Shabbat Tzav
Friday March 18, 2011 Saturday March 19, 2011
6:30 PM Tot Shabbat 9:00 AM Torah Study
Rabbi Cosnowsky will tell a story 10:30 AM Morning Service
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service Bar Mitzvah: Dylan Morgan
Rabbi Bob will discuss,
"Mordechai and Haman Today."
Oneg Host: Morgan Family
Sunday March 20, 2011
10:00 AM Purim Service
Shabbat Shemini
Friday March 25, 2011 Saturday March 26, 2011
7:30 PM Family Shabbat Service 9:00 AM Torah Study
Rabbi Cosnowsky will tell a story 10:30 AM Morning Service
Oneg Host: Bobinsky Family Bar Mitzvah: David Bobinsky
* Childcare is available during Friday evening services in our Nursery.
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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 Bob
At our Purim services I do not have the opportunity to comment in a serious way about the text of the Book of Esther. At those services we become fully focused on fun.
Read more here...
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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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Federation Opens Pacific Tsunami/Earthquake Relief Fund
The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago has opened an emergency mailbox to send humanitarian aid to the victims of the earthquake and tsunamis that have devastated Japan and now impact nations across the Pacific. Read more here.
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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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Library Movie Night- Saturday March 26th
 The Library Committee presents a Passover holiday film for adults on Saturday, March 26th at 7:00 PM. Free admission and refreshments. The movie showing is, "When Do We Eat?" Read more here.
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Brotherhood & Sisterhood Miniature Golf Outing-
Sunday, March 27th
 Yes, the Brotherhood and Sisterhood ARE going to play.......miniature golf!! This isn't just any miniature golf green; it's the Putting Edge Fun Center, where "colorful glow in the dark surroundings and upbeat music add a whole new dimension to the game of miniature golf:"
Read more here...
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Food Drive- April 4-17
 Unifaith will host a food drive at Etz Chaim in conjunction with the Social Action Committee Monday, April 4th through Sunday, April 17th.
Read about Unifaith and food drive 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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Message from Our Educator
 How often have we heard "you can take as many of these as you want and they are free"? Well, Anne has a deal that sounds too good to be true but it really is true.
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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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The Golem's Visit to Etz Chaim
On Sunday, February 27th families gathered to learn a song and hear stories about the Golem and then create their own Golems.These adorable Golems are on display in the library.Come and take a look.
In addition, our fourth graders have created their own Golem stories that are on a wall strip outside the computer lab.
A lot of fun was had by students and parents as we learned about the Golem.
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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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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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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.....
Dear Synagogue Members, Thank you so much for buying our book Cooking for PADS! We sold 64 cookbooks so far a the synagogue, raising $535 for PADS. In all, we have sold 201 cookbooks so far. We still have a number of books left so if you would like one please email us.You can also buy one at the synagogue gift shop. Once again, thank you so much for helping us raise money for this great organization. Ben Hall and Riya Uppal |
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Wednesday March 16
Pick-up Manna Orders Today
Sunday March 20
PURIM Service and Carnival at 10:00 AM
Tuesday March 22
12:00 PM Seniors Meeting
Friday March 25
10:00 AM Shabbat Chaverim
Saturday March 26
7:00 PM Adult Movie Night
Join us for the movie "When Do We Eat?" Sponsored by the Library Committee, this is a Passover holiday film for adults. Read more here.
Sunday March 27
NO Religious School ~ Spring Break
11:30 AM Brotherhood & Sisterhood Go Miniature Golfing
Wednesday March 30
NO Hebrew School ~ Spring Break
Sunday April 3
NO Religious School ~ Spring Break
Friday April 8
Congregation Retreat at OSRUI
Read more here.
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Read or Print Complete Text Version (PDF)
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Orders Due April 10th
Pick up April 13th
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