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Series of 92 photographs documenting the Germantown Jewish Centre. Photos/captions published between 1979 and 1999.
Caption .1: "Yiddish folksinger Fran Klein performs at 'farbrengen' presented by Philadelphia Folkshule. 12-5-86"
Caption .2: "At the recent Israel 39 Independence Day parade, Germantown Jewish Centre won two awards for their creative float and presentation built around the theme "The Land of Israel without Jerusalem is like a body without a heart." They received the "best overall" and "most original" awards in Division I, which included large synagogues, schools and organizations. The parade, which was held in Center City Philadelphia, was part of a community-wide celebration of the founding of the State of Israel 39 years ago. Sponsors were the Jewish Community Relations Council and the Philadelphia Zionist Federation. 5-28-87"
Caption .3: "Preparing for the Germantown Jewish Centre's Hanukkah bazaar on Sunday, December 13, are (from left to right) Missy Danner, Sarah Friedman, Sarah Fenster, Hannah Fenster and Dana Bazelon. The bazaar will be staged at the Jewish Centre, Lincoln Drive and Ellet St., from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. 12-10-87"
Caption .4: "Students in Vav class at Germantown Jewish Centre join their teacher, Jana Paiss (right), and Rabbi Cynthia Kravitz around a colorful holiday mobile. 12-25-86"
Caption .5: "Performing at the recent concert of black and Jewish religious music is the Kol Ami CHoir of the Gershman YM & YWHA Jewish Community Centers under the direction of Dr. Elayne Robinson-Grossman. The concert, presented at Germantown Jewish Centre, was sponsored by the Black Jewish Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. 4-7-88"
Caption .6: "Teacher Esther Heim leads the Bet Class at Germantown Jewish Centre, as Rabbi Cynthia Kravitz (standing, rear left) watches while youngsters discuss the story of Hanukkah, which began at sundown on Tuesday and continues to sundown on Wednesday, December 23. Holiday commemorates the victory of the forces of Judah the Macabee over the Syrians and the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. Hanukkah involves the lighting of eight candles, one for each of eight days, and is often called the Festival of Lights. 12-17-87"
Caption .7: "Rabbi Sanford Hahn, spritual leader at the Germantown Jewish Centre, greets guests at the recent model Passover seder sponsored by the Black Jewish Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, that was conducted at the Jewish Centre. From left to right are Shoshanna Wortman, Mira Wasserman, Mary Ellen Costello, Kylie Costello, Linda Millison and Martha Millison. The seder, in which Black and Jewish families participated, highlighted through songs, prayer and food, the bonds that link blacks and Jews in their common struggle against opppession and social injustice."
Caption .8: "Former Soviet refusniks, now living in Chicago, join American friends who hosted a family visit to West Mr. Airy last weekend. Shown at Jewish Freedom Festival, in Germantown Jewish Centre, are (from left) Ellie and Elliott Seif, Anabelle Cohen and Debbie Seif, with Elena Levitin, Valeria and Anatoly Levitin. 7/7/88"
Caption .9: "CELEBRATING - During the Israel Independence Day parade held recently at Independence Mall, members of Germantown Jewish Centre passed by the reviewing stand on a float adorned with colorful signs and showing people praying at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. The parade was sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council and the Young Leadership Council of the Jewish Federation as part of a day-long celebration of Israel's 44th anniversary of independence and 25 years of a reunified Jerusalem. Festivities included a bazaar, anniversary ceremonies, a Children's Fun Fair and live entertainment on two stages."
Caption .10: "PASSOVER was observed by senior citizens at an April 24 seder co-sponsored by the Germantown Satellite of the Jewish Community Center's David G. Newuman Senior Center and the Northwest Jewish Seniors. Rabbi Sanford Hahn, spritual leader of the Germantown Jewish Centre, is shown preparing to break matzah. To Hahn's left are guests Ann Geller, Manny Wilf, Ada Wertheimer, Florence Blitz, Meyer Allen, Ethel Steiger and Freda Kuehuk. 4-27-89"
Caption .11: "Entertainment at Jewish Freedom Festival, in Germantown Jewish Centre last Saturday evening, included performance by Audrey Bookspan. 7/7/88"
Caption .12: "A traditional covenant renewal ceremony was part of the Sigid celebration for Ethiopian Jewry held November 11 at Germantown Jewish Centre. Enclosed in a circle of stones signifying the unity of the Jewish people are planning committee members Helen Nakdimen of Mt. Airy and Michael Plotnick, a student at the Reconstructionist Rabbincal College. On the right is Rabbi Jack Schechtman Gabriel who performed several original songs based on blessings used by Ethiopian Jews for centuries. The program was sponsored by Germantown Jewish Centre and the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Philadelphia. 11-22-90"
Caption .13: "At the petition table at the Ethopian Jewry fair held at Germantown Jewish Centre on November 11 are, from left, Deborah Schein of Mt. Airy, a member of the planning committee for the Sigid Celebration; Molly Gower of Bala Cynwyd; Diana and Hy Zelkowitz of Mt. Airy, and planning committee member Lynn Davis of Mt. Airy. The program was held to alert the community to the periolous situation of the 15,000 Jews waiting in Ethiopia for emigration to Israel. Sponsors were Germantown Jewish Centre and the Jewish community Relations Council of Greater Philadelphia. 11-22-90"
Caption .14: "Traditional folk dancing for all was a feature of Jewish Freedom Festival last Saturday at Germantown Jewish Centre at which Soviet refusnik family visiting Ellie and Elliott Seif, of West Mt. Airy, were special guests. 7/7/88"
Caption .15: "ISRAELI KNESSET member Ron Cohen speaks to the audience at Germantown Jewish Center. Hana Signora, editor in chief of Al Fajr, is at left. Rabbi Sheila Weinberg is at center. 3-23-89"
Caption .16: "Working at chalk table at recent Northwest Jewish Fair are Paul Savedow and his daughter Rebecca, 6, of East Mt. Airy. In addition to the many outside booths and entertainment, a concert was presented during the afternoon inside the Germantown Jewish Centre. 11-3-94"
Caption .17: "Performing artists in "Celebration of Nature" being presented by the Early Childhood Program of Germantown Jewish Centre on Sunday, January 28, at 3 p.m., are (from left) Shellie Steier Holl, Galit Elon, Milt Cohen, and Jamie Arnold, shown with Aria Amron and Talior Arnold, on his father's lap. The family event for children ages 3-12 will feature crafts, music, creative movement, storytelling and refreshments and educational nature exhibits at the synagogue at Lincoln Drive and Ellet St., in West Mt. Airy. Admission is $5 a person (kids under age one enter free). CAll 844-1507 to learn more. 1-25-96"
Caption .18: "A Celebration of Nature, a family event presented by the Early Childhood Program of Germantown Jewish Centre, will take place on Sunday, January 28, at 3 p.m. at the synogogue's Marcus Auditorium, 400 West Ellet St. Performing artists (from left to right) Shellie Stirer Holl, Milt Cohen, Jamie Arnold and Galit Elon have planned a hands-on program designed to delight and stimulate the senses while challenging young people to consider their relationships to creation. Tickets are $5, available at the door or by calling 242-8078 in advance. Community members of any age and any faith are invited to attend. 1/18/96"
Caption .19: "Eating potato latkes at Hanukkah celebration at Germantown Jewish Center, Lincoln Drive and Ellet St., are Natania Sherman-Presser (front) and Ari Feinberg. During a traditional celebration of this holiday, children enjoy eating latkes, spinning the dreidel and receiving gifts of Hanukkahg gelt. 12-28-95"
Caption .20: "Holding banner in observance of Hanukkah at Germantown Jewish Center, Lincoln Drive and Ellet St., are pupils in early childhood center, Rebecca Levin (left) and Julia Boyer. Festival celebrates the victory of the Maccabees over Antiochus Epiphanes in 165 B.C. and the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem. 12-28-95"
Caption .21: "Havdallah live! Performed by a group of Reconstructionist Rabbinical College students, will present its musical interactive event celebrating Havdallah (a time when people of the Jewish faith mark the end of the Sabbath) on Saturday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m., at Germantown Jewish Centre, Lincoln Drive and Ellett St. Participants are encouraged to bring guitars, shakjers, drums and other instruments to join in . Member of the ensemble are Margot Stein Azen, Geela Rayzel Raphael, Shawn Israel Zevit, Myriam Klotz, Juliet Irene Spitzer and Micah Klein. Admission is free. To learn more, call 844-1507. 3-7-96
Caption .22: "Queen Esthers All - Hannah Actor-Engel, Talia Fish, Rebekah Levy and Lily Kritz-Gold all dressed as Queen Esther for the Germantown Jewish Centre Early Childhood Program's Purim Parade. 3/21/96"
Caption .23: "Jester of Queen Esther was portrayed by Natania Sherman-Presser at the Purim celebration at the Germantown Jewish Centre Early Childhood Program. Purim celebrates the triumph of the Jewish people over Haman in ancient Persia. The scroll of the Book of Esther is read in the synagogue and every time the name of Haman is mentioned, people shout, stomp their feet and twirl their graggers (noisemakers). Children traditionally dress as characters in the story, parade through the synagogue and have parties and carnivals. 3-21-96"
Caption .24: "Cast members in the Germantown Jewish Centre Early Childhood Program's Purim play included Mira Rotter as Queen Esther; Jonah Stern, Uncle Mordecai; Nataya Friedan, Haman, and Zachary Magovitz as teh Jester."
Caption .25: "Alexa Levine holding a gragger (noisemaker). Purim"
Caption .26: "Getting ready for the Purim Parade at the Germantown Jewish Centre Early Childhood Program are (from left to right) Lauren Feder, Marisa Rittmagter, Elizabeth Dunoff, Jeremy Picker and Julia Boyer. Purim, the celebration of the triumph of the Jewish people over Haman in ancient Persia, includes a parade through the synagogue, parties and carnivals. (Photos by Janice Bershad). 3-21-96"
Caption .27: "Sholom Aleichem"
Caption .28: "GJC summer"
Caption .29: "Coalition
Caption .30: "GJC buses group to Soviet Jewry protest in Wash. 12-87"
Caption .31: "Celebrating the 3000th anniversary of Jerusalem as the spiritual home of the Jewish people were children in the Early Childhood Program of the Germantown Jewish Centre. The hallways and classrooms of the school were transformed into streets, shops and museums of Jerusalem. After taking a simulated trip aboard an El Al jet, the children passed beneath the gates of teh city and they visited the "Israel Museum" and the Western Wall. The youngster enjoyed Middle Eastern music and food as well as a walk through the Shuk, the Arab marketplace where Rebecca Rutenberg bargained with shopkeeper Cody Haak. 7-25-96"
Caption .32: "Front row (from left) Jared Pontz, Jason Henderson; back rown (from left) Scott Greenberg, Mike Hilkowitz, Dan Robinson, Matt Tuzman and Marshall Roslyn. GJC basketball. 5-9-96"
Caption .33: "L - R. Sophia Gluskin-Brown, Sara Thalheimer (pre-k students). GJC Hanukkah Pic a Menorah"
Caption .34: "Jewish choir. 7-18-96"
Caption .35: "The children of the Early Childhood Program at the Germantown Jewish Centre admire the quilt that they made together. The children involved in the project were 2 1/2 to 5 years in age. Ari Feinberg (partially hidden), Lily Kritz-Gold, Ari Fish, Aryeh Stein-Azen, Noam Mayer-Deutsch, Steven Arongon, Samera Gordon, Zoe Benditt, Aria Amrom, Jonah Stern, Ana Bass, Alexandra Selby, Rebekah Levy"
Caption .36: "Volunteer"
Caption .37: "GJC"
Caption .38: No info - 4 men in suits posing for photograph
Caption .39: "Seder pic"
Caption .40: "This is the Sultah (?) of the Germantown Jewish Center Oct, 1979."
Caption .41: "Gtn. Jewish Centre"
Caption .42: "Gtn. Jewish Cenre"
Caption .43: "Germantown Satellite Seniors. Standing L to R, Grace Kaplan, Harry + Doris Feinberg, Sidney Weitzman (rear), Avi Katz, director, Sally Shorr, Sandy Thomas, staff, Dorothy Harris, Ann Krupnick, volunteer. Seated L to R, Anna Crell, Norman Caney, Florence Eliss, Rose Lanking. Photo #2
Caption. 44: "GJC nursery school"
Caption .45: "Gmtn. Jewish Center nursery school"
Caption .46: "Sukkot"
Caption. 47: "Fiddler on the Roof. MJS. 5-15.97"
Caption .48: "GJC dreidel"
Caption .49: "GJC Dreidel Hats"
Caption .50: "Ben Rogers & Mae Ruktalis pretend to plant trees during our Tu B'Shevat celebration. GJC"
Caption .51: "Lily Kritz-Gold, dressed as an almond blossom stands undera "palm tree". GJC"
Caption .52: "Doriya Bolton, Alexa Levine, Andrew Gaines in the Wissahickon Woods. GJC"
Caption .53: "Lyndall Miller, sitting in front of an "apple tree" leads the children in songs about trees and planting Tu B'Shevat 1997"
Caption .54: "Marissa Rittmaster, Lauren Feder, Michael Frank, Elizabeth Dunoff"
Caption .55: "Aaron Eisenstat & Susannah Bonn at the "Chestnut Hill Hospital". GJC"
Caption .56: "Zoe Robbin & Jacob Osachy taste potato latkes and applesauce. Hanukkah program GJC Early Childhood Program."
Caption .57: No info. Children in group holding a quilt
Caption .58: "Ana Bass waits for the school bus"
Caption .59: "Olivia Benditt at the Fire Station"
Caption .60: "Ari Feinberg, Jonah Stern & Aria Amrom celelbrate Shabbat (the Sabbath) at the "Western Wall" May 1996
Caption .61: "Teacher Lisa Gove leads the children in song at the "Western Wall". left to right: Noam Meyer-Detsch, Ari Feinberg, Zach Magdovitz, Mira Rotter, Zoe Greenberg * Nataya Friedan"
Caption .62: "Joey Magdovitz walks through the gate to Jersusalem." May 1996
Caption .63: "Talia Fish enjoys eating felafel at a "Israeli Cafe"
Caption .64: "Alexandra Selby and Nataya Friedan make mezuzot at the "Israel Museum"
Caption .65: "Meredith Stern & Noah Goldstein"
Caption .66: "Andrew Gaines - King Ahashverosh. Ben Rogers - Haman. Ibrahim Kamara - the Jester of Queen Esther. Rebecca Lefco - Queen Vashti."
Caption .67: "Pre-k students L to R. Sophia Gluskin-Braun, Sara Thalheimer, Jonah Krall. Making their own menorah to use". Early Childhood Program at Germantown Jewish Centre.
Caption .68: "Pre-k students making their own menorah to use at home. L to R. Sophia Gluskin-Braun, Sarah Thalheimer, Jonah Krall". Early Childhood Program at Germantiwn Jewish Centre.
Caption .69: "Lauren Feder, dressed as Queen Esther, delivers a basket of treats including the three-cornered pastries called hamantashen. Photo Purim folder Queen Esther pic"
Caption .70: "Photo by Nick Carrino. Dressed as immigrants for the Northwest Jewish Cultural Arts Festival held Sunday, March 9, at Germantown Jewish Center were, from left, Barbara Fitzgerald of Mt. Airy and Helene Jaspan of Lafayette Hill. Festival co-chairpersons; and Jack Rosenfeld and Solomon Levy of Mt. Airy, co-chairpersons of the Northwest Division of the Jewish Community Relations Council which sponsored the event. The Festival, which attracted close to 800 people, was built around the theme of Jewish immigration. Northwest Jewish Cultural Arts Festival"
Caption .71: "Artist Marlene Adler (left) and Rabbi Cynthia Kravitz, of Germantown Jewish Centre, work on the float for the Israel Independence Day Parade which took place last Sunday, May 18. The centre's entry won first place as "most original float" at the annual march through center city Philadelphia to Independence Hall. May 22 1986"
Caption .72: "Scott Sueker mixes ground meat in a bowl at Germantown Jewish Centre in Cook for a Friend program. 7-31-86"
Caption .73: "A different kind of Hanukkah gelt was given out at a party in honor of the holiday on Sunday, December 19, at Germantown Jewish Centre. Getting reading to distribute gift tee-shirts with Germantown Jewish Centre logo on the front are, from left, Emily Stogo, Lara Bazelon, Rita Reuger, Neal Yanoff, Joshua Sevin and (foreground) Seth Frankel. 12-23-83"
Caption .74: "Guitarist Rick Lederman leads children at Germantown Jewish Centre in Purim songs with the assistance of teachers Mindy Rosenkrantz (left) and Linda Kane (right, leaning over) and Rabbi Cynthia Kravitz (center), educational director of the synagogue. The holiday celebrates the triumph of Esther, the Jewish queen who saved her people from destruction at the hands of the wicked Haman. 3-7-85"
Caption .75: "Preparing for a model seder at Germantown Jewish Centre as part of Passover observance are pupils, from left, Gabriel Baccine, Danny Friedman, Jody Kessler, Teddy Murray and Emanuel Young, shown here with their teacher, Rose Samlin (left) and Rabbit Cynthia Kravitz and Rabbi Sanford Hahn. Celebration of Passover, which marks the deliverance of the Hebrews from slavery Egypt, begins tonight, Thursday April 24. 4-24-86"
Caption .76: "Daffodils add a touch of spring to the table at Germantown Jewish Centre where youngsters took part in a Seder last Wednesday morning. Clockwise, from left front are, Ben Stull, Rebecca Dorfman, Jo Baskin (a teacher), Emily Kaplan, Paul Farber, Eva Fertman and Leora Feldman. These children are in the GJC Learning and Development Program for children ages 1-3. 4-11-85"
Caption .77: "Preparing a giant Torah for a float in the Israel Independence Day parade on Sunday, May 19, are religious school pupils at Germantown Jewish Centre, from left, Carolyn Feidel, Ben Donner, Rachael Brumberg, Fred Hilkowitz and Haim Kenig, under the direction of their teacher, Rabbi Cynthia Kravitz (right). Parade begins at 10 a.m. at Broad and Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia. 5-16-85"
Caption .78: "Ralph Pincus (left), of Mt. Airy, and Richard Mandel (second from right), also of Mt. Airy, members of the Northwest Division of Jewish Community Relations Council, sell flowers and fruit to customers from a pushcart at the entrance to the Northwest Jewish Cultural Arts Festival on MArch 9 at Germantown Jewish Centre. 3-20-86"
Caption .79: "Led by Sandy Meyer, children at Germantown Jewish Centre make Hanukkah cards at a celebration of the holiday on Sunday, December 20. Next to Mrs. Meyer is her baby, Heather, while pupils are, from left, Melissa Frankel, Andy Millison, Alaz Sivitz and Alex Meyer. 12-24-81"
Caption .80: "Family group at Hanukkah party at Germantown Jewish Centre includes, from left, Mrs. H.H. Malkin and hOward Malkin, grandparents of Melissa and Seth Frankel, shown with their parents, Diane and Fred Frankel. Hanukkah commeorates teh ancient victory of the Maccabees over the Syrians. Afterwards, the lamps in the temple were lighted and, despite a low supply of oil, miraculously burned for eight days. Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days with family gatherings and the exchange of gifts. An additional candle is lighted on the menorah each day until all are lit. 12-24-81"
Caption .81: "Getting ready celebration of Purim at Germantown Jewish Centre are pupils in the nursery school, from left, Lauren Katz, Dana Bazelon and Heather Meyer, shown here shaking groggers (noisemakers). During the holiday, the tale is retold of Esther, the beautiful young Jewish queen who saved her people from destruction by Haman, the king's wicked prime minister. This year Purim begins on Saturday evning (March 17) and continues through the weekend (Photo by Maria Capolino). 3-15-84"
Caption .82: "Celebrating as the first candle in the menorah is lighted by Ari Pontz at a celebration of Hanukkah on December 20 at Germantown Jewish Center are, from left, Hannah Richman, Laura Sivitz, Matt Hoffman, Barak Richman, Dina Blum, Leslie WOlff, Matt Hoffman and Sheila Savar. 12-24-81"
Caption .83: "Getting reading for Hanukkah, sometimes called the Festival of Lights, whcih begins on Friday evening, December 10, are pupils at Germantown Jewish Centre (from left) Gina Freedman, Noah Dzuba, Agatha Kaplan, Dana Bazelon and Z.V. Kriger. Teachers Carol Gonen (left) and Ellen Silverman join Rabbi Sanford Hahn to give moral support. The feat commemorates the ancient victory of the Jews over the Syrians. According to tradition, after the Temple was purified the lamp, which had only enough oil for one day, burned for eight days. Since then Jews celebrate by lighting candles, exchanging gifts, and eating special holiday foods. 12-10-82"
Captiion .84: "Letters on a giant dreidel are shown by Sue Zolitor, three-year-teacher at the Germantown Jewish Centre Early Childhood Program, --- Pardys, Ari Melincoff-Levy and Zoe Robbin. The children --- Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, before the holidas begins at sundown. 12-2-99"
Caption .85: "Making Hanukkah presents for their teacher, Rhonda Miller, Ariel Bogan-Shannon, Emma Feyler and David Sneed. The children, pupils at the Germantown Jewish Centre Early Childhood Program, worked on projects in celebration of Hanukkah, which begins at sundown on Friday, December 3. 12-2-99"
Caption .86: "Maddie Burns and Harry Dudnick are shown in the Shalom Garden at Camp Keshet at Germantown Jewish Centre. 9-2-99"
Caption .87: "Rabbi Jerome Labovitz will be remembered during the Rabbi Jerome Labovitz Memorial Lecture and Kidush Luncheon at the Germantown Jewish Centre on Saturday, April 10, immediately after 10 a.m. services. Rabbi Labovitz was executive director of the Jewish Theological Seminary and the United Synagogue for the Philadelphia Region. The lecture and luncheon is sponsored by Rabbi Labovitz's son and daughter-in-law, Judah and Debbie Labovitz, and marks Jewish Theological Seminary of America Shabbat. Guest speaker will be Rabbi Labovitz's granddaughter, Rabbi Gail S. Labovitz. No reservations are needed. Call 215-844-1507 for more information."
Caption .88: "Dr. Beth Shortridge, a pediatrician in Mr. Airy, ausculates Susannah Bonn's heart during one of several classes devoted to "keeping your body health" at the Early Childhood Program of the Germantown Jewish Centre. Preschool teacher Ruth Gordon assista Michael Frank. 6-18-98"
Caption 89. "Making Hamenstashen, three-cornered pastries eating during Purim, are Matti Hollo and Jacob Spivak, students in the Early Childhood Program of the Germantown Jewish Centre. The children celebrated Purim, a holiday that celebrates the delivery by Esther of Persian Jews from massacre, by parading in costume, performing a traditional Purim play and delivering baskets of treats to senior adults. 3-26-98"
Caption .90: "Olivia Benditt (far left) points to the candles on a menorah at the Germantown Jewish Centre Early Childhood Program. Olivia and her classmates (from left to right) Henry Betz, Dalya Hahn, Ari Bogun-Shannon, Emma Feyler, Madeleine Burns and Simon Evers-Hale are celbrating Hanukkah.12-25-97"
Caption .91: "A menorah was set up for a Hanukkah celebration in the pre-kindergarten class of the Germantown Jewish Centre Early Childhood Program by Leah Salama (left) and Marisa Rittmaster. 12-25-97"
Caption. 92: "Kelly McLaughlin reads to Max Woessner and Anya Hutter. 8-27-98"Collection
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