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Congregation Etz Chaim

Community, Spirituality, and YOU

Community & Connections

Community & Connections

Creating together what none of us can do alone

Worship Experiences

Worship Experiences

Providing participatory and spiritually meaningful worship experiences to nourish your soul through prayer
and connection with our community.

Lifelong Learning

Lifelong Learning

A community united by a shared love of learning. Seeking knowledge throughout all phases of life, as the study
of Torah is a lifelong endeavor.

Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion & Diversity

Drawing strength on our commitment to honor and respect the diversity of our membership through inclusiveness.

Tikkun Olam

Tikkun Olam

‘Repairing the World’ by improving the lives of others in our synagogue, locally, nationally, and
throughout the world.

Prospective Members

Prospective Members

Visit us, tour our synagogue, meet our Rabbis, worship with us. Learn more about our vibrant and
caring community.

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Congregation Etz Chaim is to be that place of compassion, growth and welcome that spiritual seekers crave. We endeavor to support the passions of Jews and those who align themselves with the Jewish community and to nurture the well-being of all peoples.

Services & Holidays

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Click here for the Siddur/Prayer book to be used for B'nai Mitzvah ceremonies.

Looking Ahead

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- Wednesday, August 12 at 5:30 PM- Food Truck Fun

- Friday, August 14 at 7:30 PM- Outdoor Pet Shabbat

-Sunday, August 16 at 10:00 AM- Lox Box Pickup

- Sunday, August 23 at 10:30 AM- Ordeal of the Deaf and Disabled in the Holocaust

- Wednesday, August 26 at 7:00 PM- Drive-In Movie Night "An American Tail"

Beyond Our Building

Until further notice, all programming will be done virtually

- Listen to Rick Schoenfield's presentation about the inner workings of the Supreme Court. Click here for the video.

- Did you miss Dr. Barry Wimpfheimer's program on what happens when Jewish law gets too technical? Click here for the recording.

- If you missed Roberta Kwall's discussion on her book, "Remix Judaism", Click here for the audio recording.

Upcoming Events

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CONGREGATIONAL LEADERSHIP

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Rabbi Andrea Cosnowsky
SENIOR RABBI
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Frederick Kamil
ASSOCIATE RABBI
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Cody Gierat Office Manager
Cody Gierat
OFFICE MANAGER
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Mike Sawyer
PRESIDENT
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Marla Friedman
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
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Rachel Wood
INCLUSION SPECIALIST
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VISIT US

1710 S. Highland Ave. | Lombard, IL
60148, UNITED STATES
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Congregation Etz Chaim of DuPage County serves almost 500 families in the western suburbs of Chicago.

The synagogue is conveniently located near I-88 and I-355 between Roosevelt and Butterfield Roads, at 1710 South Highland Avenue in Lombard, Illinois.

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Congregation Etz Chaim of DuPage County, a Reform synagogue in Lombard, serves almost 500 families in the western suburbs of Chicago. We have a tradition of having an inclusive community which welcomes everyone- Jews by birth, Jews by choice, non-Jewish family members, singles, LGBTQIA2+ and people of all ages and abilities. We are a caring community that draws strength on our commitment to honor and respect the diversity of our membership.

New Members Welcome Guide

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Congregation Etz Chaim

Reform Congregation Serving DuPage County Illinois