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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 27
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
Friday, March 1
6:30 pm - Family Service/ Pot Luck Dinner
March Birthdays
B'nai Shir
Saturday, March 2
5:30 pm - Inspirica
Sunday, March 3
9:30 am - Hebrew 102
9:30 am - Religious School
10:30 am - Adult Ed with Rabbi Rothman
Monday, March 4
Teen Trip to HUC Soup Kitchen
Tuesday, March 5
7:00 pm - Choir rehearsal
Wednesday, March 6
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
Friday, March 8
6:30 pm - K-1-2 Shabbat Service at First Congregational Church
Sunday, March 10
9:30 am - Hebrew 102
9:30 am - Religious School
10:30 am - Adult Ed with Rabbi Rothman
Tuesday, March 12
7:00 pm - Choir rehearsal
Wednesday, March 13
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
Friday, March 15
6:30 pm - Choir Shabbat Service
March anniversaries
GRS House Band
Sunday, March 17
9:30 am - Hebrew 102
9:30 am - Religious School
10:30 am - Adult Ed with Rabbi Rothman
Tuesday, March 19
7:00 pm - Choir rehearsal
Wednesday, March 20
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
7:30 pm - Board Meeting
Friday, March 22
6:30 pm - GRSTY Shabbat Service
Sunday, March 24
9:30 am - Hebrew 102
9:30 am - Religious School
10:30 am - Adult Ed with Rabbi Rothman
Monday, March 25
1st Night of Passover Seder
Tuesday, March 26
GRS Offices Closed
2nd Night of Passover Seder
Wednesday, March 27
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
Friday, March 29
6:30 pm - Shabbat Service
Sunday, March 31
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
NO ADULT ED
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Torah Portion
March 2, 2013
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Ki Tisa
(Exodus 30:11-34:35)
A great cencus is taken, and a half-shekel is collected for the purpose of building the Mishkan (Tabernacle). God repeats the Laws of Shabbat and gives Moses the stone tablets inscribed by "the finger of God". The scene of the Golden Calf follows. Upon seeing the apostasy of the Golden Calf, Moses breaks the tablets, and the guilty are punished. After the entire ordeal, the covenant is renewed between God and the Israelite people.
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Happy Birthday to...
| Marc Wein
David Weisbrod
Louis Arovas
Bob Stark
Trevor Probst
Hermine Aborn
Stephanie Glaser
Andrew Freeman
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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, 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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A Message from Rabbi Sklarz
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 "There's No Place Like Home" - Hosting Family Shabbat Services and Dinners in our Homes
Dear Friends,
The Yiddish word heimisha translates as "homey," but the implications are far greater.
In essence, heimisha suggests a warm, cozy, secure feeling.
Since the time our family arrived at GRS, we have found that amongst the wonderful qualities which make our congregational family so special, is that members graciously open their homes for temple events. Of course, this heimisha feeling especially prevails we when we gather together for a service, particularly, a GRS Family Shabbat. Susan, our children and I so enjoy hosting Shabbatot and we invite you to have the opportunity to experience first hand, the mitzvah of Hachnasat Orchim - Welcoming Guests.
As family services are always followed by dinner, the congregation will supply the main course, cutlery and paper goods, and even kitchen help. Guests are asked to bring side dishes or desserts. Thus we ask the host family to supply nothing more than their home for the evening! Everything needed for the service, including prayer books, candle sticks, kiddish cup and challah will all be delivered and set up in your home. Cantor Sabrina and I will offer the service, which will be enhanced by the heimisha feeling of Shabbat at home!
If you would be interested in hosting a Family Shabbat service (always the first Friday of the month), please let Stephanie know at stephanieglaser@grs.org.
L'Shalom,
Rabbi Andy
Rabbi Andy
Rabbi Andrew R. Sklarz, MA, MSW, RJE
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Passover 1st Night Seder
Monday, March 25, 6:30 pm
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 Celebrate the First Night of Passover at the Home of Rabbi Andrew and Susan Sklarz 1rst Seder - Monday, March 25 at 6:30 pm.
Guests are requested to contribute to the festive meal:
- Appetizers (e.g. gefilte fish, chopped liver)
- Main courses (chicken, brisket, turkey, vegetarian)
- Side dishes (potatoes,vegetables, salad)
- Wine
- Dessert
CLICK HERE to RSVP by Wednesday, March 20.
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Thank you for your generosity...
General Fund- Barry & Jane Haimes, in memory of Walter Stark
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Save the Date: Sabrina & Friends Concert
Saturday, May 11
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Back by popular demand, Cantor Sabrina and Friends will perform on Saturday, May 11 at the home of Marc & Maggie Wein. Details to come soon!
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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).
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
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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