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1710 S. Highland Ave.                                                                             February 27, 2013

Lombard, Il. 60148

Phone 630-627-3912

FAX 630-627-9123

 

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Upcoming Happenings
  
Wednesday February 27
4:00 PM Hebrew School
5:15 PM Learn to Knit
7:15 PM Life Tree Ramblers Rehearsal
 
Thursday February 28
7:30 PM Congregational Retreat Planning Committee (offsite)
 
Friday March 1
11:30 AM Go to the Movies with the Movie Matinee Group
 
Sunday March 3
9:00 AM Religious School
9:30 AM Tumlar
10:00 AM Chess
12:00 PM Etz Chaim's Networking Group
12:30 PM Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class
 
Monday March 4
7:00 PM Mah Jongg
7:00 PM Pinochle
 
Tuesday March 5
1:00 PM Pinochle
6:30 PM Facilities Committee Meeting
6:30 PM School Committee Meeting
7:30 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal
7:30 PM Social Action Committee Meeting
 
Wednesday March 6
4:00 PM Hebrew School
5:15 PM Learn to Knit
 
Friday March 8
10:00 AM Shabbat Chaverim
8:15 PM Scholar-In-Residence
 
Saturday March 9
9:30 AM Scholar-In-Residence
7:30 PM Scholar-In-Residence
 
Sunday March 10
9:00 AM Manna Order Deadline
9:00 AM Religious School
9:30 AM Scholar-In-Residence
10:00 AM Chess
12:00 PM JYG Lunch & Event
12:30 PM Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class
 
Monday March 11
6:00 PM Post Confirmation Class
7:00 PM Mah Jongg
7:00 PM Pinochle
7:00 PM Office Committee Meeting
7:15 PM Tree of Life Rehearsal
 
Tuesday March 12
1:00 PM Pinochle
2:30 PM Caregivers Support Group
7:30 PM Executive Committee Meeting
 
Wednesday March 13
4:00 PM Pick up Manna Orders
4:00 PM Hebrew School
5:15 PM Learn to Knit
7:00 PM Membership Committee Meeting
7:30 PM Development Committee Meeting
 
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Shabbat Services
Shabbat Ki Tisa
Friday March 1, 2013
6:30 PM Tot Shabbat ~ Rabbi Bob will tell a story
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service ~ Rabbi Cosnowsky will discuss,
"The Healing Side of Anger."   
Marat Goldberg & Liz Jensen Auf Ruf
Oneg Host: DeMare Family and Liz Jensen and Marat Goldberg
  
Saturday March 2, 2013
9:00 AM Torah Study
10:30 AM Morning Service ~ Jacob DeMare will be called to the Torah as as Bar Mitzvah
  
Shabbat Vayakhel-Pekude
Friday March 8, 2013
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service
Scholar-In-Residence ~ Rabbi Burton Visotzky, professor at the Jewish Theological Seminary, will discuss, "When Religions Teach Hate."
Oneg Host: Lifelong Learning Committee
  
Saturday March 9, 2013
9:30 AM Sophie & Jack Edwards Scholar-In-Residence
Rabbi Burton Visotzky will discuss, "Seder & Symposim."
Worship
Message from Rabbi Cosnowsky 
I have assembled a wonderful committee of congregants who are graciously providing their time and energy to plan and implement a new program for the congregation. On September 8, 2013 we will have the "High Holiday Hustle." Read more here.
Adult & Family Activities
Message from Our President
Janet WidmaierEtz Chaim has a wonderful culture that combines celebration and serious purpose. To me, the extraordinary thing is that the seriousness of purpose doesn't weigh down the joyous celebrations. Read more here. 
 
  
  
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  • Connections Team- On January 27th the Connections Team met with congregants to form common interest activities: pinochle, chess, knittting, movie outings and many more. Read more here.
  • Sophie & Jack Edwards Scholar-In-Residence- On March 8th-10th the Sophie & Jack Edwards Scholar-In-Residence weekend features renowned rabbi, professor and author Burton Visotzky. He will speak on the topic "Us and Them", relations between Jews and the other Abrahamic religions through the ages. Read more here.
  • Brotherhood Hockey Outing- Come watch the Wolves play on Sunday, March 10th. Read more here.
  • Sisterhood Lunch Bunch- All Etz Chaim women are welcome to attend the Lunch Bunch at Reza'a restaurant Thursday, March 14th. Read more here.
School & Youth Activities
  • School Happenings- Read about recent school activities here.
  • Shabbat Chaverim- Our next Shabbat Chaverim will be Friday morning, March 8th at 10:00 AM. This program is for young children and a parent/guardian. Read more here.
  • Tot Shabbat Plus- The next Tot Shabbat Plus is Saturday morning, March 16th 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.
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  • OSRUI Scholarships- An application is required for all campers wishing to receive the OSRUI scholarships from the Robert Scott Samuels Fund. Scholarships are awarded for:
    • Chalutzim- $400.00
    Regular Sessions- $300.00
    Atid- $100.00
    Additional scholarships based on need are available from the Jeremy Bruder Scholarship Fund. Please speak to one of the Rabbis or Anne to apply. Application form here.
    The deadline is Sunday, April 1st.
Congregational Life
  • Congregational Seder- This year's Congregational seder will be held on Tuesday evening March 26th at 6:00 PM. Everyone is invited to attend our communal celebration of this special holiday. Read more here. Registration form here.
  • Congregational Retreat- Registration for Etz Chaim's annual retreat April 26-28, has begun. This year's theme is Jewish Holidays. To learn more about retreat and to download registration form, click here.
Did You Know
  • Manna- The next Manna is Sunday, March 10th. 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.
  • Publicity- Does your committee have an upcoming event for members only? Does your committee have an event for the public to participate also? If you need some publicity outside of the congregation walls, then please contact our Publicity Chairwoman Rachelle Stoller so she can include your upcoming event to the public. She has contacts at many Chicagoland publications and the free press is great for your event and the synagogue! A lot of lead time is helpful because the publications often need many months notice to include our publicity.
  • OSRUI Special Programs- OSRUI is offering various programs year round. Read more here.
Past Events & Activities
  • Faces of Judaism Illuminted Part Three- On February 11, 2013, Rabbi Wolkin gave a presentation on conservative Judaism. Read more here.
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