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May 7, 2014

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SHABBAT SERVICES 

Shabbat Behar
Friday May 9, 2014
6:30 PM Tot Shabbat ~ Rabbi Cosnowsky will tell 
a story
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service ~ Rabbi Bob 
will discuss, "Israel at 66".
Oneg Host: Friedman Family

Saturday May 10, 2014
9:00 AM Torah Study
10:30 AM Morning Service ~ Molly Friedman will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah
Shabbat Bechukotai
Friday May 16, 2014
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service
Confirmation
Oneg Hosts: Talbot Family and the Families of the 2014 Confirmation Class

Saturday May 17, 2014
9:00 AM Torah Study
10:30 AM Morning Service ~ Matthew Talbot will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah
SPOTLIGHT
  • Online Suggestion Box- We are pleased to let you know that an online suggestion box has been created, so that whenever you have a suggestion, you may easily submit it. Read more here.
WORSHIP
Message from Rabbi Bob
rabbi bob This week Israel celebrated Yom Ha'atzmaut, its 66th Independence Day. In America we observe Memorial Day in May and then our Independence in July. In Israel these two days follow one after the other. Read more here.
ADULT ACTIVITIES

  • Sisterhood Mah Jongg at the synagogue resumed on May 5 at 7:30 PM and will continue through the summer. Read more here.

  • Seniors Sponsored Program- The Lunch and Learn group invites you to lunch and the movie "Imaginary Witness: Hollywood and the Holocaust", Wednesday, May 21. Read more here.

  • Cards & Tiles- Congregants and their friends have been gathering at Pinstripes on Thursday afternoons for lunch and games. Read more here.

  • New Chavarah to form in the spring. Read more here. 
  • Brotherhood announces their 1st annual Norman Silverstein Memorial Golf Outing and BBQ on Sunday, June 15 at 12:00 PM. Read more here.
  • Connections Team- Save the Date- Join us as Etz Chaim congregates for a picnic and a play Saturday, July 26 "Shakespeare Under the Stars". Read more here.
SCHOOL & YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Message from Our Educator
It's hard to believe that we only have one week of school left. I owe a gratitude of debt to our wonderful teachers who come every week to volunteer their time to teach the young members of Etz Chaim. Read more here.



  • Shabbat Chaverim- Our next Shabbat Chaverim will THIS Friday morning, May 9 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.
  • Confirmation- Please join the Confirmation Class of 2014 on Friday, May 16. Open your invitation here.
  • JYG is going to Great America Sunday, June 1 at 8:30 AM. Read more here.
CONGREGATIONAL LIFE

  • Sisterhood Gift Shop Announces Spring Clearance Sale, May 18. Most items below $10.

DID YOU KNOW
  • Manna- The next Manna is THIS Sunday, May 11. 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.

UPCOMING HAPPENINGS
Wednesday May 7

Thursday May 8
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