Shabbat Nitzavim/Vayelech
Friday September 3, 2010 Saturday September 4, 2010
7:30 PM Family Service 10:30 AM Morning Service
Rabbi Bob will tell a story B'not Mitzvah Sarah & Jessica Heinz
Oneg Host: Heinz Family
Saturday September 4, 2010
9:30 PM Selichot Service
Rosh Hashanah Wednesday September 8, 2010 Thursday September 9, 2010
8:15 PM Erev Rosh Hashanah 10:00 AM Rosh Hashanah
2:30 PM Children's Service
Friday September 10, 2010
10:00 AM Second Day Rosh Hashanah
Shabbat Shuvah Friday September 10, 2010 Saturday September 11, 2010
6:30 PM Kabbalat Service 9:00 AM Torah Study
Yom Kippur
Friday September 17, 2010 Saturday September 18, 2010
8:15 PM Kol Nidre 10:00 AM Yom Kippur Service
1:15 PM Children's Service
2:15 PM Discussion Group, Ashley Rose
will discuss, "The Scapegoats Sent to
Azazel."
3:30 PM Afternoon Service
Current Torah Portion
* Childcare is available during Friday evening services in our Nursery.
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Sponsor Spotlight
H.P. Schmaltz & Co. Delicatessen
Schmaltz Delicatessen is the only classic Jewish deli west of Chicago. Let us cater your High Holy Days meal this year, and you can spend more time with your family and friends. We have all of your traditional favorites and wonderful desserts. Check out our menu on line. Be sure to fax it to us early to reserve your order.
Schmaltz Deli
1512 N. Naper Blvd. #152
Naperville
Deli: (630) 245-7595
Catering: (630) 839-9433
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Message from Rabbi Cosnowsky 
We are approaching the time of year when our thoughts and focus is on our past deeds. Did we contribute to our community and our society this past year? I have two opportunities that are so helpful to both our community and the world at large.
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Selichot Service - Saturday, September 4th 9:30 PM
 Our evening begins at 9:30 PM with Havdalah followed by the study program. This year's study session will include screening excerpts from the film "Dim Sum Funeral" followed by a text study and discussion about the meaning of Teshuvah, (Repentance), forgiveness and family harmony.
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High Holidays 5771 If you need to purchase a prayer book, please contact the temple office or visit the website for the order form. Sisterhood provides babysitting for the High Holidays and High Holiday foods. To sign up for High Holiday babysitting click here, or to sign up to bake for High Holiday food for Erev Rosh Hashanah, Break-the-Fast for Yom Kippur and Sukkot click here.
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Lulav and Etrog- DEADLINE September 8th to order
For those of you who would like to order your own Lulav and Etrog the cost is $50.00 for the standard set. The deadline for ordering is Wednesday, September 8, 2010.
You can call or email the office to place your orders. However, payment (check or credit card) must be received before your order can be processed.
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Sukkot- Wednesday, September 22nd
 On Wednesday, September 22nd at 7:00 PM we will celebrate the beginning of Sukkot with a joyous service. The observance will include holiday songs, a special story and the shaking of the lulav.
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Simchat Torah- Wednesday, September 29th
 The conclusion and renewal of the annual Torah reading cycle will be celebrated at services on Wednesday, September 29th at 7:00 PM. The service will include the traditional Hafakot with Torah scrolls, accompanied by singing, dancing and waving flags.
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| School & Youth Activities
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As we conclude this final week of Elul, we look forward to beginning our new year, both calendar wise and school wise.
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SYG Picnic and Meeting-
Monday, September 6th  All SYG members are invited to the home of Rabbi Cosonowsky to kick off the year on Monday, September 6th from 4:30-6:45 PM. At this event we will elect the various officers for this year.
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Shabbat Chaverim
 We have begun a new program for families with young children. "Shabbat Chaverim" will be a Friday mornings program for young children and a parent/guardian.
Read more here...
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Torah Study
 The regular session of our Torah Study group will resume on Saturday, September 11th. We meet on Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM. We study the text of the Bible in sequence. For many, many years the weekly Torah Study group has been a highlight of my week.
Rabbi Bob
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Sisterhood Tea- Sunday, September 26th
 Sisterhood cordially invites you to attend our Annual Membership Tea! Please join us as veteran Sisterhood members meet new and prospective members.
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Save Your Shoes to Donate this Fall!
 Social Action will conduct a shoe drive this fall for an organization called Stuff for the Poor. Read more here...
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PADS Adopt-An-Apartment  The Social Action Committee has just embarked on its 3rd Transitional Housing Adopt-an-Apartment with Dupage PADS. This program serves as a pathway from being homeless to moving toward obtaining permanent housing. For more information about the project and items needed click here, or to become involved, please call or email Meryl Diamond.
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Social Action - Justice in Our Community
DuPage United Delegate Assembly- Come to learn, listen relate & celebrate. Read more here.
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Rabbi Cosnowsky to Lead Study Class-
"Journey Through the Prayer Book"
Saturday, November 20th Please join Rabbi Cosnowsky for a morning study while we "Journey Through the Prayer Book," to learn about the different prayers we say on Shabbat.
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DePauw University Theatre Presents:
Gerda's Story: Memoir of a Holocaust Surviver
This moving tale is based on the authentic account of Gerda Nothmann Luner's Holocaust survival. As a young girl, all of Gerda's hopes and dreams are forever shattered when the Nazis invade her homeland. Gerda Luner was the wife of congregant, Charles Luner.
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Message from The Seniors The seniors of Etz Chaim would like to extend a big THANK YOU to Charles Luner for all of the wonderful programs he provides every month for the Seniors meetings.
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Did You Know.....
Manna
 It's that time of year again to begin thinking about Etz Chaim's primary fundraiser. The first Manna of the year is September 19th. The Manna Gift Card program provides an easy, no cost way to raise funds for our congregation while receiving 100% value for every dollar you spend. Find out more about Manna or click here for an order form.
Wanted: College Student Addresses
Each year, the Youth Committee collects college student snail mail addresses and email addresses. Why? Because we want to keep our college students connected to the Etz Chaim community. How? We send them the E-Bulletin, "goodie" boxes at festive times of the year, and list them in the Kesher (URJ) directory of Jewish college students.
We need both regular mailing addresses and email addresses of freshmen as well as returning college students. Addresses are not saved from school year to school year, so we need addresses even if you sent them in past years. Please send address information to the synagogue office by email. |
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Wednesday September 1
7:30 PM Youth Israel Trip Meeting
Monday September 6
OFFICE CLOSED ~ in observance of Labor Day
4:30 PM SYG Kickoff - Picnic at Rabbi Cosnowsky's
At this event, we will elect the various officers for this year. Please RSVP so we know how much food to provide.
Wednesday September 8
Office will be closing at 1:00 today
Friday September 10
6:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Wednesday September 15
Seniors Meeting CANCELLED
4:00 PM Hebrew School Begins
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Orders Due September 19th
Pick up September 22nd
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