Shabbat Vayigash Friday December 30, 2011 Saturday December 31, 2011 8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service NO Torah Study Rabbi Cosnowsky will discuss, NO Morning Service "Embracing Success." Oneg Host: Ritual & Religious Committee Shabbat Veyechi Friday January 6, 2012 Saturday January 7,2012 8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service 9:00 AM Torah Study Rabbi Cosnowsky will discuss, NO Morning Service "Starting a New Chapter." Oneg Host: Membership Committee Current Torah Portion *childcare is available during Friday evening services in our Nursery. |
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Message from Rabbi Cosnowsky
I will be offering two classes on Judaism beginning in January: "A Taste of Judaism" and "Synagogue Knowledge and Skills." Read more here.
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Message from Our President
At the Biennial, Rabbi Jonah Pesner unveiled the new "Campaign for Youth Engagement." The goal of CYE is to understand why the youth of today is becoming disconnected from the Jewish community and what to do to change that. Read more here.
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Brotherhood and Sisterhood Shabbat Dinner and Service- Friday, January 13th
 The Brotherhood/Sisterhood Shabbat dinner and service will be held on Friday, January 13, 2012. Please join us for dinner starting at 6:30 PM, followed by 8:15 PM Shabbat service led by members of the Sisterhood and Brotherhood. Click here for registration form.
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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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Martin Luther King Jr. Program
Sunday, January 15th
Join us Sunday morning, January 15th at 10:00 AM for the annual Martin Luther King Jr program. All are welcome. Tumlar sponsored by Social Action. Read more here.
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Brotherhood Trivia Night- Saturday, January 28th
 Join us for a fun-filled evening matching wits with your fellow members, exercising your brain to extract those facts that, up until now, you thought you would never really need!
Your hosts will guide teams through an exciting ten-round competition of challenging trivia topics. See flyer here.
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Mah Jongg Cards
 Attention all Mah Jongg players: Sisterhood is taking orders for 2012 Mah Jongg cards. The costs are $7.00 for a standard card and $8.00 for large print. We earned $283.00 for Sisterhood last year! The deadline for getting the order in is January 15th. Please make the checks out to Congregation Etz Chaim Sisterhood. Orders and checks can be mailed to Kathy Herbach or put in the Sisterhood mailbox at the synagogue.
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Puttin' On the Ritz- Etz Chaim Fundraiser-
Sponsored by the Brotherhood & Ways and Means
Saturday, February 11th
 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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DuPage United News
Tutors Needed for ESL Tutoring Program. Read more here.
Letter from Intern Organizer at DuPage United. Read letter here.
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School & Youth Activities |
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Shabbat Chaverim
 Our next "Shabbat Chaverim" will be Friday morning, January 13th at 10:00 AM. This program is for young children and a parent/guardian. Read more here.
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat-
Movie Day- Sunday, January 22nd
 Join us for an AMAZING time in the social hall at 12:00 noon on Sunday, January 22, 2012. Library Committee will provide snacks and drink. Read more here.
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Dance Away the Afternoon- Sunday, February 26th
 Calling all kindergarteners through 10th grade students!
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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 website.
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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New Classic Singers Concert- Saturday, March 3rd
Save the Date for the New Classic Singers Concert of Jewish music. This concert will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church in Lombard. See flyer here.
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Manna
 The next Manna order is due by Sunday, January 22nd. 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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Solar Panels Up and Running
We are happy to report that the Etz Chaim solar panel system is now operating fully! All the companies and government agencies involved in our project have completed their work and signed off on the project. Read more here.
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Indiana University's Jewish Studies Program is accepting aplications for scholarships for incoming freshmen for 2012-2013 - up to $20,000 for 4 years. Read more here .
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Wednesday December 28
NO Hebrew School
Sunday January 1
NO Religious School
Monday January 2
Office Closed
Wednesday January 4
NO Hebrew School
Sunday January 8
NO Religious School
Friday January 13
10:00 AM Shabbat Chaverim
6:30 PM Shabbat dinner sponsored by Brotherhood and Sisterhood
8:15 PM Shabbat Service led by Brotherhood and Sisterhood
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Orders Due January 22nd
Pick up January 25th
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