The Women’s Clothing Exchange at Germantown Jewish Centre is a highly anticipated, annual community and charitable event that draws hundreds of people each year. The event serves the wider community in many ways, from being an environmentally friendly source for clothes recycling to a truly enjoyable social time with friends to funds supporting interfaith work which
A workshop for current and potential new volunteers for the GJC Homelessness Hospitality Network, as well as for those who just wish to deepen their understanding of this issue, will be held on Sun, March 31 from 10:30-12:30 in the Maslow Auditorium. Rachel Falkove, the director of the Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network, and additionally an
You Can Make a Difference! GJC's new Adult Literacy Tutor Program, an outgrowth of the Granger Memorial Shabbat on Poverty in Philadelphia, offers you the opportunity to become an effective adult tutor with the Project HOME Tutor Corps. The Tutor Corps will – • Provide you with adult literacy training; • Match you with a
Second Annual Bobbi Willig Memorial Labor Seder A Woman's Place is in Her Union Please join us for the Philadelphia Jewish Labor Committee's Annual Labor Seder. Within the context of a traditional Passover Seder, we will explore the role of women in the labor movement, and how robust unions are a key factor in addressing injustices
When you come to GJC for Kol Nidrei services, please bring a donation of food in the form of canned tuna, healthy canned goods, boxes of cereal, mac & cheese, or whole grain pasta, bags of grains, bottles of 100% juice, peanut butter or jelly. Monetary donations to Philabundance via check are also welcome, and
Breaking Bread, Breaking Barriers Creating connections between diverse communities over food GJC welcomes Anuj Gupta, General Manager of the Reading Terminal Market, to share the story of how this innovative project fosters connections between new and diverse Philadelphia communities while encouraging and strengthening connections between communities across the city. Learn how project participants gain understanding of
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
This annual community and charitable event serves many functions. Every year women in the community are asked to donate any clothing and accessories that are in good condition, but which they no longer use. A large group of volunteers then sorts the donations. The Marcus Auditorium is becomes a giant bazaar, and women from all
This annual community and charitable event serves many functions. Every year women in the community are asked to donate any clothing and accessories that are in good condition, but which they no longer use. A large group of volunteers then sorts the donations. The Marcus Auditorium is becomes a giant bazaar, and women from all
