The Greenwich First Selectman Report

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Opting to build anew, town nixes Cos Cob for temporary fire HQ Greenwich Time First Selectman Peter Tesei shared preliminary details on the future of the languishing public safety project -- one initial estimates had costing $23 ...

Outsiders to shell out twice as much to visit Island Beach Greenwich Time "We're advised not to create a two-caste system," First Selectman Peter Tesei said. Fearing a lawsuit like the one that forced Greenwich to open its beaches ...

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On The Scene Photos – Greenwich, CT By SamZack On The Scene Photos – Greenwich, CT. On the scene at an apartment complex for a dispatched "fire in apartment", upon arrival of the Greenwich Fire Department, it was a confirmed stove/oven fire and was quickly extinguished. ...

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FAR Hall of Shame – Perryridge Rd, Greenwich, CT | Thats Really Wild By That's Really Wild! default FAR Hall of Shame Perryridge Rd, Greenwich, CT. One of these houses is not like the others. The strangeness of the Greenwich Floor Area Ratio and Grade Plane Regulations produce this wacky result in the R-7 zone. ... ===================================== Please send your comments, news tips and press releases to GreenwichRoundup@gmail.com

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Littlejohn & Co. Completes Sale of Van Houtte to Green Mountain Coffee ... PR Newswire (press release) GREENWICH, Conn., Dec. 17, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Littlejohn & Co., LLC, a Greenwich, CT private investment firm, today announced that it has completed the ...

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters completes deal BurlingtonFreePress.com ... a leading Canadian coffee roaster and marketer, for $905 million from Littlejohn & Co., a private investment firm based in Greenwich, Conn. ...

Valero completes sale of Paulsboro refinery Philadelphia Inquirer LLC of Greenwich, Conn. Total value of the deal came to $707 million, Texas-based Valero said. That consisted of $340 million for the refinery itself, ...

Paul Tudor Jones's Christmas Spectacular Wall Street Journal (blog) Hedge fund titan Paul Tudor Jones III spreads a little Christmas cheer around Greenwich, Conn., each year. Well maybe more than just a little. ...

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GREENWICH BRIEFING: Grand estate

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Greenwich News - December 18, 2010

Grand estate (NewsTimesLive)

The front view of the property at 1160 West River St., Milford, Conn. Photo: Meg Barone / Connecticut Post Freelance The front view of the property at 1160 West River St., Milford, Conn.

Turning Point Estate Services, LLC Grows Roots in Fairfield County, CT (Press Release News From 24-7 Press Re...)

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Norwalk judge increases accused killer's bond (Norwalk Citizen News)

Citing the brutality of the murder of a Norwalk convenience store clerk 14 months ago, a judge increased the bond Thursday on a Greenwich man accused of pulling the trigger in the execution-style shooting by $2 million.

Opting to build anew, town nixes Cos Cob for temporary fire HQ (Connecticut Post)

Rather than renovate a building said by its occupants to be beyond repair, town officials are recommending the much less costly option of constructing a central fire station from scratch, reducing the project's estimated price tag from $29.2 million to $20.5 million.

Cardinals' owners add friends... (St. Louis Business Journal)

When Cardinals lead owner and Chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. needed new investors for the ball club, he turned to familiar faces.

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Temple Sholom Weekly E-Bulletin

Temple Sholom E-Bulletin December 17, 2010 Saturday, December 18 Teen Choir, Rak Shabbat, YCFS Services Monday, December 20 Nursery School Winter Vacation Begins Friday, December 24 The Temple is closed Candle Lighting Friday, Dec. 17 4:09 pm Temple Sholom's Worship Schedule Friday, Dec. 17 6:30 - 7:15 pm Saturday, Dec. 18 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Sunday, Dec. 19 8:30 - 9:15 am Temple Sholom Simcha Corner Mazel Tov to: Howard & Betty Ochs, on the B'not Mitzvah of their daughters, Danielle & Rachel. Moti Bashan & Michele Levy, on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Kelly. Michael & Ellen Wolfson, on the naming of their granddaughter, Jessica Abrams Schimmel. Parents are Joshua & Jennifer Schimmel. Jeff Katz, for being accepted to Brandeis University early decision. Evelyn Sutin, on the celebration of her birthday. Upcoming Adult Education at Temple Sholom Refresh * Renew * Release with Reb. Allison Friday, January 7th, 9:30 - 10:30 am Jewish Text Exploration with Rabbi Mitch Tuesdays, January 11th - February 8th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm Martin Luther King & The Jews Lunch 'n Learn with Rabbi Mitch Wednesday, January 12th, 12:00 - 1:00pm Hebrew School for Adults with Cantor Asa Wednesdays, January 12th - February 9th, 7:00 - 8:30pm Advanced Beginner Hebrew with Reb Allison Thursdays, January 13th - February 10th, 9:30 - 11:00 am Parenting Discussion with Rabbi Shira Leibowitz Friday, January 14th, 9:30 - 10:30 am Anti-Zionism is Anti Semitism Lunch 'n Learn with Rabbi Mitch Wednesday, January 19th, 12:00 - 1:00pm American Jews & Israel: The Beinart Controversy Israel Study group facilitated by Gaviel Rosenfeld Sunday, January 23rd, 9:15 - 10:30 am Addressing Racism in German Today Lunch 'n Learn presented by AJC with Eugene Dubow and Don Snyder Wednesday, January. 26th, 12:00 - 1:00 pm All programs are no fee. To register or for more information, contact Alice Schoen at 203-542-7165 or at mailto:sheila@ujafedgreenwich.org. Rabbi Mitch's Weekly Teaching We just had the wonderful joy of hosting the Israeli Soldier Music Ensemble at the Temple as part of our Israel initiative for education and advocacy. Now, preparing to leave on our congregational mission to Israel, and thinking about these incredible brave young Jews who defend the Jewish State, I was mindful of a story about Dvir Aminolav.... Click here to see the full version of this Teaching by Rabbi Mitch. Congregational Shabbat Kiddish Saturday, December 18th Join our Teen Choir for Saturday morning services as we bless our group heading to Israel. Services will be followed by a congregational kiddish with families from the YCFS and Rak Shabbat services. Refresh * Renew * Release Friday, January 7th, 9:30 - 10:30 am Wear comfortable clothes, bring a bottle of water and join Reb Allison in the sanctuary to explore and nurture your spirit. For more information, contact Alice Schoen at 203-542-7165 or at mailto:reiko.moriguchi@templesholom.com Sisterhood's Mahjongg for the Masses Monday, January 10th, and the 2nd Monday of EVERY month at 7:00 pm. RSVP required to Phyllis Shapiro at 203-637-7809 or wigini@gmail.com An Interfaith Broadway Concert Sponsored by Jewels by Viggi Saturday, January 22nd, 7:30 pm Come hear an eclectic group of talented singers from local churches and synagogues sing some of your favorite Broadway Show Tunes. This concert is part of The Sholom Center programming. Concert is free of charge, but please consider becoming a patron. All proceeds will go the Sholom Center and support interfaith programming. For more information, contact Alice Schoen at 203-542-7165 or at alice.schoen@templesholom.com Family Ice Skating (2nd -12th grades) Sunday, January 23rd, 2:00 - 4:00 pm Bring your family and friends to the Dorothy Hamill Rink for a fun afternoon of ice skating. Cost of $10 per skater includes skate rental, skating, snacks, and private room! To rsvp or more information, contact Josh Altman at 203-542-7163 or at mailto:alice.schoen@templesholom.com Do You Go To Florida For The Winter Friday & Saturday, February 18th & 19th Join Rabbi Mitch at Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach for a musical Friday night service at 6:30 pm followed by dinner. Then again for Saturday morning services at 9:15 am followed by lunch. Annual Gala Sunday, April 10th, 6:00 pm Join us as we honor Evelyn and Milton Sutin with the Lifetime Achievement Award, Josh Altman with the Distinctive Service Award and celebrate the Selma Maisel Nursery School's 20th Anniversary. For more information, contact Alice Schoen at 203-542-7165 or at alice.schoen@templesholom.com In and Around the Community... Jewish Historical Society of Lower Fairfield County present their December Speaker Program "Eyewitness To Stalin's Soviet Regime", Sunday, December 19th, 10:00 am at Temple Sinai, 458 Lakeside Drive, Stamford.

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Rabbi's Weekly Teaching

Weekly Teaching By Rabbi Mitchell M. Hurvitz rabbimitch@templesholom.com
Pictures from this past Sunday's "Keep the Lights Burning" FIDF Musical Ensemble Concert can be found by clicking here
Parashat Vayechi December 17, 2010 Teaching by Rabbi Mitch rabbimitch@templesholom.com We just had the wonderful joy of hosting the Israeli Soldier Music Ensemble at the Temple as part of our Israel initiative for education and advocacy. Now, preparing to leave on our congregational mission to Israel, and thinking about these incredible brave young Jews who defend the Jewish State, I was mindful of a story about Dvir Aminolav. The Gaza War was a three-week military conflict that took place in the Gaza Strip during the winter of 2008-2009 and was dubbed Operation Cast Lead. Dvir Aminolav was the first Israeli soldier killed in that short, but terrible war, and his father had died two years earlier after a long illness. The loss of Dvir was particularly traumatic. He was the only son among daughters, and had taken on many of the paternal responsibilities for his family. On Dvir's birthday, his family and friends gathered around his grave. His mother, Dayla, shared there a very powerful story. I was missing my son, terribly. One night before I went to bed, I said in a loud voice: "God, give me a sign, give me a hug from Dvir so that I will know that his death had some meaning." It was quite some time before I fell asleep. That week my daughter asked me to accompany her to a musical performance at The International Crafts Festival in Jerusalem. I was feeling quite depressed and didn't want to go to the concert, but, I also didn't want to disappoint my daughter either, so I agreed to go halfheartedly. The concert was a bit delayed. As the musicians were warming up, tuning their instruments, and testing the speaker system, a two-year-old boy, with beautiful blond curls, looking like a little angel, began wandering through the stands. Without the slightest bit of self-consciousness, he walked right up to my seat and touched me on the shoulder. My preschool teacher instincts were well in place, and as I saw the boy I was moved to smile warmly. I asked him with my softest and kindest voice: "What's your name?" "Eshel," the boy replied. "That's a nice name. Do you want to be my friend, Eshel?" The boy nodded in reply and sat down next to me. Eshel's parents were sitting two rows above, and thinking their little boy was bothering me, they asked him to come back up. But, happy for the first time in a long time, I insisted that everything was fine. Then, the two-year-old Eshel chimed in, as only little children can: "I have a brother named Dvir." I was shocked to hear the unusual name of my beloved son, and I walked up with Eshel the two rows to where his parents were sitting. I saw a baby in his carriage, and apologizing, I said: "If you don't mind me asking, how old is your baby and when was he born?" The baby's mother replied, "He was born right after the war in Gaza. Six months ago to be precise." I swallowed hard. "Do you mind if I ask one more question?" The mother said not at all, and Dalya asked: "Please tell me, why did you choose to name him Dvir?" Baby Dvir's mother began to explain. "I am an officer dealing with wounded soldiers in the army. When I was at the end of my pregnancy, the doctors suspected the fetus may have a very serious birth defect. Since it was the end of the pregnancy, there was little the doctors could do for me and my baby and I just had to wait and see how things would turn out. When I went home that night, the news reported that the first casualty in the war was a soldier named Dvir. I was so saddened by this news that I decided to make a deal with God. 'If you give me a healthy son,' I said in my prayer, 'I promise to name him Dvir, in memory of the soldier that was killed.'" I stood before this young mother with my mouth open, and finally managed to say: "I am Dvir's mother." The young parents didn't believe me, and I repeated: "Yes, it's true. I am Dvir's mother. My name is Dalya Aminalov, from Pisgat Zeev." The young mother had a sudden inspiration, and she handed me her baby and said: "Dvir wants to give you a hug." I held the little baby boy in my arms and looked into his angelic face. The emotion I felt at that moment was overwhelming. I had asked for a hug from Dvir; and now I could truly feel his warm and loving embrace from the World to Come. Miracles sometimes come from the combination of faith and fate. The first prime minister of Israel, David Ben Gurion, had it right when he proclaimed: "In order to be a realist, you must believe in miracles." Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Mitch
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