Shabbat Acharei Mot
Friday April 15, 2011 Saturday April 16, 2011
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service 9:00 AM Torah Study
Rabbi Bob will discuss, "Our 10:30 AM Morning Service
Passover, Our Seder." Bar Mitzvah: Max Stoller
Oneg Host: Stoller Family
Shabbat Kedoshim
Friday April 22, 2011 Saturday April 23, 2011
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service 9:00 AM Torah Study
All Hebrew Service 10:30 AM Morning Service
Oneg Host: Ritual & Religious 6th Grade Shabbaton
* 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? Imagine $5,000 in cash...or relaxing for a week in a condo in Maui right on the beach...or enjoying a week in a Marco Island condo. Only 250 tickets will be sold! Buy your ticket now. Drawing will take place at the congregation's Annual Meeting Tuesday, May 24th (winner need not be present).
See flyer here....
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Passover Shopping
JEWEL LOMBARD can be your source for your Passover shopping this year. The manager of the store had us help him with his Passover list this year. This is the first time in several years that they are carrying a nice selection of Passover items. Next time you are near Etz Chaim, stop in and check out their selection. They are located on the corner of Roosevelt and Main St.
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Message from Rabbi Bob
Each Wednesday afternoon I lead assemblies during Hebrew School. We talk about the Torah portion, upcoming holidays or current events. Often the students share serious questions and comments.
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All Hebrew Service
On April 22nd we will hold our annual all-Hebrew Friday Evening service. The prayers, the sermon and all the instructions will be in Hebrew. Our rabbis will lead the service in such a way that even people with "little or no" Hebrew knowledge will be able to follow along and participate. This service is in the spirit of OSRUI's Chalutzim program.
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Yom HaShoah- Saturday, April 30th
 Our annual Yom HaShoah service will take place this year on Saturday, April 30th at 7:30 PM. During the service there will be a series of readings, songs and prayers. We will recall the events of the attempt to destroy the Jewish people. The setting and mood of the service differs from other services held her at the synagogue during the rest of the year. We sit close together and take turns reading from descriptions, accounts and reflections on the Holocaust. We begin the service by reciting the Kaddish. During the year we gather as a congregation on many sacred days to remember the events of our past. On Yom HaShoah we come together to mourn and to remember.
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| Adult & Family Activities
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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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Sisterhood Meeting- Sunday, April 24th
The next Sisterhood meeting will be on held on Sunday, April 24th 10:00 AM at Westlake. Jack MacRae, naturalist for the Forest Preserve District of DuPage will speak. Read more here.
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Activity Muffs Program- Monday, May 9th
The Social Action Committee is sponsoring a project to make activity hand muffs for patients with dementia in the Lexington Health Network Hospice.
Read more here...
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| School & Youth Activities
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Message from Our Educator
 Looking for something new for your seder? How about an interactive experience sharing some of the very clever videos on the internet.
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Read full Article...
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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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2011 ISRAEL SOLIDARITY DAY
WALK WITH ISRAEL
Join us at this Western Suburban family friendly event, taking place at our very own Congregation Etz Chaim on Sunday, June 5th. Registration and breakfast will begin at 9:00 AM, followed by kids activities including an archeological dig, face painting, music, a community rally and the annual Walk with Israel at 10:30 AM.
Israel Solidarity Day brings together Jews from across the Chicago area to stand with their community and support their Jewish homeland.
For more information and to register click here or call 312-444-2905.
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Messenger Woods Outing- Sunday, April 24th
 On April 24th the School Committee has arranged an outing to Messenger Woods.
Read more here...
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Did You Know.....
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...
Sponsor Spotlight
Make Schmaltz Deli your Passover Headquarters.
Lots of Passover And Grocery Items In Stock At The Deli.
View our Passover Menu at
www.schmaltzdeli.com
Place your order online or fax in our form by Thursday, April 14th.
Appetizers
Chicken Matzo Ball Soup Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Chopped Liver Charoses
Gefilte Fish
Entrees
Schmaltz Roast Brisket Rosemary Empire Chicken
Grilled Citrus Glazed Salmon
Sides
Potato Kugel Tzimmes
Latkes Kishke
Desserts
Macaroons Homemade Brownies
Honey Cake Sponge Cake
Call (630) 245-7595 for more information.
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Wednesday April 13 Pick-up Manna Orders Today Friday April 15th 10:00 AM Shabbat Chaverim for preschool age children and the special adult in their life.
Friday April 15
7:30 PM Join us for Wine and Cheese before Shabbat Services
Come and mingle with your fellow congregants.
Monday April 18
Due to the Passover holiday, the office will close at noon today.
Tuesday April 19
Office Closed - First Day of Passover
6:00 PM Congregational Seder
Everyone is invited to attend our communal celebration of this special holiday.
Saturday April 23
10:30 AM 6th Grade Shabbaton
Sunday April 24
9:30 AM Brotherhood Meeting in the lower level at CEC
10:00 AM Sisterhood Meeting at Westlake - Nature in DuPage
Come and hear Jack MacRae, naturalist for the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, talk about the plants and animals in our area and some important changes that have occurred in the past several decades.
12:30 PM Messinger Woods Outing. Join us for a beautiful walk to see thousands of bluebells. An unbelievable sight to see. Read more here.
Monday April 25
Office Closed Today - Last Day of Passover
Saturday April 30
Yom HaShoah Service
7:30 PM Our annual Yom HaShoah service. During the service there will be a series of readings, songs and prayers. We will recall the events of the attempt to destroy the Jewish people. |
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