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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
Anniversary Blessings
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
Thursday, January 19
6:30 pm - Sisterhood Dinner
Friday, January 20
6:30 pm - 6th Grade Shabbat Service
Sunday, January 22
9:30 am - Hebrew 102
9:30 am - Religious School
10:30 am - D'var Torah Workshop
10:30 am - Adult Ed with Rabbi Rothman
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
Saturday, January 28
10:00 am - Model Bar Mitzvah 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 14, 2012
| Shemot
(Exodus 1:1-6:1)
In this portion the Torah introduces the grand story of slavery to freedom. The Israelites in Egypt are fruitful and multiply, but a new pharoah, who does not remember Joseph, fears the Israelites and persecutes them with hard labor. He tries to kill their male babies, but is thwarted by the righteous midwives. Moses's mother hides him in a basket in the Nile to escape Pharoah's decree and then is raised by Pharoah's daughter. After killing an Egyptian, he flees to Midian, where he marries Tziporah. God, having heard the outcry of the suffering Israelites, appears to Moses out of the burning bush at Mount Horeb (Sinai). Identified as 'Ehyeh-Asher Ehyeh' - 'I will be what I will be', God gives the reluctant Moses the charge of freeing his people.
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Happy Birthday to...
| Cooper Robinson
Megan Bartholomew
Zachary Chalnick
Holly Furrer
John Kramer
Steven Peters
Deborah Loebelson
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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
sabrinalipton@grs.org
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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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Shabbat Service
Friday, January 13, 6:30 pm
| | Please join us for a Choir Shabbat Service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., featuring the GRS House Band, followed by an Oneg Shabbat generously sponsored by the Loebelson Family.
In addition, there will be a special dedication of memorial plaques in memory of the late Suzanne and Edward Baron Cohen.
All those with November, December and January anniversaries will be called to the bimah for a special blessing.
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Tzedakah
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Circle of Giving
- Ronnie Gurney
- Cynthia & Richard Blumenthal
- Bran & Stuart Berni
- Marjorie & William Berkley
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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Our Temple Family
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GRS is pleased to welcome our newest members, Jodi Rubins and her children, Roni (21), Jaclyn (19) and Jonathan (17). They reside in Greenwich.
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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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Lunch 'n' Learn
Tuesday, January 24, 12 Noon at GRS
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Please join us for the final Lunch 'n' Learn Rabbis' Panel
With our Rabbi Andrew Sklarz, Rabbi Mitch Hurvitz of Temple Sholom and Rabbi Daniel Cohen of Congregation Agudath Sholom
Feed the body, soul and mind with our special Lunch 'n' Learn series, featuring our esteemed Rabbi's Panel. These three dynamic spiritual leaders will discuss the topic "Jewish Ethics/Jewish Leadership."
For additional information, please email Alice Schoen at alice.schoen@templesholom.com or call her at
(203) 542-7165.
A kosher lunch will be provided.
All are welcome!
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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.
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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