Sponsor Spotlight 

Schmaltz Delicatessen is the only classic Jewish deli west of Chicago. Let us cater your High Holy Days meal this year, and you can spend more time with your family and friends. We have all of your traditional favorites and wonderful desserts. Check out our menu on line. Be sure to fax it to us early to reserve your order. 5% of your purchases will be donated to Etz Chaim.

Share the holiday! Send a challah to friends and family
across the country.

Schmaltz Deli
1512 N. Naper Blvd. #152, Naperville
Deli: (630) 245-7595
Catering: (630) 839-9433

Worship

Parasha I Worship Services I Rabbi Bob's Writings I Rabbi Cosnowsky's Writings

Message from Rabbi Bob 

My favorite High Holiday prayer is Avinu Malkeinu. It was not originally written for the High Holidays, however it became a High Holiday prayer over the centuries. Read more here.

Selichot

On Saturday, September 24th we will recite the prayers of repentance. The Selichot service is the only Jewish worship experience which takes place in the middle of the night. Read more here. 

High Holidays 5772 

Lulav and Etrog

For those of you who would like to order your own Lulav and Etrog the cost is $54.00 for the standard set. Orders need to be placed by September 26th.

 You can call or email the office to place your orders. However, payment (check or credit card) must be received before your order can be processed.

Sukkot- Wednesday, October 12th

On Wednesday, October 12th at 7:00 PM we will celebrate the beginning of Sukkot with a joyous service. The observance will include holiday songs, a special story and the shaking of the lulav. Read more here.

Simchat Torah- Wednesday, October 19th

The conclusion and renewal of the annual Torah reading cycle will be celebrated at services on Wednesday, September 29th at 7:00 PM. The service will include the traditional Hafakot with Torah scrolls, accompanied by singing, dancing and waving flags. Read more here.

Adult & Family Services

Brotherhood I Sisterhood I Adult Ed I Seniors I Social Action 

Artist In Residence- November 4-6, 2011

Join Us Saturday, November 5th at 7:30 PM

for Congregation Etz Chaim's Artist in Residence Program Concert featuring Vocolot in its Chicagoland debut. Read more here.

Adult Israel Israel- March 2012 

Rabbi Bob will lead an adult trip in March 2012. The guide for our trip will be Guy Leibovitz, who led our Youth Israel Trip this past December. We will be working with Omega Travels and Tours of The Woodlands, Texas who specialize in Israel travel. 
 

Family Israel Trip- June 2012

A family trip has been planned for families to travel together to Israel. This twelve day trip will be an adventure of a lifetime for those that participate. We will see the country from the Golan Heights down to the Negev. Each day will be packed with fun activities that will be enjoyed by all. We will ride camels, go for jeep rides, repel in the Ramon Crater, float in the Dead Sea, climb Masada at sunrise and many other exciting activities.

If you have any questions, please contact Anne Stein.

School & Youth Activities

Religious School I Homework I Youth Groups 

Message from Our Educator

We all have our favorite foods that we make for the holidays. I have mine that I must make every year for my family. Read more here. 

JYG Laser Tag- Sunday, September 25th

Attention all 6th, 7th & 8th graders. All are welcome to attend JYG's

first event. Laser Tag on Sunday, September 25th 12:00 - 3:00 PM

Pizza will be served at the synagogue and then off to Laser Tag.

Read more here.

Shabbat Chaverim

Our program "Shabbat Chaverim" will start up again on Friday morning, September 23rd at 10:00 AM. This program is for young children and a parent/guardian. Read more here.

Opportunities for High School Students 

SYG has been changed to reflect the fact that high school students face a number of time pressures that conflict with leading a student-run organization like SYG. In response to these conflicting notions opportunities have been created for socializing, as well as a few social action projects throughout the year. Read more here.

Enroll Your Child in SKIP Now

The SEND-A-KID-TO-ISRAEL PARTNERSHIP (SKIP) program is a special savings plan that helps Chicago-area youngsters 3rd -9th grade visit Israel as an integral part of their Jewish education. Enrollment packets were mailed out the middle of September. Please contact Rachel Wood if you have not received your packet. Read more here.

Congregational Life

Congratulations I Condolences I Kaddish List I Donations

JUF J-Help Discretionary Funds 

Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago is providing additional funds to rabbis to assist community members in need. Read more here.

Did You Know...

Manna

It's that time of year again to begin thinking about Etz Chaim's primary fundraiser. The next Manna is October 16th. 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. Find out more about Manna or click here for an order form. 

Indiana University's Jewish Studies is now accepting aplications for scholarships for incoming freshmen for 2012-2013 - up to $20,000 - $5,000 for 4 years. Read more here.