• Hanukkah Family Night- Please join us THIS Sunday, December 9, 2012 to celebrate the Festival of Lights. This fun-filled Hanukkah party will take place at Etz Chaim from 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM. Read more here.
• Sisterhood Programs:
• Yoga Class- Please join the Sisterhood in the lower level on Sunday, December 16th for a one and a half hour rejuvenating yoga session. Read more here.
• Movie- We'll view & discuss on Sunday, January 13th at 10:00 AM Mahj; The Tiles that Bind, "a light-hearted yet deeply moving portrait of the Asian- and Jewish-American women who play this centuries-old Chinese game." There will be a chance to get an introductory lesson in playing & sign up for more! For those who already play, bring a set and you'll get a chance to play as well!
• Social Action Programs:
• The Connections Team initiates support group for caregivers. The support group meetings will be held once a month. Read more here.
• Stay Connected or Get Re-Connected- The Connections Team's mission is to bring congregants together who share common interests. Read more here
• OSRUI Special Programs- OSRUI is offering various programs year round. Read more here.

Hanukkah begins in three days. I know some families have started a tradition of making one night of Hanukkah be one to help others instead of gifts for themselves. Read more here.

• School Happenings- Read more about past weeks activities here.
• Shabbat Chaverim- Our next Shabbat Chaverim will be THIS Friday morning, December 7th at 10:00 AM. This program is for young children and a parent/guardian. Read more here.
• Snow Day School Closing Information- If we need to close for some unforeseen reason, not due to bad weather, we will contact you via phone. If we need to cancel school because of bad weather we will do three things.
• Send an email blast by 7:30 AM on a Sunday and by 2:00 PM on a Wednesday.
• Post it on the home page of our Etz Chaim webpage.
• Post it on the Etz Chaim facebook page.
• Preschool Survey- The preschool committee is planning for the future and is looking for input from our congregants. If you have young children/grandchildren, please take a moment to complete our survey here. We appreciate your input.

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.

• Manna- The next Manna is THIS Sunday, December 9th. 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.