Yom Kippur Friday October 7, 2011 Saturday October 8, 2011 8:15 PM Kol Nidre 10:00 AM Yom Kippur Morning Service 1:15 PM Children's Service 2:15 PM Discussion Group, Ashley Rose will discuss, "Turn Left for Nineveh." 3:30 PM Afternoon Service Sukkot Wednesday October 12, 2011 7:00 PM Sukkot Services Shabbat Chol Hamoed Friday October 14, 2011 Saturday October 15, 2011 8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service 9:00 AM Torah Study Rabbi Bob will dicscuss, "Entering 10:30 AM Morning Service the Sukkah." Bat Mitzvah: Rachel Lingafelter Oneg Host: Lingafelter Family Current Torah Portion *childcare is available during Friday evening services in our Nursery, except Friday, October 7th Kol Nidre. |
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Message from Rabbi Cosnowsky
I've learned a lot from my dog, Zoe. She has taught me to make the most of these days and to ensure that each moment counts. Read full article here.
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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. Don't forget to bring your 'gaily decorated baskets of fruit' which will be donated.
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Simchat Torah- Wednesday, October 19th
The conclusion and renewal of the annual Torah reading cycle will be celebrated at services on Wednesday,October 19th at 7:00 PM. The service will include the traditional Hafakot with Torah scrolls, accompanied by singing, dancing and waving flags. Read more here.
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High Holiday Sermons
Read Rabbi Cosnowsky's Erev Rosh Hashanah sermon here. Read Rabbi Bob's Rosh Hashanah sermon here. Read President Janet Widmaier's speech here.
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Message from Our President
Last article I talked about three
committees in our congregation that make our congregation successful. This article I will focus on three more committees. Read more here.
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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.
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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. Registration Deadline is October 21st.
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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.
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PADS Adopt-An-Apartment
The Social Action Committee has just embarked on its 4th transitional housing Adopt-An-Apartment with DuPage PADS. Read more here.
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Zumba Class for the Sisterhood-
THIS Sunday, October 9th
Drop off the kids and get your work out done. The Sisterhood is having a Zumba class October 9th, from 10:00 - 11:00 AM in the downstairs meeting room. Please wear comfortable clothes/shoes and bring a water bottle. This class is geared for all levels.
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Past Events Update
Social Action Shabbat- Jamie Edwards spoke about the feelings of victims of domestic violence. Read more here.
Selichot Study Session- Prior to Selichot Services, Allen Meyer spoke on Cuba and its Jewish Community. Read more here.
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Shabbat Chaverim
Our next "Shabbat Chaverim" will be Friday morning, October 14th at 10:00 AM. This program is for young children and a parent/guardian. Read more here.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wanted: College Student Addresses
Each year, the Youth Committee collects college student snail mail addresses and email addresses. Why? Because we want to keep our college students connected to the Etz Chaim community. How? We send them the E-Bulletin, "goodie" boxes at festive times of the year, and list them in the Kesher (URJ) directory of Jewish college students.
We need both regular mailing addresses and email addresses of freshmen as well as returning college students. Addresses are not saved from school year to school year, so we need addresses even if you sent them in past years. Please send address information to the synagogue office by email.
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Sunday October 9
9:30 AM Brotherhood builds the Sukkah
Friday October 14
10:00 AM Shabbat Chaverim
Sunday October 16
Manna Order deadline
Manna order form here.
11:45 AM JYG Lunch and Bowling
Wednesday October 19
7:00 PM Simchat Torah Service
Friday October 21
6:30 PM Tot Shabbat
Saturday October 22
4:00 PM High School Students go to Comedy Sportz Club
Sunday October 23
9:30 AM Brotherhood takes down Sukkah
Friday October 28
7:30 PM Family Shabbat Service with the Life Tree Ramblers
Saturday October 29
9:30 AM Tot Shabbat Plus
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