Explore Yom Kippur (2nd-6th)
Holiday themed activities for 2nd-6th graders
10 events found.
Holiday Services
Bregman Program: Save the Date
Stay tuned for GJC's annual Oscar Bregman Memorial Yom Kippur Program!
Yom Kippur Yoga & Chi-Gong w/ Leah Weisman
Chii-gong, similar to Yoga, is an energy movement practice. With gentle movements and breathing meditations, we clear stress, calm our minds, and gently energize our bodies. It is embodied prayer. Give yourself the gift and come nurture yourself as well as receive an energy boost to prepare for the final hours of Yom Kippur.
High Holiday Childcare
Babysitting and supervised play for toddlers and kids up to 1st grade. GJC’s childcare on the High Holidays is provided by teachers in our ECP program and assisted by our teen babysitters.
Yom Kippur Minha: Minyan Masorti
This member-led traditional egalitarian minyan puts an emphasis on a complete traditional prayer service. During the High Holidays, the minyan meets in the Marcus Auditorium, and all roles in the service are coordinated and filled by members.
Camp Yom Tov (2nd-6th)
Supervised play and activities before services for 2nd-6th graders – Camp Yom Tov will be staffed by teen madrechim (counsellors).
Yom Kippur Creative Minha: Dorshei Derekh
Chanting, Contemplation & Prayer. This 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. During the High Holidays, the minyan meets in the Temin Canteen Room, and all roles in the service are coordinated and filled by members.
Kol D’mamah
Enter into the new year with a contemplative service that focuses on meditation, chanting, and movement.