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Bris of Jared and Joseph Cosnowsky at 10:30AM
- Aug 01, 2010
Celebrate with Rabbi Andie, Jane and Jacob Cosnowsky as Jared and Joseph follow in the footsteps of their forefathers. A light brunch will follow immediately after.
OSRUI ~ Bus arrives from camp
- Aug 08, 2010
Family Shabbat Services at 7:30PM
- Aug 13, 2010
OSRUI ~ Bus arrives from camp
- Aug 15, 2010
Prospective Member Brunch at 10:00AM
- Aug 15, 2010
If you know anyone who might be interested in joining the Etz Chaim community, please let them know about our brunch.
Seniors Meeting 12:00 PM
- Aug 18, 2010
Tot Shabbat at 6:30PM
- Aug 20, 2010
Sisterhood Lunch Out - Details to Follow
- Aug 22, 2010
Congressman Peter Roskam to Speak - 7:00PM
- Aug 24, 2010
Join us to hear about Congressman Roskam's recent trip to Israel.
Shabbat Service at 8:15PM - JYG Installation
- Aug 27, 2010
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Shalom! Welcome!
 At Etz Chaim, we pride ourselves on being a growing, thriving center of Reform Judaism where both young and old are welcomed and cherished. As members, we define our synagogue's character through involvement in worship, programming and committees.
Congregation Etz Chaim of DuPage County serves more than 550 families in the western suburbs of Chicago. Our synagogue is conveniently located near I-88 and I-355 between Roosevelt and Butterfield Roads, at 1710 South Highland Avenue in Lombard, Illinois.
Our website is designed to help you learn about our congregation. You can explore our site for information on religious services, our rabbis, religious school, activities, upcoming events, and the many other facets of our Jewish community that make up our congregation. |
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High Holiday Prayer Books
The office has received a shipment of High Holiday prayer books. If you need to purchase a prayer book, please contact the temple office or visit the website for the order form. Find out more here.
Membership & High Holiday Information 2010-2011
If you have not sent in your Membership Commitment Form, then you will not have received your High Holiday mailing yet.
Please know that the deadline for submitting names for our High Holiday Yiskor Scroll, other than those in our data base, is August 8th.
Please contact the synagogue office if you have any questions.
High Holidays 5771
Rosh Hashanah begins Wednesday evening, September 8th at 8:15 PM, Yom Kippur will begin with Kol Nidre on Friday evening September 17th at 8:15 PM. For all holiday service times, click here.
The Sisterhood provides High Holiday babysitting, and High Holiday food for Erev Rosh Hashanah, Break-the-Fast for Yom Kippur and Sukkot.
High Holiday tickets will be mailed out August 15th. Please make sure you have filled out your annual financial membership commitment forms in order to receive your tickets.
Selichot Service - Saturday, September 4th 9:30 PM
On a Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah, we begin to recite the prayers of repentance. The Selichot service is the only Jewish worship experience which takes place in the middle of the night. Read more here.
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From the Administrator
Please make note of the new High Holiday proceedure. Each adult member will receive a packet of tickets, one for each High Holiday service. These tickets will be collected at the door by the ushers when you arrive. If you should forget your ticket, you will be asked to come into the office to get a new ticket. The tickets will be mailed out the week of August 15th. Thank you in advance.
Synagogue Closed on Thursdays Effective July 1st
Please note, as of July 1st we will be closing the building on Thursdays. This means there will be no committee meetings, no educational programs and no office support on Thursdays during the 2010-2011 fiscal year.
Prospective Member Open House
On Sunday, August 15th at 10:00 AM we will have our annual prospective member brunch and open house. If you know anyone who might be interested in joining the Etz Chaim community, please let them know about our brunch.
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