Confirmation Class 2011
This year Confirmation will take place on Friday, May 20th at 8:15 PM. Our tenth graders have worked very hard to get to this point and we will join with them that evening as they lead us in worship. There will be musical numbers, original poetry, speeches as well as a full service, including Torah and Haftarah. We are proud of our young adults and hope you will join us for the special service. See more here.
2011 Israel Solidarity Day Walk With Israel
Join us at this Western Suburban family friendly event, taking place at our very own Congregation Etz Chaim on Sunday, June 5th, registration and breakfast begin at 9:00 AM. Israel Solidarity Day brings together Jews from across the Chicago area to stand with their community and support their Jewish homeland. For more information, click here.
Shavuot Celebration- Tuesday, June 7th
Our celebration of Shavuot will begin at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 7th. On Shavuot we recall the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai and bringing the offering of first fruits to the Temple of Jerusalem. Read more here.
Israel Reform Synagogue Vandalized
Our sister synagogue in Israel, Kehilat Ra’anan, was vandalized April 13. Social Action is taking up a collection to show our support and help them repair the damage. If you would like to contribute, please send your check made out to Etz Chaim with “Kehilat Ra’anan” in the memo line. Read more here.
Gardening at Etz Chaim
Thanks to all of our volunteers, the gardens at Etz Chaim are looking great. On Sunday, May 15th, we will have a garden work day from 9:30 AM- 12:00 PM. Read more here.
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Etz Chaim's 2011 Raffle
NEW...a great FOURTH PRIZE has been added. In addition to all the other fantastic prizes, you will now have a chance to win a 3 night/4day long weekend stay in a beautifully furnished home in South Haven, Michigan. Please remember that the Ways and Means Committee has taken on a big fundraising goal for 2011. The prizes include $5,000 in cash...a relaxing week in a condo in Maui right on the beach...or a week in a Marco Island condo. Only 250 tickets will be sold! Call the office (630.627.3912) and buy your ticket now. Drawing will take place at the congregation's Annual Meeting Tuesday, May 24th (winner need not be present). See flyer here.
An Invitation for Etz Chaim Friends of the Lichtenbergs and of Israel
Bobbie and Gershom Lichtenberg will be back in Chicagoland for the first time two years and have a short time to visit the western suburbs. "We would very much like to see as many of our friends and those who want to know more about current life in Israel as possible, so we would again like to have a party and take some time to answer questions about our experiences in Israel. We are happy to explain any aspect of interest to you and to try to give you some more depth than what you get from the American press."
All are welcome to join us on Saturday, May 21st from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Social Hall at Etz Chaim.
Please RSVP to Gershom if you plan to be there.
Israel Teaching Fellows Program
We're excited to tell you about the newest Masa Israel program -Israel Teaching Fellows. As a unique partnership between Israel's Ministry of Education and Masa Israel Journey, the program will place 100 outstanding North American college graduates in underserved communities in Israel to teach English as part of a 10 month service learning program.
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the Union for Reform Judaism
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. 
