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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
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SUNDAY ADULT ED CLASSES
WILL REMAIN AT
THE STANWICH ROAD LOCATION
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Calendar
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Wednesday, February 20
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
7:30 pm - Board Meeting
Thursday, February 21
6:30pm - Rabbi Sklarz Adult Ed Classes
Friday, February 22
6:30 pm - Purim Shabbat Service
Saturday, February 23
Adult Purim Celebration
Sunday, February 24
9:30 am - Hebrew 102
9:30 am - Religious School
9:30 am - Holiday Happenings
10:30 am - Adult Ed with Rabbi Rothman
1:00 pm - Visit to The Mews with Rabbi Sklarz & JFS
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 23, 2013
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Tetzaveh
(Exodus 27:20-30:10)
God delivers instructions on the making of the priestly vestments. The text goes on to describe the ordination ceremony of the first sacrificial service.
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Happy Birthday to...
| Mark Nadelson
Nancy Duffy
Cheryl Probst
Caterina Pye
Gabriella Pye
Gloria Blick
Brooke Wallenstein
Rachel Wallenstein
Tatum Morgenbesser
Sofia Pye
Jaclyn 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
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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Purim Shabbat Service
Friday, February 22, 6:30 pm
First Congregational Church, Old Greenwich
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Please join us for a Purim Shabbat Service featuring
the GRS Purim Schpiel, followed by an Oneg Shabbat complete with traditional hamantashen.
Shake, Rattle & Roll Groggers:  Enjoy Purim fun while helping the hungry. We're going to use edible groggers for Purim, so bring small boxes of cereal or pasta (Kraft macaroni and cheese is perfect) to shake when the Rabbi reads Haman's name. Afterwards, we'll donate them to help feed the hungry in our community. Bring a few extra boxes to share in case someone else forgets!
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A Message from Rabbi Sklarz
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A PURIM EXTRAVAGANZA FOR ALL
Dear Friends,
It's almost here! Our annual GRS Purim celebration promises once again to be a wonderful and meaningful celebration for those of every age. Our festivities will begin this Shabbat with our child friendly Megillah reading and a Purim shpiel! Come in costume with boxes of pasta (to be subsequently donated to Neighbor to Neighbor) to blot out Haman's name! Prizes await all children who come dressed in costume!
On Saturday evening, I look forward to joining with our adult population for Music, Masks, and Margaritas...this is surely not a night to be missed!
The celebration continues on Sunday morning in our Religious School with a full host of activities devoted to Purim, including the presentation of Drum Tales, the reading of the Megillah, a pizza lunch and special treats for all! Our children will truly experience the magic of Purim!
Of course on every holiday, the most important Mitzvah is to extend warmth and joy to the lives of others. In collaboration with Jewish Family Services of Greenwich, I invite all to join in bringing Purim cheer and to deliver the delicious homemade hamantaschan, baked by our sisterhood, to the residents of the Mews. Please meet us in the lobby of The Mews at 1/2 Bolling Place, Greenwich, CT 06830 at 12:50pm.
I look forward to our sharing Purim as a congregational family as we bring delight to the lives of others!
Rabbi Andy
Rabbi Andy
Rabbi Andrew R. Sklarz, MA, MSW, RJE
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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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Knit & K'nosh
Monday, February 25, 7-9 PM
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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 JoAnn Messina
50 Church St. #4
Greenwich, CT
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Family Service & Pot-Luck Dinner
Friday, March 1, 2013
At the home of Rabbi & Susan Sklarz
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 As the first Shabbat of the month approaches, we would like to invite you to a Family Shabbat Service, followed by a pot-luck dinner. The main course will be provided by the Congregational Life Task Force. CLICK HERE to let us know if you would like to stay for dinner, and bring an appetizer, side dish, or dessert.
March birthdays will be given a special blessing, and B'nai Shir will be singing!
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Thank you for your generosity...
Ritual Fund
- Janice & Victor Romley in loving memory of Samuel and Lillian Roth
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Urgent Request - Gift of Life and Ezer Mizion
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Shalom from Israel.
Our son, Guy Bar-Yosef, was diagnosed with an acute form of leukemia this past April 2012. He must receive a bone marrow (=stem cell) transplant from a matching donor soon. We are turning to everyone and anyone who may be able to help.
Because of Guy's genetic lineage, we specifically seek donors with mixed genetic backgrounds. My husband's parents were, respectively, of Moroccan and Lithuanian origin, and mine hailed from Latvia (Baronovich, Russia, and nearby).
In Israel tissue typing and matching is done by "Ezer Mizion", and in the USA "Be The Match" or "Gift of Life". Healthy donors are accepted into international registries between the ages of 18-45. Blood type does not matter. There are not enough people of Sephardic origin in the international bone marrow donor registries. This is a chance to save a life!
The initial test is a simple, painless, saliva swab taken from the cheek If a match is found, he/she will be asked to come and donate blood on a given day, at a hospital in Tel Aviv. No surgical procedure is involved. Flights and all expenses will be paid.
Another way to assist is by making a monetary donation to "Ezer Mizion". Each test costs them 250 NIS ($65) to process, and they don't have the necessary budget. The website is: https://www.ezermizion.org/Donate. (Tax-deductible receipts are issued). The name of the person in whose honor the donation is being made is Guy Bar-Yosef. Tests take a few weeks to process. Therefore, time is of the essence. Please notify friends, colleagues, etc. via Facebook or other methods. We sincerely appreciate every effort made on Guy's behalf.
Guy is a much sought-after tour guide in Israel, working in Jewish education. He has led many Jewish high school and Birthright groups, as his way of interacting with youth is so very special. He is married, and the father of 5 young children who need him. He deserves any help, and we are seeking every possible avenue.
Thanks so very much. Arlene and Ami Bar-Yosef, Moshav Sittrya, Israel. Questions can be addressed to me at: arleneby@yahoo.com.
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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).
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, in a safe and confidential environment, we will explore the tumultuous process of accepting, understanding, and celebrating your children and their LGBTQ identities.
Eight Wednesdays, beginning March 5th, 12:30pm - 1:45pm
JFS, One Holly Hill Lane, Greenwich, Facilitated by Lisa-Loraine Smith, LCSW, Executive Director of JFS
$160 for the Group (Sliding scale fees will apply if necessary
ROSH HODESH: IT'S A GIRL THING!
For 7th grade girls
Mondays 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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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