Shabbat Bo Friday Janaury 27, 2012 Saturday January 28, 2012 7:30 PM Family Shabbat Service 9:00 AM Torah Study Seventh Grade will lead services 10:30 AM Morning Service Oneg Host: Rich Family and the families Bat Mitzvah: Alexandra Rich of the Seventh Grade Shabbat Beshallach Friday February 3, 2012 Saturday February 4, 2012 7:30 PM Shabbat Service with 9:00 AM Torah Study the Life Tree Ramblers 10:30 AM Morning Service Oneg Host: Roth Family Bar Mitzvah: Charlie Roth Current Torah Portion *childcare is available during Friday evening services in our Nursery. |
Thank You from The Baruch Family
The Baruch family -- David, Lisa, Rachel and their families -- would like to convey their deep gratitude to the Caring Committee and to the numerous other volunteers of Etz Chaim, who extended themselves to us following Barbara's passing. Thank you for all the work you did for her memorial service, the amazing luncheon which followed at the synagogue, and the two days of shiva at the house.
We especially thank all of you for the amazing outpouring of caring and support.
As Barbara was at the heart of the Etz Chaim community, you will always be in our hearts.
Warmly,
David, Lisa and Rachel
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Message from Rabbi Cosnowsky
 Congregation Etz Chaim is having a fundraiser, "Puttin on the Ritz" Saturday evening, February 11th. This fundraiser is for a worthy cause- the future of our congregation. Read more here.
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 When the Etz Chaim community comes together, amazing things can happen. In just a few weeks, the efforts of so many members of our community will bear fruit when we gather together for "Puttin' on the Ritz." Read more here.
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Adult Education Learning Opportunities
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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Trivia Night, Sponsored by the Brotherhood-
THIS 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.
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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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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.
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Seniors Programs
On the third Wednesday during the months of February, March, April & May, Rabbi Cosnowsky will discuss Israel's History & Israeli Culture, teach some Hebrew and have samples of Jewish and Israeli Foods. And you don't need to be a senior to attend. Read more here.
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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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School & Youth Activities |
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Shabbat Chaverim
 Our next "Shabbat Chaverim" will be THIS Friday morning, January 27th at 10:00 AM. This program is for young children and a parent/guardian. Read more here.
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Tot Shabbat Plus
The next Tot Shabbat Plus is on Saturday, February 11th at 9:30 AM. This program is similar to our Friday Tot Shabbat but we will include a craft project for the children that can and would like to participate in the activity. Tot Shabbat Plus will take place in the lower level social hall. We look forward to seeing you at our special Shabbat program.
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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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Past Events Recaps
JYG Feed My Starving Children- December 10, 2011. Read here.
Martin Luther King Jr Day Program- January 15, 2012. Read here.
DuPage United Retreat- Read here.
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Jewish Federation Spring Israel Experience
The 2012 Jewish Federation Spring Israel Experience scholarship applications are now available online.
High School Financial Need-Based Scholarship information & application.
College Student/Young Adult (through age 28) Financial Need-Based Scholarship information & application.
Merit Scholarship (through age 23) information & application.
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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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Congregation Beth Shalom Presents:
 Congregation Beth Shalom is celebration their 40th anniversary. More details here.
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Friday January 27
10:00 AM Shabbat Chaverim
Saturday January 28
6:30 PM Trivia Night sponsored by the Brotherhood
Sunday January 29
10:00 AM DuPage United Listening Sessions
12:30 PM A Taste of Judaism
1:00 PM Miriam Analise Katz baby naming
Monday January 30
7:30 PM Adult Intermediate Hebrew Class
Thursday February 2
Building Closed
Sunday February 5
9:30 AM JUF Brunch
Monday February 6
7:30 PM Adult Intermediate Hebrew Class
Thursday February 9
Building Closed
Friday February 10
10:00 AM Shabbat Chaverim
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Orders Due February 19th
Pick up February 22nd
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