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Wednesday, March 28
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
Friday, March 30
6:30 pm - Shabbat Service
Sunday, April 1
9:30 am - Hebrew 102
9:30 am - Religious School
10:30 am - Adult Ed with Rabbi Rothman
11:45 am - High School Class
Monday, April 2
6:30 pm - JFS Meet & Mingle Passover Seder at GRS
7:30 pm - Congregational Meeting
Wednesday, April 4
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
Thursday, April 5
7:45 pm - Hebrew 101
Friday, April 6
6:00 pm - First Night Seder at GRS
Sunday, April 8
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
NO ADULT ED PROGRAMS
Wednesday, April 11
NO HEBREW SCHOOL
Friday, April 13
6:30 pm - Shabbat Service
Sunday, April 15
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
NO ADULT ED PROGRAMS
Tuesday, April 17
7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal
7:30 pm - Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 18
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
Thursday, April 19
7:00 pm - Yom Hashoah Commemoration at Temple Sholom
Friday, April 20
6:30 pm - Yom Hashoah/ Choir Shabbat Service
Sunday, April 22
9:30 am - Hebrew 102
9:30 am - Religious School
11:30 am - TYGRS meeting
Adult Ed Trip to Yiddish Book Center (Amherst)
Tuesday, April 24
7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, April 25
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
Thursday, April 26
7:45 pm - Hebrew 101
Friday, April 27
6:30 pm - Yom Hatzmaut Shabbat Service
House Band
Sunday, April 29
9:30 am - Hebrew 102
9:30 am - Religious School
10:30 am - Rabbi Rothman's Adult Ed Class
Israel Day Celebration
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Torah Portion
March 31, 2012
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(Leviticus 6:1-8:38)
God relays in greater detail the meal offering, sin offering, the thanksgiving offering, the guilt offering, and other miscellaneous sacrifices. Then the text describes the consecration of the priests.
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Happy Birthday to...
| Jodi Rubins
Linda Wiltsek
Karen Kahn
Louis Van Leeuwen
Susan Freydberg
Eve Goldberg
Cynthia Crispino
Henry Morgenbesser
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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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GRS Staff
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Rabbi Andrew R. Sklarz, MA, MSW, RJE
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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
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Clarita Agulay
Bookkeeper
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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, March 30, 6:30 pm
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| Please join Rabbi Sklarz and Cantor Lipton for a Shabbat Service, followed by an Oneg Shabbat.
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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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Be a part of our Passover Seder
Dear Friends,
Since the time I came to GRS, it has always been our family's great pleasure to open our home for Passover. This year, as our house is currently under construction, our dining room table is temporarily out of commission. Nevertheless, our GRS Sisterhood came to the rescue, and we are delighted to offer a beautiful catered seder for our community, both members and non-member guests. Cantor Lipton and I are eagerly anticipating sharing the first night of Pesach with all of you!
It is our hope to provide a meaningful, enjoyable and unique experience for those of all ages. Of course, as Erev Pesach falls on Friday night, we will include key elements of Shabbat - but we promise not to make it too lengthy, so all can enjoy the festive meal and one another's company.
While the Sklarz family looks forward to returning to our home, and next year opening our dining room table once again, Susan, Dani, Alex and I look forward to sharing the Seder with all of you, at our spiritual home, our beloved Greenwich Reform Synagogue.
For further information and reservations, please contact Erin Thomas at erin@grs.org or 203-629-0018. b'Shalom, Rabbi Andy
Rabbi Andrew R. Sklarz, MA, MSW, RJE
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Host an Israeli Emissary!
March 31 - Mid-June
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Hosting an Israeli Emissary is a rewarding 3-month
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experience that your family will never forget! Liron is in need of a host family during the last 3 months of her time in Greenwich.
Please contact Rebekah Raz, Emissary Coordinator at
203-552-1818 or rebekah@ujafedgreenw ich.org
to find out how you can be a part of this wonderful experience!
If you would like to get to know our Israeli Emissaries, what better way than to invite them to your home for a special dinner? If you would like to coordinate a dinner, contact Rebekah Raz, Emissary Coordinator 203-552-1818 or rebekah@ujafedgreenwich.org.
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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...
General Fund
Judy & Stephen Bleyer, in memory of Phyllis Schreiber
Ronnie & Larry Fisher, in memory of Phyllis Schreiber
Kate & Steven Fisher, in memory of Phyllis Schreiber
Ken & Linda Wiltsek, in memory of Phyllis Schreiber
Alma Rutgers, in memory of Phyllis Schreiber
Irma & Walter Becker, in memory of Phyllis Schreiber
Donna & Norman Heller, in memory of Phyllis Schreiber
Circle of Giving
Ken & Linda Wiltsek
Adult Ed
Ken & Linda Wiltsek, in memory of Serle Mosoff
Passover Seder Sponsor
Jodi Rubins
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
Jan Mittleman & Paul Crispino
Tree of Life
Gloria Blick, in honor of her 90th birthday
Shawn Blick & family, in honor of Gloria Blick's 90th birthday
Gary Blick & Scott Gretz, in honor of Gloria Blick's 90th birthday
Inge Pelke, in honor of Gloria Blick's 90th birthday
Monica Davis, in honor of Gloria Blick's 90th birthday
Lee Chase, in honor of Gloria Blick's 90th birthday
Sam Lanza, Jr., in honor of Gloria Blick's 90th birthday
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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Yom HaShoah Community Service
Thursday, April 19, 2012
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30th Annual Yom HaShoah Commemoration
Thursday, April 19 @ 7:00 p.m.
Temple Sholom
300 East Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, CT
with Guest Speaker Martin Greenfield
Please join our Jewish community
in this moving Holocaust commemoration program
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Israel 64th Birthday Celebration
Sunday, April 29, 2012, 12:00pm
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In partnership with GRS and other Jewish organizations in Greenwich, CT.
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Social Action
St. Luke's is now Inspirica
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 St. Luke's LifeWorks has changed its name to Inspirica, which "points to the brighter future that awaits [homeless people] rather than their current status" - excerpt from a welcome letter from the chief executive officer of Inspirica.
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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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Israel: Threatened From Inside & Out
Monday, April 16, 7:30pm, Author and former NBC News Middle East Correspondent Martin Fletcher will speak about his book at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts and Fairfield University . FREE. RSVP at bennettcenter@fairfield.edu or 203-254-4000x2066.
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
- MEET & MINGLE: The Network for Jewish Singes (55+): Seder @ GRS, April 2, 6:00pm, $36, RSVP and pre-pay by March 28
- Book Beat: A Woman's Night Out: Rich Boy, by Sharon Pomerantz, May 2, 7:30pm. $18
- Interfaith Conversations: "On Being Both: Clarifying What That Means For You" - Join our conversation about what "being both" really means to you - and your spouse. What are your goals, expectations, and concerns? April 19, 7-9pm in a private home, FREE
JFS Support Groups: (All groups $10 per session)
- Broken Families, Broken Hearts: Co-facilitated by Rabbi Andrew Sklarz, Greenwich Reform Synagogue, 6 Thursdays beginning 3/29, 11-12pm.
- Mother and Me: A Discussion Group for Adults: No matter what you do - you just can't get along with your mother? You try to be understanding and patient but something just goes off in your head and you can't control your emotions. Come share your experiences, explore what triggers your reactions, and learn how to deal with it. Tuesdays, 12:30-1:30pm beginning April 3
- 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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