Shabbat Vayetze Friday December 2, 2011 Saturday December 3, 2011 7:30 PM PM Shabbat Service with 9:00 AM Torah Study the Life Tree Ramblers 10:30 AM Morning Service Oneg Host: Honig Family Bat Mitzvah: Audrey Honig Shabbat Vayishlach Friday December 9, 2011 Saturday December 10, 2011 8:15 PM Family Shabbat Service 9:00 AM Torah Study Rabbi Bob will discuss, "A 10:30 AM Morning Service Hanukkah party at the White Bar Mitzvah: Steven Drovie House." Leah Barrera baby naming Oneg Host: Drovie Family
and Carrie Barrera Current Torah Portion *childcare is available during Friday evening services in our Nursery. |
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New Sponsor- Photography by Rick & Rich
 We 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.
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Message from Rabbi Cosnowsky
 The hungry population in our country seems to be growing. Etz Chaim provides food and shelter for the hungry and homeless every Sunday night. At this time of year PADS asks the congregation to provide an extra gift for our PADS guests. Read more here.
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Message from Our President
 Over the past several months, I've been profiling our various committees. This month, I will feature the Social Action Committee, the Ways and Means Committee and the Planned Giving Committee. Read more here.
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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.
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Hanukkah Gift Bazaar- THIS Sunday December 4th
 Our annual Hanukkah Gift Bazaar will be held THIS Sunday, December 4th in the Stollar-Soreff Social Hall from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Read more here.
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Adult Education Learning Opportunities
A Taste of Judaism- Sundays January 15th, 22nd & 29th. Read about the class here. Intermediate Adult Hebrew- Mondays January 23rd - March 26th. Read about the class here. Synagogue Knowledge Course- (An Advanced Intro to Judaism class)- Sundays February 15th - May 13th. Read about the class here. |
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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.
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School & Youth Activities |
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Shabbat Chaverim
 Our next "Shabbat Chaverim" will be this Friday morning, December 2nd at 10:00 AM. This program is for young children and a parent/guardian. Read more here.
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Family Hanukkah Party- Sunday, December 11th
 HANUKKAH 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.
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Sisterhood Hanukkah Craft Party-
Wednesday, December 14th
 Mark your calendars for a fun-filled afternoon at Etz Chaim's annual Hanukkah Craft Party, Wednesday, November 14th 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. There will be crafts, games, prizes, face painting, Hanukkah goodies and more. This event is for children in preschool through second grade. There is no cost for this event!
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Snow Day School Closing Information
 If 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.
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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. Read more here.
If you have any questions, please contact Anne Stein.
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Manna Gift Cards for PADS
 Looking for a way to contribute to PADS this winter? For the past few years, Etz Chaim congregants have given gift cards to our PADS guests over the New Year's weekend. Deadline December 11th. Read more here.
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Manna
 The 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.
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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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From the Social Action
We are looking for help with the following projects:Blood Drive Coordinator for 2012 We are providing dinner to the teen parent support group members in Carol Stream. Anyone interested in dropping off the food ( already prepared) on the following dates : March 5th and April 30th. The food drop off is between 6:00-6:30 at The Master Lutheran Church @ 580 Kuhn Road, Carol Stream. If interested in either of these programs contact: Mimi Paull-Binette by phone or email.
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Friday December 2
10:00 Shabbat Chaverim
Sunday December 4
9:00 AM Hanukkah Gift Bazaar
Tuesday December 6
7:30 PM Adult Israel Trip Participant Meeting
Saturday December 10
4:00 PM High School Students go to Comedy Sportz
7:00 PM JYG helps at Feed My Starving Children
Sunday December 11
Manna Order deadline
12:00 PM Get Ready for Hanukkah Program
Wednesday December 14
4:00 PM Hanukkah Craft Party
Pick-up Manna Orders
Friday December 16
10:00 AM Shabbat Chaverim
Sunday December 18
9:30 AM Joint Brotherhood and Sisterhood meeting
Tuesday December 20
First night of Hanukkah
Friday December 23
7:30 PM Family Shabbat Service
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Orders Due December 11th
Pick up December 14th
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