Shabbat Shemot
Friday January 16, 2009 Saturday January 17, 2009
8:15 PM Social Action Shabbat Service 9:00 AM Torah Study
Rabbi Capers Funnye will speak. 10:30 AM Morning Service
Barbara Maldonado will be welcomed Bar Mitzvah: Nathan Eisenhut
to the community.
Oneg Host: Eisenhut Family & Kramer Family
Shabbat Va'era
Friday January 23, 2009 Saturday January 24, 2009
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service 9:00 AM Torah Study
Brotherhood & Sisterhood will lead 10:30 AM Morning Service
the service. Bar Mitzvah: Justin Maslow
Oneg Host: Maslow Family
* Childcare is available during Friday evening services in our Nursery.
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Message from Rabbi Cosnowsky 
As a continuation of thoughts in Rabbi Bob's last article (12/31/08), Rabbi Cosnowsky comments on two issues concerning Israel that she feel needs to be addressed.
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Two Exciting Speakers Here This Weekend
The Social Action Committee invites you to two thought-provoking programs in January. We are honored to host Rabbi Funnye during our Social Action Shabbat service on Friday, January 16, 2009, and Aaron Freeman for our annual Martin Luther King Jr. program on Sunday morning, January 18, 2009 at 10:00 AM.
Read about Rabbi Funnye...
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Brotherhood/Sisterhood Shabbat Dinner & Service- Friday, January 23rd
 The Brotherhood/Sisterhood Shabbat dinner and service will be held on Friday, January 23, 2009. Please join us for a brisket dinner starting at 6:30 PM, followed by 8:15 PM Shabbat service led by members of the Sisterhood and Brotherhood.
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Paul Liptz to Speak on Saturday, Jan. 24th
 Join the Social Action and Adult Education Committees for a very special evening on Saturday, January 24th at 7:00 PM. We will be hosting a special evening with Paul Liptz, a visiting scholar from Israel. Do not miss this incredibly enlightening evening.
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Performing Artists For PADS- A Concert,
Saturday, January 31st
 Join us on Saturday, January 31st at 7:30 PM for a remarkable concert at Etz Chaim. Talented musicians & storytellers from the congregation and the community are donating their services, and all proceeds will go to our PADS shelter program. Some of our artists are professionals, and all of them could be! Babysitting will be available at no extra cost. Tickets are available, $10.00 in advance, but $12.00 at the door.
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Rabbi Bob's "Intro to Bible" Class
Rabbi Bob will be teaching an "Introduction to Bible" course at Elmhurst College on Wednesday evenings beginning February 4th through May 13th. Etz Chaim members can audit this class. To read about the class and to sign up, please check the web.
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Rabbi Cosnowsky's Spring Class-The Path of Mussar
Rabbi Cosnowsky will be teaching three classes on Mussar, Monday evenings February 16th, March 16th and May 18th from 7:00 -8:00 PM. What is Mussar? Click on the link below to learn what these classes will discuss.
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Lehrhaus at OSRUI, July 16-19 2009 Rabbi Cosnowsky will teach another Lehrhaus Adult Study session at OSRUI, "Jewish Mindfullness- How to Be Present in the Moment."
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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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Etz Chaim Presents, "Praying with Lior"-Sunday,January 25th
 We are excited to show a wonderful documentary "Praying with Lior" on Sunday, January 25th at 1:00 PM, bring your own lunch at 12:30 PM. The movie is about Lior becoming a Bar Mitzvah. This story is special as Lior has Down Syndrome. The West Suburban Parent Support Group for Down Syndrome has purchased the movie for group showings, and is pleased to join Etz Chaim in sharing this film with the community.
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Soup, Bread & Game Night- Saturday, February 7th
 What do Mah Jongg, Trivial Pursuit and Scrabble have in common? These are some of the games you can play at our annual Soup, Bread and Game Night. The Brotherhood and Sisterhood cordially invite you to join us for a fun-filled evening which begins at 6:30 PM on Saturday February 7th in the Stoller-Soreff Social Hall. Be ready to taste some of the most delicious soups, breads and desserts found in the Western Suburbs.
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JUF Brunch with Aaron Cohen- Sunday, February 8th  The 2009 JUF Brunch, sponsored by the Social Action Committee, takes place on Sunday, February 8th at 9:30 AM. Our speaker is Aaron Cohen, author of Brotherhood of Warriors: Behind Enemy Lines with a Commando in One of the World's Most Elite Counter-Terrorism Units.
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Sisterhood Ladies Night Out Meeting To Be a Sweet Treat of a Time- Thursday, February 19th
 All sisterhood members: Please join us at Ethel's Chocolate Lounge, 28 West Jefferson Ave, in downtown Naperville for unlimited fondue, your choice of beverage (including the best hot cocoa in the Chicago area!), and then choose a gift chocolate to take home. The cost is $18.00 a person. To RSVP please contact Marcia MacRae.
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Rabbi Bob to Teach an Israel Course  We hear on the news what is happening in Israel, but do we really understand all that is happening? Rabbi Bob will teach, in depth, a three-session class on, March 3rd, April 6th and May 7th at 7:30 PM, concerning the current events in Israel.
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Message from Anne |
 The school committee is planning a fun-filled game evening for families on Sunday, February 8th from 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Families will have an opportunity to have fun with others while they play board games as well as a big family trivia game, followed by pizza and singing.
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A Friend Remembered
A former member of Etz Chaim, Michelle Moses, 21 years old, died tragically on December 20th while on her way home from college. Rachel Wittrig has paid a beautiful tribute to her dear friend.
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Did You Know.....
 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.
Tzedakah Donations to Benefit MAZON
Mazon is an organization that works to stop hunger in our country and across the world. The Social Action Committee has designated all contributions to the Tzedakah box, located in the lobby, to be donated to MAZON for the months of January, February and March. To find out more about MAZON, click here. | |
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Friday January 16
8:15 PM Social Action Shabbat Service
Congregation Etz Chaim welcomes back Rabbi Capers Funnye of Beth Shalom B'nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation of Chicago, Illinois as it's guest speaker.
Sunday January 18 10:00 AM Martin Luther King Program
We are eager to welcome Aaron Freeman for our annual Martin Luther King Jr. morning program.
Monday January 19 Martin Luther King Day - Office Closed
Saturday January 24 7:00 PM Joint Adult Ed and Social Action Program
Please join the Social Action and Adult Education Committees when we host a special evening with Paul Liptz, a visiting scholar from Israel.
Sunday January 25 12:30 PM Special Film Presentation: "Praying with Lior"
Hosted by the West Suburban Parent Support Group for Down Syndrome & Etz Chaim. Bring your own lunch at 12:30 PM, the film will begin at 1:00 PM. Read about it here.
Saturday February 7 7:00 PM Brotherhood - Sisterhood
Soup, Bread & Game Night Please join us for a wonderful evening filled with good food, good friends and fun games. Information & sign up sheet.
Sunday February 8 9:30 AM JUF Brunch with author Aaron Cohen
Please plan to attend our annual when Aaron Cohen, author of Brotherhood of Warriors: Behind Enemy Lines with a Commando in One of the World's Most Elite Counterterrorism Units, will speak.
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Complete Text Version (PDF)
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Orders Due February 15, 2009
Pick up February 18, 2009
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