Shabbat Lech Lecha 

8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service                  9:00 AM Torah Study

with Artist In Residence                             10:30 AM Morning Service

Cantor Linda Hirschhorn                             Bar Mitzvah: Rennie Cohen

with our special choir.

Oneg Host: Cohen Family and

Adult Education

Shabbat Vayera

Friday November 11, 2011                         Saturday November 12, 2011
6:30 PM Tot Shabbat                                  9:00 AM Torah Study

Rabbi Cosnowsky will tell                            10:30 AM Morning Service

a story                                                     Bar Mitzvah: Benjamin Samuels

8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service

Rabbi Bob will discuss, "My First

Bar Mitzvah Boy."

Oneg Host: Samuels Family

Current Torah Portion 

*childcare is available during Friday evening services in our Nursery.

Rabbi Bruce Goldwasser to Visit Etz Chaim

On Friday, November 18th Rabbi Bruce  and Nancy Goldwasser will be in town and attending services. Rabbi Goldwasser was the rabbi of Etz Chaim from 1973-1978. Please join us at services and welcome Rabbi Goldwasser back at Etz Chaim. 

Daylight Savings Ends: Time to Fall Back

Please make sure you change your clocks on Saturday evening November 5th. We know no one wants to be too early for Sunday School on Sunday morning, November 6th.

Worship

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

Message from Rabbi Cosnowsky

This Shabbat we welcome Cantor Linda Hirschhorn as our Artist In Residence. 30 of our congregants will sing with Cantor Hirschhorn on Friday evening. Read more here. 

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service-

Adult & Family Services

Brotherhood I Sisterhood I Adult Ed I Seniors I Social Action 

Message from Our President 

Over the past several months, I've been profiling our various committees. This month, I will feature the School Committee, the Preschool Committee, the Facilities Committee, the Budget Committee, and the Caring Committee. Read more here. 

Adult Choir Singers Needed 

The Congregation Etz Chaim Adult Choir wants you. If you enjoy singing please click here to see how you can be a member of the choir.

Artist In Residence- November 4 & 5, 2011

Join Us THIS Friday & Saturday, November 4th & 5th for Congregation Etz Chaim's Artist in Residence Shabbat Service and Concert featuring Cantor Linda Hirschhorn and Vocolot. Read more here.

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.

Adult Education Presents- Three Synagogues - One Special Program 

On Sunday, November 20th, at 2:00 PM, Congregation Etz Chaim of Du Page County  will host two experts on Middle East affairs, speaking on the topic "Israel and Her Neighbors: Opportunities and Challenges." The program will be held at 1710 S. Highland Avenue, Lombard. There is no charge for admission. Read more here.

Sisterhood News

Puttin' On the Ritz- Etz Chaim Fundraiser-

Sponsored by the Brotherhood & Ways and Means

Mark your calendars- Saturday, February 12, 2012 to attend Puttin' on the Ritz at Congregation Etz Chaim. This fabulous fundraiser is presented by Congregation's Brotherhood and Ways & Means Committee. Read more here.

School & Youth Activities

Religious School I Homework I Youth Groups 

Message from Anne 

We are offering several Shabbat programs for the young children in the congregation. Shabbat Chaverim meets once or twice a month on Friday mornings. Tot Shabbat happens once a month, the little children gather in the sanctuary with their parents and/or grandparents for a short service.  Tot Shabbat Plus occurs five times during the year.  This program meets in the lower level social hall on Saturday mornings. Read more here.

JYG Retreat Weekend- November 18-20

The JYG retreat weekend will be November 18-20, 2011. Information and registration form can be found on the website. Deadline date for registration is November 11th.

Shabbat Chaverim

Our next "Shabbat Chaverim" will be Friday morning, November 18th at 10:00 AM. This program is for young children and a parent/guardian. 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. Enrollment packets need to be received no later than November 15, 2011.

Congregational Life

Congratulations I Condolences I Kaddish List I Donations

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. Read more here. 

If you have any questions, please contact Anne Stein.

Did You Know...

Manna 

The next Manna is November 13th. 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.