Shabbat Services

Daylight Savings Ends: Time to Fall Back

Please make sure you change your clocks on Saturday evening, November 3rd. We know no one wants to be too early for Sunday School on Sunday morning, November 4th.

October Board Highlights- Read October Board Highlights here.

Financial Highlights- The following is the first of a series of articles that will provide insights into the financial aspects of the synagogue. This first article focuses on "The Synagogue Budget." Read more here. 

Worship

Message from Rabbi Cosnowsky

When I arrived in Israel for my first year as a rabbinical student, plastered all over Jerusalem were signs and bumper stickers with the message, "Yesh yoter mi derech echad l'hiyot Yehudi"- "There is more than one way to be Jewish." Read more here.

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• 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 the talents of Rabbi Andie Cosnowsky, Mark Heisler, Jo Anne Lawrentz, Sue Leftwich, Bruce Miller, Terry Shapiro, Barbara Tischler, Barbara Turner, Uli Widmaier, and Rachel Baruch Yackley, this musical service 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.
• Interfaith Thanksgiving Service- The DuPage Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held on Monday, November 19th at 7:30 PM in the beautiful sanctuary of St. Procopius Abbey at the corner of Maple and College in Lisle. Read more here. 

Message from Our President

As I wrote this article, I realized I spent  a great deal of my day thinking about Tzedakah. On Sunday morning, October 21st, I listened to Dr Allan Gould's engaging presentation in the study of Tzedakah. Read more here.  

• Lifelong Learning Learning Programs-
• The Faces of Judaism Illuminated will discuss the different facets of Judaism. The first class is THIS Monday, October 29th at 7:30 PM 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.
• Demystifying the Estate Planning Process- Congregant Larry Herman will give a free presentation on estate planning on Sunday, November 11th at 2:30 PM. Read more here.
• The Jewish Way of Mourning- On Saturday, November 17th at 9:30 AM Rabbi Bob will lead a program on the rituals and details of the loss of a loved one. Read more here.
• Sisterhood Events-
• Sisterhood Girls Night Out- Enjoy a mani/pedi with guest speaker, expert personal shopper, Julie McLaughlin, Tuesday evening, October 30th. Read more here.
• Soup, Bread and Game Night- Please join us for Brotherhood and Sisterhood's annual Soup, Bread and Game Night on Saturday, November 10th. Read more here.
• Hanukkah Gift Bazaar- The Hanukkah Gift Bazaar will be Sunday, November 18th. Read more here.
• Social Action Programs-
• 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.
• DuPage United- DuPage United Delegate Assemble will be held Sunday, November 4th at Faith Lutheran Church, Glen Ellyn. Read more here.
• Tree of Life Network- Next meeting is Sunday, November 18th. Read more here.
• The Connections Team- initiates support group for caregivers. The support group meetings will be held once a month. Read more here.

• Tot Shabbat Plus- The first Tot Shabbat Plus of the year is THIS Saturday morning, October 27th at 9:30 AM. We have a very short service, followed by a story and song. Then there is a craft project for the children to do with help from parents, followed by Kiddush with challah, juice and snack.
• Shabbat Chaverim- Our next Shabbat Chaverim will be Friday morning, November 9th at 10:00 AM. This program is for young children and a parent/guardian. Read more here.

• Enroll Your Child in SKIP Now- The SEND-A-KID-TO-ISRAEL PARTNERSHIP (SKIP) program is a special savings plan that helps Chicago-area youngsters 3rd -9th grade visit Israel as an integral part of their Jewish education. Enrollment packets were mailed out the middle of October. Please contact Rachel Wood if you have not received your packet. Read more here. Enrollment packets need to be received no later than November 15, 2012.

• Annual Three Synagogue Program- On Sunday evening, October 21st, Dr. Allan Gould presented, "Laughing to Keep Us from Crying." Read more here.

• Manna- The next Manna is Sunday, November 11th. 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.