What's Happening at the GRJC
SHABBAT
Erev Shabbat (please note the earlier time)
Friday, December 6
6:00 pm: Erev Shabbat services
Friday, December 6
6:00 pm: Erev Shabbat services
Shabbat
Saturday, December 7
9:00 am: Shabbat services
10:45 am: Tot Shabbat
Open to the community and perfect for young families with Nursery School-age children. Led by Hillary Green-Lerman. Please come celebrate Shabbat and join us for kiddush lunch to follow. REGISTER HERE.
PLEASE NOTE: Shabbat services (Friday evenings and Saturday mornings) are held in-person with a livestream option. If you do not receive our announcements and would like to view the livestream, please contact Jforman@grjc.org.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Torah on Tap - "Playing Nicely - Sibling Rivalries"
Thursday, December 5 at 7:30 pm
Thursday, December 5 at 7:30 pm
Genesis is full of fraught family dynamics – especially between siblings . In Parashat Vayetzei, which corresponds to the Parashat Hashavua for December 5th, we’ll compare the relationships between Rachel and Leah to their narrative foils: Jacob and Esau. We’ll debate our way towards insight into the power, comfort, and pain the Torah situates at the heart of these intimate family relationships. Join us for Torah study with our rabbinic intern Sarah Rockford and members of our community. RSVP to sarah@grjc.org for location.
Tot Shabbat
Saturday, December 7 at 10:45 am
Open to the community and perfect for young families with Nursery School-age children. Led by Hillary Green-Lerman. Please come celebrate Shabbat and join us for kiddush lunch to follow. REGISTER HERE.
Saturday, December 7 at 10:45 am
Open to the community and perfect for young families with Nursery School-age children. Led by Hillary Green-Lerman. Please come celebrate Shabbat and join us for kiddush lunch to follow. REGISTER HERE.
Mah Jongg with Sisterhood
Thursday, December 12 at 7:30 pm at the GRJC
• All levels of experience are welcome. • Free and open to all Sisterhood members and those affiliated with the GRJC (including Hebrew School and Nursery School families). • Light refreshments will be served. SIGN UP HERE.
Shabbat Together
Thursday, December 12 at 7:30 pm at the GRJC
• All levels of experience are welcome. • Free and open to all Sisterhood members and those affiliated with the GRJC (including Hebrew School and Nursery School families). • Light refreshments will be served. SIGN UP HERE.
Shabbat Together
Friday, December 13
A Community-wide Friday Night Experience with Something for Everyone
5:30 pm: Kiddie sing-a-long for children 6 and under
6:00 pm: Dinner for all
7:00 pm: Engaging intergenerational service in the sanctuary
Space is limited. SIGN UP HERE.
Birthday / Anniversary Shabbat
Friday, December 13 at 7:00 pm
If you have a birthday or anniversary during the month of December, please join us for erev Shabbat services for a special blessing and treat from Rabbi Schlosberg.
Senior Schmooze with Rabbi Schlosberg
Monday, December 16 from 10:00 to 11:30 am
Create a Chanukah cookie mix gift for a friend. Enjoy latkes and donuts. SIGN UP HERE or RSVP to jforman@grjc.org.
GRJC's Light up the Night for Chanukah
Thursday, December 19 at 6:00 pm
• Fire-twirling rabbi
• Arts and crafts for the kids
• Latkes, donuts and hot cocoa
• Teen program at 7:15 pm - s'mores at the firepit, games and music
Friday, December 13 at 7:00 pm
If you have a birthday or anniversary during the month of December, please join us for erev Shabbat services for a special blessing and treat from Rabbi Schlosberg.
Senior Schmooze with Rabbi Schlosberg
Monday, December 16 from 10:00 to 11:30 am
Create a Chanukah cookie mix gift for a friend. Enjoy latkes and donuts. SIGN UP HERE or RSVP to jforman@grjc.org.
GRJC's Light up the Night for Chanukah
Thursday, December 19 at 6:00 pm
• Fire-twirling rabbi
• Arts and crafts for the kids
• Latkes, donuts and hot cocoa
• Teen program at 7:15 pm - s'mores at the firepit, games and music
Teen R.O.C.K at "Light Up the Night"!
Thursday, December 19
5:30 to 7:15 pm: Earn Volunteer Credit Hours
7:15 pm: Teen ROCK program
Teens! Join us at the GRJC and earn some volunteer hours by helping with event setup (arrive at 5:30!) and overseeing games for the younger kids. Afterwards (approximately 7:15), we'll relax by the firepit with s'mores, games and music.
Memorial Service for Shirley Margolis z"l
Friday, December 20
During our traditional Friday night service we will include some special readings in memory of Shirley and in recognition of her hard work and dedication to the GRJC.
Thursday, December 19
5:30 to 7:15 pm: Earn Volunteer Credit Hours
7:15 pm: Teen ROCK program
Teens! Join us at the GRJC and earn some volunteer hours by helping with event setup (arrive at 5:30!) and overseeing games for the younger kids. Afterwards (approximately 7:15), we'll relax by the firepit with s'mores, games and music.
Memorial Service for Shirley Margolis z"l
Friday, December 20
During our traditional Friday night service we will include some special readings in memory of Shirley and in recognition of her hard work and dedication to the GRJC.
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Sponsor a Kiddush
We welcome you to celebrate a special occasion such as a birthday, anniversary, new baby/naming, graduation or other event by clicking HERE. Please contact the main office first to make sure your requested date is available.
We welcome you to celebrate a special occasion such as a birthday, anniversary, new baby/naming, graduation or other event by clicking HERE. Please contact the main office first to make sure your requested date is available.
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SUPPORTING ISRAEL
Federation of Northern NJ Israel Emergency Fund: 100% of funds raised will go to Israel.
Friends of the IDF (FIDF): Donations will go to help get Reservists back to Israel, help provide basic needs to the soldiers in the field, and to support families of fallen soldiers.
Friends of the IDF (FIDF): Donations will go to help get Reservists back to Israel, help provide basic needs to the soldiers in the field, and to support families of fallen soldiers.
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Guide to Jewish Senior Living - a Resource for Jewish Seniors and their Families - Click HERE.
Resources from The Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey
Check out this resource guide for Bergen, Hudson and Passaic counties. We encourage you to use it to find a helping hand, guidance and/or support for you, your family or your friends and neighbors. It is organized into four categories:
- Food and Nutrition, including Senior Services
- Economic Relief
- Mental Health Services
- Domestic Violence
Check out this resource guide for Bergen, Hudson and Passaic counties. We encourage you to use it to find a helping hand, guidance and/or support for you, your family or your friends and neighbors. It is organized into four categories:
- Food and Nutrition, including Senior Services
- Economic Relief
- Mental Health Services
- Domestic Violence
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