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
HAZAK, Men's Club, and Women of GJC present their annual Welcome Back Program (Zoom) Please join Men's Club, Women of GJC, and HAZAK on Zoom for their “Welcome Back” and presentation by Dave Davies on Inside NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross. Dave, a contributor and frequent host for the show, will talk about how
The Germantown Jewish Centre Israeli dance group meets on Sunday mornings from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM from September through June. Under the guidance of an experienced teacher (Grant Shulman), the sessions begin with instruction and review before moving on to intermediate-level dances. It is an informal, friendly, and inclusive group, and always welcomes new
Join Rabbi Fredi Cooper to study and read closely Jewish texts. In addition to the biblical text, midrashic texts are introduced when they extend the understanding of the texts encountered. All are welcome. The class meets on Mondays from 1-2:00 PM on Zoom. Tuition for the full year is $200/member or $280/non-member. Weekly tuition rates
A community for spiritual deepening through chant, Torah study, and twenty minutes of silence. All are welcome. Led by Rabbi Malkah Binah Klein and Rabbi Sheila Weinberg. Everyone is welcome to join; both experienced meditators and those new to meditation practice are welcome. This meditation is being led via Zoom; for more information or the
Join our monthly Women’s Talmud Study and learn some of the key Talmudic sugyot (topics or discussions). No advanced preparation is required, and we learn everything with an English translation together in class. If you’re curious about the Talmud and eager to learn some classic Talmudic stories and passages, this class is for you! Sessions
10th grade capstone curriculum that explores the wide and diverse Faith-Scape of Northwest Philadelphia and our own theology as Jewish teens in the 21st Century. For more information, please contact Youth & Families Directory Abigail Weinberg at educator@germantownjewishcentre.org. Schedule for the year is as follows: 10-5 (at GJC): Confirmation Class Kickoff 10-12 (at GJC): Intro
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
Join our community in exploring the themes of the season, weekly Torah reading, and holidays. Using the Jewish Studio Process, we integrate spiritual grounding, text study, and creative process (using any materials you have at home to explore and play). This is not just for artists! We use materials to deepen our understanding and experience
Join our weekly reading and discussion book club, as we make our way through the late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks’ most recently published book of essays, “Studies in Spirituality.” In the words of the publisher, “We find Rabbi Sacks reading the biblical narrative with profound sensitivity to the depths of the human condition. He inspires
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
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
Join Anna Goldberg (and her puppets!) at 9:30 AM (outdoors, in-person on the Pine Lawn) for a 30-minute, child-centric Shabbat service for children age 0-6 and their families. Each service highlights themes from the Shabbat liturgy, weekly Torah portion, and upcoming holiday. Come along for singing, praying, storytelling, and more! Services are weather-dependent and will
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 is currently meeting in-person as well as holding a separate Zoom service, and all roles in the service are coordinated and filled by members, who also
For chanters, meditators, and those who love, need, and seek the Silence within. Facilitated by Leah Weisman. PLEASE NOTE: The online and in-person schedule of services and programs as well as access links are not posted here. Rather, daily and weekly schedules with links are emailed to our member listserv. If you are not a
POWER: How To Get Involved! with Lilah Saber & POWER Campaign Leaders sponsored by Tikkun Olam@GJC GJC is PROUD TO BE A MEMBER OF POWER INTERFAITH! Wondering What POWER’s Doing These Days? POWER launched in 2011 with a bold moral vision to confront injustice by bringing together thousands of Philadelphians across lines of race, class, neighborhood
Rosh Hodesh for girls and Shevet for boys are groups of 7-10 young people and a trained adult leader, who together explore the challenges and joys of teens’ lives, drawing on social-emotional learning, an understanding of teen culture, and Jewish wisdom and values... while having some FUN along the way! Please contact Director of Youth
Take a quick break in the middle of your day to learn Mishnah, a central rabbinic text, with Rabbi Zeff. We will learn about what Mishnah is, how it works, and delve into some key mishnaic texts together. If you are curious about rabbinic text but have not studied any before, this class is for
When the Land Took its Rest: An Introduction to Shmita Join us for this 3 part exploration of how Shmita holds enormous promise for society, the economy, and the environment. We will unpack the biblical understanding of farming, discover what the Shmita year is and how it relates to a wider blueprint that our tradition
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 the 2021-2022 reading list, please click here. For more information about or to join the group, please contact
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
Some say that profound loss is not something that we ever really “get over” and that with time, perhaps our relationship with grief changes. The goal of the group is to provide a safe, sacred, and meditative space to be able to reflect on and shape our loss. The care and support that individuals offer
What is Judaism really about? How can we understand Torah? What are Jewish views of relationships? And where does antisemitism come from? Join Rabbi Adam Zeff and Student Rabbi Maria Pulzetti for a weekly exploration of some "fundamentals of Judaism." The class will take us on an exploration of key topics, core Jewish stories, and
Mazal tov to Mari Menkin-Schmitt, daughter of Dane Menkin and Erin Schmitt, 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
with Rabbi Haim Shalom and Dr. Debbie Weissman, moderated by Rabbi Adam Zeff, and sponsored by Israel Programming@GJC What is Judaism really about? How can we understand Torah? In parashat B'reishit (Genesis 1), God creates all human beings to be equal. In parashat Lech L'cha (Genesis 12), God uniquely gives the Land of Israel to
Support group for GJC congregants who have health conditions that make them feel especially vulnerable during this current time. Rabbi 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: The schedule of online vs in-person events, as
HAZAK & Israel Programming at GJC present "Shtisel: A Discussion in Two Parts," facilitated by Howard Spodek, Professor Emeritus of World History at Temple University and Shtisel devotee Whether you liked it or not so much, “Shtisel” is worth talking about on many levels, and Howard is prepared to delve into all of them. During
Join Rabbi Adam and percussionist Shawn Hennessey under the Maple Tent for stories and music that give us the chance to shake, shimmy, and dance around! This program is geared towards children age 0-6 and their older siblings and grown-ups, and enjoyed by those of any age. Reserve your group’s space by registering here! The
Mazal tov to Elijah Barkan, son of Craig Barkan and Amy Schrager, 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 our community in exploring the themes of the season, weekly Torah reading, and holidays. Using the Jewish Studio Process, we integrate spiritual grounding, text study, and creative process (using any materials you have at home to explore and play). This is not just for artists! We use materials to deepen our understanding and experience
Believing: Jewish Theologies Join Rabbi Adam Zeff for a three-week exploration of different ways that Jews have approached the idea of God. From Biblical and rabbinic theology to medieval and modern theologians, participants will come away from the class with a taste of the vast theological diversity in Judaism. Discussions will spark personal reflection about
Believing: Jewish Theologies 7:00 - 8:30 PM on Tuesdays, November 2, 9, and 16 (Zoom) Join Rabbi Adam Zeff for a three-week exploration of different ways that Jews have approached the idea of God. From Biblical and rabbinic theology to medieval and modern theologians, participants will come away from the class with a taste of
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
HEALING THROUGH ART 36th Annual Rabbi Elias Charry Memorial Joint Shabbat Service and Farewell to Rabbi Bec Richman Art is an inherently healing and liberatory practice. How do we find our way into the world of the arts? How can art, dance, movement, writing, and song support us through acute pain and the everyday challenges