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March 19, 2014

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SHABBAT SERVICES 

Shabbat Shemini
Friday March 21, 2014
7:30 PM Shabbat Service with the Life Tree
Ramblers
Oneg Host: Ein Family

Saturday March 22, 2014
9:00 AM Torah Study
10:30 AM Morning Service ~ Lillian Ein will be
called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah
Shabbat Tazria
Friday March 28, 2014
7:30 PM Shabbat Family Service ~ Rabbi Bob will tell a story
Oneg Host: Schlesinger Family

Saturday March 29, 2014
9:00 AM Torah Study
10:30 AM Morning Service ~ Eric Schlesinger will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah
SPOTLIGHT
  • Let the Good Times Roll- Congregation Etz Chaim Gala 2014 - 
    THIS 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.
  • Magical Mystery Bus Ride- Join us for a very special ride Saturday, May 31, click here.
WORSHIP
Message from Rabbi Cosnowsky
Passover is on the horizon, and as we prepare for the special holiday, it is important to remember the hungry in our midst. Here's a great way to celebrate the upcoming holiday and support the greater community food bank as well. Read more here.

ADULT ACTIVITIES
Message from Our President
Jacob Margulies Each year AIPAC has a policy conference where one can learn much about the American-Israeli relationship and then some. I have attended the past five years. Read more here.






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  • Rabbi Josh Weinberg to Speak at Etz Chaim- THIS Sunday, March 23, Rabbi Josh Weinberg will speak about Reform Judaism, Israel and Zionism. Read more here.

  • Seder Match- If your plan for the first night of Passover is an unanswered question- the Connections Team would like to help you make a connection. Read more here.

  • Sisterhood- Checkerboard Invitations is currently running a special for Bar and Bat Mitzvah invitations. Buy 75 invitations, get 25 FREE in addition to the 25% off all items in your invitation order which Sisterhood offers all the time. For more information, please contact Leah Dicker Notarus.

  • New Chavarah to form in the spring. Read more here.
  • The next DuPage Delegate Assembly meeting will be Thursday, March 20. Read more here. 
  • Social Action Food Drive- Please consider donating food from your kitchen as you prepare for Passover. There will be a collection box in the lobby from Monday, March 17 - Friday, April 11. Food will be donated to the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry. The pantry has matched to help end hunger through the Feinstein Foundation. 
SCHOOL & YOUTH ACTIVITIES
  • Shabbat Chaverim- Our next Shabbat Chaverim will be Friday morning, March 28 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.
  • OSRUI Scholarships- Campers who wish to receive a scholarship to OSRUI from the Robert Scott Samuels Fund need to write a letter to the Youth Committee. Scholarships are awarded for: 
    Chalutzim- $400.00  
    Regular Sessions- $300.00  
    Atid- $100.00  
    Application form here. 
    The deadline is Sunday, April 1, 2014 
    Additional scholarships based on need are available from the Jeremy Bruder Scholarship Fund. Please speak to one of the Rabbis or Anne to apply for a confidential, need based scholarship.
CONGREGATIONAL LIFE
  • Congregational Seder- This year's Congregational seder will be held on Tuesday evening, April 15 at 6:00 PM. Everyone is invited to attend our communal celebration of this special holiday. Read more here. Registration form here.
  • Congregational Retreat- Please join us 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
  • Metea Valley Softball Pitchers Strike Out Cancer- Congregant Elise Titiner's fundraiser, Strike Out Cancer, is taking pledges to raise money for the Smashing Walnuts Foundation. Read more here.
  • Manna- The next Manna is Sunday, April 20. 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.
  • Career Connect Metro West- A collaborative effort of DuPage United, College of DuPage, Technology Center of DuPage, local government and manufacturers is seeking volunteer Board members. Read more here.
UPCOMING HAPPENINGS
Wednesday March 19
4:00 PM Hebrew School
7:00 PM Life Tree Ramblers Rehearsal
Thursday March 20
7:00 PM DuPage United Delegate Assembly
Friday March 21
12:00 PM Learn with Rabbi Bob
Saturday March 22
7:30 PM Annual Gala..Let the Good Times Roll
Sunday March 23
9:00 AM Religious School
9:30 AM Tumlar
9:30 AM Brotherhood/Sisterhood Program
10:00 AM Stitch N' Kvetch
12:00 PM Youth Committee Meeting
12:00 PM Leadership Development Class
Monday March 24
7:00 PM Pinochle
7:30 PM Ritual & Religious Committee Meeting
Tuesday March 25
1:00 PM Pinochle
7:30 PM Book Discussion- 
The Glass Wives
Wednesday March 26
10:00 AM Bridge
4:00 PM Hebrew School
PAST EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
  • Faces of Christianity Part 3 Recap- On February 24, 2014, Pastor Jim Honig of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glen Ellyn, gave a fascinating, informative and engaging talk on Lutheranism. Read more here.
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