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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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Friday, June 14
6:30 pm - Shabbat Service
1037 E. Putnam Ave. 2nd Floor
Sunday, June 16
9:30 am - Adult Ed Summer Lecture
Friday, June 21
6:30 pm - Shabbat Service
1037 E. Putnam Ave. 2nd Floor
Sunday, June 23
9:30 am - Adult Ed Summer Lecture
Wednesday, June 26
7:30 pm - Annual Meeting
St. Catherine of Siena Church, Church Hall, Riverside
Friday, June 28
6:30 pm - Shabbat Service
1037 E. Putnam Ave. 2nd Floor
Sunday, June 30
9:30 am - Adult Ed Summer Lecture
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Torah Portion
June 15, 2013
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Chukat
(Numbers 19:1-22:1)
Moses shows impatience and a lack of faith in God by striking a rock twice, miraculously producing water. God punishes Moses, telling him he will not enter the Promised Land. The deaths of Miriam and Aaron are briefly mentioned in the portion. The portion concludes with the re-telling of the battles that the People of Israel faced on their journey to Canaan.
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Happy Birthday to...
| Sylvia Probst
Joanna Schulman
Frances Weisman
Tom Bartholomew
Linda Berliner
Michele Ronis
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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
Corinne Morrell
Relocation Assistant
relocation@grs.org
Peter Babivskiy
Caretaker
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Friday, June 14, 2013, 6:30 pm
Shabbat Service
1037 E. Putnam Ave. 2nd Floor, Riverside, CT
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A Message from Rabbi Sklarz
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Summer Shorts!
Dear Friends,
Begin your weekend with a spiritual prelude with our GRS family! While it may be a "scorcher" outside, let's whet our palates spiritually and spread the warmth inside, as we join each Shabbat through the High Holidays for SUMMER SHORTS! Although the warmth, spirituality, and GRS fellowship that prevails at every service throughout the year are all requisite ingredients, during the summer months, our shorter service takes a less formal tone, providing time for a more heimish or intimate time together. Accordingly, with our shorter service and shorter rabbinic remarks, congregants and clergy don short sleeves (and for those who wish, even short pants). Unless otherwise specified, all services, beginning this Shabbat, will take place in our GRS Sanctuary (located at our offices at 1037 E. Putnam Avenue, 2nd Floor, Riverside, CT.)
Summer is short - let's enjoy it together!
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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End of Year GRS Choir Party
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The End of Year GRS Choir Party hosted at the home of Susan and Peter Hut.
Those who were able to attend had a great time!
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Knit & Knosh
Monday, June 24th at 7:00pm
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Would you like to knit, crochet or sew over good food and drinks, in good company?
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 Ronnie Gurney, 123 Harbor Drive, #612, Stamford, CT 06902.
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Oklahoma City Tornado Disaster Relief
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 In response to the devastating tornado that struck Oklahoma City on May 20, 2013, the Union for Reform Judaism is collecting donations to direct contributions to local relief agencies on the ground in Oklahoma.
Donate Now to Oklahoma Tornado Relief
Prayer After the Tornado
Reform Movement Collecting Donations for Oklahoma Tornado Victims
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Adult Ed Summer Lecture Series
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GRS Adult Education will continue to meet during the summer. We will be showing DVD Lectures on the Book of Genesis. The lectures will be followed each week by a brief discussion. CLICK HERE for the tentative schedule.
The Lectures should be "Stand-Alone" so come to as many or as few as you can.
If, possible, come to class with a copy of Genesis, it will be interesting if we have several different Translations and can compare during the discussion. However, even if you don't have a copy, please come!!!
We will be meeting at the GRS office 1037 East Putnam Avenue, Riverside, CT 06878 at 9:30 AM.
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Thank you for your generosity...Circle of Giving- Don & Elyse Brown
- Edda & Ned Bonheur
- Bill & Laura Grad
- Linda Seaman
- Jon & Kathy Savitz
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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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).
CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER
A 6-week support group for those who care for someone with a chronic illness. Facilitated by Mary Karlan, LMSW, Director of Older Adult Services, JFS Greenwich
6 Thursdays, 10-11 am, beginning June 20 at JFS. Please call Mary Karlan at 203-622-1881 for more information and to register. Spaces are limited. $120 for the group.
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
Monday, June 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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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