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Online Payments
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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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Calendar
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Wednesday, May 84:15 pm - Hebrew School Friday, May 106:30 pm - 3rd & 4th grade Shabbat Service at Round Hill Community Church Saturday, May 1110:00 am - Sarah Stone Bat Mitzvah at Round Hill Community Church 8:00 pm - Sabrina & Friends Concert Sunday, May 129:30 am - Hebrew 102 9:30 am - Religious School 10:30 am - Adult Ed with Rabbi Rothman Tuesday, May 14
7:00 pm - Choir rehearsal
Wednesday, May 15
SHAVUOT - GRS OFFICES CLOSED
NO HEBREW SCHOOL
4:30 pm - Confirmation Class rehearsal at RHCC
Friday, May 17
6:30 pm - Shavuot/ Confirmation Shabbat Service at RHCC
Sunday, May 19
9:30 am - Hebrew 102
9:30 am - Holiday Happenings
9:30 am - Religious School
10:30 am - Adult Ed with Rabbi Rothman
Tuesday, May 21
7:00 pm - Choir rehearsal
Wednesday, May 22
4:15 pm - LAST DAY OF HEBREW SCHOOL
Friday, May 24
6:30 pm - Shabbat Service at GRS office
May anniversaries
Monday, May 27
MEMORIAL DAY
GRS OFFICES CLOSED
Tuesday, May 28
7:00 pm - Choir rehearsal
Wednesday, May 29
5:30 pm - Board Meeting with Measuring Success
Friday, May 31
6:30 pm - Choir Shabbat Service at RHCC
House Band
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Torah Portion
May 11, 2013
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Bamidbar
(Numbers 1:1-4:20)
We begin the book of Numbers. As the people embark on their journey through the wilderness, they take a great census. The text then lists the genealogies of the tribes. The portion concludes with a discussion about the important Kohathites, whose primary responsibility was to carry the sacred objects.
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Happy Birthday to...
| Margaret Schaftel
Joan Popper
Cyd Sieghart
Rabbi Sklarz
Monica Goldstein
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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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3rd & 4th Grade Shabbat Service
Friday, May 10, 2013
Round Hill Community Church
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 Please join us as our 3rd and 4th grade students help lead our Shabbat service, followed by an Oneg Shabbat generously sponsored by the 3rd and 4th grade parents and the Stone Family in honor of their daughter, Sarah, becoming a Bat Mitzvah.
It's well worth a few extra minutes in the car to experience GRS at Round Hill Community Church -- everyone has been delighted by the warm and welcoming atmosphere!
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A Message from Rabbi Sklarz
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 Welcome Eliana Hall as GRS Interim Director of Education
Dear Friends,
Allow me to introduce you to Eliana Hall, who will serve as our Interim Director of Education for the 2013 - 2014 academic year. As part of the Reboot of the GRS Religious School, Eliana will work with the program currently being developed by our Educational Consultant, Wendy Grinberg. Eliana will assume her role in mid-June.
A graduate of the Rhea Hirsch School of Education of the Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion in Los Angeles (as well as the Jerusalem campus), and having served as a Clinical Pastoral Intern of Children's Hospital in Los Angeles, Eliana holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Mills College in Oakland California. With a wealth of formal and informal teaching and youth experiences, creative programing, curriculum development of Hebrew and Jewish Studies, organizational and administrative skills, and an upbeat personality, we look forward to Eliana as part of our team for the coming year.
In the coming months, I will be sharing more details as the Reboot of the GRS Religious School unfolds. Indeed there is much excitement on the horizon!
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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Sabrina & Friends Sing Broadway & Opera
Saturday, May 11, 2013
8:00 pm
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THERE ARE STILL A FEW
SEATS AVAILABLE!
TO RSVP, EMAIL
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Thank you for your generosity...Music Fund- Shelly Kaplan
- Sandra Bendfeldt
- JoAnn Messina
- Robin & Samuel Edelston
- Bob & Helen Stark
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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GRS Seeking Used Office Furniture
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If anyone has an old office desk they are looking to discard, please contact Stephanie at 203-629-0018 or email stephanie.glaser@grs.org. We are in need of two desks (not too large). We appreciate any donations! We will pick them up from your location.
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B'nai Mitzvah Profile - Sarah Stone
Saturday, May 11, 2013
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 Sarah Alice Stone, the daughter of Robert and Tara Stone, and sister of Henry (18) and Jacob (15), will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, May 11th. Sarah is a seventh grader at Central Middle School where she enjoys all her classes, but especially writing and consumer science.
When Sarah is not at school, you may find her at piano lessons, working on a Girl Scout project, writing a story or composing a new song on her ukulele. There is also a good chance you will find her with friends at Robek's. Most other times she is lightening her family's heart with her fun-loving spirit and wild imagination. She counts her hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and back up again as one of her proudest achievements.
For her Mitzvah project, Sarah wanted to share her love of reading with senior citizens. On Saturdays she brings a bag of word search puzzles to The River House and works through them with a table of very special ladies. They love the puzzles and are very sweet to Sarah. On Wednesday afternoons she heads to the Nathaniel Witherell Nursing Home where she visits Karen, a lovely older woman who loves to read as much as Sarah. They talk about favorite books, movies, art, travel and growing up. Karen is very kind and encouraging to Sarah.
Sarah loves Judaism and is very excited about this important step in her religious life. She has loved coming to GRS since she was a toddler; it has been like a second home to her. Over the years, Sarah has enjoyed all her wonderful teachers and looks forward to being a classroom aide herself. Sarah also plans to join the Youth Group and continue her Jewish studies.
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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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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).
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
A NEW GROUP IS STARTING IN JUNE
"Surviving and Succeeding as a Stepmother"
Being a stepmother is a unique role in family life.
The challenge goes beyond the normal stressors and issues that parents typically face. Adjustment takes a lot of time, and loving and caring for one another develops slowly. Whether you are the stepmother of a toddler, a teen, or an adult child, this group can help!
Please join our confidential, 8-week support group, where you can feel free to talk about your personal challenges in being a stepmother. We will try to give you the gifts of understanding, validation and appreciation that the stepmother rarely receives. Facilitated by Linda Schlapfer, LMFT
WHEN: Eight Wednesday Mornings - beginning June 12
TIME: 12:15pm - 1:15pm
WHERE: Jewish Family Services of Greenwich, One Holly Hill Lane
$160 for the group: sliding scale fees available
Call JFS at 203-622-1881 to register or for more information
ROSH HODESH: IT'S A GIRL THING! For 7th grade girls Mondays 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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
JCC Greenwich Presents: On the Chocolate Trail With Rabbi Deborah Prinz Sunday, June 9, 1 - 5:30 pm, $40 One Holly Hill Lane parking lot (luxury coach bus service) Follow the chocolate trail to Brooklyn, home of kosher/organic Cacao Prieto Distillery and Chocolate Factory. En route, savor the remarkable story of Jews and chocolate as told by Rabbi Prinz, author of On the Chocolate Trail: A Delicious Adventure Connecting Jews, Religions, History, Travel, Rituals and Recipes to the Magic of Cacao. At the factory, take a guided tour, sample chocolaty treats and stock up at the Cacao Prieto store. Space is limited; registration required. Register at jccgreenwich.org or 203-552-1818.
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