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Wednesday, January 4
4:15 - Hebrew School
Friday, January 6
6:30 pm - Family Shabbat Service/Pot Luck Dinner
B'nai Shir
Birthday Blessings
Sunday, January 8
9:30 am - Hebrew 102
9:30 am - Holiday Happenings
9:30 am - Religious School
Tuesday, January 10
7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, January 11
4:15 pm - Religious School
4:30 pm - B'nai Mitzvah Workshop
Friday, January 13
6:30 pm - Choir Shabbat Service
House Band
Saturday, January 14
10:00 am - Model Bar Mitzvah Service
Sunday, January 15
NO ADULT ED PROGRAMS
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
GRS OFFICES CLOSED
Monday, January 16
GRS OFFICES CLOSED
Tuesday, January 17
7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, January 18
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
Friday, January 20
6:30 pm - 6th Grade Shabbat Service
Sunday, January 22
9:30 am - Hebrew 102
9:30 am - Religious School
Tuesday, January 24
12:30 pm - 3 Rabbi's Program
7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, January 25
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
7:30 pm - Board Meeting
Friday, January 27
6:30 pm - 5th grade Shabbat Service
Sunday, January 29
9:30 am - Hebrew 102
9:30 am - Religious School
Tuesday, January 31
7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal
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Torah Portion
January 7, 2012
| Vayechi
(Genesis 47:28-50:26)
Jacob gives his final blessing to Joseph's sons, favoring the younger, Ephraim, over the older, Menasheh. Jacob gathers his sons to deliver a final poetic testament, and enjoins them to bury him in the cave of Machpelah in Canaan, the burial site of his parents and grandparents. Upon their return from the burial, the brothers persuade (trick) Joseph into swearing not to take revenge on them, although Joseph shows no such intent. The book of Genesis concludes with the death of Joseph.
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Happy Birthday to...
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Ben Handzo
David Kramer
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Tree of Life
(Etz Chaim)
| Celebrate the birth of a child, the bar or bat mitzvah of a loved one, the wedding or anniversary of a cherished friend or family member, a graduation or a retirement through a permanent dedication on the GRS Tree of Life! Click here for more information and to place an order.
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Caring Community News
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The GRS Caring Community is underway. With Ronnie Gurney and Eve Goldberg as co-chairs, committee members will be able to provide assistance to temple members in times of need and to celebrate with them in times of joy. If you know of an ill or hospitalized member, please contact the office at (203) 629-0018.
You can help us to help each other. We encourage the participation of volunteers to keep in touch with our members through telephone calls, visits, by sending cards, etc... If you would like to be a part of this committee please contact Erin Thomas at
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GRS Staff
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Rabbi Andrew R. Sklarz, MA, MSW, RJE
rabbisklarz@grs.org
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Cantor Sabrina Lipton
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Stephanie Glaser
Executive Director
stephanieglaser@grs.org
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Lisa Gittelman Udi
Director of Education
lisargudi@grs.org
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Clarita Agulay
Bookkeeper
clarita@grs.org
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Erin Thomas
Administrative Assistant
Religious School Coordinator
erin@grs.org
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Peter Babivskiy
Caretaker
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Family Shabbat Service & Pot-Luck Dinner
Friday, January 6, 6:30 pm
| |  As the first Shabbat of the month approaches, we would like to invite you to a Family Shabbat Service, followed by a pot-luck dinner.
If you would like to stay for dinner, please RSVP to Louise Salzer at salzerhouse@aol.com.
January birthdays will be called to the bimah for a special blessing.
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A Message from Rabbi Sklarz
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 Let's Ring in 2012 Together with our Family Service & Dinner!
Dear Friends,
As with every first Friday of the month, the warmth of the GRS Family Service followed by a festive pot-luck Shabbat Dinner will fill the sanctuary and social hall of GRS. As with every Family Service, we will call upon all those celebrating birthdays to the bimah (with gifts for our children) and, of course, invite all the children - my personal favorite part of the evening - to join me on the steps of the bimah for a special Shabbat story! The service will be enhanced by the voices of B'nai Shir, the GRS K - 4 choir.
As we well know, the Family Service at GRS is for the young at heart of all ages!
Please let Administrative Assistant, Erin Thomas, know that you will be with us and contact Louise Salzer, our dinner coordinator, to let her know what you will be bringing.
I look forward to our being together for the first Family Service of 2012!
Rabbi Andy
Rabbi Andrew R. Sklarz, MA, MSW, RJE
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Tzedakah
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Circle of Giving
Elyse Brown
Phillip Dresden
Nancy Duffy
Joan Popper
Marc & Maggie Wein
General Fund
Sandy & Stephen Soule, in memory of Bran Berni's mother, Erna Neu
The Perloe Family
Music Fund
JoAnn Messina
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
JoAnn Messina
Ritual Fund
Ronnie Gurney, in memory of Mel Slade
Serle Mosoff Adult Ed Memorial Fund
JoAnn Messina
The Perloe Family
A contribution to GRS is a wonderful way to celebrate joyous events and commemorate meaningful occasions. If you would like to make a contribution, please send your check to GRS, 257 Stanwich Rd., Greenwich, CT 06830. For details on the giving opportunities available, please call the GRS office. |
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Sisterhood Dinner
Thursday, January 19, 6:30pm
| | Annual GRS Sisterhood Dinner
Thursday, January 19 at 6:30 P.M.
 All members of the GRS Sisterhood* are invited to attend a fun, free, delightful dinner at the home of Sandy Soule, at 18 Lakeview Drive in Riverside, at 6:30 PM on Thursday, January 19th, 2012. You'll enjoy good food and wine, plus great conversations with new friends and old.
This GRS Sisterhood-sponsored event is free, but please bring a donation of non-perishable food that we'll share with the less fortunate through our local food pantry, Neighbor to Neighbor. Please RSVP to the GRS office: Email erin@grs.org or call 203-629-0018 so we'll know how much food and wine we'll need. *Not sure if you're already a GRS Sisterhood member or not? You can check with the temple office to be sure. You probably are, but if not, the annual dues are only $36.
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Adult Ed
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Hebrew 101 - Thursday evenings at 7:45 with Rabbi Andrew R. Sklarz, MSW. An introduction to the Hebrew alphabet. Students will develop the skills for reading prayer and the fundamentals of reading and writing modern Hebrew. This course or equivalent background is required for those seeking conversion or Adult B'nai Mitzvah. Temple members ($36) and non-members ($50) are welcome. For registration and additional information, please contact Erin Thomas, erin@grs.org.
Advanced Beginners Hebrew - Sunday mornings at 9:30 with Rabbi Andrew R. Sklarz, MSW. Temple members and non-members welcome! Members $36, non-members $50. Please register by contacting Erin Thomas, erin@grs.org, so materials can be ordered prior to the program beginning.
Comparative Judaism with Rabbi Robert Rothman, Sunday mornings at 10:30. Have you ever been confused about the different approaches to Judaism? In this course, we explore, compare and contrast the ideology and practices of the Orthodox, Reform, Conservative and Reconstructionist movements.
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Around the Community
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JCC Greenwich is offering the following programs (For more information on any of the following, please visit
jccgreenwich.org):
WICKED WORKSHOP
Join "A Class Act NY" workshop where "Wicked" actor, Ben Cameron (Aida, Footloose too!) and a top NYC talent manager will work with budding thespians on scenes, songs and a dance combination from their favorite Broadway show in addition to their own audition song! "A Class Act NY" is Manhattan's premier award-winning acting studio for kids and teens. Due to countless requests to bring their program to Connecticut, "A Class Act NY" has finally found a home at the JCC Greenwich. This workshop will take place at Carmel Academy on Sunday, February 5, 1-5pm for kids 7-17. All skill levels welcome! For more details or to register, please contact JCC Greenwich at www.jccgreenwich.org
The Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Biblical Times
Monday, March 12, 11:15 am -1:00 pm Discovery Times Square, 226 W 44th Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues) Time travel back to ancient Israel in this exhibit featuring the famed Dead Sea Scrolls and a stone from the Western Wall of the Second Temple, among some 500 never-before-seen artifacts from biblical times. In our wanderings, we'll experience the traditions, beliefs and iconic objects on display that impact world religions today. Co-sponsors: Greenwich Reform Synagogue, Chabad of Greenwich, Congregation Shir Ami and Temple Sholom. $25. Limited space; RSVP required, at jccgreenwich.org or by sending check to JCC Greenwich, One Holly Hill Lane, Greenwich, CT 06830. (203) 552-1818.
The Paper Bag Players Presents: Laugh! Laugh! Laugh!
January 8 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM. From the creative team
People magazine calls "unquestionably the leading U.S. Theater Company for kids" comes a musical extravaganza about Amazing Amy, a regular school girl who happens to be a super-hero. Five decades into thrilling young audiences with paper bag props, they'll have your 3-9-yr-olds giggling, oohing and roaring for more. Light lunch will be served.
Night of Fun at the Bruce Museum
January 26 @ 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM. Sushi, Martinis, & Comedy
Laugh, Eat & Schmooze at this sophisticated night of fun!
Cover: $80 per person (also sponsored by UJA Federation of Greenwich). Jewish Family Services of Greenwich is offering the following programs, support groups and volunteer opportunities (For more information or to register for any of the following, please visit www.jfsgreenwich.org or call 203-622-1881):
JFS Programs Ethics and Values of Jewish Celebrations Interfaith Conversations Book Beat: A Woman's Night Out MEET & MINGLE: The Network for Jewish Singes (55+) Rosh Hodesh: It's a Girl Thing A Moviegoer's Series JFS Counseling and Support Groups: Broken Families, Broken Hearts Caregiver Support Group Divorce Support Group Children (Grades 4-6) of Divorce Support Group Children of Divorce (Grades 7-9) Support Group Bereavement Support Group
JFS Volunteer OpportunitiesBikkur Cholim/Friendly Visitors/Grocery Shopper
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