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GRS is now able to take online credit card payments for dues, Religious School fees and certain donations by clicking on the link below.
Dues & Fees Payment Form
Check back as we enhance this service in the coming weeks to include donations to more GRS funds.
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Calendar
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Wednesday, December 5
(257 Stanwich Rd.)
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
Thursday, December 6
(new office)
6:00 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
2:00 pm - Trip to Nathaniel Witherell Nursing Home
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 -7th Grade 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
Friday, January 4
5:45-6:15 pm - Tot Shabbat with Bobby Doowah
6:30 pm - Family Service/ Pot Luck Dinner
(First Congregational Church)
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Torah Portion
December 8, 2012
| Vayeshev
(Genesis 37:1-40:23)
The Joseph narratived begins. After annoying his brothers with his divine premonitions of being their ruler, Joseph is sold by them into slavery. In a strange interlude, Tamar conceives twin sons by her father-in-law, Judah. Meanwhile, Joseph prospers in Egypt until he is framed by Potiphar's wife and is thrown in jail. While incarcerated, he correctly interprets the dreams of Pharoah's cupbearer and baker.
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Happy Birthday to...
| Lisa Baker
Daniela Rietti
Alex Berdoff
Kevin Winpisinger
Henry Baker
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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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Family Chanukah Shabbat Service & Dinner
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As We Experience the Joy of Chanukah, Let Us Share Our Blessings!
Dear Friends,
Once again, our GRS celebration of Chanukah will be a Shabbat not to be missed!
This Friday night we will usher in the Festival of Lights with a fun-filled musical service for all ages, replete with a host of surprises! Our celebration will be enhanced by a wonderful Chanukah dinner and entertainment for all. Don't forget to bring your Chanukiah (menorah)! If you have not already made your reservation, please contact Denise at the temple office.
Judaism well instructs us that as we experience joy in our lives, we must ever be cognizant of those who lack our good fortune. As I discussed several weeks back, Cantor Sabrina and I saw first hand the hardships faced by so many as a result of Hurricane Sandy, when we brought your donations to the people living in the Far Rockaway section of Queens. With the holiday season upon us, Cantor and I will be making another trip to Far Rockaway and we ask you once again to kindly bring warm clothing (for babies, children and adults), non-perishable food, kitchen and cleaning supplies to our office. I have no doubt that there are many children who would love to receive toys, especially at this time of year.
On Sunday, December 16 at 2:00 please join us as we bring holiday cheer (and Challah, prepared by the Sisterhood) to the residents of Nathaniel Witherell. Our visit will not be lengthy, but will mean so much to those who are elderly or ill. For further information, please contact me.
Wishing all a very bright and beautiful Chanukah,
B'Shalom, Rabbi Andy Rabbi Andrew R. Sklarz, MA, MSW, RJE Click here for a special "Chanukah Present from Israel" 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...
Ritual Fund
- Judith, Ed & Olivia Rayner in memory of Joseph Goodman
Tree of Life
- Jodi Rubins, a bronze leaf in honor of Jonathan's 18th birthday
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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. |
Brotherhood & Sisterhood Adult
Chanukah Party, Latkes & Vodkas*
Saturday, December 15, 7-10 pm | | |
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Tot Shabbat with Bobby Doowah
Friday, January 4, 2012, 5:45 - 6:15 pm
First Congregational Church
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Please join us for a Tot Shabbat Service led by musical entertainer, Bobby Doowah. Bobby has been captivating and entertaining children for nine years, causing the New York Times to refer to him as "The Sgt. Pepper of children's music."
Participants need not be members of GRS to attend.
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Family Service & Pot Luck Dinner
Friday, January 4, 2012, 6:30
First Congregational Church
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If you would like to stay for dinner, please RSVP to Louise Salzer at salzerhouse@aol.com.
January birthdays will be called to the bimah for a special blessing and B'nai Shir will be singing.
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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 Greenwich Historical Society, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich.
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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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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