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Thursday May 1, 2008
7:30 PM Yom HaShoah Service
Friday May 2, 2008 Saturday May 3, 2008
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service NO Torah Study
Rabbi Cosnowsky will discuss, 10:30 AM Morning Service
"Holiness in Song." Bar Mitzvah: Joshua Pevitz
Oneg Host: Pevitz Family
Shabbat Emor
Friday May 9, 2008 Saturday May 10, 2008
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 Bar Mitzvah: Hunter Soyak
Social Action Shabbat
Richard Salomon will talk about his
family's Holocaust experiences as
they were saved by a Righteous Gentile.
Oneg Host: Social Action Committee &
Soyak Family.
Current Torah Portion
* Childcare is available during Friday evening services in our Nursery. |
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Message From Rabbi Bob
 On Thursday evening, May 1st, Jews around the world will observe Yom HaShoah, the remembrance of the Holocaust. In Rabbi Bob's article he explains how we observe the past events and how we must never forget.
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Confirmation Service  Please join the Confirmation Class of 2008 on Friday evening, May 16th at 8:15 PM. This year's class will discuss, "A World Without Jews."
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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 with Rabbi Bob  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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Spotlight Righteous Gentile, Consul Sugihara,
 Our series of articles on Righteous Gentiles also provided information on the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous (JFR). Richard Salomon will speak at our Shabbat Service on May 9th about the Righteous Gentile, Consul Sugihara, who rescued his father.
The Social Action committee believes that helping to support needy rescuers is a very worthy way to practice tzedaka (צדקה). Donation forms will be available in the lobby from Sunday May 4th through May 11th. Please consider giving your support to JFR.
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Nina Lacey Amir to Speak at Etz Chaim
On Saturday, May 31st, Congregation Etz Chaim welcomes Nina Lacey Amir, a former congregant who has relocated to California, who will speak about prayers and rituals that will bring meaning to your religious practices.
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Brotherhood Golf Outing 
Sign up now for the Brotherhood Golf Outing, which is on Sunday June 8th at Klein Creek Golf Course in Winfield. We'll start the day with a hot breakfast buffet at 9 AM, and then play a scramble format starting at 10:30 AM. There will be prizes, trophies, and a raffle too. 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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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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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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School & Youth Activities
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Message From Our Educator
 In her article, Anne talks about Or Tzedek, a program for teens entering 10th-12th grade. Her article also highlights the first-grade teachers.
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Walk for Israel - 2008  The Walk for Israel will take place on May 4th, beginning at McCormick Place. Information about the walk and registration form can be found on the website.
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YOM YISRAEL - last day of school On May 18th we will have an all school family program, YOM YISRAEL, Israel Day. Families will come to the synagogue at 9:15 AMfor a morning of learning and fun.There will be 17 different activities going on all morning. Some will be geared to younger children; some will be geared to older children; some will be for the whole family to do together. We will have Israeli dancing, the giant floor map of Israel, food tasting, an archaeological dig, scavenger hunt of facts, snorkeling in Eilat, "wine making", an opportunity to put on some real Dead Sea mud, etc. A fun and meaningful time will had by all. Everyone is welcome. |
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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Etz Chaim Represented on NFTY-CAR Regional Board We want to wish a hearty mazel tov to Seth Hurwitz, who was recently elected as the Religion and Cultural Vice President of the Regional Board of NFTY-CAR (Chicago Area Region). Seth is the son of Philip and Susan Hurwitz. We also wish a mazel tov to Al and Kathy Herbach whose nephew, Jeremy Tecktiel was elected as the President. |
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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New Announcements Posted on Website  New announcements posted on our website include information about: A Jewish Perspective on Grief - presented by Jewish Healing Network of Chicago, JUF: Women's Division, and CFJE Hebrew Ulpan Center. 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 By now you should have received an e-mail with a survey about the E-bulletin. If you haven't responded yet, it's not too late. You can link directly to the survey from here This link can be used so that more than one person can respond from a household. Responses are due by May 4th. |
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Social Action Cell Phone Collection  Bring your cell phones to the donation box in the lobby for the benefit of Family Shelter Services. This effort has raised hundreds of dollars for this worthy cause already.
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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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Sisterhood Blow Out Sale
Sunday, May 18th bring your checkbooks and credit cards (though cash is always appreciated) - the gift shop is having a BLOW OUT SALE to clear out inventory for the summer. Most items are priced to sell, as low as 50 -80% off. If you have summer Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, housewarming or other events, this sale should help you meet your gift needs. Or, if you need a new menorah, seder plate or other holiday items, you can find them on sale. Jewelry will be deeply discounted as well. Bring a copy of this email to the gift shop and you will receive a $5 credit if you spend $50 or more - offer good only on this sale date. | |
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Special Interest:
Friday May 16, 2008
8:15 PM Confirmation
Friday May 23, 2008
7:30 PM Family Service with Life Tree Ramblers
Friday June 13, 2008
6:30 PM Tot Shabbat
Friday June 20, 2008
7:30 PM Family Service
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Wednesday April 30
9:00 AM Preschool
4:00 PM Hebrew School
Thursday May 1
9:00 AM Preschool
Friday May 2
9:00 AM Preschool
Congregational Retreat Weekend
Saturday May 3
Congregational Retreat Weekend
Sunday May 4
Congregational Retreat Weekend
8:00 AM Blood Drive
9:00 AM Religious School
11:30 AM Junior Choir Rehearsal
12:30 PM URJ Intro to Judaism
PADS
6:30 PM AA/Al-Anon Meeting
Monday May 5
7:30 PM Leadership Development
Tuesday May 6
9:00 AM Preschool
6:30 PM Facilities Committee
7:00 PM Sisterhood Outing
7:30 PM Social Action Committee
9:00 AM Preschool
4:00 PM Hebrew School
6:00 PM SYG Meeting
7:00 PM Life Tree Ramblers Rehearsal
9:00 AM Preschool
7:30 PM Adult Education Program with Rabbi Bob
Friday May 9
9:00 AM Preschool
Sunday May 11
9:00 AM Religious School
Manna Order Deadline
11:30 AM Junior Choir Rehearsal
PADS
6:30 PM AA/Al-Anon Meeting
6:30 PM Office Committee
Tuesday May 13
9:00 AM Preschool
7:00 PM Executive Committee
7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday April 30
9:00 AM Preschool
4:00 PM Hebrew School
Manna Orders Distributed
Last Day of Hebrew School
7:00 PM School Committee |
The next Manna order is due Sunday, May 11th. Orders will be distributed beginning Wednesday, May 14th.
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