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Congregation Etz Chaim

Community, Spirituality, and YOU

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.

Beyond Our Building

Until further notice, all programming will be done virtually

-Congregation Etz Chaim was featured in The Lombardian Newspaper for our work with victory gardens. Pick up a copy today!

-Come hear all about the salacious stories of the Talmud with your favorite beverage with Rabbi Kamil on Mondays at 7:00 PM.

-Join Jack Fried on Wednesdays at 11:15 AM for QiGong. Learn more here.

Looking Ahead

  • -Wednesday, July 15 at 12:30 PM- Lunch and Learn with Rick Schoenfield: Learn About the Inner Workings of the Supreme Court
  • -Friday, July 17 at 12:00 PM- Lunchtime Learning with Rabbi Bob: "Ezra, Nehemiah, and the Return from Exile"
  • -Saturday, July 18 at 8:30 PM- Scholar in Residence Program with Dr. Barry Wimpfheimer: "When Jewish Law Gets Too Technical"

    • 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
    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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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.

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    Congregation Etz Chaim

    Reform Congregation Serving DuPage County Illinois