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Upcoming Happenings
Wednesday January 9
12:30 PM Mah Jongg
4:00 PM Hebrew School
Friday January 11
10:00 AM Shabbat Chaverim
Saturday January 12
6:30 PM Trivia Night
Sunday January 13
Manna Order Deadline
9:00 AM Religious School
9:30 Tumlar
10:00 AM Martin Luther King Jr. Program
12:00 PM Youth Committee Meeting
12:30 PM Intro to Judaism Class
Monday January 14
7:00 PM Mah Jongg
7:00 PM Office Committee Meeting
7:30 PM Budget Committee Meeting
Tuesday January 15
2:30 PM Caregivers Support Group
7:30 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal
7:30 PM Executive Committee Meeting
Wednesday January 16
4:00 PM Hebrew School
Pick up Manna Orders
7:00 PM Planned Giving Committee Meeting
7:15 PM Membership Committee Meeting
Sunday January 20
9:00 AM Religious School
9:30 AM Tumlar
10:00 AM Sisterhood Meeting
12:30 PM Intro to Judaism Class
Monday January 21
Office Closed in obervance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
7:00 PM Mah Jongg
Tuesday January 22
7:30 PM Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday January 23
4:00 PM Hebrew School
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Shabbat Va'era
Friday January 11, 2013
6:30 PM Tot Shabbat~ Rabbi Cosnowsky will tell a story
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service~ JYG will lead services
Oneg Host: Families of the JYG
Saturday January 12, 2013
9:00 AM Torah Study with Ashley Rose and Jordie Trafimow
Shabbat Bo
Friday January 18, 2013
7:30 PM Shabbat Service with the Life Tree Ramblers
Oneg Hosts: Lilah Warshawsky, Craig and Ellen Mandel, Don and Diane Roubitchek, David Baruch, Paul Cox, Ira Dolin, Beverly Eisenhut, Leslie Turner, Allen Feinstein, Barb Tischler, Bob Stein, Mike Hyman, Joan Bailin in memory of their loved ones.
Saturday January 19, 2013
9:00 AM Torah Study with Ashley Rose and Jordie Trafimow |
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Message from Rabbi Cosnowsky
 This past year, when I gave a sermon entitled, "The Case for Kashrut" I have been seriously thinking about the very compelling reasons why one may want to consider following a Kosher diet. Read more here.
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Congregational Seder- This year's Congregational seder will be held on Saturday evening March 26th at 6:00 PM. Everyone is invited to attend our communal celebration of this special holiday. Read more here. |
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Adult & Family Activities |
- Sisterhood Programs:
- We'll view & discuss on Sunday, January 20th at 10:00 AM the movie 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. Read more here.
- Spiritual Practice of Yoga Part 2- Please join the Sisterhood in the lower level on Tuesday, January 29th from 7:00 - 8:30 PM for a one and a half hour rejuvenating yoga session. Read more here.
- Mah Jongg continues in January, February and March. Read more here.
- Lifelong Learning Programs:
- 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.
- Faces of Judaism Illuminated- On Monday, February 11th Rabbi Carl Wolkin of Temple Beth Shalom in Northbrook, will present Conservative Judaism, Part III of the four part series. Read more here.
- Social Action Programs:
- Sisterhood/Brotherhood Shabbat Dinner- Please join us for the Sisterhood/Brotherhood Sponsored Shabbat dinner and service on Friday, February 1, 2013. Dinner begins at 6:30 PM, followed by 8:15 PM Shabbat service led by members of the Sisterhood and Brotherhood. Click here for registration form.
- Brotherhood Trivia Night- Join us THIS Saturday for a fun-filled evening matching wits with your fellow members, exercising your brain to extract those facts that, up until now, you thought you would never really need! Read more here.
- Seniors Program- The next Seniors program is Wednesday, February 20th at noon. Read more here.
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School & Youth Activities |
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Message from Our Educator
 Our Israel connection with Meged school reached new heights last week when one of our fifth graders spent a few hours visiting the school in Ranana. She received a royal welcome and has shared her thoughts with us. Our Mishpacha L'mishpacha program has had such a positive impact on people on both sides of the Atlantic. Read more here.
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- 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 THIS Friday morning, January 11th 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.
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- Puttin' on the Ritz 2013 - Saturday, February 2nd at 7:30 PM-
On Saturday, February 2nd, Congregation Etz Chaim of DuPage County will hold its second Puttin' On The Ritz Gala, a fun evening of gaming, music, dancing and prizes. This fabulous fundraiser is presented by: Ways & Means Committee & The Brotherhood. The evening will include: Gaming - this year more tables and dealers; Music - Chi-Town Showstoppers return; Bar - yes, bartenders can be bribed with Hugs & Kisses; Appetizer Buffet - a feast of flavors and tastes; Premium Raffle - spend your tickets for fabulous prizes; Silent Auction - great items, vacations and more!!
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- Manna- The next Manna is THIS 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.
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