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1710 S. Highland Ave.                                                                                                     October 10, 2012

Lombard, Il. 60148

Phone 630-627-3912

FAX 630-627-9123

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Congregational Life

 

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Upcoming Happenings
  

Wednesday October 10 

12:30 PM Mah Jongg

4:00 PM Hebrew School

7:00 PM Membership Committee Meeting

 

Sunday October 14

9:00 AM Brotherhood to take down Sukkah

9:00 Religious School

Manna Order Deadline

9:30 AM Tumlar

10:00 AM Sisterhood Meeting

12:00 PM Youth Committee Meeting

12:30 PM Intro to Judaism

 

Monday October 15

7:00 PM Mah Jongg

7:00 PM Office Committee Meeting

7:30 PM Rehearsal for tribute to Debbie Friedman

7:30 PM Library Committee Meeting

 

Tuesday October 16

7:30 PM Board of Directors Meeting
 

Wednesday October 17

4:00 PM Hebrew School

400 PM Pick up Manna Orders

 

Friday October 19

10:00 AM Shabbat Chaverim

5:30 PM New Member Shabbat Dinner

 

Sunday October 21

9:00 AM Religious School

9:30 AM Tumlar

12:00 PM Planned Giving Committee Meeting

12:00 PM Empty Bowls Program

12:30 PM Intro to Judaism 

 

Monday October 22

6:00 PM Post Confirmation Class

7:00 PM Mah Jongg

7:00 PM Ways & Means Committee Meeting

7:30 PM Rehearsal for tribute to Debbie Friedman

7:30 PM Ritual & Religious Committee Meeting

  

Tuesday October 23

7:30 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal

 

Wednesday October 24

12:30 PM Mah Jongg

4:00 PM Hebrew School

 

 

 

 

 

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Shabbat Services

 

Shabbat Bereshit

Friday October 12, 2012                                  Saturday October 13, 2012

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

Rabbi Bob will tell a story                              10:30 AM Morning Service

8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service                  Bar Mitzvah: Matthew Shabelman

Rabbi Cosnowsky will discuss,                

"Before the World Was Created." 

Oneg Host: Shabelman Family

 

 

Shabbat Noach

Friday October 19, 2012                                  Saturday October 20, 2012

7:30 PM Family Shabbat Service                    9:00 AM Torah Study

Rabbi Cosnowsky will tell a story                 10:30 AM Morning Service 

Mira Leya Shah baby naming                         Bar Mitzvah: Jacob Spenadel

Oneg Hosts: Spenadel Family and

David & Rachel Wood

 

 

 

*childcare is available during Friday evening services in our nursery

 

 

Worship

Message from Rabbi Bob

rabbi bob

The forbidden fruit. Most people would say it was an apple, yet nowhere in Jewish sources do we find it described as an apple. Read more here.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  • High Holiday Sermons- Read Rabbi Bob's Kol Nidre sermon here. Read Rabbi Cosnowsky's Yom Kippur sermon here. Read Rabbi Bob's Yom Kippur sermon here.
Adult & Family Activities
  • Empty Bowls Project- We invite you to join us in our first Empty Bowls Project at Etz Chaim on Sunday, October 21st. Read more here.
  • Lifelong Learning Programs-
    • Annual Three Synagogue Programs at Temple B'nai Israel, Aurora, Sunday, October 21st at 7:00 PM. Dr. Allan Gould, author, journalist, lecturer, speechwriter and humorist will speak. Read more here.
    • The Faces of Judaism Illuminated will discuss the different facets of Judaism. The first class is October 29th with Rabbi Cosnowsky. Read more here.
    • In collaboration with Spertus our Lifelong Learning and Library Committees present One Book/One Community author talk on Sunday, December 2nd 2:30-4:00 PM at Etz Chaim. Read more here.
  • Connections Team- Those interested in becoming part of the vibrant Connections Team are encouraged to attend our first meeting Sunday morning, 10:00 AM, October 14th at the synagogue. Read more here.
  • DuPage United- DuPage United Delegate Assemble will be held Sunday, November 4th at Faith Lutheran Church, Glen Ellyn. Read more here.
  • Soup, Bread and Game Night- Please join us for Brotherhood and Sisterhood's annual Soup, Bread and Game Night on November 10th. Read more here.
  • Demystifying the Estate Planning Process- Congregant Laurence Herman will give a free presentation on estate planning on Sunday, November 11th. Read more here.
  • Teen Parent Support Group- The Social Action Committee is looking for people interested in delivering a meal that has already been prepared for a teen parent support group. Read more here.
  • PADS- Volunteer for PADS this year!  Although many of the volunteer spots have already been taken (thank you PADS volunteers!), there are still a number available. Read more here.    
School & Youth Activities
Message from Anne 

We will once again have our Public Teacher's Workshop on Monday, November 12th. This workshop is an introduction to Judaism. Read more here.

 

 

 

 

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  • Shabbat Chaverim- Our next Shabbat Chaverim will be Friday morning, October 19th at 10:00 AM. This program is for young children and a parent/guardian. Read more here.
Congregational Life
  • Shabbat Service Honoring Debbie Friedman- Please join us on Friday, November 2nd at 8:15 PM for a very special Shabbat Service honoring the musical legacy of singer and composer Debbie Friedman. This musical service, directed and led by Cindy Michelassi and her ensemble "The Deb-Heads", will include songs and prayers spanning Debbie's 37 years as a recording artist and Jewish music visionary. From camp to cantorial, her music has had a profound impact on the Jewish experience. Come and share in that experience.
  • Auction Items Needed for 2013 Puttin' On the Ritz- We had such a good time last year, Etz Chaim is going to do it again!  Mark your calendars for the second Puttin' on the Ritz, Saturday, February 2, 2013. Read more here.    
Did You Know
  • Manna- The next Manna is Sunday, October 14th. 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.