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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 21
6:30 pm - Shabbat Service
1037 E. Putnam Ave. 2nd Floor
Sunday, June 23
9:30 am - Adult Ed Summer Lecture
Monday, June 24
7:00 pm - Knit & Knosh - home of Ronnie Gurney
Tuesday, June 25
7:00 pm - Color Correction Workshop - home of Sandi Klein
Wednesday, June 26
7:00 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 22, 2013
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Balak
(Numbers 22:2-25:9)
Balak, king of Moab, summons Balaam, the necromancer, to curse Israel before their coming battle. As the tale develops, Balaam's donkey talks, an angel of God appears, and Balaam blesses Israel ("How goodly are your tents, O Jacob...") instead of cursing them.
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Happy Birthday to...
| Marjorie Berkley
Carol Schnaer
Laura Grad
Jessica Bartholomew
Steve Brody
Lisa Malakoff
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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 Laura Seltzer at laura@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
Eliana Hall
Director of Education
eliana@grs.org
Clarita Agulay
Bookkeeper
clarita@grs.org
Laura Seltzer
Administrative Assistant
laura@grs.org
Peter Babivskiy
Caretaker
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Shabbat Service
Friday, June 21, 2013, 6:30 PM
1037 E. Putnam Ave. 2nd Floor
Riverside, CT
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A Message from Rabbi Sklarz
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Dear Friends,
We are soon to unveil the full details of the Reboot of the GRS Religious School, but suffice to say, thanks to our dedicated Education Committee, the creativity of Educational Consultant, Wendy Grinberg, and you - the parents of our students, Interim Educational Director, Eliana Hall, and I are so excited about what is in store for the 2013-14 academic year.
The voices of our parents and children have been heard, and the past months have been devoted to creating a program that will energize our school and truly engage our students.
To this end, our Sunday program has been revamped to reflect many of the beloved experiential learning components of the Jewish camping model. Within a framework which will include full school/multi-level opening and closing assemblies, our curriculum will introduce a variety of compelling themes to our children and invite them to participate in "project based" learning activities. Our students will be provided options for personal expression as they study topics reflecting the priorities expressed by you, our parents. Indeed we believe this dynamic approach will foster a greater sense of Jewish community and identity.
Our mid-week Hebrew program will also offer a brand new learning experience. Replacing the traditional classroom format, you will soon receive registration forms asking you to select a convenient time for your child to come to our GRS office for individual instructional blocks with a Hebrew teacher.
In addition, we will be offering a host of informal activities on the weekend for our children which will provide them additional opportunities to socialize with friends and members of our GRS community.
Stay tuned. Details will be forthcoming, but be assured, the best is yet to come!
With great excitement for all that is in store,
Rabbi Andy
Rabbi Andrew R. Sklarz, 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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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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Color Correction Workshop
Tuesday, June 25th, 7-9pm
At the home of Sandi Klein
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Back by popular demand, Sandi Klein invites you to discover your own personal palette.
Come and find out which colors will make you look your best. Did you ever wear a great outfit and never receive one compliment on it? Are there some days that everyone seems to remark on how good you look, and you don't know why?
We'll have coffee, cake, and correct colors!
Please bring 3 favorite solid color tops with you. We'll share a fun evening, and you may go home ready to be more beautiful than you ever imagined!
RSVP to Sandi as soon as possible as there are only a few spaces still left!
Sandi's home is located at 29 Widgeon Way in Greenwich, CT.
A donation of $15 per person will be given to GRS.
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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
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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
- Henry & Karen Morgenbesser
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund - Anonymous donation in appreciation of Rabbi Sklarz
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). 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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