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Shabbat Chaye Sarah
Friday November 21, 2008 Saturday November 22, 2008
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service 9:00 AM Torah Study
SYG will lead the service NO Morning Service
Shabbat Toldot
Friday November 28, 2008 Saturday November 29, 2008
7:30 PM Shabbat Family Service 9:00 AM Torah Study
College Homecoming 10:30 AM Morning Service
Rabbi Bob will tell a story. Bat Mitzvah: Jacqueline Gibson
Oneg Host: Gibson Family
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Survey Responses Lead to E-Bulletin Changes
Earlier this year we asked you to complete a survey to give us feedback on our E-bulletin- how you read it, what you like, and what improvements we might make. We appreciate all the thoughtful responses we received. We took to heart what you said and today we introduce an updated E-bulletin format that we hope will provide an improved reading experience and easier access to the features on our website.
These changes include a number of calendar-related items. "Upcoming Events and Special Services" replaces the full listing of all upcoming committee meetings, school days, etc. Those are easy to access on the website calendar from links just below this. "View Monthly Calendar" links directly to the full calendar. Many readers asked for a printed monthly calendar to put up on the refrigerator. "Print Monthly Calendar" links to a 1-page printable version that will hang beautifully on any fridge!
We have also moved the links to website pages from the right-hand column to just below the section names in the body of the E-bulletin. This will make accessing web pages faster and more straightforward. We have a new Bulletin Board section in right-hand column where you can see if anything new is posted and easily link to that section.
We hope you, our readers, find these changes improve your E-bulletin experience. We would like to know what you think about this update. Please let us hear from you- send your comments to the E-Bulletin Group. | |
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Message from Rabbi Bob  Right now, the country is in its worst financial state since the Great Depression. However, as members of Etz Chaim, we are always here to lend a helping hand to those in need. In his article, Rabbi Bob discusses how we can get through these tough times.
Read full article...
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Interfaith Thanksgiving Service- Monday, Nov.24  The DuPage Interfaith Resource Network Thanksgiving Service will be held on Monday, November 24th at 7:30 PM 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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Message from Our President
 In the past two weeks, Etz chaim had two events that were very successful. The next two weeks bring two more events, one at Etz Chaim and one held at another spiritual place. In her article, Marilyn talks about all of these events.
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Sisterhood Hanukkah Gift Bazaar- Sunday, Nov. 23  The annual Hanukkah Bazaar will be held on Sunday, November 23rd from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Stoller-Soreff Social Hall. We have many vendors with great merchandise for all your holiday shopping.
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Genetic Screening Program-Wednesday, Dec. 3rd
As part of our ongoing commitment to serving the Jewish community, there will be a Genetic Education & Screening program on Wednesday, December 3rd from 6:30-9:30 PM at Congregation Beth Shalom in Northbrook.
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Holiday Donations for PADS- Gift Cards Requested  For the past two years, as part of our effort to brighten the holiday season for our PADS guests, we have distributed gift cards which were generously donated by our congregants. The response to this gesture has been so enthusiastic that we are making it an annual tradition. And you can easily order cards to donate through Manna.
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Israel Family Trip: June 9th-June 21st Plans are set for our family trip next summer. The trip will begin on June 9th for twelve days. If you are interested in the trip Anne is happy to share that with you. Please check the website for the itinerary.
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Concert at Congregation Etz Chaim- Saturday, January 31
On Saturday, January 31st from 7:30-10:00 PM, a concert will be held at Congregation Etz Chaim. All proceeds will go to our PADS program. Come hear a variety of music from talented local musicians and perform a mitzvah all at the same time.
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Message from Anne
 In one week we will all be celebrating Thanksgiving with family and/or friends. In her article, Anne gives a twist on this secular holiday. |
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Read full Article..
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Snow Day School Closing Information 
We will no longer use a telephone "snow tree" to inform people about school closings this year. If there is a school closing, an email will be sent out before 7:00 AM on a Sunday morning to all families and before 2:00 PM on a Wednesday afternoon. In addition, it will be posted on the Etz Chaim website if school is closed.
If you do not have access to email at home, please let Anne Stein know and we will arrange for you to get a phone call.
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OSRUI
 Summer is just around the corner and so is camp! OSRUI applications are available at the temple or on the OSRUI website. Spaces fill up quickly so get your application in soon! Financial assistance forms are available at the temple or on our website. The Robert Scott Samuels Fund is specifically marked to help our families send children to OSRUI. |
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Mah Jongg Cards  Attention all Mah Jongg players: Sisterhood is now taking orders for 2009 Mah Jongg cards. The costs are $7.00 for a standard card and $8.00 for large print. We earned $231.00 for Sisterhood last year! The deadline for getting the order in is January 31st. Please make the checks out to Congregation Etz Chaim Sisterhood. Orders and checks can be mailed to Kathy Herbach or put in the Sisterhood mailbox at the temple.
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Did you know...
Oops, We Made a Mistake
We messed up our records of college adddress. Anyone who had sent in their child's college address needs to send it in again to the office so we can update our records. Please send them in by December 1st.
We are Updating Our Records Have you had a baby in the past three years? We will soon be publishing our new directory and want to make sure we have all of the children of our members in our data base. If you have not called us to inform us of the child's birth, we probably do not have him/her in our system. Please let us know the child's name and date of birth. Also, as a reminder, if you do not want your email address printed in the new directory please email the office.
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Friday November 21
JYG Retreat Weekend
Sunday November 23
9:00 AM-1:00 PM Sisterhood will hold its annual Hanukkah Gift Bazaar.
9:30 AM Brotherhood Meeting
Monday November 24
7:30 PM 18th Annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Service
Join us for Prayers, Music, and Sacred Texts. Hosted by The Benedictine Monks of St. Procopius Abbey in Lisle.
Friday November 28
7:30 PM Shabbat Family Service
We invite all our college students to join us at Shabbat Services. Come and reminisce with your friends.
Sunday November 30
Reminder NO Religious School
today.
Sunday December 7 9:30 PM Sisterhood Meeting
Manna Order Deadline
Find order form here. For more info about Manna.
Tuesday December 9
12:00 PM Senior lunch meeting
Thursday December 11 7:30 PM First budget meeting for the 2009-2010 year.
Friday December 12
6:30 PM Tot Shabbat
Saturday December 13
5:00-10:30 PM SYG wants you to wear your favorite (and appropriate) PJs, stay for a yummy pasta dinner and watch a movie on the big screen.
Sunday December 21
Hanukkah begins at sunset-light 1st candle.
Friday December 26
7:30 PM Shabbat Family Hanukkah Service
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Orders Due December 7, 2008
Pickup December 10, 2008
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Jill Rudman
Julie Kalwat
Ink Well
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