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Shabbat Chaye Sarah

Friday November 18, 2011                         Saturday November 19, 2011 

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

The High School Youth will lead

services 

Rabbi Bob will discuss, "J-Date in

the Ancient World." 

Oneg Host: Membership Committee

 

Shabbat Toldot

Friday November 25, 2011                          Saturday November 26, 2011     

7:30 PM Family Shabbat Service                  9:00 AM Torah Study

Rabbi Bob will tell a story                            10:30 AM Morning Service

Aelyn Jane Anderson baby                           Bar Mitzvah: Jacob Stern

naming                                                  

Oneg Host: Stern Family and Plotkin-

Anderson Family

 

 

 

Current Torah Portion 

 

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

 

 

New Sponsor- Photography by Rick & Rich 

R & R PhotographyWe would like to welcome Photography by Rick & Rich as our newest sponsor. Please take a moment to check their business here and on our website.
 

Rabbi Bruce Goldwasser to Visit Etz Chaim

This 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. 

 

Worship

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

Message from Rabbi Bob 

rabbi bobIn the Midrash for this week's Torah portion we learn of the presence of God in our daily life. Read more here

 

 

 

 

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service-

This Monday, November 21st
thanksgivingThe DuPage Interfaith Resource Network Thanksgiving Service will be held this Monday, November 21st at 7:30 PM in the beautiful sanctuary of St. Procopius Abbey at the corner of Maple and College in Lisle. Read more here.  

 

 

Adult & Family Services

Brotherhood I Sisterhood I Adult Ed I Seniors I Social Action 

Adult Choir Singers Needed 

musicThe 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.

 

 

 

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.

 

Hanukkah Gift Bazaar- December 4th
Calling all artists and crafters, it is almost time for the Hanukkah Gift Bazaar! The bazaar will be held on Sunday, December 4th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the social hall. If you are interested in a table please call or email Leah J. Dicker Notarus as soon as possible for more details.

 

Puttin' On the Ritz- Etz Chaim Fundraiser-

Sponsored by the Brotherhood & Ways and Means

Mark your calendars- Saturday, February 11, 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

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Message from Our Educator

Cruel's Not Cool! is a community-wide new anti-bullying campaign to take back our schools by making them safer, more accepting places for all students all the time. I feel this is part of my job to be an advocate for each child and help stop bullying. Read more here.

 

Shabbat Chaverim

shabbatOur next "Shabbat Chaverim" will be this Friday morning, November 18th at 10:00 AM. This program is for young children and a parent/guardian. Read more here.

 

Family Hanukkah Party

menorahHANUKKAH IS COMING!  Are you ready?  The school committee is planning an afternoon of activities to help families get ready for a fun Hanukkah celebration in their home. Read more here.

 

Snow Day School Closing Information 

schools outIf we need to cancel school due to bad weather we will do three things:

1.  Send an email blast by 7:30 AM on a Sunday  and by 2:00 PM on a Wednesday.

2.  Post it on the home page of our Etz Chaim webpage.

3.  Post it on the Etz Chaim facebook page.

 

If we need to close for some unforeseen reason, not due to bad weather, we will contact you via phone. If you have any questions, please call Anne Stein.

 

Congregational Life

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Family Israel Trip- June 2012

israelA 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 

mannaThe next Manna is December 11th. 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.

 

Pushing the Envelope Farm Recap

On Sunday, October 23rd people went to "Pushing the Envelope" farm in Geneva, IL. Read and see the video here.

 

Artist In Residence Recap
artist in residence 2011The Artist In Residence Weekend was an amazing weekend of song, education and fellowship. Read more here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday November 18

JYG Retreat Weekend 

10:00 AM Shabbat Chaverim

 

Sunday November 20 

2:00 PM Three Synagogues- One Special Program

Congregation Etz Chaim, Congregation Beth Shalom of Naperville and Temple B'nai Israel invite you to our second annual program on Israel. Read more here.

 

Monday November 21

7:30 PM Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. Read more here.

 

Wednesday November 23

NO Hebrew School 

 

Thursday November 24

Office Closed

 

Friday November 25

Office Closed

7:30 PM Family Shabbat Service

 

Wednesday November 30

12:00 PM Seniors Meeting and Program. Read more here.

 

Friday December 2

10:00 AM Shabbat Chaverim

7:30 Shabbat Service with the Life Tree Ramblers 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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