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Wednesday, November 21
NO SCHOOL
Thursday, November 22
THANKSGIVING - GRS OFFICES CLOSED
Friday, November 23
6:30 pm - Shabbat Service - NEW OFFICE
GRS OFFICES CLOSED
Sunday, November 25
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
NO ADULT ED
GRS OFFICES CLOSED
Monday, November 26
7:00 pm - Knit & Knosh
home of Marcia Winpisinger
Tuesday, November 27
(new office)
7:00 pm - Choir rehearsal
Wednesday, November 28
(257 Stanwich)
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
7:30 pm - Board Meeting
Friday, November 30
6:30 pm - Shabbat Service at First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich
Saturday, December 1
5:30 pm - Inspirica/St. Luke's
Sunday, December 2
(257 Stanwich Rd.)
9:30 am - Hebrew 102
(Rabbi Sklarz)
9:30 am - Religious School
10:30 am - Adult Ed with Rabbi Rothman
Tuesday, December 4
(new office)
7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, December 5
(257 Stanwich Rd.)
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
Thursday, December 6
(new office)
7:00 pm - Hebrew 101 with Rabbi Sklarz
Friday, December 7
(First Congregational Church)
6:30 pm - Family Chanukah Shabbat Service & Dinner
B'nai Shir
Birthday blessings
Sunday, December 9
(257 Stanwich Rd.)
9:30 am - Hebrew 102
(Rabbi Sklarz)
9:30 am - Religious School
9:30 am - Holiday Happenings
10:30 am - Chanukah Concert with Graham Clarke
10:30 am - Adult Ed with Rabbi Rothman
Tuesday, December 11
7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, December 12
(257 Stanwich Rd.)
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
Thursday, December 13
(new office)
7:00 pm - Hebrew 101 with Rabbi Sklarz
Friday, December 14
11 am - Challah Baking with Leslie Dobryn at the home of Eve Goldberg
6:30 pm - 6th Grade Shabbat Service (First Congregational Church)
Saturday, December 15
Sisterhood/Brotherhood
Adult Chanukah Party, Latkes & Vodkas
Sunday, December 16
(257 Stanwich Rd.)
9:30 am - Hebrew 102
(Rabbi Sklarz)
9:30 am - Religious School
10:30 am - Adult Ed with Rabbi Rothman
3:00 - Trip to Greenwich Woods
Tuesday, December 18
(new office)
7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, December 19
4:15 pm - Hebrew School (257 Stanwich Rd.)
7:30 pm - Board Meeting
(new office)
Thursday, December 20
NO ADULT ED PROGRAM
Friday, December 21
6:30 pm - Shabbat Service (First Congregational Church)
Anniversary Blessings
Sunday, December 23
NO ADULT ED
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Tuesday, December 25
GRS OFFICES CLOSED
Wednesday, December 26
NO HEBREW SCHOOL
Thursday, December 27
NO ADULT ED PROGRAM
Friday, December 28
6:30 pm - Shabbat Service
(First Congregational Church)
Sunday, December 30
NO ADULT ED
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Tuesday, January 1
GRS OFFICES CLOSED
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Torah Portion
November 24, 2012
| Vayetze
(Genesis 28:10-32:3)
Jacob dreams of a ladder to Heaven with angels ascending and descending. Upon reaching the land of his mother's ancestry, Jacob marries Leah (by her father's deception), and then Rachel. To these two wives and two maidservants, eleven sons and a daughter are born. The portion concludes with Jacob's entire family journeying back to Canaan.
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Happy Birthday to...
| Michael Schaftel
Carter Anatole
Leslie Dobryn
Jonathan Rubins
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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
Cantor Sabrina Lipton
sabrinalipton@grs.org
Stephanie Glaser
Executive Director
stephanieglaser@grs.org
Lisa Gittelman Udi
Director of Education
lisargudi@grs.org
Clarita Agulay
Bookkeeper
clarita@grs.org
Denise Cooper
Administrative Assistant
denise@grs.org
Allie Zur
Youth Advisor
orlie414@aol.com
Corinne Morrell
Relocation Assistant
relocation@grs.org
Peter Babivskiy
Caretaker
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GRS NEW OFFICE LOCATION
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GRS' OFFICES ARE NOW LOCATED AT
1037 E. PUTNAM AVE., 2ND FLOOR, RIVERSIDE, CT
(front entrance on Westview Place)
OUR TELEPHONE #'S WILL REMAIN THE SAME
203-629-0018
PLEASE CHECK OUR CALENDAR FOR ALL PROGRAMMING LOCATIONS
ALL RELIGIOUS AND HEBREW SCHOOL CLASSES
AND SUNDAY ADULT ED CLASSES WILL REMAIN AT
257 STANWICH ROAD
for directions and map to our various locations
click here
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Shabbat Service - Friday, November 23, 6:30
1037 E. Putnam Ave., 2nd fl,Riverside, CT
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Please join Rabbi Sklarz at 6:30 pm for a Shabbat Service, followed by an Oneg Shabbat generously sponsored by Jodi Rubins in honor of Jonathan's birthday. Please note the location: our new office space, 1037 E. Putnam Ave., 2nd floor, Riverside, CT.
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| A Message from Rabbi Sklarz |
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Israel, Gaza, What's Next?
Dear Friends,
As we prepare to peacefully celebrate our bounty on Thanksgiving day, our hearts cannot help but be turned towards Israel. Too many lives have already been lost, and reports are coming forth of those who have been injured, both physically and emotionally, with the bombing of the bus, just hours ago, in Tel Aviv. How much this atrocity hit home, as I consider the countless bus rides I took during the years in which I studied in Israel.
As I write this column, Secretary of State Hilary Clinton is the Middle East in the hopes of brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza. But even if a ceasefire does come to fruition, how long will it endure? And will those who conspire against the very existence of our Jewish homeland ever come to accept Israel's right to exist?
The Iron Dome has intercepted scores of missiles from Gaza, as the trajectory has penetrated deep into Israel. Thank God, Israel's most sophisticated technology has averted countless tragedies thus far. However, the danger prevails no longer only upon those towns that border Gaza but into the marvelous modern "Mecca" if you will, of Tel Aviv, and the holy city, spiritual center to Jews, Christians and Moslems, our beloved Jerusalem.
As our Jewish tradition teaches, "to destroy a single life, is as if one has destroyed the entire world." Israeli or Palestinian, we are all the children of one God. When will the enmity cease? When will hostile forces who not only plot against Israel, but make their own people innocent victims and martyrs to their cause, be willing to listen to the voice of God?
This Thanksgiving, as we thank God for our blessings (and of course remember to generously share with those who lack all we take for granted every day) let us pray that the violence and hatred rampant in to many places throughout the world, will come to an end.
B'Shalom,
Rabbi Andy
Rabbi Andrew R. Sklarz, MA, MSW, RJE
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE PLANS FOR THANKSGIVING PLEASE CONTACT ME at rabbisklarz@grs.org. Our family would be honored to have you join us!
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.org.
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Thank you for your generosity...
Circle of Giving
- Marilyn & Norman Cooper
- Cheryl & Edward Adler
- Paul & Roberta Kozloff
Ritual Fund
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| Israel Relief Fund |
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 In response to the recent escalating violence in the Middle East, the Union for Reform Judaism is activating its Israel Relief Fund to collect donations for those who are suffering during this trying time.
Click here to donate to the URJ Israel Relief Fund
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| Hurricane Relief Fund |
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In response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Sandy, the Union for Reform Judaism is activating its Hurricane Relief Fund to collect donations for those suffering in the hurricane's wake.
You may donate to the URJ Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund here.
May the memories of those whose lives were lost to Hurricane Sandy remain with us for blessing. |
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Knit & Knosh
Monday, November 26, 7:00 pm
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 Monday, November 26, 7 - 9 pmAt the home of Marcia Winpisinger
395 Davis Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
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!
Everyone is welcome, even those who just want to nosh!
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Family Chanukah Shabbat Service & Dinner
Friday, December 7, 6:30 pm | | 
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Brotherhood & Sisterhood Adult
Chanukah Party, Latke & Vodka Tasting* | |
 SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, December 15, 7:00 pm
At the home of Steven & Louise Salzer
More details to follow...
*Other food and drinks will also be served
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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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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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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
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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