Shabbat Services:
Friday April 18, 2008 Saturday April 19, 2008
7:30 PM Family Service 9:00 AM Torah Study
Rabbi Cosnowsky will tell a story. NO Morning Service
Teacher Appreciation
Oneg Host: School Committee
Shabbat Chol Hamoed Pesach
Friday April 25, 2008 Saturday April 26, 2008
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service 9:00 AM Torah Study
All Hebrew Service 10:30 AM Morning Service
Oneg Host: Brotherhood & Sisterhood 6th Grade Shabbaton
Current Torah Portion
* Childcare is available during Friday evening services in our Nursery. |
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With Sincere Thanks Words canot express our thanks to all the congregation members who visited us, fed us and prayed in minyanim with us during our recent shiva.
Neil, Judy, Aaron and Brandon Farber |
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From the Board of of Trustees  On behalf of the Executive Board and Board of Trustees, we wish you a Happy and Healthy Passover Holiday. | |
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Message From Rabbi Cosnowsky
 What do you do to get ready for Passover? What do you eat or not eat during the week of Passover? Rabbi Cosnowsky has answers and suggestions to these two questions.
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Etz Chaim Congregational Seder 2008  This year Etz Chaim's Congregational Seder will be held on Sunday, April 20th at 6:00 PM. Everyone is invited to attend our communal celebration of the special holiday.
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Yom HaShoah Our annual Yom HaShoah service will take place this year on Thursday, May 1st at 7:30 PM. During the service there will be a series of readings, songs and prayers. We will recall the events of the attempt to destroy the Jewish people. The setting and mood of the service differs from other services held her at the synagogue during the rest of the year. We sit close together and take turns reading from descriptions, accounts and reflections on the Holocaust. We begin the service by reciting the Kaddish. During the year we gather as a congregation on many sacred days to remember the events of our past. On Yom HaShoah we come together to mourn and to remember.
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Message From Our President  The next several weeks at Etz Chaim are very busy. In her article, Marilyn mentions all the different events that will be happening during this time.
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Calling All PADS Volunteers The summer schedule for PADS is now available. If you would like to help, we'd love to have you. Summer information and sign up sheet can be found on the website.
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April Book Discussion Questions 
In April, the book discussion groups have been discussing "Abraham's Children: Race, Identity, and the DNA of the Chosen People" by Jon Entine. Suggested discussion questions are available on our website. Whether or not you will be attending a discussion session, these questions can help you focus your thoughts as you read the book. The groups met on April 13th and April 15th. The last group discussion on this book will take place on Thursday, April 17th 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
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Adult Service Program in Israel
 Love Israel? Wondering how you can make a real difference there? If so, this is the program for you. A social action-oriented trip is being planned for April 30-May 10, 2009.
Please join us in planning this exciting new trip on April 29th at 7:30 PM. All are welcome.
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Congregational Retreat May 2-May 4, 2008
Come learn, laugh and pray! Time is running out to sign up for Etz Chaim's Congregational Retreat on May 2 - May 4 at OSRUI in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. You don't want to miss this chance to spend the weekend with your family and friends - old and new - to learn, eat (well and often), sing (some well, and others...enthusiastically) and celebrate Shabbat in a special way. Please return the registration form (click link below to connect to website) to the synagogue by April 25th.
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Congregation Etz Chaim Blood Drive Congregation Etz Chaim will hold it's semi-annual blood drive on Sunday, May 4th from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
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Talking About Israel On Thursday, May 8th at 7:30 PM, Rabbi Bob will provide background information on Israel, current situations and current conflicts. This presentation will help you feel more knowledgeable when discussing the topic with friends, neighbors and co-workers.
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Social Action Spotlights Righteous Gentiles
In this week's e-bulletin we learn about Jadviga Konochowicz who, with her family, hid and cared for a Jewish family of eight and also smuggled weapons to the partisans.
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Lehrhaus at OSRUI
Lehrhaus is a program for adults interested in lifelong Jewish learning and living. Held at Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute, our very own Rabbi Cosnowsky will be leading a 3-night mini-course, July 24-27, 2008 on "The Afterlife from a Jewish Perspective."
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Brotherhood Golf Outing: SAVE THE DATE 
The Brotherhood Golf Outing is back and all are invited to play. Save the date - Sunday, June 8th at Klein Creek Golf Course in Winfield. There will be prizes, trophies, raffles and a buffet dinner following the event. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Please contact Jon Berman if you'd like to sponsor a hole, donate a prize for the raffle or need information. Have fun and help the Brotherhood support our synagogue.
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What Does Sisterhood Mean To You? Sisterhood at Etz Chaim is made up of women from all walks of life. We get together to socialize and to do good work. Sisterhood's mission is to unite its members and encourage participation in the life of Etz Chaim. In addition to social outings which include good food and great conversation, Sisterhood organizes and participates in many activities that enhance our congregation.
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School & Youth Activities
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Message From Our Educator
The Walk for Israel will take place on May 4th, beginning at McCormick Place. Anne explains the details of the walk with the Federation website for registration and further information.
Also in her article, Anne focuses on the teachers who have reached a milestone with their years of teaching at Etz Chaim.
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Family Israel Trip - June 2009  In the summer of 2009, Anne is preparing a family trip to Israel. The trip will be 12-14 days full of wonderful sights of Israel.
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Congregational Retreat May 2- May 4, 2008 Don't miss all the information about the Congregational Retreat found on our website.
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Camp Katan  Registration is now open for Camp Katan. Camp Katan meets at Etz Chaim from July 21st through August 1st and is for 3, 4, and 5-year-olds. The hours are 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
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JYG News The JYG had their Purim Carnival and it was a great success. The Kids did a great job with all the games and everybody had a wonderful time. The next event coming up is going to be a PADS project. We will help to cook, serve, do dishes and eat with the PADS guests. After that we will have our grand finale Great America trip in June. It has been a great year and we are starting to look forward to next year.
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New Announcements Posted on Website  New announcements posted are posted on our website. You can link to the "Announcements" section from this E-bulletin (see Keeping Current in right-side column) or from the website newsletter page.
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We Want Your Opinions We've been publishing the E-bulletin for almost a year. This week the communications committee will be sending a survey to our readers to get some feedback about our publication. Watch your e-mail for this survey and send in your reply by May 4th. |
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Lifeline Buying Day  Come to a Lifeline buying day on Sunday, May 18th at Etz Chaim. Purchase beautiful products handmade at Lifeline of the Old in Jerusalem.
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We welcome H.P. Schmaltz as a new advertiser!
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Check out our full catering menu for hot buffets, bagel trays, sandwiches and deli platters, specialty salads, and the best sweets trays this side of Manhatten. |
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Special Interest:
Thursday May 1, 2008
7:30 PM Yom HaShoah Service
Friday May 9, 2008
6:30 PM Tot Shabbat
8:15 PM Social Action Shabbat
Friday May 16, 2008
8:15 PM Confirmation
Friday May 23, 2008
7:30 PM Family Service with Life Tree Ramblers
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Calendar
Wednesday April 16
9:00 AM Preschool
4:00 PM Hebrew School
Model Seder
Manna Orders Distributed
9:00 AM Preschool
7:00 PM Book Group Meets
Friday April 18
9:00 AM Preschool
Model Seder
Saturday April 19
1st Seder
Sunday April 20
1st Day of Passover
NO Religious School
NO PADS 6:00 PM Congregational Seder
Monday April 21
7:30 PM Adult Retreat Subcommittee
Tuesday April 22
9:00 AM Preschool
6:30 PM Adult Ed Committee
Wedneday April 23
9:00 AM Preschool
4:00 PM Hebrew School
7:00 PM Life Tree Ramblers Rehearsal
9:00 AM Preschool
7:00 PM Adult Ed Class
7:30 PM Ritual & Religious Committee
Friday April 25
9:00 AM Preschool
Saturday April 26
Last Day of Passover
Sunday April 27
9:00 AM Religious School
Tumlar During Religious School
6th Grade Family Program
8th Grade Yom HaShoah Service
11:30 AM Junior Choir Rehearsal
12:00 PM JYG Event
12:30 PM URJ Intro to Judaism
PADS
6:30 PM AA/Al-Anon Meeting
Tuesday April 29
9:00 AM Preschool
7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal Wednesday April 30
9:00 AM Preschool
4:00 PM Hebrew School |
The next Manna order is due Sunday, May 11th. Orders will be distributed beginning Wednesday, May 14th.
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