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 GRS is pleased to offer our membership the option of making secure payments (via Authorize.net) of their membership dues, 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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Wednesday, April 3
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
Friday, April 5
6:30 pm - Family Shabbat Service/Pot Luck Dinner (home of Rabbi & Susan Sklarz)
B'nai Shir
April birthdays blessings
Saturday, April 6
5:30 pm - Inspirica/St. Lukes
Sunday, April 7
9:30 am - Hebrew 102
9:30 am - Religious School
10:30 am - Adult Ed with Rabbi Rothman
3:00 pm - Community Yom Hashoah Service at Temple Sholom
Tuesday, April 9
7:00 pm - Choir rehearsal
Wednesday, April 10
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
7:30 pm - Board meeting
Friday, April 12
6:30 pm - Yom Hashoah Shabbat Service
Sunday, April 14
NO ADULT ED
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Tuesday, April 16
7:00 pm - Choir rehearsal
Wednesday, April 17
NO HEBREW SCHOOL
Friday, April 19
6:30 pm - Choir/Yom Haatzmaut Shabbat Service at First Congregational Church
April anniversary blessings
Sunday, April 21
NO ADULT ED
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Community Israel Celebration
Tuesday, April 23
7:00 pm - Choir rehearsal
Wednesday, April 24
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
Friday, April 26
6:30 pm - Shabbat Service at Round Hill Community Church
Saturday, April 27
10:00 am - Alex Sklarz Bar Mitzvah (RHCC)
Sunday, April 28
9:30 am - Hebrew 102
9:30 am - Holiday Happenings
9:30 am - Religious School
10:30 am - Adult Ed with Rabbi Rothman
Tuesday, April 30
7:00 pm - Choir rehearsal
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Torah Portion
April 6, 2013
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Shemini
(Leviticus 9:1-11:47)
The story of the killing of Aaron's sons, Nadav and Abihu, is told. Also included in this portion are more laws concerning intoxicants and dietary restrictions.
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Happy Birthday to...
| Jessica Nirschel
Tara Stone
Mark Goldstein
Frederick Brimberg
Ruth Newman
Henry Stone
Michael Baumgarten
Chase Goldstein
Janice Kaplan
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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 & 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 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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A Message from Rabbi Sklarz
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Religious School Reboot Update
Dear Friends,
The search for an Educator for the 2013 - 2014 academic year is well underway!
Our committee, comprised of Education Chair, Glenn Wolff, members Cheryl Probst and Judy Rayner, Executive Director, Stephanie Glaser, and your rabbi have been meeting with impressive candidates over the last two weeks. Much time and thought has gone into this process as we look to enhance every aspect of the learning process for our students and parents. Our goal is to find a dynamic and creative principal, well versed in the most current methods of Reform Jewish education, who will work closely with our Educational Consultant, Wendy Grinberg, and implement our new program.
Concurrently, Wendy has devised questions for the Measuring Success survey in order to glean what each one of you would wish to see integrated in our religious school program. Every voice truly matters and will help us in the design for the upcoming year.
We are all energized with the activity which is taking place. Stay tuned!
L'Shalom Rabbi Andy Rabbi Andrew R. Sklarz, MA, MSW, RJE
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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 more information or to register, CLICK HERE.
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Yom Hashoah Community Commemoration
Sunday, April 7, 2013, 3:00 PM
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GRS' Yom Hashoah Shabbat Service will be held on Friday, April 12, 6:30 pm at First Congregational Church,
Old Greenwich.
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4th Annual Jonah Maccabee Concert
Saturday, April 13, 8:00 pm
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Community-Wide Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebration, Israel at 65!
Sunday, April 21, 2013, 11 am - 2 pm
Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd. Old Greenwich
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 Join GRS and show your pride at this joyful Israel Independence Day bash with the lead singer of the award winning Mama Doni Band. Festivities include an Israel bazaar, Gadna boot camp, Israeli hip hop class, storytelling and more. Food will be available for purchase from Kosh Bistro. For more information CLICK HERE.
WE NEED YOUR SPIRIT!
Volunteers requested to assist Rabbi Sklarz and Cantor Lipton for the GRS booth at this town-wide celebration
No experience necessary, but guaranteed to be lots of fun and a wonderful way to share GRS with the community.
Please let Rabbi Sklarz know that you will be able to participate at RabbiSklarz@grs.org or call the temple office (203-629-0018).
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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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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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Harvest Now Food Growing Project
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Harvest Now is a statewide food growing project, in need of volunteers to grow vegetable gardens in private gardens. The food is donated to the food pantry of your choice. This year Harvest Now fed 8200 people.
Four Hundred thousand people in Connecticut use food banks over the course of a year. This number increases 6% every year. If you are already growing food, perhaps you can donate a portion to your local food bank/soup kitchen
We need congregants who grow food to donate to the local food bank of their choice. For more information about this mission look at www.harvest-now.net You can contact Brooks Sumberg at bsumberg@earthlink.net, or call 203 293-4130.
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Tour de Shuls
Sunday, June 23, 2013
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The fourth annual Tour de Shuls CT will be held on Sunday, June23rd. More than simply a bike ride, Tour de Shuls is a community event to support the Camp Ramah Tikvah program and Camp Eisner and Crane Lake Chazak program. The Tikvah (Hope) and Chazak (Strength) programs serve Jewish children with developmental disabilities and other physical challenges. Participating in the Tour enables Tikvah and Chazak campers to experience the joys and
camaraderie of Jewish summer camp -- swimming, soccer, arts&crafts,
singing around the campfire, celebrating Shabbat--by providing schlarships to defray the costs of attending camp.
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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 Laura Seltzer at 203-629-0018 or laura@grs.org. |
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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
Children of Divorce Group ( 11 - 14 year olds)
This 8-week support group is for young people in grades 6 - 8 whose lives have been impacted by divorce. These groups use age appropriate discussion, role-plays, games, and art to help teens cope with feelings of loss, anger, and sadness. Here at JFS, we encourage group members to discuss their feelings, normalize divorce as a common occurrence, and help children better understand the process of divorce. Regardless of whether the child has reacted strongly or mildly from the changes in the family, they can benefit from this experience.
Facilitated by Jan Mittleman, LCSW. Wednesdays, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
ROSH HODESH: IT'S A GIRL THING! For 7th grade girls Mondays 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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.
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