What's Happening at the GRJC
SHABBAT
Erev Shabbat Services
Friday, May 23 at 7:00 pm
Friday, May 23 at 7:00 pm
Shabbat Services
Saturday, May 24 at 9:00 am
Saturday, May 24 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.
SHAVUOT
Erev Shavuot Service and Panel Discussion - "Jewish Views on Disagreement"
Sunday, June 1 from 8:00 to 10:00 pm at the GRJC
Join Rabbi Jennifer Schlosberg of the Glen Rock Jewish Center and Rabbi Emily Cobert of Temple Israel and JCC of Ridgewood to discuss Jewish views on disagreement and learn best practices on how to navigate difficult conversations. A timely and relevant discussion! Cheesecake, refreshments and Lactaid provided.
Sunday, June 1 from 8:00 to 10:00 pm at the GRJC
Join Rabbi Jennifer Schlosberg of the Glen Rock Jewish Center and Rabbi Emily Cobert of Temple Israel and JCC of Ridgewood to discuss Jewish views on disagreement and learn best practices on how to navigate difficult conversations. A timely and relevant discussion! Cheesecake, refreshments and Lactaid provided.
Shavuot Day One
Monday, June 2
9:00 am: Shavuot morning service
8:00 pm: Shavuot service with Yizkor
Shavuot Day Two
Tuesday, June 3
9:00 am: Shavuot service with Yizkor
Monday, June 2
9:00 am: Shavuot morning service
8:00 pm: Shavuot service with Yizkor
Shavuot Day Two
Tuesday, June 3
9:00 am: Shavuot service with Yizkor
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Hebrew Reading 201 with David Kossoy
Wednesday, May 28 at 7:30 pm
Upcoming dates: June 4, 11, 18
Wednesday, May 28 at 7:30 pm
Upcoming dates: June 4, 11, 18
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.
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.
Thank You and Farewell to Rabbi Sarah
Friday, May 30 - Saturday, May 31
Friday, May 30 - Saturday, May 31
Come join us for Rabbi Sarah's last Shabbat visit at the GRJC. There will be a special oneg and Kiddush lunch in her honor.
Tot Shabbat
Saturday, May 31 at 10:45 am
Open to the community and perfect for young families with Nursery School-age children.
Please come celebrate Shabbat and join us for kiddush lunch to follow. Led by Hillary Green-Lerman. Sign up HERE.
Saturday, May 31 at 10:45 am
Open to the community and perfect for young families with Nursery School-age children.
Please come celebrate Shabbat and join us for kiddush lunch to follow. Led by Hillary Green-Lerman. Sign up HERE.
Birthday / Anniversary Shabbat
Friday, June 6 at 7:00 pm
If you have a birthday or anniversary during the month of June, join us for erev Shabbat services and a special blessing and treat from Rabbi Schlosberg.
Friday, June 6 at 7:00 pm
If you have a birthday or anniversary during the month of June, join us for erev Shabbat services and a special blessing and treat from Rabbi Schlosberg.
Omer Challenge Awards / Minyan Awards Ceremony
Friday, June 13 at 7:00 pm
We will celebrate those who have completed the counting of the Omer and recognize our students who have consistently showed up to shul. This will be preceded by Shabbat Together, including a dinner at 6:00 pm (Registration details forthcoming).
Friday, June 13 at 7:00 pm
We will celebrate those who have completed the counting of the Omer and recognize our students who have consistently showed up to shul. This will be preceded by Shabbat Together, including a dinner at 6:00 pm (Registration details forthcoming).
Senior Schmooze with Rabbi Schlosberg
Monday, June 16 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm (with lunch)
GRJC member Michael Goodman will share his family's unusual journey “from Ananyev to Arkansas.”
RSVP to lindas@grjc.org or register HERE.
Monday, June 16 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm (with lunch)
GRJC member Michael Goodman will share his family's unusual journey “from Ananyev to Arkansas.”
RSVP to lindas@grjc.org or register HERE.
2025 Chag haGa'avah Northern NJ Community-wide Jewish LGBTQ+ Pride Service & Celebration
Monday, June 16 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm hosted by the GRJC
We welcome LGBTQ+ folks, families, friends, clergy and allies. RSVP required HERE.
Sisterhood Book Club (virtual)
Thursday, June 19 at 7:30 pm
We will be reading "The Matchmaker's Gift" by Lynda Cohen Loigman. Our discussion will be led by Frances Shapiro-Skrobe. RSVP to sisterhood@grjc.org. Zoom info to come.
Thursday, June 19 at 7:30 pm
We will be reading "The Matchmaker's Gift" by Lynda Cohen Loigman. Our discussion will be led by Frances Shapiro-Skrobe. RSVP to sisterhood@grjc.org. Zoom info to come.
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MORE AT THE GRJC
Men's Club / Sisterhood
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.
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.
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
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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