Kabbalat Shabbat

This spirited service in the Maslow Auditorium is led by volunteer members who lead us in singing the psalms of Kabbalat Shabbat--and this community loves to sing!  The Rabbi offers a short teaching before we move on to the Ma'ariv (evening) service, which we again sing and chant together. The service lasts approximately one hour,

Kabbalat Shabbat

This spirited service in the Maslow Auditorium is led by volunteer members who lead us in singing the psalms of Kabbalat Shabbat--and this community loves to sing!  The Rabbi offers a short teaching before we move on to the Ma'ariv (evening) service, which we again sing and chant together. The service lasts approximately one hour,

Speed Shabbat

This 20-minute abbreviated service in the Magil Chapel is both quick and expressive, combining the singing of a few of the psalms of the Kabbalat Shabbat service with a shortened Ma'ariv (evening) service to welcome us into Shabbat.  The service allows us to have a brief way to greet Shabbat before we continue to dinner

Kabbalat Shabbat

This spirited service in the Maslow Auditorium is led by volunteer members who lead us in singing the psalms of Kabbalat Shabbat--and this community loves to sing!  The Rabbi offers a short teaching before we move on to the Ma'ariv (evening) service, which we again sing and chant together. The service lasts approximately one hour,

Kabbalat Shabbat

This spirited service in the Maslow Auditorium is led by volunteer members who lead us in singing the psalms of Kabbalat Shabbat--and this community loves to sing!  The Rabbi offers a short teaching before we move on to the Ma'ariv (evening) service, which we again sing and chant together. The service lasts approximately one hour,

Shabbat Together

Calling all families, children, and adults:  You are invited to join us to slow down and enter the space of Shabbat together in a relaxed atmosphere.  This 30-minute service in the Temin Canteen Room combines singing, story-telling, activities, and prayer to create a meaningful and playful engagement with Shabbat for all ages, led by Director

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 location in advance, and we invite you to bring your favorite vegetarian dish and your Shabbat spirit to this informal gathering.

Friday Night PRIDE!

with Chana Rothman and Eric Jaffe, Drag Queen StoryTime, and a Farewell to Rabbi Alanna Sklover 5:30 PM      Face Painting, Photo Booth, LGBTQ+ Book Nook & More! 6:00 PM      “The Story of Us: A Shabbat Pride Journey”: Family & Kids’ JAM Join Rabbi Alanna Sklover, Chana Rothman, and Philly Drag Queen

Kol Zimrah Under the Stars with G’vanim

This special musical service--literally, "the sound of singing"--is led by Rabbi Zeff and Executive Director Nina Peskin singing in harmony, and it features new melodies and kavanot (short spiritual reflections) rather than a formal teaching.  The service, which this evening is on the front lawn as part of GJC's Friday Night PRIDE celebration, includes GJC's

Speed Shabbat

This 20-minute abbreviated service in the Magil Chapel is both quick and expressive, combining the singing of a few of the psalms of the Kabbalat Shabbat service with a shortened Ma'ariv (evening) service to welcome us into Shabbat.  The service allows us to have a brief way to greet Shabbat before we continue to dinner

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