What's Happening at the GRJC
SHABBAT
Erev Shabbat Services
Shabbat Together in the Sukkah
Friday, October 10
5:30 pm: Kiddie sing-a-long for children 6 and under
6:00 pm: Dinner in the sukkah (weather permitting). Space is limited. Sign up HERE.
7:00 pm: Shabbat Together service in the sanctuary
Friday, October 10
5:30 pm: Kiddie sing-a-long for children 6 and under
6:00 pm: Dinner in the sukkah (weather permitting). Space is limited. Sign up HERE.
7:00 pm: Shabbat Together service in the sanctuary
Shabbat Services
Saturday, October 11 at 9:00 am
Saturday, October 11 at 9:00 am
Tot Shabbat
Saturday, October 11 at 10:45 am
For young families with Nursery School-age children. Come celebrate Shabbat and join us for kiddush lunch to follow. Led by Hillary Green-Lerman.
Sign up HERE.
For young families with Nursery School-age children. Come celebrate Shabbat and join us for kiddush lunch to follow. Led by Hillary Green-Lerman.
Sign up 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 HOLIDAY SERVICES AND EVENTS
Erev Sukkot
Monday, October 6 at 6:15 pm
Monday, October 6 at 6:15 pm
Erev Sukkot services in the sukkah
Sukkot - Day One
Tuesday, October 7 at 9:00 am
Sukkot service with lulav and etrog
Sukkot - Day Two
Wednesday, October 8 at 9:00 am
Sukkot service with lulav and etrog
Sukkot - Day One
Tuesday, October 7 at 9:00 am
Sukkot service with lulav and etrog
Sukkot - Day Two
Wednesday, October 8 at 9:00 am
Sukkot service with lulav and etrog
Senior Schmooze with Rabbi Schlosberg - "Chinese Food in the Sukkah"
Thursday, October 9 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
Register HERE by 10/6 or email lindas@grjc.org / call 201-652-6624.
Sisterhood's "Sushi in the Sukkah"
Thursday, October 9 at 7:00 pm
There will be sushi and Asian-inspired and vegetarian options for non-sushi eaters, with dessert and wine. Please bring a non-perishable food donation to support Operation Isaiah, the annual drive to fill our local food pantries. This event is FREE and open to all for all renewed or newly registered 2025-'26 Sisterhood members. Register HERE.
Men's Club's "Scotch & Steak in the Sukkah"
Sunday, October 12 at 5:00 pm
Vegetarian options will be available. This event is FREE for all paid 2025-'26 Men's Club members. Register HERE.
Thursday, October 9 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
Register HERE by 10/6 or email lindas@grjc.org / call 201-652-6624.
Sisterhood's "Sushi in the Sukkah"
Thursday, October 9 at 7:00 pm
There will be sushi and Asian-inspired and vegetarian options for non-sushi eaters, with dessert and wine. Please bring a non-perishable food donation to support Operation Isaiah, the annual drive to fill our local food pantries. This event is FREE and open to all for all renewed or newly registered 2025-'26 Sisterhood members. Register HERE.
Men's Club's "Scotch & Steak in the Sukkah"
Sunday, October 12 at 5:00 pm
Vegetarian options will be available. This event is FREE for all paid 2025-'26 Men's Club members. Register HERE.
Hoshanah Rabbah / Sh'mini Atzeret
Monday, October 13
8:00 am: Hoshanah Rabbah service with lulav and etrog
7:00 pm: Erev Sh'mini Atzeret service with Yizkor
Sh'mini Atzeret / Simchat Torah
Tuesday, October 14
9:00 am: Sh'mini Atzeret service with Yizkor
6:00 pm: Festive Simchat Torah dinner with honorees Madeleine Koransky (Kallat Torah) and David Kossoy (Chatan Breishit) Sign up HERE.
7:00 pm: Festive Simchat Torah service and dancing with the Torahs
Simchat Torah
Wednesday, October 15
9:00 am: Simchat Torah service and breakfast with with honorees
Sign up HERE.
Monday, October 13
8:00 am: Hoshanah Rabbah service with lulav and etrog
7:00 pm: Erev Sh'mini Atzeret service with Yizkor
Sh'mini Atzeret / Simchat Torah
Tuesday, October 14
9:00 am: Sh'mini Atzeret service with Yizkor
6:00 pm: Festive Simchat Torah dinner with honorees Madeleine Koransky (Kallat Torah) and David Kossoy (Chatan Breishit) Sign up HERE.
7:00 pm: Festive Simchat Torah service and dancing with the Torahs
Simchat Torah
Wednesday, October 15
9:00 am: Simchat Torah service and breakfast with with honorees
Sign up HERE.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Blessing of the Pets
Sunday, October 19 at 11:15 am
Blessing of the Pets
Sunday, October 19 at 11:15 am
Sisterhood Book Club
Thursday, October 23 at 7:30 pm
Our selection is "The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern"
by Lynda Cohen Loigman. Discussion will be led by Jennifer Gladstein. RSVP to: sisterhood@grjc.org. Zoom information come.
Thursday, October 23 at 7:30 pm
Our selection is "The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern"
by Lynda Cohen Loigman. Discussion will be led by Jennifer Gladstein. RSVP to: sisterhood@grjc.org. Zoom information come.
Game Day on Shabbat
Saturday, October 25 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Extend your Shabbat experience! Stay after kiddush and enjoy Shabbat-friendly games with friends and family. Bring your favorites or have fun with ours. Snacks will be provided.
Torah on Tap
Sunday, October 26 at 7:30 pm
Join GRJC community members for Torah study with our rabbinic intern, puck glass. RSVP HERE. Upcoming dates: 11/17, 12/14 and more.
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
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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