Membership Information

Dues

One of GJC’s core values is that finances should never be a barrier to membership: we offer several different dues options that work for many of our members, but we also know that dues are not one size fits all. Please contact Kate Lawn, Program & Membership Director, at 215-844-1507, ex. 19 or community@germantownjewishcentre.org to discuss a membership commitment that is both meaningful and sustainable for you.

Why Join?

The reasons for joining Germantown Jewish Centre are as diverse as our congregants. We call ourselves a “community of communities” because we provide a multitude of opportunities that we hope will allow you to connect meaningfully with others while on your spiritual journey. There are multiple prayer communities (Conservative and Reconstructionist) for adults and children; Jewish education classes for people of all ages; family-friendly holiday celebrations and social events; and Tikkun Olam initiatives designed to “repair our world” here in Philadelphia and beyond.

Whichever pathway you choose to enter GJC, you become part of a warm and welcoming community with whom you will share the most significant events in your life from births, b’nai mitzvah and weddings to funerals and memorial services. GJC is a pluralistic, egalitarian synagogue affiliated with the Conservative movement. We embrace difference and welcome all Jews regardless of background or sexual orientation.

What Does It Mean To Be A Member?

We invite you to create a space for yourself here at GJC. The community is here to hold one another in times of great joy as well as sorrow. We are a place for forging friendships and learning together, and we want you to join us! Your membership makes possible all our regular services and programming. We couldn’t be here without the support that members provide.

Members Receive:

  • Rabbinic support, which includes pastoral counseling and teaching as well as spiritual guidance during times of transition
  • Tickets to High Holiday services
  • Discounted enrollment fees for our Koleinu Beit Midrash classes
  • Lower fees for our Early Childhood Program

If you are still deciding whether GJC is the right place for you, we suggest that you:

  • Please contact Kate Lawn, Program & Membership Director, at 215-844-1507, ex. 19 or community@germantownjewishcentre.org to set up a time to talk about GJC with her.
  • You can also contact Jared Jacobson, Program & Membership Assistant, at 215-844-1507, ex. 16 or programasst@germantownjewishcentre.org to set up a time to talk about GJC with Rabbi Zeff.
  • Join us for a service, attend a program or register for a class. Prospective members are always welcome!
  • Browse our website to get a sense of our diverse community and all of the programs and services that you will benefit from as a synagogue member
  • Learn more about Our Community before taking the plunge.

You can download our New & Returning Member Information Form here.