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Germantown Jewish Centre

A congregation at 400 West Ellet Street that serves the Jewish community in Northwest Philadelphia. It runs Friday night services, weekly Torah study, adult learning, a religious school, a choir, and a Hazak group for people 55 and older.

  • Newcomers welcome
  • Kids OK
  • Faith community: Jewish

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What they do

Attend Friday night services, join Weekly Torah Study with the rabbi, take an adult class at Koleinu Beit Midrash, or join the men's club, Women of GJC, the choir, or Hazak. Families can enroll children in the religious school or early childhood program.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Faith
A faith community: Jewish
Who is there
Families with children, Older adults, Adults of any age

When and where

Friday night services at 6 pm. Saturday morning services, with separate adult services and children's programs, run from 10 am to about 12:30 pm. Weekday services are Monday and Thursday at 7:15 am and Sunday at 9 am. Weekly Torah Study with Rabbi Fredi Cooper meets Mondays at 1 pm on Zoom. Adult classes run each term, and about half are online.

Days
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Times
Morning, Daytime, Evening

Congregation

Address
400 West Ellet Street
Part of the city
Upper Northwest

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Call the office at 215.844.1507 or email office@germantownjewishcentre.org before you come, and ask to attend a Friday night service or a class. To start membership, use the online membership form..

What to expect

Friday night services start at 6 pm. Adult classes each have their own registration page, and about half of the fall classes are online, so you can try one from home. The site does not say what dress is expected or how long a service runs, so ask the office before your first visit.

Tips for your first visit

  • Call the office before you come, since the site does not say whether non-members may attend Friday night services.
  • Saturday has separate adult services and children's programs, which run at different times.
  • The congregation is at 400 West Ellet Street, Philadelphia 19119.
  • If you sing, the all-volunteer choir rehearses Wednesdays from 7 to 9 pm and welcomes new members.

Newcomer welcome

Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: The join page says prospective members are welcome at a service or program after a call or email, and the adult classes page says anyone may take a class and gives a registration link for each..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Cost not known yet. Membership dues are set in a conversation with each household, and the congregation says no one is turned away for money reasons. Adult classes are open to anyone, each class lists its non-member rate on its registration page, and scholarships are available to members on request.

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Access notes
The adult classes page says to contact the associate rabbi about accommodations or access needs.

Requirements

  • Children can take part with a parent.

How to reach them

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Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
June 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High

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