Shabbat Behar
Friday May 13, 2100 Saturday May 14, 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: Benjamin Hall
Rabbi Bob will discuss, "Will You Still
Need Me When I'm 64: Our Connection
with Israel."
Oneg Host: Brodie/Hall Family
Shabbat Bechukotai
Friday May 20, 2011 Saturday May 21, 2011
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service 9:00 AM Torah Study
Confirmation 10:30 AM Morning Service
Oneg Hosts: Morgan Family and the Bat Mitzvah: Samantha Morgan
Families of the Confirmation Class
* Childcare is available during Friday evening services in our Nursery.
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An Invitation for Etz Chaim Friends of the Lichtenbergs and of Israel
Bobbie and Gershom Lichtenberg will be back in Chicagoland for the first time two years and have a short time to visit the western suburbs. "We would very much like to see as many of our friends and those who want to know more about current life in Israel as possible, so we would again like to have a party and take some time to answer questions about our experiences in Israel. We are happy to explain any aspect of interest to you and to try to give you some more depth than what you get from the American press."
All are welcome to join us on Saturday, May 21st from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Social Hall at Etz Chaim.
Please RSVP to Gershom if you plan to be there.
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Message from Rabbi Bob
 This week Israel turned 63. There are many ways we can connect with Israel. In my article I discuss our support and connection.
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Confirmation Service- Friday, May 20th
 Please join the Confirmation Class of 2011 on Friday evening, May 20th at 8:15 PM. This year's class will discuss "Sharing the Values That Make a Difference in Our Communities."
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Shavuot Celebration- Tuesday, June 7th
 Our celebration of Shavuot will begin at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 7th. On Shavuot we recall the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai and bringing the offering of first fruits to the Temple of Jerusalem.
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Sisterhood Events
 Sisterhood Meeting- The next Sisterhood meeting will be held this Sunday, May 15th at 9:45 AM in the Etz Chaim kitchen making perfect party pleasing appetizers. Read more here.
 Sisterhood Year End Dinner- The annual Sisterhood Year-End Appreciation Dinner will be held on Wednesday, May 25th at 6:30 PM at The Grotto, 3011 Butterfield Rd., Oak Brook. Read more here.
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Brotherhood Golf Outing- Sunday, June 26th
 Sign up today to play in the Brotherhood Golf Outing to be held on Sunday afternoon June 26th at Klein Creek Golf Course in Winfield. The outing is for anyone from the synagogue and their friends too. We'll play a scramble format so everyone can have fun.
Read more here...
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Social Action News
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. There are many ways to help those affected by recent natural disasters and aid those who suffer at the hands of others. Click here to learn how you can contribute to the relief efforts in the southeast.
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Social Action- Justice in Our Community
DuPage United Delegate Assembly- Mark your calendars and plan to attend on Thursday, June 16th. Read more here.
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Tickets Still Available for Etz Chaim's 2011 Raffle
NEW...a great FOURTH PRIZE has been added. In addition to all the other fantastic prizes, you will now have a chance to win a
3 night/4day long weekend stay in a beautifully furnished home in South Haven, Michigan. Please remember that the Ways and Means Committee has taken on a big fundraising goal for 2011. The prizes include $5,000 in cash...a relaxing week in a condo in Maui right on the beach...or a week in a Marco Island condo. Only 250 tickets will be sold! Call the office (630.627.3912) and 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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| School & Youth Activities
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Message from Our Educator
 In sixth grade the students study all the prayers in the Shabbat morning service. This year I gave the sixth graders homework while they were on spring break. My assignment to the students was for them to take pictures, wherever they were on their spring break, that represented the theme of each of the prayers they studied this year. | |
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Parents Afternoon Off- Sunday, May 15th
The Confirmation class is offering a "Parents Afternoon Off" as part of their Tikkun Olam project this spring. On Sunday, May 15th parents can let the tenth graders babysit their children, toddlers through age ten, while they have some free time together. The class has planned lots of fun activities for the children. Many of the students do a lot of babysitting so they are well versed in age appropriate activities.
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Family Trip To Israel Being Planned For Early Next Summer
In the past we have offered family trips to Israel. The most recent trip was in 2009 where, as part of the trip, Lian Lucansky became a Bat Mitzvah. We are looking into offering another family trip next summer June 2012. On our past trips we have toured the land by bus, jeep, camel and foot. Every day contained fun activities for all ages. If you think you might be interested in such a trip, please contact Anne Stein. We already have a few families that have expressed an interest. I'm sure families that have gone on our other trips will be happy to share their experiences with you. I can share with you the itinerary from the last trip as I envision the next trip being very similar.
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| Israel Teaching Fellows Program
 We're excited to tell you about the newest Masa Israel program -Israel Teaching Fellows. As a unique partnership between Israel's Ministry of Education and Masa Israel Journey, the program will place 100 outstanding North American college graduates in underserved communities in Israel to teach English as part of a 10 month service learning program.
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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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Gardening at Etz Chaim
 Thanks to all of our volunteers, the gardens at Etz Chaim are looking great. On Sunday, May 15th, we will have a garden work day from 9:30 AM- 12:00 PM.
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Did You Know.....
Manna
 The LAST Manna for the year is May 15th. 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.
J-HELP
In response to the economic downturn, the Jewish United Fund launched J-HELP, a special initiative to increase community agencies' capacity to provide basic human services, particularly to newly unemployed, financially stressed middle-class individual and families.
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Friday May 13
10:00 AM Shabbat Chaverim
For preschool age kids and a special adult in their lives.
Sunday May 15
9:30 AM Help Work the Gardens of Etz Chaim
We need your help to keep the grounds around our building looking beautiful. Even if you can only give a 1/2 hour...we need you.
9:30 AM Tumlar Today
9:45 AM Sisterhood Meeting
Join us for cooking in the kitchen with some of your favorite recipes that have no more than 5 ingredients.
11:45 AM Parents Afternoon Off. Let our 10th Graders babysit your kids (ages 1 - 10) for a few hours.
Manna Order Deadline
Need a Graduation gift? How about Father's Day gift? Find order form here. Read about Manna.
Wednesday May 18
4:00 PM Hebrew School ~ Final Midweek Class
Pick-up Manna Orders
Today
Sunday May 22
9:00 AM Religious School
Last day of Sunday School for this year
11:45 AM End of School Year Bar-b-que Sponsored by the Brotherhood. Know there will be no cost for lunch.
Tuesday May 24
7:00 PM Congregation Annual Meeting
Come and hear from the Rabbis, Educator and leaders of the synagogue as they review this past year. The 2011-2012 Buget will be presented for approval along with the slate of new officers and directors for next year
Wednesday May 25
6:30 PM Sisterhood Appreciation Dinner
Join us at The Grotto in Oak Brook as we come together to celebrate another fabulous year and the bonds of our friendship Read more here.
Sunday June 5
9:00 AM Israel Solidarity Day with the Walk with Israel
The West Suburban Walk this year wiill be hosted by us! Beginning at 9:00 AM with registration. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk will be joining us after just returning from a trip to Israel. There will be all sorts of fun activities. Join us!
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Orders Due May 15th
Pick up May 18th
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