During the months of January & February, students from across GJC’s many communities learn, sing, pray, eat, and spend time together on Shabbat mornings. All GJC kids are welcome and encouraged to participate. The classes are taught by GJC's outstanding religious school faculty, and are geared towards the dual goals of experiential Jewish learning
Longing for a sacred time and space to hear the Still Small Voice Within you? That is the gift of Shabbat. Join Leah Weisman in co-creating this spiritually uplifting hour of Hebrew chant, meditation and gentle movement. Nourish your personal connection to the Divine. For more information, click here or contact Leah at Leahweisman15@gmail.com.
A adult-child Shabbat service for children up to age 6. Ginat Shabbat is a garden of delights for young families ready to move their bodies and take part in fun and engaging Shabbat activities! Kids pray from their own age-appropriate siddur, and the service includes prayer, sharing, and storytelling that highlight themes from the weekly Torah
Each year Germantown Jewish Centre dedicates a Shabbat to celebrating the life and legacy of Ralph Granger, beloved former custodian of GJC and a role model to our community, and rededicating ourselves to advancing race relations. Ralph Granger was well-loved and respected, a Christian African American who was known for his dignity and love for
Germantown Jewish Centre invites you to our 36th annual Ralph Granger Memorial Shabbat, “Reimagining Our Journey Toward Racial Justice” with Reverend Dr. Gregory Edwards on Saturday, January 18. As GJC prepares to focus and expand our long term commitment to racial justice work, we’ve invited Rev. Edwards to guide and inspire our work by examining
Led by Rabbi Zeff, this weekly service puts an emphasis on learning, with a shorter Shacharit prayer service and a longer period for study, led by the Rabbi and by members. The service meets in the Charry Sanctuary during the year, place where most of our Bar and Bat Mitzvah services and celebrations take place,
Longing for a sacred time and space to hear the Still Small Voice Within you? That is the gift of Shabbat. Join Leah Weisman in co-creating this spiritually uplifting hour of Hebrew chant, meditation and gentle movement. Nourish your personal connection to the Divine. For more information, click here or contact Leah at Leahweisman15@gmail.com.
Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month (JDAIM) is a unified national initiative during the month of February to raise disability awareness and support efforts to foster inclusion in Jewish communities worldwide. Led by Rabbi Zeff, this weekly service puts an emphasis on learning, with a shorter Shacharit prayer service and a longer period for study,
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. Interested in hosting a
Led by Rabbi Zeff, this weekly service puts an emphasis on learning, with a shorter Shacharit prayer service and a longer period for study, led by the Rabbi and by members. The service meets in the Charry Sanctuary during the year, place where most of our Bar and Bat Mitzvah services and celebrations take place,
