ROSH HASHANAH AND YOM KIPPUR (GSJC Style)

In addition to traditional services on both evenings and days, GSJC also observes the High Holy Days with the following traditions:

• Children’s Service during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Service begin at 10:30am for 45 minutes and is led by our youth group, JUICY.
  
  
• Tashlich Service is offered following Rosh Hashanah Services at Recreation Park. We cast off our “sins” with breadcrumbs into the water of the pond.

• Community Break Fast following Yom Kippur Services. Everyone brings a “dairy” dish to share.

SUKKOT

“Pizza in the Hut” Annual Sukkot pizza dinner and service at the Grover’s house in Bristol. Shake the Lulav & Etrog under the full moon!

SIMCHAT TORAH

Dance with the Torah during this special service held in the Memorial Hall. Consecration of new religious school students.

NEW MEMBER SHABBAT

Special Shabbat to introduce, honor, and welcome our new members to the GSJC Community.

CHANUKAH PARTY

Each family lights their menorah as we celebrate Chanukah at the Breakstone Reisner home. A pot luck dinner, lots of singing, and plenty of latkes!!!

PURIM CARNIVAL & SERVICE

Dress up in your costume and come to the carnival! Sponsored by our youth group, JUICY, there are games, prizes, and pizza prior to our themed Purim service. (Past themes have included: Disney, Star Trek, Beatles Songs etc.)

PASSOVER SEDER

On the second night of Passover we join together as a community to observe the seder with food, stories and song! Come and enjoy a delicious Kosher-style catered meal.

HEALING SERVICE

Special Shabbat where the GSJC Community comes together to pray for those who are need of our thoughts and songs of healing. Healing services are organized as needed.

SHABBAT SHIRA
A wonderful winter Shabbat where we celebrate our very rich musical heritage with more than usual singing, music and the GSJC Chorale’s vocal selections.