JOIN TEAM GJC IN OUR HIGH HOLIDAYS VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE! CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE! "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead This year, in partnership with Philabundance, GJC is hosting a virtual food drive to raise
JOIN TEAM GJC IN OUR HIGH HOLIDAYS VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE! CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE! "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead This year, in partnership with Philabundance, GJC is hosting a virtual food drive to raise
JOIN TEAM GJC IN OUR HIGH HOLIDAYS VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE! CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE! "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead This year, in partnership with Philabundance, GJC is hosting a virtual food drive to raise
One of the ways the Hebrew word shalvah can be defined is "equanimity." Equanimity is being aware of what's happening, challenges and all, and meeting it with open awareness. Equanimity is maintaining your center while things are uncertain and unstable. We cultivate equanimity in meditation by sitting and returning to open awareness of all we are feeling
If you are attending this meeting and need the Zoom link, please email Beth McTear.
JOIN TEAM GJC IN OUR HIGH HOLIDAYS VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE! CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE! "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead This year, in partnership with Philabundance, GJC is hosting a virtual food drive to raise
JOIN TEAM GJC IN OUR HIGH HOLIDAYS VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE! CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE! "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead This year, in partnership with Philabundance, GJC is hosting a virtual food drive to raise
JOIN TEAM GJC IN OUR HIGH HOLIDAYS VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE! CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE! "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead This year, in partnership with Philabundance, GJC is hosting a virtual food drive to raise
Join our community in exploring the themes of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot. Using the Jewish Studio Process, we will ready our souls, minds, and creative selves for this season of transformation. The process we use integrates spiritual grounding, text study, and creative process (using any materials you have at home to explore and
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
REGISTER HERE! How do we teach our children to appreciate the diversity of the world? By starting from the very beginning…in the Garden of Eden with a chatty bird, a thoughtful snake, and a very ambitious fish! The ancient rabbis taught that the earth was created with a wide diversity of creatures by design, each with
In-Person Outdoors: Germantown Jewish Centre is turning itself inside out for the High Holidays! Minyan Masorti will be holding services in-person outside under GJC’s “Parking Lot Tent.” Masks are required for those age 2+ regardless of vaccination status. No services will be held indoors. Bathrooms will be accessible. Remote Access: In addition to an in-person outdoor service, Minyan
In-Person Outdoors: Germantown Jewish Centre is turning itself inside out for the High Holidays! The Charry Service, led by Rabbi Zeff and Nina Peskin, will be held in-person outdoors under the front lawn’s “Maple Tent,” and also accessible by Zoom and live stream (see below) for the High Holidays. Masks are required for those age 2+ regardless
In-Person Outdoors: Germantown Jewish Centre is turning itself inside out for the High Holidays! Dorshei Derekh services will be held in-person outside in GJC’s backyard, under the “Backyard Tent." Masks are required for those age 2+ regardless of vaccination status. No services will be held indoors. Bathrooms will be accessible. Remote Access: Dorshei Derekh services will
In-Person Outdoors: Germantown Jewish Centre is turning itself inside out for the High Holidays! Minyan Masorti will be holding services in-person outside under GJC’s “Parking Lot Tent.” For more information about this service, please contact Cynthia Kravitz Entin. Masks are required for those age 2+ regardless of vaccination status. No services will be held indoors. Bathrooms will
In-Person Outdoors: Germantown Jewish Centre is turning itself inside out for the High Holidays! The Charry Service, led by Rabbi Zeff and Nina Peskin, will be held in-person outdoors under the front lawn’s “Maple Tent,” and also accessible by Zoom and live stream (see below) for the High Holidays. Masks are required for those age 2+ regardless
In-Person Outdoors: Germantown Jewish Centre is turning itself inside out for the High Holidays! The Dorshei Derekh Rosh ha-Shanah Day 2 service will be on Zoom Masks are required for those age 2+ regardless of vaccination status. No services will be held indoors. Bathrooms will be accessible. Remote Access: Dorshei Derekh services will also be accessible
JOIN TEAM GJC IN OUR HIGH HOLIDAYS VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE! CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE! "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead This year, in partnership with Philabundance, GJC is hosting a virtual food drive to raise
JOIN TEAM GJC IN OUR HIGH HOLIDAYS VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE! CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE! "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead This year, in partnership with Philabundance, GJC is hosting a virtual food drive to raise
Mazal tov to Koby Fallon, son of Mark Fallon and Maani Waldor, on becoming Bar Mitzvah! This weekly service, held in the Charry Sanctuary, puts an emphasis on learning, with a shorter Shacharit prayer service and a longer period for study, led by the Rabbi and the Assistant Rabbi. The Charry Service often hosts special
JOIN TEAM GJC IN OUR HIGH HOLIDAYS VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE! CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE! "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead This year, in partnership with Philabundance, GJC is hosting a virtual food drive to raise
JOIN TEAM GJC IN OUR HIGH HOLIDAYS VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE! CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE! "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead This year, in partnership with Philabundance, GJC is hosting a virtual food drive to raise
JOIN TEAM GJC IN OUR HIGH HOLIDAYS VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE! CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE! "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead This year, in partnership with Philabundance, GJC is hosting a virtual food drive to raise
JOIN TEAM GJC IN OUR HIGH HOLIDAYS VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE! CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE! "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead This year, in partnership with Philabundance, GJC is hosting a virtual food drive to raise
In-Person Outdoors: Germantown Jewish Centre is turning itself inside out for the High Holidays! Minyan Masorti will be holding services in-person outside under GJC’s “Parking Lot Tent.” Masks are required for those age 2+ regardless of vaccination status. No services will be held indoors. Bathrooms will be accessible. Remote Access: In addition to an in-person outdoor service, Minyan
In-Person Outdoors: Germantown Jewish Centre is turning itself inside out for the High Holidays! Dorshei Derekh services will be held in-person outside in GJC’s backyard, under the “Backyard Tent." Masks are required for those age 2+ regardless of vaccination status. No services will be held indoors. Bathrooms will be accessible. Remote Access: Dorshei Derekh services will
In-Person Outdoors: Germantown Jewish Centre is turning itself inside out for the High Holidays! The Charry Service, led by Rabbi Zeff and Nina Peskin, will be held in-person outdoors under the front lawn’s “Maple Tent,” and also accessible by Zoom and live stream (see below) for the High Holidays. Masks are required for those age 2+ regardless
In-Person Outdoors: Germantown Jewish Centre is turning itself inside out for the High Holidays! Minyan Masorti will be holding services in-person outside under GJC’s “Parking Lot Tent.” Masks are required for those age 2+ regardless of vaccination status. No services will be held indoors. Bathrooms will be accessible. Remote Access: In addition to an in-person outdoor service, Minyan
In-Person Outdoors: Germantown Jewish Centre is turning itself inside out for the High Holidays! The Charry Service, led by Rabbi Zeff and Nina Peskin, will be held in-person outdoors under the front lawn’s “Maple Tent,” and also accessible by Zoom and live stream (see below) for the High Holidays. Masks are required for those age 2+ regardless
In-Person Outdoors: Germantown Jewish Centre is turning itself inside out for the High Holidays! Dorshei Derekh services will be held in-person outside in GJC’s backyard, under the “Backyard Tent." Masks are required for those age 2+ regardless of vaccination status. No services will be held indoors. Bathrooms will be accessible. Remote Access: Dorshei Derekh services will
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
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
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
Come for a delightful and beautiful walk through the Wissahickon! This is the fifth year the Women of GJC are organizing this early fall event. Meet outside at Cedars House Café (200 W. Northwestern Ave.) Space is limited; please RSVP to Dena Lake at denareva@comcast.net. Masks are required.
Come celebrate Sukkot with the GJC Men's Club with scotch tasting, sodas, and light appetizers at the Leamy House Havurah Sukkah. COVID-vaccination and pre-registration are necessary. Please register with Dick Menin at menin1911@comcast.net.
BYO Lulav & Etrog! PLEASE NOTE: The schedule of online vs in-person events at GJC and the links to access services and events online are not posted on the GJC website. Rather, daily and weekly schedules with links are emailed to our member listserv. If you are not a GJC member but would like to
Mazal tov to Nadia Salamon, daughter of David and Margaret Salamon, on becoming Bat Mitzvah! This weekly service, held in the Charry Sanctuary, puts an emphasis on learning, with a shorter Shacharit prayer service and a longer period for study, led by the Rabbi and the Assistant Rabbi. The Charry Service often hosts special Shabbatot