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1710 S. Highland Ave.                                                                                          November 7, 2012

Lombard, Il. 60148

Phone 630-627-3912

FAX 630-627-9123

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Upcoming Happenings
  

Wednesday November 7

4:00 PM Hebrew School

7:30 PM Social Action Committee Meeting

 

Friday November 9

10:00 AM Shabbat Chaverim 

  

Saturday November 10

6:30 PM Soup, Bread and Game Night 

 

Sunday November 11

Manna Order Deadline

9:00 AM Religious School

9:30 AM Tumlar

12:00 PM Youth Committee Meeting

12:30 PM Intro to Judaism Class

2:30 PM Demystifying Estate Planning

7:30 PM Sunday Night Football with the Brotherhood

 

Monday November 12

4:30 PM Teacher Institute for Public School Teachers

6:30 PM Planned Giving Committee Meeting

7:00 PM Mah Jongg

7:00 PM Office Committee Meeting 

 

Tuesday November 13

7:30 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal

7:30 PM Executive Committee Meeting

 

Wednesday November 14

12:30 PM Mah Jongg

4:00 PM Hebrew School

4:00 PM Pick up Manna Orders

7:00 PM Membership Committee Meeting

7:30 PM Library Committee Meeting

 

Friday November 16

JYG Retreat Weekend

10:00 AM Shabbat Chaverim

 

Saturday November 17

9:30 AM Lifelong Learning Special Program- The Jewish Way of Mourning

 

Sunday November 18

9:00 AM Religious School

9:00 AM Hanukkah Gift Bazaar

9:30 AM Tumlar

12:30 PM Intro to Judaism

12:30 PM Tree of Life Networking Program- Organizing Your Job Search

 

Monday November 19

6:00 PM Post Confirmation Class

7:30 PM Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at St. Procopious Abbey

 

Tuesday November 20

7:30 PM Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday November 21

NO Hebrew School 

 

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Shabbat Services

 

Shabbat Chaye Sarah

Friday November 9, 2012                              Saturday November 10, 2012  

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

Rabbi Bob will tell a story                            

8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service

Social Action Shabbat

Aaron Simmons from Faith in Place

and Avodah will speak. He will discuss,

"Environmentalism in the Jewish Tradition."

Oneg Host: Social Action Committee

 

 

Shabbat Toldot

Friday November 16, 2012                            Saturday November 17, 2012

8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service                 9:30 AM Jewish Way of Mourning

High School Youth Group will                        program with Rabbi Bob

lead services                                                    

Oneg Host: Families of the High School

Youth Group

 

 

*childcare is available during Friday evening services in our nursery

 

 

Office News

 

Please note the office will be closed

Thursday, November 22nd & Friday, November 23rd

 

 7th Grade- Mi Chamocha Style Video

Two weeks ago our seventh graders, along with their teachers Rabbi Cosnowsky and Rob Honig made a video using a song written by Rabbi Cosnowsky. The video"Mi Chamocha Style" is a parody of the "Gangam style" video by the Korean rapper Psy. To see the video, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kyaejNRfYI. 

Worship

Message from Rabbi Bob

This month I want to recommend two cultural opportunities. The Chicago History Museum's exhibit on the history of Jews in America and an Israeli film on "On Demand" cable channel. Read more here.

 

 

 

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  • Interfaith Thanksgiving Service- Join us for the 22nd annual 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. 
Adult & Family Activities

 

  • Lifelong Learning Programs:
    • Demystifying the Estate Planning Process- Congregant Larry Herman will give a free presentation on estate planning on THIS 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.
    • 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.
    • Faces of Judaism Illuminated- On Monday, December 3rd, Rabbi Tzvi Engel of Congregation Or Torah in Skokie presents Part II of the four-part series on Orthodox Judaism. Read more here.
  • Sisterhood Events:
    • Soup, Bread and Game Night- Please join us for Brotherhood and Sisterhood's annual Soup, Bread and Game Night THIS Saturday, November 10th. Read more here.
    • Hanukkah Gift Bazaar- The Hanukkah Gift Bazaar will be Sunday, November 18th. Read more here.
  • Social Action Programs:
    • Social Action Shabbat- Join us THIS Friday, November 9th for the Shabbat service sponsored by the Social Action Committee Aaron Simmons will discuss, "Environmentalism in the Jewish Tradition." Read more here.
    • Tree of Life Network- On November 18th, at the synagogue, JVS sponsored speaker, Steve Rosenblum will discuss, "Organizing Your Job Search."  Read more here.
    • The Connections Team initiates support group for caregivers. The support group meetings will be held once a month. 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.
School & Youth Activities
Message from Anne 

The school has been a busy place this fall.  All of our classes are involved in meaningful learning.  Each bulletin I will highlight special things that are going on in the school.  Below are some of the special things that have been going on in the past few weeks as well as this upcoming week-end.  Read more here.

 

 

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  • Shabbat Chaverim- Our next Shabbat Chaverim will be THIS 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.
  • JYG Retreat- Our annual Junior Youth Group Retreat will be held at Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) in Oconomowoc, WI the weekend of November 16-18. Read more here.

 

 

Past Events & Activities
  • Faces of Judaism Illuminated- Part one: Reform Judaism- On Monday, October 29th, Rabbi Cosnowsky enlightened an audience of about 45 people on the origins and evolution of Reform Judaism. Read more here. 
Congregational Life
  • Congregational Retreat- It's never too early to start thinking about spring and our annual Congregational Retreat. Want to get involved or just find out more about this fantastic event? Join us Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 7:30 PM as we start the journey to put together another great retreat. Sandwiches and treats will be provided. So come join us for a nosh, conversation and camaraderie.   
  • 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 THIS Sunday, November 11th. With Hanukkah right around the corner, Manna Gift Cards make wonderful gifts. New this month to Manna is American Girl and Taco Bell.  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.