Shabbat Pekude
Friday March 4, 2011 Saturday March 5, 2011
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service NO Torah Study
Scholar-In-Residence 9:30 AM Scholar-In-Residence
Paul Liptz, an esteemed social continues, "Looking Back to the
historian, will speak Future: The Holocaust in Historical
Oneg Host: Adult Education Perspective."
Shabbat Vayikra Friday March 11, 2011 Saturday March 6, 2011
7:30 PM Shabbat Family Service 9:00 AM Torah Study
with the Life Tree Ramblers 10:30 AM Morning Service
Oneg Host: Pollak Family Bar Mitzvah: Samson Pollak
* Childcare is available during Friday evening services in our Nursery.
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Daylight Savings Begins: Time to Spring Ahead
Please make sure you change your clocks on Saturday evening March 12th. We know no one wants to be late for Sunday School on Sunday morning, March 13th.
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Etz Chaim's 2011 Raffle
The Ways and Means Committee has taken on a big fundraising goal for 2011, so why wouldn't the prizes be equally impressive? And we want to give you the best chance to win. That's why only 250 tickets will be sold!
See flyer here....
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| Message from Rabbi Cosnowsky
Purim is just around the corner. Please join us on March 20th at 10:00 AM as we celebrate Purim in our costumes together in the sanctuary.
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51st Annual Purim Service & Carnival-
Sunday, March 20th
 Etz 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.
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| Adult & Family Activities
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Message from Our President
Etz Chaim is our communal spiritual home. There are so many small things that we do that make a large difference in how we fulfill our role as a warm and supportive community.
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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...
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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.
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| Sisterhood Program & Meeting-
Sunday, March 13th
 The 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.
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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.
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Travels in American History- June 1-5, 2011
Sponsored by the Hebrew Union College
This unique program offers participants the opportunity to travel to historic Savannah, Georgia in order to examine its particular Jewish heritage while studying with the foremost scholars of American Jewish history.
Read more here...
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Social Action- Justice in Our Community
At DuPage United's annual retreat held on January 30th at Etz Chaim, 50 representatives from member organizations formed into small groups to identify the concerns on people's minds. Read about the retreat here.
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| School & Youth Activities
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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 12:00 PM 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.
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Camp Scholarship Application Forms
An application is required for all campers wishing to receive the OSRUI scholarships from the Youth Committe. Scholarships are awarded for:
Chalutzim-$400.00
Regular Sessions-$300.00
Atid-$100.00
Additional scholarships based on need are available from the Jeremy Bruder Scholarship Fund. Please speak to one of the Rabbis or Anne to apply. The deadline is April 1st so don't delay.
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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..
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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.
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Congregational Seder- Tuesday, April 19th
 This year Etz Chaim's Congregational Seder will be held on Tuesday evening April 19th at 6:00 PM. Everyone is invited to attend our communal celebration of this special holiday.
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PADS Cookbook Fundraiser
 Help raise money for PADS by purchasing a cookbook written by Ben Hall and a friend for Ben's Bar Mitzvah project. All profits will go directly to DuPage PADS to support their many programs. The cookbooks will be sold during Hebrew School Wednesday, March 9th and during Sunday School on March 13th. Each book is $15 and has over 100 recipes. If you cannot make it to the sale and would like a cookbook, email Ben at and he will be sure to get one (or more!) to you.
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Gardening at Etz Chaim- Volunteers Needed
 It's that time of year when the flowers are beginning to bloom and clean-up of the gardens needs to be done. We are looking for volunteers to help maintain the gardens at Etz Chaim.
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Save the Date
2011 ISRAEL SOLIDARITY DAY
WALK WITH ISRAEL
June 5, 2011
Starting from Congregation Etz Chaim
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Did You Know.....
Manna
The 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.
A Center of Christian Muslim Engagement for Peace and Justice is holding its 6th Annual Sacred Texts Conference. We welcome all to participate in the interfaith conversation "Sharing Jerusalem as a Path toward Peace", which will be held Sunday, March 13th 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Grace Lutheran Church, 200 N. Catherine Avenue, in La Grange, IL. See flyer here. |
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Friday March 4
8:15 PM Scholar In Residence
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
Scholar-In-Residence weekend continues
9:30 AM Looking Back to the Future: The Holocaust in Historical Perspective.
7:30 PM Religion for the Religious: What About the other Jews?
Sunday March 6
Scholar-in-Residence weekend continues
9:30 AM Educating the Educators: The Jewish Future up for Grabs
Wednesday March 9
7:00 PM JVS Presents: Strategies That Get Your Resume Noticed. Read more here.
Friday March 11
10:00 AM Shabbat Chaverim
7:30 PM Shabbat Service with the Life Tree Ramblers
Saturday March 12
6:30 PM Soup, Bread and Game Night. Read more here.
Sunday March 13
9:30 AM Brotherhood Meeting at Westlake
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.
Manna Order Deadline
Find order form here. Read about Manna.
12:00 PM Noted children's author Stephanie Bloom to visit. Read more here.
Pick-up Manna Orders Today
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Complete Text Version (PDF)
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Orders Due March 13th
Pick up March 16th
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