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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, 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
11:30 am - GRSTY meeting at Stanwich campus
Monday, March 25
1st Night of Passover Seder
Tuesday, March 26
GRS Offices Closed
2nd Night of Passover
Wednesday, March 27
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
Friday, March 29
6:30 pm - K-1-2 Shabbat Service
Sunday, March 31
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
NO ADULT ED
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Torah Portion
March 16, 2013
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Vayikrah
(Leviticus 1:1-5:26)
The book of Leviticus opens with a description of the general categories of sacrifices. Those mentioned are the whole burnt offering, the meal offering, the well-being offering, the sin offering, and the guilt offering.
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Happy Birthday to...
| Sandy Soule
Sydney Goldstein
Elizabeth Friedberg
Olivia Friedberg
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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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Choir Shabbat Service
Friday, March 15, 2013
First Congregational Church, Old Greenwich
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Please join us for a Shabbat Service featuring the GRS Choir and the GRS House Band, followed by an Oneg Shabbat.
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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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Family Service & Pot Luck Dinner
Friday, April 5, 6:30 pm
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.
April birthdays will be given a special blessing, and B'nai Shir will be singing!
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GRS Young Families Initiative
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 GRS is pleased to announce a new initiative beginning on July 1, aimed at young families, offering special pricing and more affordable membership and school tuition for families with young children.
Any new (non member) family with at least one adult under age 40 (excluding adult children), or at least one child in the third grade or under, are eligible to participate in this program.
If you know of anyone who has been thinking about starting their children in religious school, this is a great time for them to get in touch.
For details please contact Stephanie Glaser, our Executive Director, at stephanieglaser@grs.org.
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A contribution to GRS is a wonderful way to celebrate joyous events and commemorate meaningful occasions. If you would like to make a contribution, please send your check to GRS, 1037 E. Putnam Ave., Riverside, CT 096878 or pay online. For details on the giving opportunities available, please call the GRS office.
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Sabrina & Friends Concert
Saturday, May 11, 2013
8:00 pm
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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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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
 Westchester Jewish Film Festival April 3-25
We're thrilled to introduce the 2013 edition of the Westchester Jewish Film Festival, with 35 programs that celebrate the diversity of the Jewish experience.
As we immersed ourselves in selecting this crop of first-rate documentaries and dramas, a theme arose: the Jewish influence on art, music, and the performing arts. So along with 14 lively discussions, this year we present six live performances- including singers, dancers, and the comedian David Steinberg, with his new stand-up show.
Many of these events sell out quickly, so get your tickets soon and don't get sold out!
Special Event Just Added! Author Eric Goldman joins us for a special evening of film clips and discussion of his book The American Jewish Story Through Cinema, Mon. April 22 at 7:30 pm.
VIEW THE FULL SCHEDULE & BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!
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