Tag: Shabbat Blog

Musical Marching Minyan

12/08/2019, -- Kate Lawn
GJC offers a high-spirited, action packed monthly musical prayer service for children younger than elementary school, but old enough to walk (or be carried by a willing adult!) Using guitar and other acoustic instruments to accompany storytelling, the children explore the weekly Torah portion or upcoming holiday in a full-body prayer experience! Led by Amy...
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Shabbat Sha’baby

19/07/2019, -- Kate Lawn
Welcome to Shabbat Sha'baby! This monthly Shabbat experience, for babies from birth to early walkers and their grown-ups, invites you to celebrate the special time of Shabbat with singing, movement, relaxation and play, and share and connect with other new parents and families. Come as you are for cuddles and community!
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Charry Service

17/07/2019, -- Kate Lawn
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,...
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Charry Service: 3rd Grade Tanakh Ceremony

17/07/2019, -- Kate Lawn
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,...
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Dorshei Derekh

16/07/2019, -- Kate Lawn
This weekly 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. The minyan meets in the Maslow Auditorium, and all roles in the service are coordinated and filled by members, who also organize social activities, study, and celebrations throughout the year. To...
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Dorshei Derekh: Stefan Presser Memorial Social Justice Shabbat

16/07/2019, -- Kate Lawn
This weekly 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. The minyan meets in the Maslow Auditorium, and all roles in the service are coordinated and filled by members, who also organize social activities, study, and celebrations throughout the year. To...
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Dorshei Derekh with Rabbi Ellen Bernstein

16/07/2019, -- Kate Lawn
RABBI ELLEN BERNSTEIN SPEAKING AT DORSHEI DEREKH Saturday, February 15 during kiddush Now more than ever, we need holiday celebrations to inspire and embolden us to turn our hearts, minds and efforts towards the earth and her creatures. Come and explore with Rabbi Ellen Bernstein as she shares the earthy wisdom of Passover through her...
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Rising Song Minyan

12/07/2019, -- Kate Lawn
Led by participants and faculty of the Rising Song Jewish Music Residency, this bimonthly service merges traditional nusach (prayer chant) and soulful nigunim (wordless melodies). Together, we’ll cultivate the power of the communal voice through rhythm, spontaneous harmony, and careful listening. The minyan meets in the Magil Chapel twice a month between September and May.
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Rising Song Minyan

12/07/2019, -- Kate Lawn
Led by participants and faculty of the Rising Song Jewish Music Residency, this bimonthly service merges traditional nusach (prayer chant) and soulful nigunim (wordless melodies). Together, we’ll cultivate the power of the communal voice through rhythm, spontaneous harmony, and careful listening. The minyan meets in the Magil Chapel twice a month between September and May.
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Rising Song Shabbat

12/07/2019, -- Kate Lawn
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