Jewish Mysticism and the Divided Brain Theory: Religion, Neuroscience and Understanding

Join Men's Club for an enlightening program with Dr. Gary Goldberg, a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He’s worked extensively with veterans afflicted with PTSD as well as many other disorders. We begin with the recognition of the basic brokenness of human existence. And how the dominant secular philosophy of Cartesian dualism contributes to

Music as an Intimate Portrait of Israeli Society with David Peretz

The GJC Men's Club and Israel Programming at GJC, in coordination with the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and Jewish Agency for Israel's Partnership Together (also known as P2G) are pleased to welcome internationally known musician David Peretz for a special program in celebration of Yom ha-Atzma'ut. Every nation has its own mythology and ethos

The Psychology of Competition

Faster, Higher, Further, Better... Noted sports psychologist and GJC member Dr. Joel Fish will talk about the psychology of competition, who has the drive? Please join us on Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday, May 26th. Zoom link to follow just before the program. Dr. Joel Fish is a licensed psychologist and a nationally recognized expert in

Scotch in the Sukkah (offsite)

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.

Inside NPR’s Fresh Air (with Dave Davies)

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

Brazen and Modest: Women and the Making of Modern Yiddish Literature

The GJC Men's Club presents Brazen and Modest: Women and the Making of Modern Yiddish Literature with Dr. Kathryn Hellerstein, GJC member and professor of Yiddish literature at the University of Pennsylvania All are welcome to join Dr. Kathryn Hellerstein and the Men's Club for an engaging, informative program. The program will include a history of

Medical Ethics During the Holocaust and How it Relates to the COVID Pandemic Response

GJC's Men's Club is pleased to welcome Stacy Gallin, founder and director of the Miamonides Institute for Medicine, who will deliver a presentation of the issues learned of medical ethics during the Holocaust and how it relates to decisions in response to the COVID pandemic. Circumstances that we often thought were plain and straightforward may

Men’s Club Shabbat Afternoon Program with Dr. Gwynn Kessler

Join GJC for its annual Men's Club Shabbat on March 26. The service will begin at 10 AM in the Charry Sanctuary, and will also be accessible via Zoom and live-stream. Stay after kiddush for an afternoon program featuring guest speaker Dr. Gwynn Kessler, "Sacrifice to Study: The Development of Rabbinic Judaism." “Give me Yavneh

Perspectives on Peace Between Israelis and Palestinians: A Civil Discourse

Israel Programming at GJC and the Men's Club present Perspectives on Peace Between Israelis and Palestinians: A Civil Discourse with moderator Judge Abraham Gafni and panelists Dr. Gwynn Kessler, Curt Pontz, and Rabbi David Teutsch (this event will be held in person only at Germantown Jewish Centre) RSVP to Dick Menin at menin1911@comcast.net Brunch will

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