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Erev Purim
Thursday March 20, 2008
7:00 PM Erev Purim Service
Shabbat Tzav
Friday March 21, 2008 Saturday March 22, 2008
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service 9:00 AM Torah Study
Rabbi Cosnowsky will discuss, 10:30 AM Morning Service
"The Journey of Forgiveness." Adult B'nai Mitzvah
Melissa Cruz will be welcomed to the
community.
Oneg Host: Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class
Shabbat Shmini
Friday March 28, 2008 Saturday March 29, 2008
7:30 PM Family Service 9:00 Am Torah Study
Rabbi Bob will tell a story. NO Morning Service
Current Torah Portion
* Childcare is available during Friday evening services in our Nursery. |
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Message From Rabbi Cosnowsky
 This past weekend, we held our annual Scholar-In-Residence program where Dr. Elsie Stern discussed the story of Purim and Esther in great detail. You all know the story of Purim, but do you know the meaning behind Esther's name and who she really was? |
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48th Annual Purim Service & Carnival  Etz Chaim is the Purim capital of the world!This year's Purim service will be held on Thursday, March 20th at 7:00 PM. The Purim carnival, run by our Youth Groups, will be held on Sunday, March 23rd.
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B'nai Mitzvah Class of 2008 You are cordially invited to the 2008 Adult B'nai Mitzvah at Shabbat morning services on Saturday, March 22nd at 10:30 A.M. Adult B'nai Mitzvah culminates over a year of study. The adult students learned an entire aliyah from the Torah, learned a line of Haftarah and a section of the Morning prayer service. We are so very proud of the efforts of our students and hope that you will join us to honor them as they become B'nai Mitzvah. Our B'nai Mitzvah are: Carole Foner, Garry Gardner, Marcia Gibson, Kathy Herbach, Terry Kraus, Marcia MacRae, Deb Prinz, Cindy Swanson, Barb Turner, Susan Wisniewski and Monica Zolowicz
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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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Rabbi Weinberg to Speak at Etz Chaim -
April 5, 2008
Many of our young people have met Rabbi Weinberg on our retreats, Israel trips or at camp. Now the adults of the congregation have the chance to study with Rabbi Weinberg as he speaks on "Our Religious Connections to the Land of Israel".
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"To Life!" - 18th Annual Holocaust Education Project The annual Holocaust Education Project at Elmhurst College, now in its 18th year, is an interfaith, interdisciplinary effort to teach the vital lessons of one of humanity's darkest chapters. The program will be held from April 6-10, 2008.
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April Book Discussion Questions 
In April, the book discussion groups will be 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 will meet on Sunday, April 13th 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM, Tuesday, April 15th 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 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.
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Congregational Retreat May 2-May 4, 2008
Registration for Etz Chaim's 2008 Retreat has begun! Reserve your place today. Join us on May 2--4 as we experience Shabbat, have fun and participate in Jewish learning with other members of our congregational family. This year's theme is Godlink: Our Connection To The Divine. To find out more, or to print a registration form please click on the link below.
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Social Action Spotlights Righteous Gentiles
In this week's e-bulletin we learn about Sister Alfonsja, who at the age of 19, headed up an orphanage in Przemysl, Poland. Though she was to only take in Catholic children, you will read how she managed to save many Jewish children from certain death.
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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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School & Youth Activities
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Message From Our Educator
Recently, Anne attended the National Association of Temple Educators study program. The program was very inspirational and gave Anne many new ideas to bring to the congregation as well as the religious school. In this article, Anne also focuses on the chug teachers.
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Family Israel Trip - June 2009  As winter continues to be a part of our life, Anne is busy thinking about the summer of 2009. She has plans underway for a 12- to 14-day family trip to Israel in late June.
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Apachi West Day Camp
 Apachi Village West Day Camp will be held at Congregation Beth Shalom from June 16th - July 25th, for boys and girls from age 4 through entering 4th grade. Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:45 PM Monday - Friday.
Apachi is also looking for a few good counselors and staff for camp.
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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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Youth Scholarship Funds Going to camp is one of the most memorable experiences any child can have. There's sports, swimming, learning, singing, praying and being with your friends. To help make this experience happen, each child attending Jewish camp this summer is eligible for one of two scholarships.
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New Announcements Posted on Website  New announcements posted on our website include information about: Theatre of Western Springs presenting, "Morningstar Stars", PADS Bowl-A-Rama, Coping with your Chronic Physical Illness: A Jewish Perspective, Recovery Seder - Finding Spirituality in Passover and Relay for Life. 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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Website/Technology Volunteers Needed:
The Office/Communications committee is still looking for people interested in getting involved on some of the projects involved in keeping our website fresh and vibrant.There are a variety of tasks- we're sure we can find something you're interested in. We'd love to have you join our team.
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We welcome H.P. Schmaltz as a new advertiser!
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Special Interest:
6:30 PM Tot Shabbat
Friday April 11, 2008
8:15 PM Dr. Bryant Cureton, the President of Elmhurst College, will speak.
Friday April 18, 2008
7:30 PM Family Service |
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Calendar
Wednesday March 19
9:00 AM Preschool
4:00 PM Hebrew School
7:00 PM Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class
9:00 AM Preschool
Friday March 21
9:00 AM Religious School
NO Tumlar Today
9:30 AM Brotherhood Meeting at Westlake
9:30 AM Sisterhood Meeting at Westlake
11:30 AM Purim Carnival
12:30 PM Book Group Meets
12:30 PM URJ Intro to Judaism Class
12:30 PM Book Club Meets
PADS 6:30 PM AA/Al-Anon Meeting
Tuesday March 25
9:00 AM Preschool
10:00 AM Book Group Meets
6:30 PM Adult Ed Commmittee
Wednesday March 26 9:00 AM Preschool
4:00 PM Hebrew School
4:00 PM Sisterhood Passover Bazaar
Thursday March 27
9:00 AM Preschool
7:00 PM Book Group Meets
Friday March 28
9:00 AM Preschool
Sunday March 30
NO Religious School
NO Tumlar
12:30 PM URJ Intro to Judaism
PADS
6:30 PM AA/Al-Anon Meeting
Tuesday April 1
NO Preschool
6:30 PM Facilities Committee
7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday April 2
NO Preschool
NO Hebrew School
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The next Manna order is due Sunday, April 13th. Orders will be distributed beginning Wednesday, April 16th.
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