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Shabbat Ki Tisa
Friday February 18, 2011                         Saturday February 19, 2011
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service               9:00 AM Torah Study 
Rabbi Bob will discuss, "Understanding       10:30 AM Morning Service
the Events in Egypt."                                   Bar Mitzvah: Jared Schwarz
Oneg Host: Schwarz Family

                                                                                        

                                                                    
Shabbat Vayakhel 
Friday February 25, 2011                         Saturday February 26, 2011
7:30 PM Family Shabbat Service                 9:00 AM Torah Study
4th Grade Shabbaton                                  10:30 AM Morning Service 

Oneg Host: Gentile Family and                    Bat Mitzvah: Gabriella Gentile

the Families of the 4th Grade 

 

 

Current
 
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 Bob

We have been closely watching the events in Egypt. 

In my sermon at services this Friday evening I will sort through many of the questions raised by the events in Egypt.  

 


51st Annual Purim Service & Carnival-
Sunday, March 20th
purimEtz Chaim is the Purim capital of the world! This year's Purim service will be held on Sunday, March 20th at 10:00 AM. The Purim Carnival, run by our Youth Groups, will take place following services. Don't forget to come in costume and bring your
mac 'n cheese groggers.


 

School & Youth Activities

Message from Our Educator

THE GOLEM IS COMING! THE GOLEM IS COMING! On February 26th and 27th the school committee will be having a GOLEM WEEK-END.

 

 

Read more here...

 

An Evening with The Golem-
Saturday, February 26th
golemOn Saturday evening, February 26th there will be an adult program run by Cindy Michelassi that will explore the many phases of the Golem. The Golem is a clay figure that came to life. Read more here.


Children's Author Stephanie Bloom Visits Congregation Etz Chaim- Sunday, March 13th

Come hear children's author Stephanie Bloom read from her award winning books, "A Place to Grow" and " The Drummer Who Lost His Beat" on Sunday, March 13th at noon in the Stoller Soreff Social Hall. Beverages and light snacks provided; please bring your own lunch. Appropriate for children of all ages. Read more here.

 

 

 

Adult & Family Activities

Brotherhood | Sisterhood | Adult Ed | Seniors | Social Action

 Brotherhood Meeting- Sunday, February 20th

Our meeting will start with breakfast at 9:15 AM along with Brotherhood business with our program beginning at around 10:15 AM. The Brotherhood welcomes Samantha Margolis, Midwest Deputy Director for AIPAC -The American Israel Public Affairs Committee.

 

 

Read more here... 

 

 

Scholar-In-Residence Weekend: March 4-6 
This year's Sophie and Jack Edwards Scholar-in-Residence, will feature Professor Paul Liptz an esteemed social historian. Professor Liptz is recognized as an outstanding scholar, who is capable of translating complex issues and realities into comprehensible language. He will share and discuss with us his study and insights on The Jewish World in the 21st Century.


Read more here... 

 

 

 

Soup, Bread & Game Night- Saturday, March 12th
The Brotherhood and Sisterhood cordially invite you to join us for our annual Soup,Bread & Game Night. This fun-filled evening begins at 6:30 PM on Saturday, March 12th in the Stoller-Soreff Social Hall. Be ready to taste some of the most delicious soups, breads and desserts found in the Western Suburbs.

 
Sisterhood Program & Meeting-
Sunday, March 13th
spring fashion 2011The next Sisterhood program and meeting will be held this Sunday, March 13th at 10:00 AM. Felice Dorsay, Etz Chaim member and professional shopper at Nordstrom will talk about fashion's biggest trends.

 

Rabbi Robin Damsky To Speak at Etz Chaim-

Monday, March 21st

DuPage-Will Hadassah and Congregation Etz Chaim will be hosting Rabbi Robin Damsky at Etz Chaim on Monday, March 21st at 7:00 PM. Rabbi Damsky is the rabbi of West Surburban Temple Har Zion in River Forest. She is devoted to guiding individuals and communities to live ethical lives utilizing faith based teachings. Read more here.
 

 

Congregational Retreat - April 8 - 10

Are you ready to truly experience Shabbat? Bring your family and friends for some rest and relaxation in beautiful Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. The topic for this weekend will be, "To Infinity and Beyond", exploring the history of reform Judaism.

 

 

More information here..

 

 

Social Action Past Events

JUF Brunch- Over 100 people attended the annual JUF Brunch. Read more here.

 

Artists in Action Concert- a great success! Read more here.

 

 

Congregational Life

Congratulations | Condolences | Kaddish List | Donations

JVS Presents: Strategies That Get Your Resume Noticed- Wednesday, March 9th

Come join us on Wednesday, March 9th at 7:00 PM at Congregation Etz Chaim and hear Lauren Milligan of "ResuMAYDAY" present, "How to Tell YOUR Story." Lauren Milligan is a career advancement expert in resume development, interviewing and networking skills. Read more here.

 

 

Save the Date 

2011 ISRAEL SOLIDARITY DAY

WALK WITH ISRAEL

June 5, 2011

Starting from Congregation Etz Chaim

 

 

 

 

Did You Know.....

Manna

mannaThe next Manna is March 13th. 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. Read more here.

 

 
 

 
Wednesday February 16
Pick-up Manna Orders Today

 

Sunday February 20

9:30 AM Brotherhood Meeting

Samantha Margolis, Midwest Deputy Director for AIPAC, will speak

 

Friday February 25

10:00 AM Shabbat Chaverim

 

Saturday February 26

7:00 PM An Evening with the Golem
An adult program led by Cindy Michelassi that will explore the many phases of the Golem. The Golem is a clay figure that came to life. Read more here.

 

Sunday February 27

12:00 PM Family Program - Come Learn About the Golem
We will have an afternoon of fun as we hear Golem (and Golem like) stories, learn about the Golem and create our own Golems. Read more here.

 

Friday March 4

8:15 PM Scholar In Residence Program
This year's Sophie and Jack Edwards Scholar-in-Residence, will feature Professor Paul Liptz an esteemed social historian. Read more here.

 

Saturday March 5

9:30 AM Scholar-In-Residence Morning Program

 

7:30 PM  Scholar-In-Residence Evening Program

 

Sunday March 6

9:30 AM Morning Scholar-In-Residence Program

 

Wednesday March 9
 
7:00 PM JVS Presents: Strategies That Get Your Resume Noticed
Come join at Congregation Etz Chaim and hear Lauren Milligan of "ResuMAYDAY" present, "How to Tell YOUR Story." Read more here.


Friday March 11

10:00 AM Shabbat Chaverim

 

Sunday March 13

10:00 AM Sisterhood Meeting
Felice Dorsay, Etz Chaim member and professional shopper at Nordstrom will talk about fashion's biggest trends. Read more here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 
 
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