Shabbat Chaye Sarah
Friday October 29 2010 Saturday October 30, 2010
7:30 PM Shabbat Service 9:00 AM Torah Study
with The Life Tree Ramblers 10:30 AM Morning Service
Oneg Host: Neufeldt Family Bar Mitzvah: Charlie Neufeldt
Shabbat Toldot
Friday November 5, 2010 Saturday November 6, 2010
7:30 PM Family Service 9:00 AM Torah Study
Rabbi Bob will tell a story
Christy Bobroff & Cody Gierat will
be welcomed to the community
Oneg Hosts: Membership Committee
* Childcare is available during Friday evening services in our Nursery.
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Message from Rabbi Bob  Last spring the Ritual and Religious Committee began talking about how people act in the sanctuary. We quickly moved from a surface conversation about behavior to a deeper discussion of helping our members view our sanctuary as sacred space.
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Interfaith Thanksgiving Service-
Monday, November 22nd
 The DuPage Interfaith Resource Network Thanksgiving Service will be held on Monday, November 22nd at 7:30 PM in the beautiful sanctuary of St. Procopius Abbey at the corner of Maple and College in Lisle. The service features broad participation from a wide range of religions including: Protestants, Buddhists, Catholics, Jews, Moslems, Zoroastrians, Sikhs, and B'hai. We hear the prayers of other religions, sung and chanted. The service is a wonderful way to begin the week of Thanksgiving. The warmth and diversity of the worshipping congregation expresses the promise of America. We respect our differences and appreciate that which binds us together. We proclaim a common message of thanks with our words and melodies of prayer.
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Year after year Etz Chaim sends the most campers to OSRUI. I asked some of our campers to write what the like about camp. Read what they had to say.
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Shabbat Chaverim- Friday, October 29th
 "Shabbat Chaverim" is Friday mornings, 10:00 AM, a program for young children and parent/guardian. The next "Shabbat Chaverim" will be on October 29th. |
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Sisterhood Hanukkah Craft Party-
Wednesday, November 17th
 Mark your calendars for a fun-filled afternoon at Etz Chaim's annual Hanukkah Craft Party. There will be crafts, games, prizes, face painting, Hanukkah goodies and more. This event is for children in preschool through second grade. There is no cost for this event!
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JYG Retreat Weekend- November 19-21
The JYG retreat weekend will be November 19-21, 2010. Information and registration form can be found on the website. Deadline date for registration is November 7th.
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Tot Shabbat Plus
The next Tot Shabbat Plus is on Saturday, December 4th at 9:30 AM. This program is similar to our Friday Tot Shabbat but we will include a craft project for the children that can and would like to participate in the activity. Tot Shabbat Plus will take place in the lower level social hall. We look forward to seeing you at our new special Shabbat program.
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Enroll Your Child in SKIP Now
 The SEND-A-KID-TO-ISRAEL PARTNERSHIP (SKIP) program is a special savings plan that helps Chicago-area youngsters visit Israel as an integral part of their Jewish education. Parents of children 3rd-9th grade should watch for SKIP enrollment materials in the mail. Enrollment packets were mailed out the last week of September. Please contact Rachel Wood if you have not received your packet.
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Sisterhood Events
 Sisterhood Dinner- October 28th- We will be dining at Suzette's Crepe French Bistro and Salon de The, more information here.
 Sisterhood Meeting- Sunday, November 7th
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| Blood Drive- This Sunday, October 31st
 The fall blood drive, sponsored by the Social Action Committee, will be held this Sunday, October 31st from 8:00 AM -1:00 PM. In less than an hour, you can save a life. Please register to donate blood, by contacting Susanna Perrett by phone or email.
Read more here...
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Storycatchers Theatre-
Wednesday, November 10th and
Thursday, November 11th
Last chance to reserve your space for the Fabulous Females performance "Mom on the Moon" at the Illinois Youth Center in Warrenville (girls' prison). Contact Allan Carter by November 1st. This is a performance you will never forget!
Read more here...
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Hanukkah Gift Bazaar- November 14th  Calling all artists and crafters, it is time to start organizing the Hanukkah Gift Bazaar. The bazaar will be held on Sunday, November 14th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the social hall. If you are interested in a table please call or email Stacey Tonkinson as possible for more details. |
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Gil Hoffman, Senior Political Editor of the Jerusalem Post, will speak- Sunday, November 14th
On Sunday, November 14th at 7:00 PM, Gil Hoffman, Senior Political Editor of the Jerusalem Post will speak on the topic, "Peace, Politics and Plutonium: an insider's look at Israel's efforts to prevent a nuclear Iran and advance Mideast peace." 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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Last Chance to Donate Household Items
Apartment Items - click here for the list of items needed.
Only a few items are still needed for our PADS apartment! Drop off silverware, microwave, computer desk & chair, vacuum, full-size sheets, 2 full size comforters, and pillows at the synagogue through Sunday, October 31st. Contact Meryl Diamond to arrange late drop off of donations or pick up of larger items during the week of November 1st. Join us on move-in day Friday, November 5th to help set-up the apartment. Contact Meryl for more information.
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Social Action - Justice in Our Community
On October 7th, Rabbi Bob co-chaired the DuPage United Delegate Assembly. Read about the event here.
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Last Chance to Donate Your Shoes
The last day to donate your gently worn shoes for Stuff for the Poor is this Sunday, October 31st. Thanks to everyone who has contributed so far, we have collected over 800 pairs of shoes! Add yours to the box to help send African orphans to school. Read more about the shoe drive.
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Did You Know.....
Manna  The next Manna is November 7th. 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. This is the last Manna before Hanukkah!
Cell Phone Collection benefits Family Shelter ServicesAre your old cell phones collecting dust? Donate your old cell phones to raise money to help fund programs for victims of domestic abuse at Family Shelter Services in Wheaton. The collection box is located between the gift shop and library. Contact Shari Katz with questions. |
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Thursday October 28
7:00 PM Sisterhood goes out to Dinner
Please join us at Suzette's Creperie in Wheaton.
Friday October 29
10:00 AM Shabbat Chaverim
Sunday October 31
8:00 AM Blood Drive
Friday, November 5
6:00PM New Member Dinner
Sunday, November 7
Camp Day at Westlake
10:00 AM Sisterhood Meeting and Program
Handwriting analysis with Jeanmarie, of Womens Wisdom, will be our guest speaker. She will focus on a person's strengths - her positive characteristics.
Manna Order Deadline |
Complete Text Version (PDF)
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Orders Due November 7th
Pick up November 10th
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