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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
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
October 6, 2012
| Sukkot
On the Shabbat during Sukkot, we will be following the tradition of studying the book of Ecclesiastes. Known for its phrase, "To everything, there is a purpose, a time for every season," the book is part of a collection called the Wisdom Literature.
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Happy Birthday to...
| Anna Schaftel
Susan Coburn
Jon Handzo
Edward Rayner
Lila Schaftel
Kenneth Wiltsek
Jan Mittleman
Sarina Nadelson
Donna Heller
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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
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Lisa Gittelman Udi
Director of Education
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Clarita Agulay
Bookkeeper
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Denise Cooper
Administrative Assistant
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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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Sukkot Shabbat Service
Friday, October 5, 6:30 pm |
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Please join Rabbi Sklarz and Cantor Lipton for a Sukkot Family Shabbat Service, featuring B'nai Shir, followed by an Oneg Shabbat generously sponsored by the Nirschel Family in honor of Rebecca becoming a Bat Mitzvah.
Those with October birthdays will be called to the bimah for a special birthday blessing. Children age 13 whose birthday is in October will also receive a gift in honor of their birthday.
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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Simchat Torah Shabbat Celebration
Friday, October 12, 6:30 pm |
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Join GRS for a fun family Shabbat
Celebrate Simchat Torah (the rejoicing of the Torah)
Witness the unscrolling of the entire Torah and a
Family Shabbat Dinner
Please bring your favorite salad, side dish, or dessert.
Click here to RSVP
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| A Message from Rabbi Sklarz |
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 Celebrating Memories as GRS Moves Forward
Dear Friends,
As the family of Greenwich Reform Synagogue travels to our future, join with us as we experience the last month in our sanctuary of the last twenty years: October 5, we will share the beauty of Sukkot within our Sukkah on the bimah; October 12, the excitement of Simchat Torah as we spread open the Torah scroll around our children; October 19, GRSTY (Greenwich Reform Synagogue Temple Youth) installation, and on October 26, Board Installation and Farewell to the Stanwich Road Sanctuary...
and as we journey forward to create new memories, I would like to invite each one of you to share your favorite mementos of life at GRS thus far!
With the goal of creating a GRS Memory Box, kindly send your photos, artifacts and personal pieces (in prose or poetry) which share significant moments in our history to Denise at denise@grs.com.
Looking forward to our celebrating the GRS of yesteryear and embracing our future.
Rabbi Andy
Rabbi Andrew R. Sklarz, MA, MSW, RJE
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A Message from Robert Birnbaum
President of GRS Board of Trustees |
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 GRS takes more big steps
On Thursday evening the congregation voted overwhelmingly to approve the purchase of the proposed site for our new synagogue. On Tuesday we closed on the first lot, 92 Orchard, which is now GRS property. Today, we file the first of our applications with Greenwich Planning and Zoning, this one for the required lot line revision which will allow us to go forward with the purchase of the other lots.
Looking forward, over the next few days the committee which will drive the process to select an architect - in fact, the entire design process - will get down to work. My goal is to keep everyone informed of the major issues under discussion and the important decision points. As always, feel free to contact me rbirnbaum@grs.org with questions or comments.
Congratulations to all involved in making this happen and to the congregation as a whole, and a hearty Mazel Tov!
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| Religious School News |
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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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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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Save the Date: Friday, November 2, 6:30
Fall Fest
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 GRS invites you to join us for our annual Fall Fest. A spirited family Shabbat service will be held, followed by a catered dinner, dessert and lots of festivities. GRS members, friends and prospective members are all welcome.
More information will be announced soon...
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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
Ritual Fund
- Ruth Newman in loving memory of Lillian Bogoslaw
Circle of Giving
General Fund
- Rosemary & Steven Jacobs in appreciation to Rabbi Sklarz for the baby-naming service of Theodore Eli
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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Our Temple Family
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GRS welcomes our newest members, Jared and Monica Goldstein and their three children, Colby (8), Chase (5) and Julia (2). The Goldstein's reside in Greenwich.
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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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Knit & Knosh
Monday, October 29, 7:00 pm
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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 Marcia Winpisinger: 395 Davis Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830
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Seeking Home for GRS Piano
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|  GRS owns a baby grand piano that is in 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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B'nai Mitzvah Profile - Rebecca Nirschel
Saturday, October 6, 2012
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 Rebecca, (also known as Becca), will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on October 6. Her proud parents are Marcy and Marty Nirschel. Rebecca is in the eighth grade at Bi-Cultural Day School, and has three siblings, Michael (19), Annie (17) and Jessica (9). Rebecca is interested in soccer, bicycling, cross country running and rock climbing. She also loves hanging out and playing with her sisters.
In addition, Rebecca enjoys babysitting and helping her older sister run birthday parties for children at the Stamford JCC. Her greatest achievements have come from working with special needs children in the Friendship Circle program.
For her mitzvah project, last year Rebecca took training classes with the Friendship Circle in Stamford to become a teen volunteer. Since then, she has volunteered regularly at the Friendship Circle. She loves being with the children, and they, in turn, adore her.
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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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Around the Community
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ADL to Honor Alma Rutgers, Don Snyder and Rabbi David Israelat 2012 Daniel R. Ginsberg Humanitarian Award Reception
The Anti-Defamation League will present its prestigious Daniel R. Ginsberg Humanitarian Award to Alma Rutgers and Don Snyder, along with Rabbi David Israel at ADL's 2012 Daniel R. Ginsberg Humanitarian Award Reception on Sunday, November 18, in Stamford.
The Daniel R. Ginsberg Humanitarian Award Reception honors those who have committed themselves to serving the Lower Fairfield County community. Daniel R. Ginsberg epitomized ADL's mission, understanding that all Americans, whatever their race, religion or ethnicity, share a common heritage and dream - our freedom. The Daniel R. Ginsberg Humanitarian Award is a living memorial that recognizes individuals who have devoted themselves to humanitarian causes.
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 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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