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Shabbat Acharei Mot- Kedoshim

Friday May 4, 2012                                          Saturday May 5, 2012

7:30 PM Shabbat Service with the                   9:00 AM Torah Study 

Life Tree Ramblers                                             NO Morning Service

Oneg Host: Ritual & Religious 

 

 

Shabbat Emor

Friday May 11, 2012                                        Saturday May 12, 2012

6:30 PM Tot Shabbat                                         9:00 AM Torah Study

Rabbi Cosnowsky will tell story                       10:30 AM Morning Service

8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service                    Bat Mitzvah: Emily Friedman

Rabbi Bob will discuss, "A Report 

from Israel." 

Oneg Host: Friedman Family 

 

 

Current Torah Portion 

 

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

 

 

Worship

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

Message from Rabbi Bob  

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Each Wednesday between Pesach and Shavuot the Hebrew school will be counting the Omer. An omer of barley was cut down and brought to the temple as an offering. Read more here. 

 

 

 

 

Shavuot- Saturday, May 26th

On Shavuot we recall the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai and the bringing of the offering of first fruits to the Temple in Jerusalem. Read more here.   

 

Confirmation Service- Friday, May 18th

jewish starPlease join the Confirmation Class of 2012 on Friday evening, May 18th at 8:15 PM. This year's class will discuss "It's Not the End of the World: Reflecting On the Past and Imagining the Future." Read more here. 

 
This Week's Torah Portion 
We have changed the Torah Yomi page on the website to read "This Week's Torah Portion." This page will direct you to the URJ's website, 10 minutes of Torah and Torah Webinars.
Read more here.
 

Adult & Family Services

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Caregivers and Companions- Monday, May 7th

Come join us for a presentation on quality of life by Congregation Etz Chaim congregant Janet Simons, Monday evening, May 7th in the Stoller-Soreff Social Hall. This program is sponsored by the Adult Education and Social Action Committees. Read more here.    

 
Social Action News
Tree Of Life Networking- The next Tree of Life Networking meeting will be held this Sunday, May 6th. Read more here.

Feed My Starving Children- We're looking for 20 men, women and children to pack food at the Schaumburg location on Saturday, May 19th. Read more here.
 

PADS  

Sign up to help at PADS this summer! Many opportunities available. Donate items and/or donate your time by picking up donated food, cooking a dish at home, or setting up, serving, and cleaning up for our PADS guests. Click here to learn more and sign up!

 
Sisterhood News
Sisterhood Ladies Night Out- Monday, May 14th

Please join Sisterhood for Bunco Ladies Night Out, Monday evening, May 14th. Read more here.  

      

Sisterhood Year End Dinner- Wednesday, May 23rd

Please join us at Greek Islands, Wednesday, May 23rd. Read more here. 

   

School & Youth Activities

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Message from Our Educator

Every year I marvel at our wonderful staff.  We have such a unique school because of our volunteer staff. Read more here.   

 

 

    

Shabbat Chaverim  

shabbatOur next "Shabbat Chaverim" will be Friday morning, May 11th at 10:00 AM. This program is for young children and a parent/guardian. Read more here.

 



 

 

Earth Day Recap 

earth day 2012On Sunday, April 22nd 15 volunteers helped clean up the synagogue gardens and mulch with wood chips. Read more here

 

Congregational Life

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iDays- 2012 Israel Solidarity Days- THIS Sunday, May 6th

iDays logoChoose your way to celebrate with JUF's Calendar of Israel Solidarity Days. Spend a day of Israel themed family fun for teens and families with young children. Read more here.  

 

Did You Know...

Manna

mannaThe next Manna is May 13th. 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.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Upcoming  

    Happenings 

 

Wednesday May 2

4:00 PM Hebrew School

 

7:00 PM Life Tree Ramblers Rehearsal

 

7:00 PM AA/Al-Anon Meeting

 

Thursday May 3

12:30 PM Sisterhood Lunch at Chicks n' Salsa

 

Saturday May 5

4:30 PM 3rd Grade Shabbaton

 

Sunday May 6
9:00 PM Religious School

11:30 Pm Junior Choir Rehearsal

12:30 PM Synagogue Knowledge Class with Rabbi Cosnowsky

12:30 PM Tree of Life Networking Group Meeting

5:00 PM PADS

6:30 PM AA/Al-Anon Meeting

Monday May 7
7:30 PM Adult Advanced Hebrew Class

7:30 PM Connections Team & Adult Education Presents Janet Simons on Caregiving

7:30 PM Development Committee Meeting

7:30 PM Adult Intermediate Hebrew Class

Tuesday May 8
7:00 PM Israel Family Trip Meeting

7:30 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal

7:30 PM Executive Committee Meeting

Wednesday May 9
4:00 PM Hebrew Class

7:00 PM AA/Al-Anon Meeting

7:00 PM Membership Committee Meeting

Friday May 11
10:00 AM Shabbat Chaverim

Sunday May 13
Manna Order Deadline

8:45 AM Teacher Appreciation Brunch

9:00 AM Religious School

10:00 AM Sisterhood Meeting

11:30 AM Junior Choir Rehearsal

5:00 PM PADS

6:30 PM AA/Al-Anon Meeting

 

      

 

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