What's Happening at the GRJC
SHABBAT
Shabbat Together with Catered Pre-Passover Pasta Fest
Friday, April 4
5:30 pm: Kiddie sing-a-long for children 6 and under
6:00 pm: Catered pasta dinner for all
7:00 pm: Engaging inter-generational service in the sanctuary
Sign up HERE.
Birthday / Anniversary Shabbat
Friday, April 4 at 7:00 pm
If you have a birthday or anniversary during the month of April, please join us for erev Shabbat services and a special blessing and treat from Rabbi Schlosberg.
Shabbat Services
Saturday, April 5 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
Teen R.O.C.K. Chocolate Seder
Sunday, April 6 at 5:00 pm
This "Passover seder with a twist" will replace all seder foods with various kinds of chocolate! RSVP to rabbinic intern Sarah Rockford at sarah@gjrc.org.
Yom HaShoah Holocaust Commemoration “How to Ensure Holocaust Remembrance into the Future”
Wednesday, April 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
at the JCC / Congregation Beth Tikvah - 304 E. Midland Avenue in Paramus
Topic: How to Ensure Holocaust Remembrance into the Future
Guest speaker: Menachem Z. Rosensaft Register HERE.
Tot Shabbat
Saturday, April 26 at 10:45 am
Perfect for families with Nursery School-age children. Celebrate Shabbat and join us for kiddush lunch. Led by Hilary Green-Lerman. Open to the community. Sign up HERE.
Breakfast with Actor Michael Zegen
Sunday, April 27 at 9:00 am
Michael Zegen, son of longtime members Jeffrey and Rachelle Zegen, will join us for breakfast, a brief interview and Q&A. For details and to register, click 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.
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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