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Shabbat
Noach
Friday October 12,
2007 Saturday October 13,
2007
6:30 PM Tot
Shabbat 9:00
AM Torah Study
Rabbi Cosnowsky will tell a
story. 10:30
AM Morning Service 8:15 PM Shabbat Evening
Service
B'nai Mitzvah: Matthew &
Rabbi Bob will
discuss,
Jonathan
Zuckerman
"Building the
Ark."
Baby naming: Maya Sofia
Eatman
Oneg Hosts: Zuckerman
Family
& The Eatman Family
Shabbat
Lech-Lecha Friday October 19,
2007
Saturday October
20, 2007
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening
Service 9:00 AM Torah
Study Rabbi Cosnowsky will
discuss,
10:30 AM
MorningService
"Charting
Unknown
Territory."
Bar Mitzvah: Benjamin Larson
Oneg Host: Larson
Family
* Childcare is available
during Friday evening services in our
Nursery.
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Message from Rabbi
Bob 
This week's Torah
portion, Noach, tells the story of Noah. Rabbi Bob
explains some of the symbolism of and similarities
between the stories of Noah and Jonah.
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Lots of Lewandowski - Special
Shabbat Music on November
30th 
On Friday, November 30th, we will
celebrate Shabbat with special music. We will be
transported back to the 18th century to hear many
liturgical offerings written by Lewis Lewandowski and
some of his contemporaries. Don't miss this exciting
worship experience.
Find out
more... |
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Message From Our
President 
The Holidays are over, but there is still
plenty to do at Etz Chaim. Our Social Action Committee
has been busily working. After their very
successful concert to raise funds for Bomba Israel,
their next event will be the Scholar-in-Residence
program this weekend. Our congregation is very fortunate
to have Rabbi David Saperstein, the director of the
Religious Action Center, joining us for this event on
October 13th & 14th. He will be speaking to us on
social justice. This weekend is being sponsored by a
bequest from the Bettye and Lou Kaplan Social Action
Fund. Check this e-bulletin and our website for full
details.
Our
popular Tummler1 program is back
again on Sunday mornings. The 'Tummler' meets in the
Stoller-Soreff Social Hall starting at 9:30 on a drop-in
basis. It's a great way to socialize and meet fellow
congregants. All you have to do to be a part of this is
enjoy noshing2 and
schmoozing3 with others. You don't
even have to have children in religious school- everyone
is welcome to stop by.
Translations:
1) tummler - One such as a social
director who encourages guest or
audience participation.
2) noshing - Eating tasty snacks such as
bagels, lox, and cookies (noshing is
not like a regular meal; it contains
no calories).
3) schmoozing - Talking with
friends about your children, grandchildren, the
state of the
world, etc.
While we won't make you sing or dance for
your bagel, you just may meet some new people or find
something interesting to get involved in at Etz Chaim.
So, plan on joining us on Sunday mornings. No
reservations necessary.
B'Shalom Marilyn |
Now on the Website-
President's Rosh Hashanah Sermon
On Rosh Hashanah,
Marilyn Streit asked the question, "In what way are we,
the Jewish people, a single people? What is it that
unites us and brings us together?" She shared her
thoughts on this, and some of her experiences in
Jerusalem, in her address to the
congregation.
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Social Action
Scholar-In-Residence This
Weekend 
Our first Social Action
Scholar-in-Residence Weekend will be this weekend,
Saturday October 13th and Sunday, October14th with Rabbi
David Saperstein. As the Director and Counsel of the
Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, he represents
the national Reform Jewish Movement to the Congress and
the administration. The Washington Post described him as
the "quintessential religious lobbyist on Capitol Hill".
Come hear this dynamic, engaging and inspiring speaker
speak to our own congregation.
On
Saturday, October 13th at 7:30 PM, we will begin with
havdalah,
followed by Rabbi Saperstein's presentation on "Tough
Choices: Jewish Perspectives on America's Social Justice
Challenge," and then dessert and conversation. On
Sunday, October 14th at 9:15 AM. lunch from Schmaltz's
will be followed by Rabbi Saperstein's call to action,
"Organizing Social Justice Programs in Our
Synagogues."
All adult congregants
are urged to attend these programs. They are supported
by a generous bequest from Lou and Bettye Kaplan.
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History &
Practices of Reform Judaism: Adult Education Classes
Begin Marty
Mechanick will teach a class on this provocative topic.
The class will meet on Thursdays, Oct.
11th, 18th and Nov. 1st beginning at
7:15 PM.
Topics covered regarding Reform Judaism
will include: The origins of Reform Judaism in Germany,
the principles of early Reform Judaism in America, the
people who influenced the movement, how different views
of rituals and practices have changed through the years,
and more.
For reservations for the class please
email Rabbi
Cosnowsky by October
10th. |
Blood Drive, Sunday
October 28th
There
will be a blood drive on Sunday, October
28th. LifeSource will be handling the collection in
the social hall from 8 AM to 1 PM. There is currently a
shortage of blood in our area, so your donation is
especially important. Mark your calendar and plan to
make a donation that day. Contact Kathy Shapiro to make
an appointment or get more information on our website.
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Adult Trip to Eastern Europe,
June 2008 The synagogue is planning
an adult trip in June 2008. This 12-day trip will begin
in Budapest and conclude in Prague.
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| School
& Youth Activities
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 Message From
Our EducatorDuring the past two weeeks we have had
King David and Eliezar ben Yehuda come out of our "Delet
M'Yisrael," or "Door from Israel." There is more information about our
visitors and pictures on the
website.
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JYG Skate Outing on Sunday,
October 21st  All 6th-
through 8-th graders are invited to join JYG for pizza
lunch and skating at the Lombard Roller Rink on Sunday,
October 21st. Meet at the synagogue after Sunday school
for pizza. The cost is $10 per person and this includes
lunch, skating and skate rentals. If you have your own
skates or blades please bring them. All the details can
be found on our website.
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Bomba Israel Concert
Approximately 200 people
attended the Bomba Israel Concert on Saturday evening
September 29th. Laura Fuentes and her band performed an
outstanding concert. You can view photos on our
website of the performers and people who
attended.
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Brotherhood's
Sukkah Building Experience
On Sunday
morning, September 23rd, Brotherhood
members old and new spent the morning erecting
the Sukkah. Many people participated in this
annual ritual. You can read about the process and
see the sukkah going up in a music video.
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JYG News
The
JYG had their first outing Sunday, September 23rd. We
met up at the temple for pizza. The 6th grade needed a
representative to the JYG so there was a quick election
and Becky Levin was elected. Then we were off to Laser
Quest! We had 27 kids signed up and it was a very
successful event. Everybody had a great time.
Look for upcoming programs
throughout the year. If you're in 6th, 7th or 8th grade
and haven't been to an event, please join us for some
fun.
Questions? Call Julie
Kalwat or Lena
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You can view or print a text
version of the E-bulletin, which includes the full text
of the website articles. Look for the printer graphic in
the right-hand column of the E-bulletin.
There is also a link on our website
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Sponsor
Spotlight
View two sample shows at www.turnerslides.com
email: leslie@turnerslides.com | Ph:
630.469.5433
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Special Interest:
Friday October 26, 2007
7:30 PM Family Service
Friday
November 2, 2007
8:15 PM Evening
Service with music by the Life Tree Ramblers
Friday November 9,
2007
6:30 PM Tot
Shabbat
Friday November 23,
2007
7:30 PM Family Service
Friday, December 14,
2007
6:30 PM Tot
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Calendar
9:00 AM Preschool
10:00 AM Synagogue Music Class with Rabbi
Cosnowsky
4:00 PM Hebrew
School
7:00 PM School Committee
7:00 PM Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class
Thursday October
11
9:00 AM Preschool
7:15 PM Adult Ed Class: History & Practices of Reform
Judaism
Friday October
12
9:00 AM Preschool
Saturday October
13
7:30 PM Social Action Scholar-In-Residence
Sunday October
14
PADS
9:00 AM Religious School
9:45 AM Social Action Scholar-In-Residence
6:30 PM AA/Al-Anon Meeting
Tuesday October
16
9:00 AM Preschool
7:30 PM Board Meeting
7:30 PM Choir Practice
Wednesday October
17
9:00 AM Preschool
10:00 AM Synagogue Music Class with Rabbi Cosnowsky
12:00 PM Senior Lunch Meeting
4:00 PM Hebrew School
7:00 PM Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class
Thursday October
18
9:00 AM Preschool
7:15 PM Adult Ed Class: History & Practices of Reform
Judaism
Friday October
19
9:00 AM Preschool
Sunday October
21
PADS
First Grade Family Program
9:00 AM Religious School
9:30 AM Brotherhood Meeting
11:30 AM Junior Choir Rehearsal
12:00 PM Youth Committee
12:00 PM JYG Event
6:30 PM AA/Al-Anon Meeting
Monday October
22
4:30 PM Public School Teacher Program
Tuesday October
23
9:00 AM Preschool
6:30 PM Adult Ed Committee
Wednesday October
24
9:00 AM Preschool
10:00 AM Synagogue Music Class with Rabbi Cosnowsky
4:00 PM Hebrew School
7:00 PM Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class
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The next Manna order is due Sunday,
November11th. Orders will be distributed beginning Wednesday,
November 14th
October orders will be distributed beginning
Wednesday, October 10th.
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