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Monday, April 2
8:00 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
12:00 pm - Israel Day Celebration
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Torah Portion
April 7 & 14, 2012
| Passover
Traditionally one studies the Song of Songs. There is an allegory about the love affair between God and the Jewish people during the sacred Holiday of Passover, and why Rabbi Akivah referred to the text as the Holy of Holies.
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Happy Birthday to...
| Bill Grad
Aaron Ford
Jessica Nirschel
Thomas Stark
Tara Stone
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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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Ronnie Gurney and Eve Goldberg are co-chairs of this committee. 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 erin@grs.org.
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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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Congregational Meeting Tonight
April 2, 8:00 pm
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 Tonight at 8 pm GRS congregants will vote on the purchase deal with The Stanwich School. If you have not sent in your proxy and cannot attend this meeting, please make sure to drop off, fax (203- 629-0613) or email your proxy to Stephanie Glaser at stephanieglaser@grs.org no later than 6 pm today. If you are in need of a proxy, please contact the office at 203-629-0018 or email Stephanie Glaser.
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Sisterhood Passover First Night Seder
Friday, April 6, 6:00 pm
| |  LAST CHANCE TO RSVP to GRS' FIRST NIGHT PASSOVER SEDER...
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 today, April 2. Please contact Stephanie at stephanieglaser@grs.org if you have any questions.
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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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 Remember when you were slaves in Egypt...
Dear Friends,
While we are all eagerly preparing for our celebration of Pesach, let us ever be conscious of Judaism's call that in our moments of celebration, we must ever consider those less fortunate than ourselves.
In the process of our shopping, cooking and preparing to travel for Passover, let us make certain to bring non-perishable foods to GRS to deliver to those at Neighbor to Neighbor!
wishing all a joyous Pesach,
b'Shalom,
Rabbi Andy
Rabbi Andrew R. Sklarz, MA, MSW, RJE
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Tzedakah
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Thank you for your generosity...
General Fund
Annette & Stephen Batkin, in memory of Phyllis Schreiber
Ritual Fund
Janice & Victor Romley, in memory of Lillian and Samuel Roth
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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Save the Date: Sunday, May 6, 10:30 am
Adult Ed Seminar
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Please join us as GRS congregant Marv Berenblum leads a seminar on Sunday, May 6 at 10:30 am.
THE DISPARITY BETWEEN HAVES AND HAVE-NOTS
- A CHALLENGE TO OUR TRADITIONAL FORM OF DEMOCRACY
The downward pressure on socio-economic mobility threatens the very essence of our democracy which relies on equal opportunity for all.
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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
- 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 16, 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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