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Torah Portion
March 15, 2014

Tsav

 (Leviticus 6:1-8:38)

God relays in greater detail the meal offering, sin offering, the thanksgiving offering, the guilt offering, and other miscellaneous sacrifices.  Then the text describes the consecration of the priests.   

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

Dear Friends,

Purim at GRS is never a time to be missed, and once again,

the spirit of fun and activity will be high!

On Friday, March 14 at 6:30 PM, join us at First Congregational Church as our GRS Players present - The Beatle's Purim. In a time warp to the days of "Peace, Love and Rock n'Roll," experience the Story of Queen Esther set in song to your favorite Beatle's melodies. The service will also include prizes for all in costume, so be certain to dress as your favorite Purim character, or join the cast with mod "threads" from the 1960s.

Most importantly, please remember to help us support those in need!  As is our GRS minhag, custom, we ask you to please bring boxes of Mac N'Cheese to be shaken when we hear Haman's name and subsequently donated to Neighbor to Neighbor. In addition, we ask you to kindly bring supplies for the Inspirica Shelter in Stamford

(please see list in the Inspirica section). 

Our Purim excitement will continue throughout the weekend.  On Sunday morning, March 16, Generation J's Purim Program and Open House for Prospective Members will include a fun filled Purim carnival, replete with pizza, prizes and mishloach manot (special edible Purim goodies).  As always, Gen J begins at 9:30 AM. Please invite your friends with children to join us at 10:15 AM for our Purim celebration!

At 1:00 PM on Sunday, in partnership with Jewish Family Services, please join Cantor Lipton and me as we visit and entertain the residents of The Greens, 1155 King Street, 

Greenwich.  No preparation is needed. Just come and help us spread Purim cheer, hamantaschen and your hearts! Immediately following, Educational Director, Eliana Hall and I will bring our basket of collected supplies to Inspirica.

And so, as with each Jewish holiday, as we celebrate our good blessings, GRS will share our bounty with those in need within our greater world.

Chag Sameach

- Happy Purim!

L'Shalom

Rabbi Andy

The caring members of our GRS Social Action Committee continually take on projects in order to help those in need, both within our larger community and around the globe.  For years GRS has been collecting and cooking food which the members of the Social Action Committee, and more recently, the students of Gen J, have been serving each month at Inspirica. However, our relationship has recently expanded...

GRS is now "in partnership with Inspirica." Inspirica provides a host of services for those who are, as the motto expresses, journeying from "homelessness to home."  Inspirica's beautiful, modern facility is located on nearby Franklin Street in Stamford, close to the Greenwich border. We are seeking volunteers, adults and mature teens, who can lend their skills in the following areas, including:

• tutoring
• babysitting
• offering children's recreational activities
• helping prepare those who endeavor to enter the job market
• in other various realms, including resume writing and interview skills.

• New twin bed sheet sets, twin blankets, bath towels, washcloths
• Personal hygiene items for men, women and children-Full size shampoos, soaps, conditioners, razors and deodorant
• Frangrance free liquid laundy detergent
• Disposable diapers - all sizes (newborn to training pants)
• Baby wipes
• Non-Perishable food

Additionally, we are looking for volunteers to donate and serve food the first Saturday of each month to Inspirica's Women's Shelter. To find out what is needed, you can contact the GRS Office or sign up at Shabbat Services.  

In preparation for becoming a Bat Mitzvah, Nicole Bartholomew is partnering with the organization known as Play It Forward, collecting gently used sports equipment for students who otherwise could not afford to play. There will be a collection box at the GRS office from now until April 4th. Nicole is collecting equipment for all sports, including but not limited to:

• soccer 
• hockey (except helmets)
• lacrosse (except helmets)
• tennis 
• golf
• roller blading 
• tennis

For more information, feel free to email Nicole.

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.