“We are grateful to live in a town with such a vibrant and outspoken Jewish community and are recommitting ourselves, as leaders of the community, to support Greenwich public school educators and administrators as they work to educate for understanding, critical thinking, and inclusiveness. Greenwich’s taxpayer-funded institutions cannot tolerate, allow, or harbor antisemitic rhetoric, incidents or sentiments of any kind.” – Rabbi Jordie Gerson, Cantor Michelle Rubin, and the Officers of the Greenwich Reform Synagogue Continue Reading →
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Greenwich Reform Synagogue Announces “Matzah Fest”
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All are welcome to join the children of the Greenwich Reform Synagogue religious school to make and bake their own matzah in a wood-fired oven that will be outside at the synagogue for this free event. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Greenwich Reform Synagogue
Rabbi Gersen: Israel is not an “apartheid state”
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“Today, Amnesty International will be releasing a 211-page report referring to Israel as an “apartheid state.” Simply put, this is libel.” – Rabbi Gerson Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, Amnesty International, Greenwich Reform Synagogue, Rabbi Gerson
Candlelight Vigil in Greenwich Protests Inhumane Treatment of Migrants at Border Camps
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Crowds gathered at Greenwich Town Hall for a “Lights for Liberty” vigil to protest inhumane conditions at southern border camps for migrants. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, #CloseTheCamps, #don'tlookaway, #lightsforligerty, Alex Bergstein, Alex Kasser, Don't Look Away, Donald Trump
P&Z Watch: Greenwich Reform Synagogue Wants Conditions Lifted; Tries Commission’s Patience
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“We should be making sure the site is safe. I want to lay down for the record that we’re requesting this information in support of the ancillary uses, but to make sure the site is safe and that the circulation works effectively and that the parking works effectively.” – P&Z Chair Margarita Alban Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Greenwich Reform Synagogue, Planning & Zoning Commission
Stamford JCC Opens JCC Preschool at Greenwich Reform Synagogue
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A national search has been opened for the newly-created position of Director of The JCC Preschool at Greenwich Reform Synagogue. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Greenwich Reform Synagogue, The JCC Preschool at Greenwich Reform Synagogue
Neighbors Slam BOE Proposal for Temporary Lighting on CMS Field; P&Z Says Come Back with More Details
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At Tuesday night’s P&Z meeting, neighbors turned out with their objections to illuminating the field at CMS with temporary lights powered by generators. The superintendent and director of facilities for Greenwich Schools said they’d like to use the field for the GHS boys rugby team, which includes freshmen, JV and Varsity teams. A major concern was parents picking up students on Orchard Street where teens cut through an unlit path. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Andy Fox, Central Middle School, Daniel Watson, Dr. Jill Gildea, GHS rugby team, Greenwich Reform Synagogue, Indian Rock Lane
Mezuzah Installed: Greenwich Reform Synangogue Celebrates their New Building
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The first step in opening the new home of Greenwich Reform Synagogue was celebrated on Sunday, May 21. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Greenwich Reform Synagogue, Rabbi Sklarz, Sandy Soule
Opening Ceremonies for Greenwich Reform Synagogue Set for May 21
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Greenwich Reform Synagogue will celebrate the opening of its new home on Sunday, May 21, 10:00am-11:30am. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Greenwich Reform Synagogue
Topping Off Ceremony at Greenwich Reform Synagogue to Feature Autographed Beam
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Greenwich Reform Synagogue will celebrate the high point of the construction of its new home with a “topping off ceremony” on September 30. Brief remarks will be made by Rabbi Andrew Sklarz and leaders of the congregation. Continue Reading →