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1710 S. Highland Ave.                                                                             September 11, 2013

Lombard, Il. 60148

Phone 630-627-3912

FAX 630-627-9123

 

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Upcoming Happenings
 
Wednesday September 11 
4:00 PM Hebrew School Begins Today
7:30 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal
 
Sunday September 15
8:30 AM Help Put Up Sukkah
9:00 AM Opening Day of Religious School
10:00 AM Sisterhood Meeting
11:45 AM Welcome Back to School Bar-b-que
12:00 PM Youth Committee Meeting
 
Monday September 16
7:00 PM Mah Jongg
 
Tuesday September 17
6:30 PM Garry Gardner Memorial Bowls for Hunger Committee Meeting
7:30 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal
7:30 PM Board of Directors Meeting
 
Friday September 20
12:00 PM Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Bob
 
Saturday September 21
6:00 PM Dine Out with Etz Chaim Friends
 
Sunday September 22
Manna Order Deadline
9:00 AM Religious School
9:30 AM Tumlar
12:00 PM Post Confirmation Class
 
Monday September 30
7:30 PM Ways & Means Committee Meeting
 
Tuesday October 1
10:00 AM Stitch N K'vetch
6:30 PM Bridge Lessons for Beginner Players
6:30 PM Facilities Committee Meeting
6:30 PM Religious School Committee Meeting
7:30 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal
 
Wednesday October 2
4:00 PM Hebrew School
Pick up Manna Orders
 
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Shabbat & Holiday Services
Yom Kippur
Friday September 13, 2013
8:15 PM Kol Nidre Service

Saturday September 14, 2013
10:00 AM Yom Kippur Morning Service

1:15 PM Children's Service

2:15 PM Discussion Group
3:30 PM Afternoon Service

Sukkot
Wednesday September 18, 2013
7:00 PM Erev Sukkot Service

Shabbat Chol Hamoed
Friday September 20, 2013
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service Rabbi Bob will discuss, "Rejoicing in the Sukkah."
Oneg Host: Palesch-Rothenberg Family

Saturday September 21, 2013
9:00 AM Torah Study
10:30 AM Morning Service
Connor Palesch will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah

Simchat Torah
Wednesday September 25, 2013
7:00 PM Erev Simchat Torah Service
Consecration


 

High Holiday Hustle 5K Run/Walk Recap
A great time was had by all who attended the High Holiday 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, September 8, 2013. The race next year will be held on Sunday, September 28. Mark your calendars now for this awesome event. 
Race results:
View photos from the race here.

Worship
Message from Rabbi Cosnowky 
It was an amazing morning. We had our first High Holiday Hustle 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, September 8, 2013. Read more here.




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  • Sukkot- Congregation Etz Chaim will celebrate the beginning of Sukkot with a joyous service, Wednesday evening, September 18 at 7:00 PM. Each child should bring a gaily decorated basket of fruit. Read more here. 
  • Simchat Torah- The conclusion and renewal of the annual Torah reading cycle is celebrated on Simchat Torah, Wednesday evening, September 25 at 7:00 PM. Read more here.
  • Shabbat Greeter Program- The Shabbat Greeter Program is seeking some new members to assist with this very valuable program. There are no special requirements needed to participate and you can sign up to help as often as your schedule allows. Read more here.
  • High Holiday Sermons- Read Rabbi Cosnowsky's Erev Rosh Hashanah sermon here. Read Rabbi Bob's Rosh Hashanah sermon here. Read our President, Jacob Margulies' speech here.
Adult & Family Activities
Message from Our President 
Jacob Margulies I am proud to have been chosen to lead this congregation. This is indeed the right place for me. Read more here.





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  • Learn with Rabbi Bob- Rabbi Bob invites you to join his study group "Jonah and the Meaning of our Lives." The study group will begin Friday September 20 at 12:00 PM. The Book of Jonah raises key questions about the purpose of our lives, including: Who am I? Why are we here? What is evil? Read more here.
  • Torah Study- The regular session of Torah Study will resume on Saturday, September 21. We meet on Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM. We study the text of the Bible in sequence. Read more here.
  • Fundamentals of Contract Bridge- This is a new series of beginner classes, no experience is required. Read more here.
  • Garry Gardner Memorial Bowls for Hunger- Please join us on Sunday, November 3 at 11:30 AM for the Garry Gardner Memorial Bowls for Hunger Project. Read more here.
  • One Book/One Community Program returns to the Western suburbs on Sunday, November 10 at 2:00 PM. Jami Attenberg will discuss her novel, The Middlesteins. Read more here.
School & Youth Activities
  • Snoozin' in the Sukkah- Join us for a fun filled evening as we fulfill the mitzvah to dwell in the sukkah Saturday, September 21 at 6:00 PM. Read more here.
  • A Special Program For The New School Year- Sunday morning's this year, we will have a different character from American Jewish history come out of our time machine and visit our assembly at Etz Chaim and our Prayer Experience at Westlake. If you would be interested in being one of these characters, please contact Anne Stein.
Congregational Life
  • First Day of Religious School Barbeque- Don't forget to join us September 15 for a bar-b-que at 11:45 AM, after the first day of school. We will provide great food and great entertainment. Bring the entire family. The event is sponsored by those great chefs from the Brotherhood.
  • PADS- Sign-up for the 2013-2014 is on the website. Please click here to see the schedule and sign up by September 15.
  • Save the Date- On Saturday evening, October 19 at 7:30 PM, Congregation Etz Chaim will have a Barbara Baruch memorial concert to benefit PADS. Details coming soon.
Did You Know
  • Manna- The first Manna for the year is Sunday, September 22. The 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.  
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1710 S. Highland Ave.
Lombard, IL 60148

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