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Wednesday, May 2
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
Thursday, May 3
7:45 pm - Hebrew 101
Friday, May 4
6:30 pm - Family Shabbat Service/Pot Luck Dinner
April & May Birthdays
B'nai Shir
Sunday, May 6
9:30 am - Hebrew 102
9:30 am - Religious School
9:30 am - Holiday Happenings
10:30 am - Marv Berenblum Seminar
11:45 am - High School Class
Tuesday, May 8
7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, May 9
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
Thursday, May 10
7:45 pm - Hebrew 101
Friday, May 11
6:30 pm - 2nd & 3rd Grade Shabbat Service
Saturday, May 12
10:00 am - Tate Horowitz Bat Mitzvah
Sunday, May 13
9:30 am - Hebrew 102
9:30 am - Religious School
Tuesday, May 15
7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, May 16
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
Thursday, May 17
7:45 pm - Hebrew 101
Friday, May 17
6:30 pm - Shabbat Service
April/May Anniversaries
House Band
Saturday, May 18
10:00 am - Cynthia Crispino Bat Mitzvah
Sunday, May 20
9:30 am - Hebrew 102
9:30 am - Religious School (last day)
Tuesday, May 22
7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, May 24
7:45 pm - Hebrew 101
7:30 pm - Board Meeting
Friday, May 25
6:30 pm - Shavuot Shabbat Service
Monday, May 28
GRS OFFICES CLOSED IN OBSERVATION OF MEMORIAL DAY
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Torah Portion
May 5, 2012
| Acharay Mot-Kedoshim
(Leviticus 16:1-20:27)
In this portion, God provides the instructions surrounding the Yom Kippur sacrificial service. Also included is the prohibition against consuming the blood of animals. The portion concludes with the beginning of what is called the "Holiness Code" - the guidebook to holy living. In the Kedoshim portion God continues the message of the "Holiness Code" culminating with the commonly quoted, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." The portion makes the point that we are holy through our ritual actions, as well as our human interactions.
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Happy Birthday to...
| Andrew Loebelson
Beth Handzo
Josh Ford
Gabriel Nadelson
Michael 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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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
sabrinalipton@grs.org x226
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 Service & Pot Luck Dinner
Friday, May 4, 6:30 pm
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|  As this will be the first Shabbat of the month, we would like to invite you to a Family Shabbat Service, followed by a pot-luck dinner and an Oneg Shabbat generously sponsored by Linda & Ken Wiltsek in honor of the babynaming of their granddaughter, Ellie Jacquelyn Stroum, "Chanah Leah Chaia".
If you would like to stay for dinner, please RSVP to Louise Salzer at salzerhouse@aol.com.
April and May birthdays will be called to the bimah for a special blessing, and B'nai Shir will be singing.
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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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Important Update on the GRS
Future Building Plans
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We are delighted to inform you that the contract with the Stanwich School has been signed, and all is on track for the closing on June 1, 2012. Our search teams are in full swing, both to find temporary and permanent locations for our synagogue, religious school, and the future GRS preschool. A number of options are under investigation, and although it's premature to share any details, it looks very promising. We don't want to miss any possibilities, so if you have any suggestions for a temporary space, please contact Helen Stark at 203-622-1732 or stark110@optonline.net; if you have any recommendations for purchase options, please contact Sandy Soule at 203-637-7642 or sandy.soule@gmail.com.
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Tzedakah
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Thank you for your generosity...
General Fund
- Robert Kaplan, in memory of Phyllis Schreiber
- Edward & Shirley Kornreich, in memory of Phyllis Schreiber
Ritual Fund
- Mark Goldstein, in memory of Steve Goldstein
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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Social Action
Inspirica (formerly St. Luke's) - Sat., May 5
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Volunteering is a great way for those teens who are looking for Mitzvah projects or community service. Also, it's a great family-friendly activity for all ages.
The following is still needed for Saturday, May 5:
Main course, rice, salad, bread, fruit and beverages (all to serve 15-20).
If you would like to donate food, or if you would like to help in any way, please contact Joy Davis at jomarda@optonline.net.
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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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Save the Date: Thursday, June 21, 7:00 pm
Interfaith Young Israeli Concert
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Greenwich Reform Synagogue, The Sholom Center, JCC Greenwich, Congregation Shir Ami & the Greenwich Fellowship of Clergy are co-sponsoring an interfaith concert featuring young Israeli (Arab and Jewish) musicians in Greenwich, on behalf of the Polyphony Foundation.
The concert will take place at First Presbyterian Church at 7PM, followed by a reception at approximately 8:15PM.
This event is FREE and RSVP is required!
Polyphony's mission is to "build a strong and culturally diverse civil society by exposing Arab and Jewish youth living in Israel and in their communities to classical music and by inviting them to participate in music education and training. Polyphony's groundbreaking work has been recognized internationally, and it recently received the prestigious Yoko Ono Lennon Courage Award for the Arts."
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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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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
JFS Support Groups: (All groups $10 per session)
- Broken Families, Broken Hearts: Co-facilitated by Rabbi Andrew Sklarz, Greenwich Reform Synagogue, last day May 3, 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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