Shabbat Vayigash
Friday December 10, 2010 Saturday December 11, 2010
6:30 PM Tot Shabbat 9:00 AM Torah Study
Anne Stein will tell a story 10:30 AM Morning Service
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service Bat Mitzvah: Kiera Prinz
Rabbi Cosnowsky will discuss, "Judah's Journey of Transformation."
Oneg Host: Prinz Family
Shabbat Veyechi Friday December 17, 2010 Saturday December 18, 2010
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service 9:00 AM Torah Study
Rabbi Bob will discuss, "Off to 10:30 AM Morning Service Israel." Bat Mitzvah: Laine Cohen
Oneg Host: Cohen Family
* Childcare is available during Friday evening services in our Nursery.
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Message from Rabbi Cosnowsky
By now, most of you have heard of the terrible and tragic fires that burned this past week in the Carmel region of Israel - the worst in Israel's history. Many wonder what can be done to show support for Israel.
Read full article....
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Message from Our President
We at Etz Chaim have a number of opportunities to learn more about Israel through our ongoing programs. In my article, you can learn about some of those programs and how you can participate.
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Adult Shabbaton- "Getting to God"
THIS Saturday, December 11th
The Getting to God Shabbaton: A day exploring how we (might) experience God This Saturday, December 11th, from 1:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Rabbi Marc Belgrad will share his "Getting to God" adult shabbaton.
Read more here...
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Mah Jongg Cards
Attention all Mah Jongg players: Sisterhood is taking orders for 2011 Mah Jongg cards. The costs are $7.00 for a standard card and $8.00 for large print. We earned $283.00 for Sisterhood last year! The deadline for getting the order in is January 19th. Please make the checks out to Congregation Etz Chaim Sisterhood. Orders and checks can be mailed to Kathy Herbach or put in the Sisterhood mailbox at the synagogue.
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Sisterhood Dinner- Wednesday, December 15
Please join us for dinner at Ki's Steak and Seafood, Glendale Heights at 7:00 PM. Read more here.
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Introduction to Judaism Rabbi Cosnowsky along with Rabbi Bob and Rabbi Belgrad will be teaching an Introduction to Judaism class at Etz Chaim. Classes will run January 9th through May 22nd.
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Artists In Action- Saturday, February 12th
Sponsored by the Social Action
On Saturday evening, February 12th at 7:00 PM the Social Action will sponsor a "Mostly Musical Event." Read more here.
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Journey Through the Prayer Book Recap
On Saturday morning, November 20th, nearly fifty-five congregants gathered for Rabbi Cosnowsky's three-hour class, "Journey through the Prayer Book." Read more here.
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Snow Day School Closing Information
If we need to cancel school due to bad weather we will do three things:
1. Send an email blast by 7:30 AM on a Sunday and by 2:00 PM on a Wednesday.
2. Post it on the home page of our Etz Chaim webpage
3. Post it on the Etz Chaim facebook page
If we need to close for some unforeseen reason, not due to bad weather, we will contact you via phone. If you have any questions, please call Anne Stein.
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Reminder
Please note that Sunday, December 12th is the last day of Sunday School and Wednesday, December 15th is the last day of Hebrew School. Classes will resume Wednesday, January 5th & Sunday, January 9th.Wishing everyone a fun and safe winter break.
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Manna Gift Cards for PADS Looking for a way to contribute to PADS this winter? For the past three years, Etz Chaim congregants have given gift cards to our PADS guests over the New Year's weekend. Deadline December 12th. Read more here. |
Winter Clothing Drive
The Tenth Grade is sponsoring a winter clothes drive. Through the month of December, there will be a box in the lobby to collect new or gently used winter clothing. We are looking for coats, hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and boots. The clothes will be donated to families in need this winter. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
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Jewish Vocational Services Program Recap
In the evening on November 23rd, 25 people showed up at Etz Chaim to hear Steven Rosenblum, a Human Resources specialist speak on Organizing Your Job Search.
The program was informative, innovative, impressive and resourceful, with an interactive theme by the speaker.
The response was very generous and appreciated. It was sponsored by JVS/JEN (Jewish Vocational Service).
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Did You Know..... Manna Now that Hanukkah's over, it's time to think about thanking all of those people who contribute to your family-teachers, scout leaders, coaches, housekeepers, hairdressers, etc. Most likely, you will give a gift card for coffee, books, even a restaurant. Why not give to Etz Chaim in the process? Find Manna form here. The next Manna is this Sunday, December 12th. 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.
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Friday December 10 7:30 PM Join us for some wine and cheese before Shabbat Services Come and mingle with your fellow congregants.
Saturday December 11 1:00 PM Special Adult Ed Learning Program w/Rabbi Marc Belgrad Rabbi Marc Belgrad will share his "Getting to God"Adult Shabbaton. Read more here.
7:00 PM JYG Volunteering at Save My Starving Children.
Sunday December 12
Manna Order Deadline Find order form here. Read about Manna.
Monday December 13
6:00 PM Post Confirmation Class with Rabbi Cosnowsky
Wednesday December 15
12:00 PM Seniors Meeting
7:00 PM Sisterhood goes out to dinner Join us at Ki Restaurant in Glendale Heights. For more informatiion click here.
Pick-up Manna Orders Today
Monday December 20
Brotherhood out to watch Da Bears game - time TBA
Friday December 24
6:30 PM Shabbat Services ~ Please note new time
Friday December 31 6:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Service
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Orders Due September 14th
Pick up September 17th
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