What's Happening at the GRJC
SHABBAT
Erev Shabbat Services with "Shabbat Together & Israeli-style Dinner"
Friday, May 2
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: "Israeli-style" Shabbat dinner for all
7:00 pm: Engaging inter-generational service in the sanctuary
Birthday / Anniversary Shabbat
Friday, May 2 at 7:00 pm
If you have a birthday or anniversary during the month of May, please join us for Shabbat Together (see above), followed by services at 7:00 pm with a special blessing and treat for you from Rabbi Schlosberg.
Shabbat Services
Saturday, May 3 at 9:00 am
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 - "Magic Number 49: Counting the Omer"
Monday, April 28 at 7:30 pm
Study Torah with our rabbinic intern, Sarah Rockford and members of our community. RSVP to sarah@grjc.org for location.
Senior Schmooze with Rabbi Schlosberg - "Eye on Israel"
Tuesday, April 29 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
Light lunch of Israeli-style fare and a program in support of Israel. Register HERE.
Israel in our Hearts: Gather for Yom Ha'Zikaron & Yom Ha'Atzmaut
Wednesday, April 30 from 6:00 - 7:15 pm
Prayers and readings to mark Yom Ha'Zikaron, Israel's Fallen Soldiers' Day, and then a celebration for Yom Ha'Atzmaut, Israel's Day of Independence and reflections and songs from our Hebrew School students. Light Israeli-style pita/falafel dinner served. No charge. Sign up HERE.
Sisterhood Sip 'n Ink Night
Thursday, May 29 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm
at Soo Soo Studios - 877 Prospect Street, Unit 3 in Glen Rock
Open to paid Sisterhood members and friends. Relax, sip, and create! Enjoy a night of artistic expression featuring wine tasting, treats, and ink painting fun. For more details, and to register, click HERE.
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MORE AT THE GRJC
Men's Club / Sisterhood
Join Sisterhood HERE. Join Men's Club HERE.
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.
Cemetery Plots Available
The Glen Rock Jewish Center has an area at Cedar Park Cemetery in Paramus. We have plots for sale which include perpetual care. For more information contact: Ed Koransky at 201-965-0042 or Bob Berliner at 201-280-6118.
Encyclopedia Judaica
Synagogue members have access to the online version of Encyclopedia Judaica, 2nd ed. Please contact the main office at office@grjc.org or 201-652-6624 for the password to access this ebook.
Food Collection Year Round
The GRJC collects kosher and non-kosher food and donations for the Center for Food Action. We appreciate your contributions. No expired food please.
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SUPPORTING ISRAEL
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
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