Shabbat Shemot Friday January 13, 2012 Saturday January 14, 2012 8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service 9:00 AM Torah Study Brotherhood and Sisterhood will 10:30 AM Morning Service lead services. Bat Mitzvah: Eliana Greenberg Oneg Host: Greenberg Family & Brotherhood and Sisterhood Shabbat Va'era Friday January 20, 2012 Saturday January 21, 2012 6:30 PM Tot Shabbat 9:00 AM Torah Study Rabbi Cosnowsky will tell a story 10:30 AM Morning Service 8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service Bar Mitzvah: Charlie Gelman JYG will lead services Oneg Host: Gelman Family & the Families of JYG Current Torah Portion *childcare is available during Friday evening services in our Nursery. |
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Message from Rabbi Cosnowsky
As we begin a new calendar year, I am reminded of the good work our congregation does in the larger community. One of our greatest gems that people don't always hear about is our involvement with DuPage United. 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 5th - May 13th. Read about the class here.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Program-
Sunday, January 15th
Join us Sunday THIS morning, January 15th at 9:40 AM for the annual Martin Luther King Jr program. All are welcome. Tumlar sponsored by Social Action. Read more here.
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Sisterhood Program- Sunday, January 22nd
Please join us on Sunday, January 22nd as author Rachel Singer Gordon, will share her strategies for harnessing the power of the internet to generate income. Read more here.
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Trivia Night, Sponsored by the Brotherhood-
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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Listening Sessions- Sunday, January 29th
Members of the Listening Session sub-committee will focus on jobs and businesses- what are your concerns as an employer, employee, unemployed person or concerned congregant? Read more here. |
JUF Brunch- Sunday, February 5th
Please join us on Sunday, February 5th at 9:30 AM for the annual JUF Brunch. Our guest speakers this year will be Greg Myre & Jennifer Griffin, authors of This Burning Land. Read more 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 THIS SUNDAY 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- Music, Dancing, Gala-Style Gambling, Appetizer Buffet, Bar, Raffle and more
Saturday, February 11th at 7:30 PM
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. |
Sophie and Jack Edwards
Scholar-In-Residence Program- March 16th, 17th, 18th
Zombies and Vampires and Golems...Oh, my! What do these have to do with Judaism today? Join us as Dr. David Shyovitz, Northwestern University Department of History, leads us on a provocative journey.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. |
School & Youth Activities |
Message from Our Educator
This past summer Lena Benson and I went to Israel to meet with the people that we were hoping would be our partners in our Mishpacha l'mishpacha project. We had a wonderful meeting and I left feeling good that the program might really work. Read more here.
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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-
Family Movie Matinee - 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!
Join us in our first dance marathon at Congregation Etz Chaim on Sunday, February 26th in the Stoller-Soreff Social Hall. Read more here.
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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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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 who 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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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. Read more 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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Men of Reform Judaism Sponsors Father & Bar Mitzvah Age Son Adventure
This July, join us for a week of adventuring in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks as Teton Science Schools and TorahTrek expert guides lead an exciting, active, small group program of fun and discovery in one of the world's great natural wonders. See flyer 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 January 11
4:00 PM Hebrew School
Friday January 13
10:00 AM Shabbat Chaverim
6:30 PM Brotherhood and Sisterhood Shabbat Dinner
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service led by Brotherhood and Sisterhood
Sunday January 15
9:00 AM Religious School
Manna Order Deadline
9:40 AM Martin Luther King Jr. Day Program. Read more here.
12:30 PM Taste of Judaism with Rabbi Cosnowsky. Read more here.
Monday Janury 16
Office Closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Wednesday January 18
4:00 PM Hebrew School
Friday January 20
6:30 PM Tot Shabbat
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service led by JYG
Sunday January 22
9:00 AM Religious School
9:30 AM Sisterhood Meeting
12:00 PM Kids Movie Matinee
Read more here.
12:30 PM Taste of Judaism with Rabbi Cosnowsky
Monday January 23
7:30 PM Adult Intermediate Hebrew Class with Cindy Michelassi.
Read more here.
Wednesday January 25
4:00 PM Hebrew School
Friday January 27
10:00 AM Shabbat Chaverim
6:00 PM 7th Grade Shabbaton
7:30 PM Family Shabbat Service
Saturday January 28
6:30 PM Trivia Night.
Read more here.
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Orders Due January 22nd
Pick up January 25th
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