Welcome to GJC!

The Germantown Jewish Centre has been the heart of the Jewish community in Northwest Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs for almost 70 years. We are a vibrant, pluralistic and egalitarian synagogue located in Mount Airy and committed to sustaining and strengthening Jewish life in greater Philadelphia.

The Germantown Jewish Centre was recognized in April 2009 by NEWSWEEK magazine as one of America's "25 Most Vibrant Congregations," the only synagogue so recognized in Pennsylvania or New Jersey. The honor was based on an assessment of GJC's community engagement, growth, outreach, diversity of program, innovation, dynamism and rabbinic leadership. Specifically, GJC was cited as "a model for pluralistic and egalitarian worship and community." For more discussion of GJC and NEWSWEEK's list, see this recent Jewish Exponent article.

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Opera Under the Stars - Jul 08, 2009
A Mid Summers' Night Dream with GJC's own "maestro" Sam Feinberg.
Israeli Novelist Evan Fallenberg - Jul 09, 2009
A Discussion With the Author of Light Fell.
My Year in Israel - Jul 18, 2009
A panel discussion among three seminary students who just returned from Israel.
There Shall Be No Needy - Jul 19, 2009
Meet author and Rabbi Jill Jacobs.
Music & Meaning of L'cha Dodi - Jul 31, 2009
With HUC Cantorial Student Sarah Krevsky.
Music & Meaning of L'cha Dodi - Aug 07, 2009
Study, song, and a potluck dinner.


June 2009 Centre Call

Request Shabbat Hospitality

Purchase a Memorial Plaque

The Little Shop Summer Hours
Wed
Fri
4:00pm – 8:00pm
11:00am – 6:00pm