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1710 S. Highland Ave.                                                                              September 25, 2013

Lombard, Il. 60148

Phone 630-627-3912

FAX 630-627-9123

 

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Upcoming Happenings

Wednesday September 25

Pick up Manna Orders

 

Thursday September 26

11:15 AM Movie Matinee

 

Friday September 27

12:00 PM Jonah and the Meaning in Our Lives

 

Sunday September 29

9:00 AM Religious School
9:00 AM Brotherhood  take down Sukkah
9:30 AM Tumlar

9:30 AM Committee Rush
12:00 PM Post Confirmation  Class

 

Monday September 30

7:00 PM Ways & Means Committee Meeting

 

Tuesday October 1

10:00 AM Stitch N' Kvetch

6:30 PM Beginners Bridge

6:30 PM Facilities Committee Meeting

6:30 PM Religious School Committee Meeting

7:30 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal

 

Wednesday October 2

10:00 AM Bridge

4:00 PM Hebrew School

 

Friday October 4

12:00 PM Jonah and the Meaning in Our Lives 


Sunday October 6

9:00 AM Religious School

Camp Day at Westlake

9:30 AM Tumlar

10:00 AM Sisterhood Meeting

10:00 AM Connections Team Committee Meeting

12:00 PM Brotherhood Meeting

12:00 PM Youth Committee Meeting

 

Monday October 7

7:00 PM Office Committee Meeting

 

Tuesday October 8

1:00 PM Pinochle

6:30 PM Empty Bowls Committee Meeting

7:00 PM Membership Committee Meeting

7:30 PM Executive Committee Meeting

7:30 PM Social Action Committee Meeting

 

Wednesday October 9

4:00 PM Hebrew School


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Shabbat & Holiday Services
Simchat Torah
Wednesday September 25, 2013
7:00 PM Erev Simchat Torah Service
Consecretion

Shabbat Bereshit
Friday September 27, 2013
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service ~ Rabbi Cosnowsky will discuss,
"Finding Holiness in Making Mistakes".
Henry Isaac Sevcik baby naming
Simone Aveline Williams baby naming
Oneg Hosts: Gelman Family, Sevcik Family & Williams Family 

Saturday September 28, 2013
9:00 AM Torah Study
10:30 AM Morning Service ~ Jayne Gelman will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah

Shabbat Noach
Friday October 4, 2013
6:30 PM Tot Shabbat ~ Rabbi Bob will tell a story
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service ~ Rabbi Cosnowsky will discuss,
"A Promise is a Promise".
Ryerson Stern baby naming
Oneg Hosts: Fidlow Family & Stern Family

Saturday October 5, 2013
9:00 AM Torah Study
10:30 AM Shabbat Morning Service
Molly Fidlow will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah

From Our President

Transition Planning Committee Input Requested

 

The Executive Committee of Etz Chaim has created a Transition Planning Committee. The charter of this committee is to deliver an organizational structure and create a succession path that will guide us in the coming years. This committee will not be selecting the next senior rabbi.  If any congregant has input to the committee, please send via email to Al Herbach, Chair of the Committee by October 31, 2013.

Live Streaming

One of the great things about today's technology is that we now have the ability to bring Congregation Etz Chaim into our homes. Every Friday night Shabbat service and every holiday service can be seen in your homes as we now stream them live.

 

We know there are times when you really want to be physically here so you can feel the warmth of our congregation as we pray and sing together. However, circumstances do not always allow us to do this. If there is a Shabbat or holiday service when you can't join us, please click on this link that will enable you to be part of our service, part of Etz Chaim. (This link is only live during services.)

 

Please know that this link can always be found on the homepage of our website. We invite you to share this link with out-of-town family and friends so they too can be a part of the Etz Chaim experience. 

Worship
Message from Rabbi Bob 
rabbi bob This week we begin our annual cycle of reading the Torah with the familiar story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. The story centers on the woman and the man eating the forbidden fruit of the Tree of Knowledge. Read more here.




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  • Simchat Torah- The conclusion and renewal of the annual Torah reading cycle is celebrated on Simchat Torah, TONIGHT 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 Bob's Kol Nidre sermon here. Read Rabbi Cosnowsky's Yom Kippur sermon here.
 
Adult  Activities
  • 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.
  • Seniors Program- The next Seniors program will be Wednesday, October 16 at 12:00 PM. Read more here.
  • Lifelong Learning Programs:
    • Faces of Christianity- On Monday, October 28, Father James Dvorscak of St. Mary Catholic Church in Mokena presents Part I of a four-part series. 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.
    • Adult Beginning Hebrew classes will begin in October. Read more here.
    • Adult Intermediate Hebrew classes will begin in October. Read more here.
School & Youth Activities
Message from Our Educator 
Holidays are always a big deal at Etz Chaim. We like to celebrate and like it when lots of people join us for the celebrations. Read more here.
 
 
 
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  • Prospective Camper Visiting Day- If your child wants to join OSRUI next summer for the first time, spend the day at camp and see all that it has to offer, come to OSRUI on October 13. Read more here. 
  • Shabbat Chaverim- Our Shabbat Chaverim will start again on Friday morning, October 18 at 10:00 AM. This program is for young children and a parent/guardian. Each session we do a craft, have play time, music with Cindy Michelassi and, of course a snack. We recite the Shabbat blessings and then have challah and juice.
  • SKIP- Enroll Your Child in SKIP Now- The SEND-A-KID-TO-ISRAEL PARTNERSHIP (SKIP) program is a special savings plan that helps Chicago-area youngsters 3rd -9th grade visit Israel as an integral part of their Jewish education. Please contact Rachel Wood if you have not received your packet. Read more here. Enrollment packets need to be received no later than November 15, 2013.  
Congregational Life
  • PADS concert in Memory of Barbara Baruch- On Saturday evening, October 19 at 7:30 PM, Congregation Etz Chaim will have a Barbara Baruch memorial concert to benefit PADS. Read more here.

  • Library News- This is the second Spotlight on Our Library, a series of articles from the library that will be posted bi-monthly. A shared goal of the Library and Lifelong Learning Committees is to enhance learning among all of our members. Read more here.

Did You Know
  • Manna- The next Manna is Sunday, October 13. 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. 
  • Register for Fall Classes at OSRUI- OSRUI offers many classes and programs throughout the fall. Read more here.
  • Indiana University's Jewish Studies is now accepting applications for scholarships for incoming freshmen for 2014-2015. Read more here.

  • Wanted College Student Addresses- In order to keep our college students connected to the Etz Chaim community, we need both regular mailing addresses and email addresses of freshmen as well as returning college students. Addresses are not saved from school year to school year, so we need addresses even if you sent them in past years. Please send address information to the synagogue office by email.
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1710 S. Highland Ave.
Lombard, IL 60148

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