Come for a special Charry Service where members of the GJC Men's Club lead the service. Stay after for celebratory kiddush, a chance to connect with old friends and new, and a Shabbat afternoon program. 1:00 PM in the Charry Sanctuary: Breaking the Male Code: Enhancing Male Emotional Intimacy through Men’s Groups and Male Friendship
A dedicated space for youth to play Shabbat-friendly games; some games will be provided, but kids are welcome to bring their own. Please respect the space, and clean up and put away the games after playing them.
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.
We offer 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!).
In this weekly prayer service, children take the lead in running the program contributing in whatever way is comfortable for them. Some children lead prayers in English or Hebrew; some prepare Torah readings; even the youngest children participate in a variety of activities that do not require reading knowledge. Any child who wants a leadership
Come for a special Charry Service where members of the GJC Men's Club lead the service. Stay after for celebratory kiddush, a chance to connect with old friends and new, and a Shabbat afternoon program. Breaking the Male Code: Enhancing Male Emotional Intimacy through Men’s Groups and Male Friendship with Dr. Rob Garfield and Jake
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. The service is led by members in rotation with the Rabbi, and the Rabbi gives a short teaching at the end of each service to
Purim is getting magical at Germantown Jewish Centre! 11 year-old Esther has just received her letter to Chag-vartz School of Kesem (magic) and can’t wait to begin her first year. Once she arrives, she quickly learns that there’s more to being at Chag-wartz than the sorting kippah, being good at charms and potions, and winning
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 urges students to get curious about their Judaism and integrates cutting edge teaching methods like Hebrew Through Movement. As they learn and explore, students build
