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
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HAZAK & Women of GJC present Sex & Consent: Ethical Issues with Intimacy in Aging with Dr. Kenneth Weiss & Rabbi Dayle Friedman Sunday, June 2 at 10 AM Is it ethical and legal for persons with declining mental capacity to engage in intimate relations? Can residents of long-term-care facilities choose to have intimate visits
Shavuot celebrates the spring harvest and recalls the revelation of Torah at Mount Sinai. Rooted in a kabbalistic tradition, Jews all around the world spend the night learning. This year, we'll begin our night with communal singing, followed by collective study on the making of sacred learning community. We'll have the chance to daven together,
GJC's Jewish book reading group reads 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 more information, please contact Nan at nanbmyers2@gmail.com.
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 Wednesday of the month to discuss great books over tea and nosh. To learn which
The GJC Choir is an all-volunteer group of singers that performs at High Holiday services and at other holiday celebrations, programs, and community events throughout the year. Directed by Rabbi Zeff, the choir sings a mix of traditional liturgical pieces, contemporary music, and new compositions, many written especially for the group. The choir rehearses on
Our local and excellent Woodmere Museum (on Germantown Avenue, about 1 mile north of the Chestnut Hill West train station) holds a Juried Exhibition every summer. The works are new, often startling, very fresh and provocative of much discussion. HAZAK has arranged for a tour with a Museum docent. The tour should last one to
The Germantown Jewish Centre Israeli dance group meets on Sunday mornings from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM from September through June, and on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 PM during the summer. Under the guidance of an experienced teacher (Grant Shulman), the sessions begin with instruction and review before moving on to intermediate level dances. It
The Mt. Airy Village Fair is a great event and provides a wonderful way to spread the word about GJC in the neighborhood! Help grow our membership by visiting the GJC booth and share your enthusiasm of GJC with prospective members who come by. We have a day of events planned, from "Ask the Rabbi"
