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 GRS is pleased to offer our membership the option of making secure payments (via Authorize.net) of their membership dues and fees and school tuition. To begin click here.
Check back as we enhance this service in the coming weeks to include donations to more GRS funds.
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GRS Office Location
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GRS' OFFICES ARE NOW LOCATED AT
1037 E. PUTNAM AVE., RIVERSIDE, CT
PLEASE CHECK OUR CALENDAR FOR DETAILS
ALL RELIGIOUS AND HEBREW SCHOOL CLASSES
AND
SUNDAY ADULT ED CLASSES
WILL REMAIN AT
THE STANWICH ROAD LOCATION
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Calendar
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4:15pm - Hebrew School
(Stanwich location)
Thursday, January 31
7:00 pm - Hebrew 101 with Rabbi Sklarz (office)
7:00 pm - Knit & Knosh - home of Sandi Klein (rescheduled from 1/28 due to wintry weather)
Friday, February 1
6:30 pm - Family Service/Pot Luck Dinner
b'nai shir
February birthdays
(home of Rabbi Sklarz)
Saturday, February 2
5:30 pm - Inspirica
Sunday, February 3
9:30 am - Hebrew 102
9:30 am - Religious School
10:30 am - D'var Torah Workshop with Rabbi Sklarz
10:30 am - Adult Ed Class http://www.beingjewish.com/yomtov/purim/esther_intro.html
Tuesday, February 5
7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal
7:00 pm - Exec. Bd. Mtg.
Wednesday, February 6
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
Thursday, February 7
7:00 pm - Rabbi Sklarz Adult Ed Classes
Friday, February 8
6:30 pm - 3rd Grade Shabbat Service
NO ADULT ED CLASSES
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Tuesday, February 12
7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, February 13
NO HEBREW SCHOOL
Friday, February 15
6:30 pm - Choir Shabbat Service
February anniversaries
Sunday, February 17
NO ADULT ED CLASSES
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Monday, February 18
GRS OFFICES CLOSED
Tuesday, February 19
11:00 am - Hamantaschen Baking, home of Eve Goldberg
7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, February 20
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
7:30 pm - Board Meeting
Thursday, February 21
7:00 pm - Rabbi Sklarz Adult Ed Classes
Friday, February 22
6:30 pm - Purim Shabbat Service
Saturday, February 23
9:30 am - Hebrew 102
9:30 am - Religious School
9:30 am - Holiday Happenings
10:30 am - Adult Ed with Rabbi Rothman
2:00 pm - Trip to Nathaniel Witherell Nursing Home
Monday, February 25
7:00 pm - Knit & Knosh
Tuesday, February 26
7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, February 27
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
Thursday, February 28
7:00 pm - Rabbi Sklarz Adult Ed Classes
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Torah Portion
February 2, 2013
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Yitro
(Exodus 18:1-20:23)
Moses is reunited with his family. His father-in-law, Jethro, advises him on sharing administrative responsibility. Following, the people gather and prepare themselves for the climatic moment at Sinai. In one of the pinnacle moments of the Torah, God is revealed and gives the Ten Commandments.
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Happy Birthday to...
| Jack Baker
Phyllis McDonald
Renee Slade
Harold Newman
Elyse Brown
Jacob Stone
Rebecca Nirschel
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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
Laura Seltzer
Administrative Assistant
laura@grs.org
Allie Zur
Youth Advisor
orlie414@aol.com
Corinne Morrell
Relocation Assistant
relocation@grs.org
Peter Babivskiy
Caretaker
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Family Service/Pot Luck Dinner
Friday, February 1, 6:30 pm
At the home of Rabbi Andy & Sue Sklarz
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 Please join us as we celebrate our Family Shabbat Service where we will hear our youth choir, B'nai Shir, sing, followed by a pot luck dinner and an Oneg Shabbat.
Bring a main course, side dish, salad, dessert or drinks, then dine in style with your family and GRS friends.
This service will be hosted by Rabbi Andy & Sue Sklarz. Call the GRS office for address and directions, 203-629-0018.
If you would like to bring a dish, please contact Louise Salzer at salzerhouse@aol.com.
*February birthdays will be given a special birthday blessing
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Knit & K'nosh
Thursday, January 31, 7-9 PM
(rescheduled from January 28)
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 Due to a wintry weather blast last Monday, Knit K'nosh has been rescheduled.
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!
At the home of Sandi Klein
29 Widgeon Way
Greenwich, CT 06830
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Adult Ed Class
Sunday, February 3, 10:30 am
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Rabbi Rothman will not be at GRS this week. In his absence,
the class will be doing a reading of the book of Esther -- specifically, focusing on the differences between the biblical text and the version that we normally read to our children.
Please click on the following link (which gives the text and a bit of analysis).
http://www.beingjewish.com/yomtov/purim/esther_intro.html
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Sisterhood Hamantaschen Baking
Tuesday, February 19 (time to be determined)
At the home of Eve Goldberg
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 Once again, Leslie Dobryn has graciously agreed to coach us through the dough making, rolling, filling and baking. And once again, Eve Goldberg has graciously offered her kitchen!
Most of the baked goodies will go to the residents of Nathaniel Witherell Nursing Center on Sunday, February 24 (the Rabbi and JFS will be taking a group at 2pm), but there are always enough left for the bakers to take some home!
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Purim Actors & Costumes Needed!!
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 No Purim is ever complete without a Purim shpiel - a play of the Megillah (story of Purim). But a shpiel needs actors! We've gotten a few volunteers, but we would love more involvement! There will be no memorization of lines, as narrators will be on hand for those who are shy to speak. We also will not need much rehearsal time for us to present a short, entertaining re-enactment of the Purim story. Adults or kids who are interested, please contact Stephanie at stephanieglaser@grs.org.
Also for the Purim shpiel, children and adult costumes are needed, including dress-up clothing, funny hats, glasses and masks.
Costumes for boys/men are especially needed.
Thank you!
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CELEBRATE PURIM AT GRS!
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 MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR GREENWICH REFORM SYNAGOGUE'S FUN AND EXCITING PURIM WEEKEND!
On Friday, February 22, 2013, at 6:30 P.M., join Greenwich Reform Synagogue for a fun and musical Shabbat service and enjoy the GRS Purim Shpiel featuring GRS members and clergy. Enjoy a kid-friendly Megillah reading, hamentschen and other Purim treats. Bring a box of macaroni & cheese to use as groggers (which will all be donated to Neighbor to Neighbor Food Bank).
Free and open to the community. This event will be held in the auditorium at First Congregational Church at 108 Sound Beach Avenue in Old Greenwich, CT.
On Saturday, February 23, 2013...  On Sunday, February 24, 2013, join the Greenwich Reform Synagogue Religious School for Drum Tales - The Hearty Story of Purim, a Musical, Interactive and Inspiring Story for Children, followed by a Megillah reading and presentation, pizza lunch and Purim treats for all. This event is free and open to children of all ages accompanied by an adult. 10am-noon, at the Stanwich School, 257 Stanwich Road, Greenwich, CT. Please RSVP to Stephanie at stephanieglaser@grs.org. Please visit www.grs.org for more information about the congregation and a listing of future events. To read the Purim story click here. For some fun Purim recipes click here.
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Holiday Happenings
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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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UJA / JCC Greenwich, UJF of Greater Stamford New Canaan and Darien, UJA/Federation of Westport Weston Wilton and Norwalk invite you to the Annual Education Symposium
to be held on Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency, Greenwich. Delia Ephron, Screenwriter and Author will be keynote speaker. Breakfast at 9:15 a.m. keynote address at 10 a.m. followed by a choice of three breakout sessions:
Robert Abrams will lead the discussion following the screening of the Israeli film Barriers
Funny, Relativity Doesn't Look Jewish with Dr. Steven Gimbel
Israel in the Eyes of America,-- What You Need to Know Now! With Ethan Felson
For further information e-mail Alice@ujafedgreenwich.org
Or call: UJA/JCC Greenwich call 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).
DIVORCE "MYTHBUSTERS": For divorce professionals, therapists, and people you know who may be contemplating divorce.
January 30, 2013, 7:00 pm, JFS of Greenwich, One Holly Hill Lane, Greenwich, CT
Presenters:
Maurice Segall, LLC of Mediation Solutions, is an experienced attorney mediator who has successfully helped many divorcing couples through the mediation process in a very cost-effective and non-adversarial way. Maurice has offices in Wilton and Stamford, CT. For more information, visit Maurice's website.
Lili Vasileff is the founder of Divorce & Money Matters LLC. Lili is a nationally recognized financial expert in divorce and fee only financial planning, with thirty plus years of experience in divorce financial planning, financial mediation, and wealth management services. Lili works with clients in Connecticut and New York. For more information, visit Lili's website.
There is no charge for this seminar, but space is limited and registration is required.
To register, contact Tatiana Nichiforova at JFS at (203) 622 -1881 or tnichiforova@jfsgreenwich.org
Empty Nester Support Group: After the last child leaves for college, mothers often find themselves with a unique opportunity to reinvent themselves. But it is not always so simple. It can be challenging to find other ways to occupy their newly free time. And it's sometimes difficult to reconnect with their spouse, let alone developing a new kind of relationship with their child But perhaps what is most problematic is the lack of sympathy from people who believe that parents should be happy when their children leave home.
6 Wednesdays, beginning February 6th, 12:00 - 1:15pm.
At JFS, One Holly Hill Lane, Greenwich
Facilitated by Linda Schlapfer, LMFT
Call Lisa Smith at JFS 203-622-1881 or email llsmith@jfsgreenwich.org
ROSH HODESH: IT'S A GIRL THING!
For 7th grade girls
Mondays 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Tevet: January 28th
Shevat: February 25th
Adar: March 18th
Nisan: April 29th
Iyar: May 20th
Sivan: June 17th
New and Ongoing Support Groups and Counseling:
- Divorce Support Group
- Bereavement Support Group
- Parents of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual or Questioning (LGBTQ) Children
- Restarting Your Life
- Empty Nesters
- Counseling
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