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Friday Novmeber 9, 2007 Saturday November 10 , 2007
6:30 PM Tot Shabbat 9:00 AM Torah Study
Rabbi Bob will tell a story 10 :30 AM Morning Service
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service Bar Mitzvah: Joe Crotty
Rabbi Cosnowsky will discuss,
"Selling Out."
Oneg Host: Crotty Family
Shabbat Vayetzei Friday November 16, 2007 Saturday November 17, 2007
8:15 PM Evening Service 9:00 AM Torah Study
SYG Will Lead the Service
* Childcare is available during Friday evening services in our Nursery. |
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Message from Rabbi Bob 
In this D'var Torah, Rabbi Bob writes about the story of two brothers, Jacob and Esau, representing the story of two nations, Israel and Edom.
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Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, November 19th
The DuPage Interfaith Resource Network Thanksgiving Service will be held on Monday, November 19th at 7:30PM in the beautiful sanctuary of St. Procopius Abbey at the corner of Maple and College in Lisle. The service features broad participation from a wide range of religions including: Protestants, Buddhists, Catholics, Jews, Moslems, Zoroastrians, Sikhs, and B'hai. We hear the prayers of other religions, sung and chanted. The service is a wonderful way to begin the week of Thanksgiving. The warmth and diversity of the worshipping congregation expresses the promise of America. We respect our differences and appreciate that which binds us together. We proclaim a common message of thanks with our words and melodies of prayer. |
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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 when we hear Rabbi Cosnowsky sing 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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We Bid Farewell to the Mechanicks
On Friday, November 30th, the congregation will honor Connie and Marty Mechanick for their many years of devotion to Etz Chaim. As they prepare to move to California, join us to say good-bye to our dear friends and wish them the best. |
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Hanukkah Happening  On Sunday, December 9th we will celebrate Hanukkah together as a community with a special program, followed by activities and dinner. Marilyn Price, internationally known puppeteer, will begin performing at 4:30. Following the show we will gather in the social hall to light candles, sing songs, and have a delicious Hanukkah dinner.
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Hanukkah Gift Bazaar- This Sunday, November 11th
The Sisterhood-sponsored Hanukkah Gift Bazaar will be held on Sunday, November 11th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Come shop for all your gifts and for yourself. Also, anyone who is interested in participating with a booth can contact Jennie Bermudez. There is no cost for the booth for Etz Chaim members, so all of you who make your own crafts or have a specialty line that you are selling, please think about being a part of this great event.
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New Announcements Posted on Website  New announcements posted on our website include information about: A Hanukkah concert with the group Listen Up Acapella at Congregation Beth Shalom on Sunday, December 2nd; BJE-sponsored workshops for parents and teacher presented by Richard Lavoie, acclaimed author and visiting lecturer in the field of Special Education, on Sunday, November 18th; information about scholarships for college and graduate students from the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. You can link to the "Announcements" section from this E-bulletin (see Keeping Current in right-side column) and the website (Keeping Current, Newsletter, find Announcements in left-side column). |
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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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Book Club Groups Forming
 The Adult Ed committee is organizing a new book club which will start meeting in January. Information about meeting times, book choices and sign-up is available on our website.
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Mah Jongg Cards  Attention all Mah Jongg players: Sisterhood is now talking orders for 2008 Mah Jongg cards. The costs are $6.50 for a standard card and $7.50 for large print. The deadline for sending the order in is February 1. Please email Kathy Herbach at kathleen.herbach@gmail.com with the number of cards you wish to order. Checks can be made out to Congregation Etz Chaim Sisterhood. Thank you!
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Update From Gershom & Bobbie Lichtenberg  Many months have passed since Gershom & Bobbie made aliyah, yet the newness has not worn off. There are still so many things that they continue to learn in their new home.
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School & Youth Activities
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Message From Our Educator
 Anne Stein writes, "We have a cadre of wonderful people teaching in our school this year. As the year progresses, I will be highlighting the teachers of each grade." In this writing, she tells us about the tenth-grade teachers- Marty Mechanick, Steve Levin, Mary Hason, Robin Dombeck, Wendy Peck, David Sigale, and Rabbi Bob.
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Enroll Your Child in SKIP Now.  The SEND-A-KID-TO-ISRAEL PARTNERSHIP (SKIP) program is a special savings plan that helps Chicago-area youngsters visit Israel as an integral part of their Jewish education.
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"Wanted"-College Student Addresses
Each year, the Youth Committee collects college student snail mail addresses and email addresses. Why? Because we want to keep our college students connected to the Etz Chaim community. How? We send them the E-Bulletin, "goodie" boxes at festive times of the year, and list them in the Kesher (URJ) directory of Jewish college students.
We need both regular mailing addresses and email addresses of freshmen as well as returning college students. Addresses are not saved from school year to school year, so we need addresses even if you sent them in past years. Please send address information to the synagogue office ASAP by email at cec.office2@congetzchaim.org or contact Susan Hurwitz or Shelley Miller in the office at 630-627-3912. |
 In October, Rabbi Cosnowsky taught a three-part class about synagogue music. One of the particpants, Barbara Turner, has written about the topics that were discussed in the classes.
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SYG Collects 6700 Pounds in Food Drive
The Humanitarian Service Project, based in Carol Stream, sent out a press release to local newspapers highlighting the SYG Yom Kippur food drive. The Senior Youth Group collected over 330 bags of food that the Humanitarian Service Project then donated to needy families in our community. Thanks to all who brought food and helped make this a success. | |
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Special Interest:
Friday November 23, 2007
7:30 PM Family Service
Friday December 7, 2007
7:30 PM Family Service
Friday December 14, 2007
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Calendar
Wednesday November 7
9:00 AM Preschool
4:00 PM Hebrew School
7:00 PM Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class
Thursday November 8
9:00 AM Preschool
Friday November 9
9:00 AM Preschool
Sunday November11
PADS
Manna Order Deadline
9:00 AM Hanukkah Gift Bazaar
9:00 AM Religious School
9:30 AM Brotherhood Meeting at Westlake
11:30 AM Junior Choir Rehearsal
12:00 PM Youth Committee
6:30 PM AA/Al-Anon Meeting
Monday Novmeber 12
6:30 PM Office Committee
7:30 PM 2009 Bar/Bat Mitzvah Parents Meeting
Tuesday Novmeber 13
9:00 AM Preschool
7:00 PM Executive Committee
7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday November 14
9:00 AM Preschool
4:00 PM Hebrew School
7:00 PM School Committee
7:00 PM Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class
Thursday November 15
9:00 AM Preschool
Friday November 16
JYG Retreat
9:00 AM Preschool
Sunday November 18
9:00 AM Religious School
11:30 AM Junior Choir Rehearsal
6:30 PM AA/Al-Anon Meeting
Monday November 19
7:00 PM Choir Meets
7:30 PM Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
Tuesday November 20
9:00 AM Preschool
7:30 PM Board Meeting
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The next Manna order is due Sunday, November11th. Orders will be distributed beginning Wednesday, November 14th
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