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1710 S. Highland Ave.                                                                              December 19, 2012

Lombard, Il. 60148

Phone 630-627-3912

FAX 630-627-9123

 

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Upcoming Happenings
 
Wednesday December 19
4:00 PM Hebrew School
7:15 PM Membership Committee Meeting
  
Sunday December 23
NO Religious School
  
Monday December 24
OFFICE CLOSED at Noon
  
Tuesday December 25
OFFICE CLOSED
  
Wednesday December 26
NO Hebrew School
12:30 PM Mah Jongg
 
Sunday December 30
NO Religious School
 
Monday December 31
OFFICE CLOSED at Noon
 
Tuesday January 1
OFFICE CLOSED
 
Wednesday January 2
NO Hebrew School
 
Sunday January 6
NO Religious School
 
Monday January 7
7:30 PM Development Committee Meeting
 
Tuesday January 8
6:30 PM School Committee Meeting
6:30 PM Facilities Committee Meeting
7:30 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal
7:30 PM Social Action Committee Meeting
 
Wednesday January 9
4:00 PM Hebrew School
7:00 PM Membership Committee Meeting
 
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Sponsors
  
 Jordan Uditsky 
  

R & R Photography 

 

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Shabbat Services
Shabbat Vayigash
Friday December 21, 2012
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service ~ Rabbi Cosnowsky will discuss,
"A Torah Thought about Judah."  
Oneg Hosts: Ricki Mitnick, Mitch Williams, Mary Hason,  Deb Prinz, Harland London, Jeff Reist, Julie Mandru and Cara Cap in memory of their loved ones along with Rich & Harriet Heisler and Al & Kathy Herbach.
  
Saturday December 22, 2012
NO Torah Study
  
Shabbat Veyechi
Friday December 28, 2012
6:30 PM Likrat Shabbat Service with Cindy Michelassi  
  
Saturday December 29, 2012
NO Torah Study 
From the Office
End-of-tax-year Information- Plan ahead if you want your January 1, 2013 payments to be applied to the 2012 tax year. Payments postmarked by December 31, 2012 will be posted to your account for 2012. If your account is set up to be charged automatically, please contact the bookkeeper if you want your January charge put through before the end of 2012.
Worship
Message from Rabbi Cosnowsky 
Psalm 10:1 says, "Why do you stand far off, O LORD? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?"  Last week's tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut has had an effect on all of us. What can we do as a society to stop these horible things from happening? Read more here.

Adult & Family Activities
Message from Our President 

Janet WidmaierAs the calendar year (and the tax year) draws to a close, this is the time when many of us think about making additional charitable gifts. I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the financial support you provide to Etz Chaim. Read more here.

 

 

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  • Sisterhood Program: 
    • Movie- We'll view & discuss on Sunday, January 20th 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.
  • Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class- This 6 month class, taught by Rabbi Cosnowsky, culminates in having an Adult B'nai Mitzvah on July 20, 2013. Read more here.
  • Social Action Programs:
    • Martin Luther King Jr. Program- Save the date-Sunday morning, January 13th for the annual Martin Luther King Jr program. All are welcome. Read more here.
    • 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.
School & Youth Activities
  • 2013 Confirmation Class Project- The 2013 Confirmation Class is doing a mitzah project for Beads for Haiti. Read more here.
  • Shabbat Chaverim- Our next Shabbat Chaverim will be Friday morning, January 11th at 10:00 AM. This program is for young children and a parent/guardian. Read more here.
  • School Happenings- Read more about past week's activities 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.
Congregational Life
  • 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, January 13th. 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.
  • OSRUI Special Programs- OSRUI is offering various programs year round. Read more here.
Past Events & Activities
  • Jewish Way of Mourning Recap- On Saturday morning, November 17th, Rabbi Bob taught an informative two hour class on Jewish traditions and the reasons behind our rituals after someone passes away. Read more here
  • The Faces of Judaism Illuminated Recap- On Monday evening, December 3rd, Rabbi Zvi Engel of Congregation Or Torah (Skokie) spoke on Orthodox Judaism. Read more here.
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1710 S. Highland Ave.
Lombard, IL 60148

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