1710 S Highland Ave. | Lombard, Il 60148 | Ph: 630.627.3912 | Fax: 630.627.9123 | Email Us  December 8 , 2010
 
 
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



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Torah Portion

* Childcare is available during Friday evening services in our Nursery.
Worship

Parasha | Celebrations | Rabbi Bob's Writings | Rabbi Cosnowsky's Writings

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....

 

 

Adult & Family Activities

Brotherhood | Sisterhood | Adult Ed | Seniors | Social Action
Message from Our President
al herbachWe 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.

 

Adult Shabbaton- "Getting to God"

THIS Saturday, December 11th 

rabbi belgrad

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...  

 

Mah Jongg Cards
mah jonggAttention 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.   

 

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.

 

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.
 
 

Artists In Action- Saturday, February 12th

Sponsored by the Social Action

musicOn Saturday evening, February 12th at 7:00 PM the Social Action will sponsor a "Mostly Musical Event." Read more here.

 

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.

 

 

School & Youth Activities

 Snow Day School Closing Information 

school closingIf 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.

 

Reminder

winter breakPlease 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.

 

 

 

Congregational Life

Congratulations | Condolences | Kaddish List | Donations

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

winter clothingThe 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.

 

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).


 

Did You Know.....

Manna
mannaNow 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. 











 
 

 

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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