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Wednesday, March 14
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
Friday, March 16
6:30 pm - Choir Shabbat Service
Anniversary Blessings
Sunday, March 18
9:30 am - Religious School
9:30 am - Hebrew 102
10:30 am - Adult Ed with Rabbi Rothman
11:30 am - TYGRS Meeting
Tuesday, March 20
7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, March 21
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
Friday, March 23
6:30 pm - 4th Grade Shabbat Service
Saturday, March 24
Sophia Salzer Bat Mitzvah
Sunday, March 25
9:30 am - Hebrew 102
9:30 am - Religious School
10:30 am - Adult Ed with Rabbi Rothman
Monday, March 26
7:00 pm - Knit & Knosh
Tuesday, March 27
7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, March 28
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
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Torah Portion
March 17, 2012
| Vayakhel-Pekudei
(Exodus 35:1-38:20 and 38:21-40:38))
In this portion the people assemble to hear for a second time the commandments about Shabbat. Then, Mishkan is built with Betzalel and Oholiav as the chief artisans. In the last portion of Exodus, Moses blesses the people and sets up the Tabernacle. There is an accounting of the building materials and gold. Also, the priests are anointed. The Presence of God, in the form of a cloud by day and fire by night, fills the Tabernacle and guides the Israelites throughout their journeys.
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Happy Birthday to...
| Jacob Manton
Stephen Salzer
Lara Varma
Kathy Savitz
Sandi Klein
Stephen Soule
Sandy Soule
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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
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Lisa Gittelman Udi
Director of Education
lisargudi@grs.org
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Clarita Agulay
Bookkeeper
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Erin Thomas
Administrative Assistant
Religious School Coordinator
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Peter Babivskiy
Caretaker
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Choir Shabbat Service
Friday, March 16, 6:30 pm
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| Please join us for a Choir Shabbat service, followed by an Oneg Shabbat generously sponsored by Robin Edelston in honor of Girl Scout Shabbat.
March anniversaries will be given a special blessing and a champagne toast.
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Give A Ride, Need A Ride
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|  Are you in need of a ride to services? Or, would you be willing to give someone a ride to services? If your answer to one of these questions is 'YES', please contact Erin Thomas at 203-629-0018 or erin@grs.org. |
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A Message from Rabbi Sklarz
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 Purim 2012
Dear Friends,
Each year, everything at GRS just gets better and better, and our Purim service was certainly no exception.
This year, our celebration was enhanced by two - yes two, special Purim shpiels.
In the spirit of this year's Academy Award winner for Best Picture, The Artist, our talented adult thespians acted out silently, although with some impromptu dialogue, the Megillah. Needless to say, it was a most creative and fun-filled dramatic production.
Immediately following, our talented GRS teens took their places in a skit that focused on what happened to the Purim characters after the end of the Megillah and culminated in the realization that a giant hamantaschen had been absconded (which led to a hamantaschen hunt for all kids at the end of the service).
Furthering our excitement was a parade of costumes and gifts galore made possible through the anonymous donation of one of our many generous GRS congregants. In fact, through the kindness of our donors and our very own GRS costume seamstress, Judy Rayner, costumes were provided for those who forgot to bring their own! Of course, prizes were given to all!
Now that we have fulfilled the mitzvah of Purim, stay tuned for Pesach at GRS!
The excitement of life at GRS continues...
B'rinah - with joy,
Rabbi Andy
Rabbi Andrew R. Sklarz, MA, MSW, RJE
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Knit & K'nosh
Monday, March 26, 7:00pm
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Would you like to knit, crochet or sew over good food and drinks, in good company?
Then, the GRS Sisterhood invites you to come and join us. We welcome knitters of any age, gender or ability! We would love to see more new faces!
At the home of JoAnn Messina: 50 Church Street, #4 Greenwich, CT 06830
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Sisterhood Passover First Night Seder
Friday, April 6, 6:00 pm
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Join Rabbi Sklarz for songs, prayers, and stories during our catered, family-style First Night Seder.
Seder Sponsor: $72
Adult: $36 Child (ages 5-12): $18 Under 5: Free
Your check is your reservation, made payable to GRS, no later than April 2. Please contact Erin at erin@grs.org if you have any questions.
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Tzedakah
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Thank you for your generosity...
Circle of Giving
Robert & Ruthanne Birnbaum
Rabbi & Susan Sklarz, in honor of Alex achieving High Honors at Eastern Middle School
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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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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The Red BoxThe Carl and Dorothy Bennett Center for Judaic Studies at Fairfield University presents a staged reading of The Red Box: An exploration of gay survivors of the Holocaust, by Jason Mitchell, to be followed by an on-stage discussion with the playright. Tuesday, March 27, 7:30pm. RSVP to the Bennett Center at 203-254-4000x2066 or bennettcenter@fairfield.edu.
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 - Interfaith Conversations: "On the Culture Clash," March 19, 7pm, no charge
- Book Beat: A Woman's Night Out: The Arrogant Years, by Lucette Lagnado, March 21, 7:30pm, $18
- MEET & MINGLE: The Network for Jewish Singes (55+): Seder @ GRS, April 2, $36, RSVP by March 30
JFS Support Groups: (All groups $10 per session) - My Mother Brings Out the Worst in Me: Tuesdays, 12:30-1:30pm beginning April 3
- Broken Families, Broken Hearts: Co-facilitated by Rabbi Andrew Sklarz, Greenwich Reform Synagogue, 6 Thursdays beginning 3/29, 11-12pm.
- Adult Divorce: Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45pm
- Children (Grades 4-6) of Divorce: Weds., 4:30-5:45pm
- Children (Grades 7-9) of Divorce: Tues., 4:30-5:45pm
- Bereavement: Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30am
JFS individual adult, teen, child and family Counseling:
$150 per session, Sliding scales always apply
JFS Volunteer OpportunitiesBikkur Cholim/Friendly Visitors/Grocery Shopper
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