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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, August 2
6:30 pm - Shabbat Service
GRS Office
Sunday, August 4
9:30 am - Adult Ed Summer Lecture - GRS Office
4:00 pm - Summer Splash - home of Bob & Helen Stark
Friday, August 9
6:30 pm - Shabbat Service
GRS Office
Sunday, August 11
1:00 - Brotherhood Outing Bridgeport Bluefish Game
Friday, August 16
6:30 pm - Shabbat Service
GRS Office
Sunday, August 18
9:30 am - Adult Ed Summer Lecture - GRS Office
Friday, August 23
6:30 pm - Shabbat Service GRS Office
Sunday, August 25
9:30 am - Adult Ed Summer lecture - GRS Office
Friday, August 30
6:30 pm - Shabbat Service
GRS Office
Saturday, August 31
Selichot Dinner/Service - home of Sandy & Steve Soule
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Torah Portion
August 3, 2013
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Re'eh
(Deuteronomy 11:26-16:9)
This portion continues Moses' teachings: that God will bless the people for obedience and curse them for disobedience to the commandments. The choice is theirs. Free will and God's commandments are addressed in this portion.
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Happy Birthday to...
| Robert Stone
Bonnie Riskin
Joy Davis
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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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"Summer Shorts "Shabbat Service
Friday, August 2, 2013, 6:30 pm
1037 E. Putnam Ave. 2nd Floor
Riverside, CT
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| Please join Cantor Sabrina for our "Summer Shorts" Shabbat service - casual attire, shorter service, no sermon (no guilt)!
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A Message from Rabbi Sklarz
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Bless You for Your Blessings of Spiritual Medicine
Dear Friends,
As you know, the summer brought an unexpected turn of events in our lives.
Only days after our kids left for camp (Susan and I had expected a quiet summer to ourselves), a fluke event wound me in the hospital for nearly two weeks, followed by two more weeks with out-patient treatment. With thanks to God, the miracles of modern medicine and skilled physicians, I am well on the road of healing and anticipate a complete recovery by the High Holidays.
I would be remiss, however, if I did not make mention of the spiritual medicine that was sent my way by so many dear friends. How much it meant to us to receive the kindness shared by so many in our congregational family during this challenging time with delicious meals, cards, gifts, calls and e-mails and offerings of all sorts. While medicines bring healing to the body, the warmth and compassion extended by loving friends, is indeed "chicken soup for the soul."
With much gratitude and love,
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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Religious School Registration
Is Now Open
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| By now, those GRS congregants with school-aged children should have received religious school registration materials in the mail. For your convenience, you may also download these forms right here. If you have any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Eliana Hall, Director of Education, at eliana@grs.org.
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Social Action
Inspirica (formerly St. Luke's)
Saturday, August 3
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 Volunteering is a great way for those teens who are looking for Mitzvah projects or community service. Also, it's a great family-friendly activity for all ages.
The following is still needed for Saturday, August 3:
1 main course, vegetables, rice, salad, bread, fruit, dessert, and beverages (all to serve 15). Also needed are people to help serve.
If you would like to donate food, or if you would like to help in any way, please contact Joy Davis at jomarda@optonline.net.
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Summer Splash
Sunday, August 4, 4:00 PM
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 Click here to RSVP on-line, or send a check (no later than 8/1), made payable to Greenwich Reform Synagogue, 1037 E. Putnam Ave., Riverside, CT 06878
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Brotherhood Summer Outing
Sunday, August 11
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Save the Date - Sunday, August 11, 2013
GRS Brotherhood Summer Outing
See the Bridgeport Bluefish
At beautiful Harbor Yard, Bridgeport, CT
1:05 PM
Join your fellow Greenwich Reform Synagogue congregants at Harbor Yard, in Bridgeport to watch the Bridgeport Bluefish play the
Camden River Sharks. As in the past, we have reserved seats in the Harbor Club, which provides excellent outdoor seating (right behind home plate ) as well as an air-conditioned club facility for those who want to schmooze.
But wait ... There's more!!!!
In addition to the baseball game, it will be
Jewish Heritage Day at Harbor Yard. The Bluefish are planning several exciting cultural events to commemorate our Jewish Heritage.
Tickets are $25 (food and beverages not included).
Make your reservations as soon as you can, as we have a limited number of tickets reserved.
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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...
General Fund
- Sandy & Stephen Soule in honor of Marc & Maggie Wein's 30th anniversary
Circle of Giving
- Frances & Robert Weisman
- Frederick Brimberg
- Louis & Sally Arovas
GRS would like to thank Whole Foods in Greenwich for their donation of paper shopping bags to be used for our Annual High Holiday food drive.
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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Selichot - Saturday, August 31, 2013
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Greenwich Reform Synagogue invites you to welcome the new Jewish year 5774. Please join us as we celebrate this beautiful evening at the home of Sandy and Stephen Soule. Dinner will begin at 7 pm, followed by a service at 9 pm.
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High Holy Days 2013/5774
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While we await our new building, GRS has liberalized the ticket policy for non- members. Have out-of-town relatives you would like to bring? They get free tickets. Does your son or daughter want to bring a college friend or two? They get free tickets. Is there someone local who has not been to a GRS High Holiday service before? They get free tickets. The only non-members who will be charged for tickets ($500 a person) are local residents who have attended GRS services previously and have not joined GRS. We encourage you to bring guests to experience the warmth and spirit of High Holy Days at GRS. Just register them in advance by CLICKING HERE, and we will send out the tickets.
MAY YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES FIND BLESSINGSIN THE NEW YEAR
EREV ROSH HASHANAH*
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 - 8 PM
ROSH HASHANAH*
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
MORNING SERVICES - 10 AM
ROSH HASHANAH LUNCHEON RECEPTION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING MORNING SERVICE
YOUNG FAMILY SERVICE - 2 PM
ROSH HASHANAH 2ND DAY SERVICE (AT GRS OFFICE)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 - 10 AM
KOL NIDRE*
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 - 8 PM
YOM KIPPUR*
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
MORNING SERVICES - 10 AM
YOM KIPPUR SYMPOSIUM - 1 PM
YOUNG FAMILY SERVICE - 2 PM
YIZKOR/MEMORIAL-NEILAH SERVICE - 3 PM
BREAK FAST IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING CONCLUDING SERVICE
*SERVICES TO BE HELD AT ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA CHURCH, 4 RIVERSIDE AVE., RIVERSIDE, CT
Member High Holy Day packets will be going out
within the week
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Looking for Hosts for Friday Night Services
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How would you like to host a Friday night Shabbat Service? GRS would supply everything, you need only supply the walls!
If you have a date that would work for you, please contact Stephanie at stephanieglaser@grs.org to discuss.
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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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The Support Group Center of Jewish Family Services of Greenwich is offering the following support groups this summer. For more information or to register for any of the following, please visit www.jfsgreenwich.org or call Lisa Smith, LCSW, Executive Director, at 203-622-1881.
Ongoing Support Groups and Counseling:
- Divorce Support Group
- Bereavement Support Group
- Stepmother Support Group
- Caregiver Support Group
- Empty Nesters
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