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1710 S. Highland Ave.                                                                             January 29, 2014

Lombard, Il. 60148

Phone 630-627-3912

FAX 630-627-9123

 

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Shabbat Services
Shabbat Terumah
Friday January 31, 2014
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service ~ JYG will lead services
Oneg Hosts: Gutterman Family and the Families of the JYG

Saturday February 1, 2014
9:30 AM Torah Study with Ashley Rose & Jordie Trafimow
10:30 AM Morning Service ~ Samson Gutterman will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah

Shabbat Tetzaveh
Friday February 7, 2014
6:30 PM Tot Shabbat ~ Rabbi Bob will tell a story
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service ~ Rabbi Cosnowsky will lead services
Oneg Host: Rich Family

Saturday February 8, 2014
9:00 AM Torah Study
10:30 AM Morning Service ~ Joshua Rich will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah
Worship
Message from Rabbi Cosnowsky
Rabbi Cosnowsky
Judaism offers us the opportunity to strive to be holy, to strive to be a light to the world. How do we do this? Read more here.
 
Adult Activities
  • Legacy Series for Jewish Men is a three-part seminar series that is designed specifically for Jewish men. Read more here.
  • The Annual JUF Brunch will be Sunday, February 9. The guest speaker will be Dr. Eric A. Goldman. Read more here. Book order form here.
  • Soup, Bread and Game Night, sponsored by the Brotherhood and Sisterhood, will be Saturday, February 15. Read more here.
  • The Lifelong Learning Committee presents the third part of Faces of Christianity on Sunday, Monday, February 24. Read more here.
  • Connections Team & Etz Chaim's DuPage United Core Team will be leading Listening Sessions through February. Read more here.
  • Lunch & Learn (Formerly Seniors) next program will be Wednesday, February 26. Read more here.
  • Sophie and Jack Edwards Scholar In Residence annual weekend program will be March 7-9, 2014. Read more here.
  • Mah Jongg- Still want to play on Monday nights in February & March? Read more here
  • Spotlight on Our Library- This month's library spotlight focuses on the DVD Crossfire. Read more here.
  • NEW Weekly Event from the Connections Team- Cards & Tiles at Pinstripes in Oak Brook. Read more here.
School & Youth Activities
Message from Our Educator

Each year we have a family program for our 8th - 10th graders and their parents. This year we tied the program into MLK week-end making the theme about how we can make a difference in the world. Read more here.





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  • Shabbat Chaverim- Our next Shabbat Chaverim will be Friday morning, February 14 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.
  • 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. Like us on Facebook.
Congregational Life
  • Let the Good Times Roll- Congregation Etz Chaim Gala 2014 - Saturday, March 22, 2014. Join us for exciting casino gambling, lively dancing, delicious appetizers and drinks, plus fabulous live and silent auction. Party masks optional! New this year: Photo booth! Priority parking spots! Watch video and find more information here.
  • Congregational Retreat- Planning has already begun for the annual Congregational Retreat at OSRUI. The 2014 Retreat will be held the weekend of May 2-4 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Read more here.
Did You Know
  • Manna- The next Manna is Sunday, February 9. 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.
  • The Jewish Federation Academic Scholarship Program awards two scholarships ($10,000 each year of study toward a four year undergraduate program) to high school seniors beginning college in the Fall of 2014. Read more here.
  • JVS CAREER MOVES (Jewish Vocational Service) provides a range of services that are available for congregants looking for employment:
    • Career Counseling, Resume reviews,
    • Interviewing strategies, Workshops, Networking,
    • JEN (Jewish Employment Networking)
    • Refers qualified job candidates, at no cost to employers, throughout metropolitan Chicago For further information or to schedule an appointment call Joyce Bogolub, JVS Career Counselor, Lombard office, 630-889-0548 or visit the JVS website.
  • Tzedakah Collection Box- The social action committee has designated the tzadakah collection to aid victims of the tornadoes in Washington, Illinois.
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1710 S. Highland Ave.
Lombard, IL 60148

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