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Calendar

 

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 25, 2013

Mishpatim

 (Exodus 24:1-24:18)

In this portion, as the title infers, God gives the people further laws.  They deal with slavery, property, moral behavior, and "cultic rituals."  The Covenant is then reaffirmed.  The portion concludes with the timeless phrase "We will do and we will listen."  

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

Celebrate the Rich and Historic Relationship between the Reform Movement and Dr. Martin Luther King

Dear Friends,

The Reform Movement has long been on the vanguard for social change in both our nation and throughout the globe.

For fifty years, the Religious Action Center of the Reform Movement ("the RAC") and more recently, the Israel Religious Action Center ("IRAC") have fought tirelessly to promote civil rights for all human beings. With headquarters in Washington, DC, "the RAC "educates and mobilizes the Reform Jewish community on legislative and social concerns, going both to Congress and "into the trenches" to advocate for marginalized populations, speak out against discrimination, and bring relief to those in need, physically, emotionally and spiritually. I have had the privilege of bringing groups of teens to "the RAC" for four day seminars as their social consciousness was raised to the important responsibilities in front of us, and I look forward to doing so again in the future. 

Our Reform Movement played a pivotal role during the Civil Rights Movement, marching beside and championing Dr. Martin Luther King. I invite you to gain a closer insight into this relationship this coming Shabbat and view a special video from the URJ Biennial, which celebrates "the RAC's" 50th anniversary. This will be an important eye opener for anyone affiliated with the Reform Movement, and for those who wish to have a greater sense of who we are and what we stand for.

I look forward to our sharing this Shabbat, as we learn about and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King and his relationship with our movement.

L'Shalom,

Rabbi Andy

Dear Friends:

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.