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1710 S. Highland Ave.                                                                                            May 22, 2013

Lombard, Il. 60148

Phone 630-627-3912

FAX 630-627-9123

 

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Upcoming Happenings
 
Wednesday May 22 
 
Saturday May 25
7:30 AM Shabbat Morning Nature Walk
 
Monday May 27
Office Closed in observance of Memorial Day
 
Tuesday May 28
1:00 PM Pinochle
7:00 PM Congregational Annual Meeting
8:00 PM PADS Concert Meeting
 
Wednesday May 29
6:30 PM Life Long Learning Committee Meeting
7:00 PM Planned Giving Committee Meeting
 
Sunday June 2
8:00 AM JYG goes to Great America
9:00 AM Sisterhood Brunch & Walk at the Morton Arboretum
 
Tuesday June 4
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 June 5
7:00 PM Calendar Meeting
 
 
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Sponsors


  
Jordan Uditsky 
  

R & R Photography 

 

A Balloon Creation 

  

  
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Shabbat Services
Shabbat  Beha'alotecha
Friday May 24, 2013
7:30 PM Shabbat Family Service ~ Rabbi Bob will tell a story
Oneg Host: Margulies Family

Saturday May 25, 2013
10:30 AM Morning Service ~ Isaac Margulies will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah

Shabbat Shelach
Friday May 31, 2013
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service
Installation of Board of Directors, Officers of the Congregation, Officers of Sisterhood & Brotherhood
Oneg Host: Hirsch Family

Saturday June 1, 2013
10:30 AM Morning Service ~ Esther Hirsch will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah


News from the Office

The office will be closed on Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day

Worship
Message from Rabbi Cosnowsky
The past Rabbi of our sister congregation Or Hadash in Haifa, has moved on to start up a wonderful endeavor that seeks to build up many aspects of Israeli culture that will build bridges and relationships around the world.  Read more here. 
Adult & Family Activities
Message from Our President
Janet Widmaier I would like to share with you the many ways in which our wonderful and talented Song Leader, Cindy Michelassi, contributes to the life of our community.  Read more here. 



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  • Connections Team:
    • Tree House Artists' Workshop is proud to present, The People of My Life, written by former 2nd grade Hebrew teacher and long-time congregant, Harvey Simsohn. This is the first in a series of selected artworks created by members of the Etz Chaim community,  Read more here.  
    • Bridge- There is still time to brush up your bridge skills this summer at Etz Chaim. Read more here.
    • Summer Evening Book Group- Join us at Etz Chaim, Tuesday, June 25th at 7:30 PM for informal Summer Evening Book Discussions. Read more here.
    • Shabbat Morning Nature Walk- There is still time to sign up for THIS Saturday morning, May 25th nature walk. Read more here.

School & Youth Activities
  • Wishing everyone a wonderful summer!! 

Congregational Life
  • PADS- If you'd like to volunteer for PADS at Etz Chaim, click here to sign up for the dates you are available and the activities you'd like to do. Please sign up by Wednesday, May 29th. A confirmation of the summer schedule will be sent out by the end of May. Questions? Contact Susan Brodie.

Did You Know
  • Torah Study- Beginning June 1st Ashley Rose and Jordie Trafimow will lead summer Torah Study.

Past Events & Activities
  • Faces of Judaism Part IV- On April 22nd Rabbi Eitan Weiner-Kaplow of Shir Hadash in Northbrook shared with approximately 25 congregants and non-congregants on the history and evolution of the Reconstructionist movement. Read more here.
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1710 S. Highland Ave.
Lombard, IL 60148

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