat Service
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