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Calendar

 

Wednesday, January 15
3:30 pm - Hebrew School @ GRS office

Thursday, January 16
3:30 pm - Hebrew School @ GRS office
7:30 pm - Executive Bd. Mtg.

Friday, January 17
6:30 pm - Choir Shabbat Service @ St. Catherine of Siena Church

Sunday, January 19
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
NO HEBREW 102
10:00 am - Adult Ed with Rabbi Rothman @ the home of Marty & Ruth Mushkin

Monday, January 20
GRS OFFICE CLOSED
Martin Luther King Day

Tuesday, January 21
3:30 pm - Hebrew School @ GRS office

Wednesday, January 22
3:30 pm - Hebrew School @ GRS office

Thursday, January 23
3:30 pm - Hebrew School @ GRS office
7:30 pm - Board Meeting

Friday, January 24
6:30 pm - Shabbat Service @ GRS office

Sunday, January 26
9:00 am - Breakfast
9:30 am - Religious School
9:45 am - Rabbi's Advanced Beginner's Hebrew Class
10:30 am - Rabbi Rothman's Adult Ed Class

Tuesday, January 28
3:30 pm - Hebrew School @ GRS office

Wednesday, January 29
3:30 pm - Hebrew School @ GRS office
4:30 pm - B'nai Mitzvah Workshop @ GRS office

Thursday, January 30
3:30 pm - Hebrew School @ GRS office
7:00 pm - Rabbi's Torah Study Class

Friday, January 31
6:30 pm - Grades 4-5 Shabbat Service @ St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Torah Portion
January 18, 2013

Yitro

 (Exodus 18:1-20:23)

Moses is reunited with his family.  His father-in-law, Jethro, advises him on sharing administrative responsibility.  Following, the people gather and prepare themselves for the climatic moment at Sinai.  In one of the pinnacle moments of the Torah, God is revealed and gives the Ten Commandments.  

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

ACTORS WANTED 

Dear Friends,

In less than two months from today we will be celebrating the beloved festival of Purim. For anyone who has ever celebrated the holiday GRS style, we know that Purim would not be complete without a spirited Purim schpiel - a skit of Megilat Esther (the story of Purim found in the Scroll of Esther). However, a schpiel needs actors! At this early juncture, I turn to all interested in being a part of our light-hearted production. To allay concerns, there will be no need for memorization of lines, as narrators will be on hand for those who wish not to speak.  We will not need much rehearsal time for us to present a short, entertaining re-enactment of the Purim story.  Those interested, please contact Laura.

Looking forward to our working together!

 Rabbi Andy

Dear Friends:

As we start a new secular year, I would like to add to our musical programs. In addition to our K-4th grade choir, B'nai Shir, I would like to start a 5th-9th grade choir if interest permits.

Please contact me if you would like more information.

Our GRS House Band is always looking for new members. If you are a teenager or adult looking to participate musically in our services, I would be happy to speak with you about it.

Looking forward to sharing more wonderful musical experiences with you.

B'Shalom,

Cantor Sabrina

Holiday Happenings is a monthly drop-off program for 3 and 4 year-olds on Sunday mornings from 9:30-11:30 am.

Children are immersed in a high energy learning environment, rich with the spirit of Judaism and community. Together, they will learn about their Jewish selves through song, dance, art, stories, fun, and friends!

Upcoming Dates:

March 16- Purim

April 6 - Passover

May 4 - Israel Celebration

Participants need not be members of Greenwich Reform Synagogue to enroll:

Members-Free     Non-members-$125

For more information or to enroll, please contact Eliana Hall at eliana@grs.org.