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Tuesday, September 25
8:00 pm - Kol Nidre Service
Wednesday, September 26
10:00 am - Yom Kippur Morning Service
1:00 pm - Yom Kippur Symposium
2:00 pm - Young Family Service
3:00 pm - Yizkor/Memorial/ Neilah Service, immediately followed by break fast.
Thursday, September 27
8:00 pm - Congregational Meeting
Friday, September 28
10:30 am - Congregational Task Force Meeting
6:30 pm - Shabbat Service
Sunday, September 30
9:30 am - 1st day of Religious School
Wednesday, October 3
4:15 - Hebrew School
Friday, October 5
6:30 pm - Sukkot Family Shabbat Service
Birthday blessings
B'nai Shir
Saturday, October 6
10:00 am - Rebecca Nirschel Bat Mitzvah
2:30 pm - Wine Tasting Tour & Dinner
5:30 pm - Inspirica/St. Luke's Shelter
Sunday, October 7
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
GRS OFFICES CLOSED
Monday, October 8
GRS OFFICES CLOSED
Tuesday, October 9
7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal
7:30 pm - Executive Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 10
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
Thursday, October 11
7:00 pm - Rabbi Sklarz Adult Ed Class
Friday, October 12
6:30 pm - Simchat Torah Shabbat Service
Saturday, October 13
5:00 pm - Serena Baker Bat Mitzvah
Sunday, October 14
9:30 am - Hebrew 102 (Rabbi Sklarz)
9:30 am - Holiday Happenings
9:30 am - Religious School
10:30 am - Adult Ed with Rabbi Rothman
12:30 pm - Family Apple Picking Trip
Tuesday, October 16
7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, October 17
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
7:30 pm - Board Meeting
Thursday, October 18
7:00 pm - Rabbi Sklarz Adult Ed Class
Friday, October 19
6:30 pm Shabbat Service
TYGRS Installation
Saturday, October 20
10:00 am - Ethan Davis Bar Mitzvah
Sunday, October 21
9:30 am - Religious School
9:30 am - Hebrew 102 (Rabbi Sklarz)10:30 am - Adult Ed with Rabbi Rothman
Tuesday, October 23
7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, October 24
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
Sisterhood Annual Paid Up Membership Dinner
Thursday, October 25
7:00 pm - Rabbi Sklarz Adult Ed Class
Friday, October 26
6:30 pm - Shabbat Service
Anniversary Blessings
Board Installation
Sunday, October 28
9:30 am - Hebrew 102 (Rabbi Sklarz)
9:30 am - Religious School
10:30 am - Adult Ed with Rabbi Rothman
Monday, October 29
7:00 pm - Knit & Knosh
Tuesday, October 30
7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, October 31
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
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Torah Portion
September 29, 2012
| Ha'Azinu
Deuterononomy 32:1-52 Moses recites a poem, which tells the history of the Israelite people. In the midst of the poem, he speaks of a time when God's presence will be hidden from them. He explains that only when we return to God, will God's presence be restored.
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Happy Birthday to...
| Reese Ochoa
Matthew Groves
Ken Greenberg
Louise Salzer
Karen Wallenstein
Catherine Baumgarten
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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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Committee members 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 Denise Cooper at denise@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
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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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Denise Cooper
Administrative Assistant
denise@grs.org
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Allie Zur
Youth Advisor
orlie414@aol.com
Corinne Morrell
Relocation Assistant
relocation@grs.org
Peter Babivskiy
Caretaker
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Shabbat Service
Friday, September 28, 2012, 6:30 pm | | Please join Rabbi Sklarz and Cantor Lipton for a Shabbat Service, followed by an Oneg Shabbat .
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Congregational Meeting
Thursday, September 27, 8 pm - Downstairs Activities Room
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It is our pleasure to share with you the news that GRS has a site for our new home, pending congregational approval.
All GRS members are invited to a congregational meeting on Thursday, September 27 at 8 pm in the downstairs Activities Room.
If you are in need of a proxy please contact the GRS office at 203-629-0018.
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Religious School is starting this weekend! Religious School begins this coming Sunday , September 30 at 9:30am! Parents are invited to join your children for all or part of the morning. We will begin with a brief assembly for all parents and students promptly at 9:30am. We'll introduce our new teachers, our new Israeli Emissary, and welcome our returning teachers and student madrichim (aides). Parents will receive family handbooks that include school calendars, our curriculum, policies, and other important information. Following the assembly, parents are invited to join your children in their classrooms for a brief orientation. Following the orientation, students will remain in their classes for the morning and parents are invited to join us in the oneg area for bagels and coffee. We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday!
Hebrew program begins Wednesday, October 3! All 4th-7th grade students attend class from 4:15 to 5:45 and then meet in the oneg area for pizza from 5:45 to 6pm. 4th-6th grade parents, please bring or send in a check for $100 per student to cover the cost of pizza for your child for the school year. The cost of pizza is already included in the B'nai Mitzvah program fee for 7th grade students.
School Registration: If you have not yet registered your children for religious school, please send in your forms and payment as soon as possible. You will also be able to register your children on the 30th. Registration forms can be found on the bulletin board in the hallway by the rest rooms.
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Sukkot Shabbat Service
Friday, October 5, 6:30 pm
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We'd love it if you would sponsor an Oneg Shabbat -- perhaps in honor of a birthday, anniversary, a special event, or just in celebration of Shabbat. Just call the temple office (203-629-0018) to select a convenient date, and send us a check for $108. No muss, no fuss, it's as easy as that!
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Social Action - Inspirica (formerly St. Luke's)
Saturday, October 6, 2012
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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 needed for 15-20 dinners:
- 2 main courses
- rice
- vegetables
- salad
- bread
- beverages
- dessert and
- fresh fruit
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1 or 2 individuals or families to transport and serve
- Time commitment at shelter about 1 and 1/4 hours.
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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Tzedakah
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Thank you for your generosity...
Tree of Life (Etz Chaim)
- An acorn from The Baker Family, in honor of Serena becoming a Bat Mitzvah
- A bronze leaf from the Davis Family, in honor of Ethan becoming a Bar Mitzvah
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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| New Multi-Child Religious School Discount | |  GRS NEW MULTI-CHILD RELIGIOUS SCHOOL DISCOUNT
Do you have more than one child in Religious School? Then we have a special gift for you...- First child, full tuition
- Second child, 75% tuition
- Third child, 50% tuition
- Fourth and beyond, 25% tuition
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Wine Tour, Wine Tasting and Dinner
Saturday, October 6
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Apple Picking at Silverman's Farm
Sunday, October 14, 12:30-2:30 pm
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Seeking Home for GRS Piano
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|  GRS owns a baby grand piano that is need of a home while we are in our temporary dwelling. If you are interested, please contact Stephanie Glaser at stephanieglaser@grs.org or 203-629-0018. |
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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 Denise Cooper at 203-629-0018 or denise@grs.org. |
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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):
Don't Worry, Be Happy
With author Gretchen Rubin
Thursday, September 27, 10 - 11:30 am
The Woman's Club of Greenwich, 89 Maple Avenue, Greenwich $15
This New Year, find out how to deepen your bliss, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project. Her new book, Happier at Home, delivers wisdoms about parenthood, interior design, time management and more. Book signing to follow.
Co-sponsor: Jewish Family Services of Greenwich. Purchase tickets at jccgreenwich.org or (203) 552-1818 JFS Support Groups: ($20 per session: Sliding Scale fees apply). - Adult Divorce: Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45pm.
- Children (Grades 4-6) of Divorce: Wednesdays, 4:30-5:45pm.
- Children (Grades 7-9) of Divorce: Tuesdays, 4:30-5:45pm.
- Bereavement: Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30am.
- Parents of Children with ADD/ADHD and Other Learning Disabilities:This group is designed to provide support and education for parents whose lives have been impacted by their child living with ADHD/ADD and learning disabilities. Eight Tuesdays, beginning October 23rd, 12:30pm - 1:45pm
- Broken Families Healing Hearts: This group is designed to give participants an opportunity to talk about strained family relationships Eight Thursdays, beginning November 8th, 10:30am - 1130am.
- Infertility Support Group: This group will provide a safe environment to share your thoughts, feelings and get support as you go through the ups and downs of this journey. Eight Mondays, beginning November 5th, 11:15am -12:30pm.
- Walking on Eggshells: Nurturing Jewish Identify in Your Interfaith Grandchildren.Come join this group to discuss the "dos and don'ts" of nurturing Jewish identify in your interfaith grandchildren. Four Tuesdays, beginning November 6th, 1:00pm -2:00pm.
- Parents of Lesbian. Gay, Bisexual Transsexual or Questioning (LGBTQ) Children: This group is for parents who are dealing with any stage of their family member's coming out process. Together we will explore the tumultuous process of accepting, understanding, and celebrating your children and their LGBTQ identities. Eight Wednesdays, beginning November 7th, 12:30pm - 1:45pm.
- Surviving and Succeeding as a Stepparent: This group will help participants with the challenges and opportunities associated with being a stepparent. Five Wednesdays, beginning November 14th, 12:30pm - 1:45pm.
- Caring for the Caregiver: Four Wednesdays, beginning November 14th, 9:30am - 10:30am.
ROSH HODESH: IT'S A GIRL THING!
For 7th and 8th grade girls Both Groups meet on Mondays at Temple Sholom 7:00pm - 8:30pm Tishri: October 22nd Cheshvan: November 19th Kislev: December 17th Tevet: January 28th Shevat: February 25th Adar: March 18th Nisan: April 29th Iyar: May 20th Sivan: June 17th |
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