Prayer is for every day, and GJC supports a weekday minyan service. The Rabbi gives a short teaching at the end of each service to provide food for thought for the day. The minyan provides a relaxed and welcoming environment in which to pray, to learn prayer skills, and, for those in mourning, to recite
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. January's book is "The
1:00 - 2:00 PM on Wednesdays (January 6 - February 24, 2021) In this course, we will continue with the Second Book: Aleph isn’t enough to complete this second book in the series. We are now building vocabulary, expanding knowledge of roots, conjugation of verbs and beginning translations. Tuition and book fees are $80/GJC members
Facilitated by Rabbi Fredi Cooper, EdD and Irene McHenry, PhD Support group for GJC congregants who have health conditions that make them feel especially vulnerable during this current time. PLEASE NOTE: Links to register for support groups are not posted here. Rather, daily and weekly schedules with links are emailed to our member listserv. If
Facilitated by Neil Beresin, M.Ed., Grief Counselor and Interfaith Chaplain Our group offers support and connection for community members who have experienced loss. You are welcome to be with us, no matter where you are in your process of mourning and grieving. Some may come with recent loss, and others may come having lost someone
Ron Walker has over 45 years of experience serving as a teacher, principal, staff developer, and consultant in various educational communities. Currently, Ron serves as the Executive Director and is a founding member of the Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color. The mission of COSEBOC, founded in 2007, is to connect, inspire, support, and
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
Join Women of GJC as GJC member Rhonda Mandel presents the riveting story of 982 Jewish refugees who lived in barracks behind barbed-wire fences in Oswego, NY, from August 1944 to February 1945. They were not living in freedom, but they were also not living in a prison. For more information or if you have
Sunday, January 10, 2021 7:30 - 9:00 PM on Zoom (Link sent in congregational emails) Join Rabbi Richman and Rabbi Arthur Waskow for a book conversation about Rabbi Waskow's newest book: Dancing in God's Earthquake: The Coming Transformation of Religion. The book is a distillation and harvest of Rabbi Waskow’s 65-year overlapping career(s) as historian,
Debrief & Introduction to Islam If you or your teen needs access to the Confirmation online class, please email Education Director Abby Weinberg at educator@germantownjewishcentre.org.
Unit 3 - Islam: Life & the Afterlife If you or your teen needs access to the Confirmation online class, please email Education Director Abby Weinberg at educator@germantownjewishcentre.org.
Tuesdays, January 12, 19 & 26 7:00-8:30 PM on Zoom Rabbi Nancy Fuchs Kreimer In this class, we will form a supportive group of "encouragers" (as Reb Simcha Zissel of Ziv called them) to help each of us craft our own spiritual practice appropriate to the times we face, to each of our soul's curriculum,
In this six-session class, taught by Maria Pulzetti and Rabbi Adam Zeff, we will look at how Jewish law and American law affect working-class people and people living in poverty. And in the American context, we will also look at racial inequities in poverty. Topics will include hunger, health, income, incarceration, and housing. Sessions run
Second Thursday of the month, 10:00-11:00 AM Facilitated by Rabbi Fredi Cooper Support for parents with children living abroad. Fredi Cooper is a retired rabbi, teacher, therapist, mother, wife and friend and mentor. Her passion both inside and outside of the Jewish world is cooking. PLEASE NOTE: Links to register for support groups are not
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
Join us for the 37th Annual Ralph Granger Memorial Program as we welcome State Senator Art Haywood. As the Senator representing much of Northwest Philadelphia and parts of Montgomery County—and as a progressive leader in Harrisburg—Senator Haywood is well-positioned to consider with us questions such as: What race-related successes and challenges have you seen in
Join the entire GJC community in celebration and commemoration of MLK Jr. Day on Zoom! Through learning and action, we will join together to follow MLK Jr.’s example of loving our neighbors by demanding economic justice for all. We will spend an hour on Sunday morning discovering the legacy of Dr. King and partnering with
Mazal Tov to Toby Barkan, son of Craig Barkan and Amy Schrager, on becoming Bar 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
Over the past several years, Germantown Jewish Centre’s partnership with Hadar’s Rising Song Institute has transformed the Jewish soundscape while providing a model for creating and sustaining thriving musical community. The Charry Sanctuary has hosted the creation of music that has been heard by tens of thousands of people all over the world. Join Rabbi
Come learn, plant & create in the GJC Zoom Garden as we honor our connection to the Earth through the holiday of Tu BiSh’vat! Joyfully connect with congregants of all ages and to Jewish texts and music that remind us of our connection to the land, trees, and plants with which we share this planet.
Facilitated by Wendy A. Horwitz, PhD Living on our own at any stage of life is sometimes challenging, and the pandemic may magnify those challenges. In a spirit of exploration, we’ll use creative activities such as free-writing and story-telling to enhance our solo life repertoire. Gently guided conversation will provide opportunities for the group to
Tu Bi'Sh'vat, the New Year of the Trees, is our Jewish Arbor Day. Originally an agricultural marker, the 17th century Kabbalists created a mystical journey through the Four Worlds to elevate ourselves and attune ourselves as part of nature. Draw forth your inner mystic ~ chant, dance & bless the fruit of the vine and
January 28, February 4, February 11, and February 18 (7:00 - 8:00 PM on Zoom) Based on a wonderful book (author is Dov Singer) by the same name as the title of this course we will explore real opportunities and common difficulties in personal and collective prayer. We will endeavor to establish a safe setting
What kind of psychological and emotional problems have been common to us in these past 10 months or so, and what people are doing to combat this and staying safe and sane. No, you are not alone. Many of us are familiar with her program’s format but it regularly deals with any number of diverse
Join Rabbi Adam for a special Havdalah JAM where we will usher out the Sabbath Queen with stories that explore the stars and the promise of a sweet week to come. This program is geared for children age 18 months to 6 years, but all are welcome. Germantown Jewish Centre extends thanks and gratitude to
Tuesdays, February 2, 9 & 16 7:00-8:30 PM on Zoom Rabbi Nathan Martin This class will explore how Jewish texts relate to God and the natural world, and will also give participants an opportunity to reflect on their own eco-theology. Nathan Martin is a GJC member and serves as the Associate Rabbi of Congregation Beth
The clergy of The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, Germantown Jewish Centre, and St. Martin's Episcopal will host a conversation about who we are as a country and how we got here. The clergy will offer their observations, and space will be made for conversation and sharing of feelings and perspectives. We may venture into
Adina Abramowitz and Mark Pinsky will present Financial Racism: Your Money, Your Impact on Feb 4, 2021 at 8:00. This is the fourth event in the TOCT series, Facing Systemic Racism. They will discuss many of the ways that our financial system supports systemic racism as well as the people and organizations working to change
This spirited service (currently offered by Zoom, audio livestream, or video livestream) is led by GJC rabbis who lead us in singing the psalms of Kabbalat Shabbat. The spirit of the singing along with the warmth of the community make this a wonderful way to make the transition from the workweek to Shabbat. The Rabbi
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 in! PLEASE NOTE: Links to services and events are not posted on the GJC website. Rather,
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