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June 11, 2014

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SHABBAT SERVICES 

Shabbat Shelach
Friday June 13, 2014
7:30 PM Shabbat Service with the Life Tree Ramblers
Oneg Host: Ostroff Family

Saturday June 14, 2014
9;30 AM Torah Study with Ashley Rose and Jordie Trafimow
10:30 AM Morning Service ~ Ellie Ostroff will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah
Shabbat Korach
Friday June 20, 2014
7:30 PM Shabbat Family Service ~ Rabbi Bob will tell a story
Oneg Host: Gail Family

Saturday June 21, 2014
9:30 AM Torah Study with Ashley Rose and Jordie Trafimow
10:30 AM Morning Service ~ Jay Gail will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah

SPOTLIGHT
  • 2014 - 2015 Membership & Religious School Information- The office has mailed out the 2014-2015 Membership Commitment Forms and Religious School Registration Packets. The packets were sent to those who have fulfilled this year's financial commitments. If you did not receive your packet by Wednesday, June 18, please contact the synagogue office.
WORSHIP
Message from Rabbi Bob
rabbi bob
How do we look at our lives? Are we overwhelmed by the obstacles or do we see the opportunities? Do we see ourselves as isolated individuals or do we see ourselves as being part of something larger? Read more here.
ADULT ACTIVITIES
  • Brotherhood announces their first annual Norman Silverstein Memorial Golf Outing and BBQ THIS Sunday, June 15 at 12:00 PM. Read more here.
  • Sisterhood Mah Jongg is at the synagogue Monday evenings at 7:30 PM and will continue through the summer. Read more here.
  • Sandwich Generation Program- Are you raising children and at the same time caring for aging parents

    and feeling squeezed in the middle? Please join us on Monday, June 16 for this special program. Read more here.

  • Save the Date- Sisterhood Appreciation Dinner at Greek Isles, Thursday, June 26.

  • New: Chavarah to form in the summer. 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

Several years ago I approached the chair of the school committee, about having us go through the NATE accreditation process. After many years of working on this we finally received notice that we have been accredited by NATE. Read more here.

 

 

 

 

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  • Shabbat Chaverim will resume again in September. 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. Read more here.
CONGREGATIONAL LIFE
  • Tree Replacement at the Synagogue- Consider donating a tree in memory of someone, in honor of a special occasion or as a mitzvah. Read more here.
DID YOU KNOW
  • Manna- The summer Manna dates are: July 13 and August 10. Find out more about Manna or click here for an order form.
  • Career Connect Metro West- On Sunday, June 22 , there will be a Career Connect Training Recruitment event at Etz Chaim. come to learn about opportunities in manufacturing. Read more here.
  • Recycling- The Environment Team, Shomrei Adamah (Guardians of the Earth) was busy at the BBQ educating members about the increased recycling at the synagogue. Read more here.
  • Tzedakah- Donations received in the Tzedakah box in the synagogue lobby will go to Ukrainian Jews. Read more here.
  • Hillel at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign welcomes the CLASS OF 2018! Incoming freshmen and parents of incoming freshmen, Hillel isvery excited for your arrival on campus. Read more here.
PAST EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
  • Mystery Bus Ride Recap- On Saturday, May 31, 60 people attended the Mystery Bus ride. Read more here.
UPCOMING HAPPENINGS

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