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Wednesday, November 28
4:15 pm - Hebrew School (257 Stanwich)
7:30 pm - Board Meeting (1037 E. Putnam)
Thursday, November 29
5:30 pm - Hebrew 101
(new office)
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)
5:30 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
December 1, 2012
| Vayishlach
(Genesis 32:4-36:43)
Jacob and Esau reunite. However, just prior to their reunion, Jacob wrestles with what is perhaps a divine entity. Following this struggle, God changes Jacob's name to Israel. The portion also includes the story of the rape of Jacob's daughter, Dinah. Later, God appears to Jacob and promises him the Land of Israel. The portion concludes with the birth of Benjamin, the death of Rachel, and the death of Isaac.
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Happy Birthday to...
| Leigh Freedman
Ruthanne Birnbaum
Richard Baker
Martin Mushkin
Jonna Mosoff
Emily Loebelson
Ava Salzer
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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 # 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 30, 6:30
First Congregational Church
108 Sound Beach Avenue, Old Greenwich
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Please join Rabbi Sklarz and Cantor Lipton at 6:30 pm for a Shabbat Service, followed by an Oneg Shabbat.
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| A Message from Rabbi Sklarz |
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 Thanksgiving: In Praise of our GRS Family
Dear Friends,
During the period surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday, I was especially proud of our GRS family! Last Thursday, after filling my SUV to full capacity with the many donations of food, clothing and toys - including a brand new bicycle and sled, Cantor Sabrina and I drove to the Far Rockaway section of Queens to donate to those so impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Needless to say, it was heartbreaking to see the many individuals whose lives have been turned upside down by the devastation, yet heartwarming to feel the gratitude as they came to understand that Greenwich Reform Synagogue is truly with them.
I must also mention that my basement overflowed with the many generous donations to the Food Drive that we collected during the Fall Fest, which was subsequently delivered to Neighbor to Neighbor. No doubt that the generosity of our GRS family has made a difference for so many in our greater community.
And while our collections will continue, especially as we enter the holiday season, I would like to close my words by saying how delighted I was that late last Saturday night, GRSTY advisor, Allie Zur, and president, Daniella Sklarz, along with several other Greenwich teens, went by van to Manhattan, for a "Midnight Run," as they distributed warm clothing to homeless individuals.
We have so much to be thankful for, and following that which Judaism teaches, we are truly expressing our gratitude by caring for others!
Todah Rabbah - thank you all for your compassion and generosity, Rabbi Andy
B'Shalom, Rabbi Andy Rabbi Andrew R. Sklarz, MA, MSW, RJE 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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| Social Action - Inspirica's LifeWorks Holiday Gift Collection |
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 The holiday season is not just about getting; it's also about giving! As Jews, we cherish our mitzvot of tzedakah - charity, and tikkun olam - repairing the world. Thousands of needy children will receive gifts this year because of your generosity!
Inspirica (formerly St. Luke's) is a social service agency in Stamford that helps families in lower Fairfield County who are affected by poverty, homelessness, and HIV/AIDS.
GRS has been a part of this program for years, so let's make this year no different. GRS has received holiday wish lists for 20 children between the ages of 3 and 10 and each one has 2 wishes.
Inspirica requests that at least one of the wishes be fulfilled, and the 2nd can be something age appropriate.
Inspirica would like the unwrapped gifts returned by December 11. They can be dropped of at the new office (1037 E. Putnam Ave. 2nd floor).
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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. |
Family Chanukah Shabbat Service & Dinner
Friday, December 7, 6:30 pm | | 
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Brotherhood & Sisterhood Adult
Chanukah Party, Latkes & Vodkas*
Saturday, December 15, 7-10 pm | | |
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Tu B'Shevat Event
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Greenwich Historical Society | | |
The Science of History: Tree Rings and the History They Reveal
Neil Pederson, PhD, Lamont Research Assistant Professor, Tree Ring Laboratory, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University.
In celebration of the Jewish New Year for Trees, Tu B'Shevat, Dr. Pederson will lecture on how ancient trees and timbers from human structures are used to broaden our understanding of history. From the rise and fall of the Mongol Empire to the construction of buildings and boats locally and globally, trees are the environmental historians, which reveal events long faded from human memory and historical documents; including how the tree ring cores taken from the Bush-Holley house reveal its construction history.
Sponsored by the Greenwich Historical Society, the Greenwich Tree Conservancy, the Bruce Museum, and the Greenwich Reform Synagogue.
Doors open at 6:30; lecture begins at 7:00 pm. Event will be held at the Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT 06830-7157
Admission is free but reservations are suggested. Please call 203-869-6899, Ext. 10
Rain Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
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Give A Ride, Need A Ride
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Around the Community
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PJ Library Hanukah Party
With BubbleMania
Sunday, December 2, 3:30-5 pm $18 per person; $72 per immediate family; Free to children under 1
Carmel Academy, 270 Lake Ave., Greenwich
All are invited to a holiday celebration with "one-man phenomenon" Casey Carle, whose bubble art and comedy have inspired audiences around the world, including Cirque du Soleil's. And you thought soap bubbles were just for popping... Also join our family community service project! A half an hour prior to curtain, bring a Chanukah toy for a child in need--and enjoy wrapping it with decorative ribbons and bows. Purchase tickets at (203) 552-1818
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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