Shabbat & Holiday Services: Message from Rabbi Bob Sukkot

 October 8, 2014 Shabbat & Holiday Services:
Sukkot
Wednesday October 8, 2014
7:00 PM Erev Sukkot Service
Shabbat Chol Hamoed
Friday October 10, 2014
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service Rabbi Bob will
discuss, “What Is a Sukkah Really?”
Oneg Hosts: Werner & Ursula Ulrich, Allen & Ellie
Farkas, Barry & Merle Erlich, Harland & Holly
London, Dale & Nancy Pollak in memory of their loved
ones.
Saturday October 11, 2014
9:00 AM Torah Study
Simchat Torah
Wednesday October 15, 2014
7:00 PM Erev Simchat Torah Service
Shabbat Bereshit
Friday October 17, 2014
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service
Rabbi Bob will discuss, “Two Creation Stories.”
Oneg Hosts: Shirley Suconik, Phillip & Robin Somers,
Steve & Deanna Levin, Gloria Kahn, Allan & Mary Jo
Wolsky, Terry & Kathy Shapiro and Sheila Lucks in
memory of their loved ones.
Saturday October 18, 2014
9:00 AM Torah Study
Childcare is available on
Friday nights during
services in our nursery
Message from Rabbi Bob
Sukkot
Yom Kippur is our most somber and serious holiday, a day
on which people feel obligated to be in the synagogue. We
need a day on which to confess our sins.
But we also need Sukkot. We need Sukkot to counterbalance Yom
Kippur. Yom Kippur takes place inside; Sukkot takes place outside.
On Yom Kippur we fast; while on Sukkot we feast. On Yom Kippur
we pray and study with our minds; for Sukkot we build with our
might. On Yom Kippur we hold a book in our hands; on Sukkot with
the lulav and etrog we hold nature. On Yom Kippur we are serious and
introspective; on Sukkot we are told to be joyful. The Torah tells us,
“V’samachta B’chagecha, You shall rejoice in your festivals.”
One of the central mitzvoth of Sukkot is shake a lulav and etrog
together. People often ask, why these specific branches? What is the
meaning of these branches?
The reason we use these specific branches is because of the
commandment found in the Torah. “On the first day you shall take the
product of the beautiful (hadar) tree, branches of palm trees, thick
branches of the myrtle trees, and willows of the brook and you shall
rejoice before the Eternal your God for seven days” (Leviticus 23:40).
The Torah does not tells why these particular branches. The rabbis
unfold the meaning of these particular branches.
The Midrash in Vayikrah Rabba 30:12 explains the four items as
symbols of the importance of unity of our community. They say the
four items represent four types of Jews. The etrog, a fruit, has both a
flavor and a scent, is like a Jew who is both learned and observant of
the commandments. The branch at the center of the lulav is from a
date palm, and so it has a taste but no scent. It is like to a Jew who is
learned but does not apply that knowledge in action. A myrtle has a
pleasant odor but there is nothing tasty about it, and it is like the Jew
who has little book learning but does observe. Finally the willow
lacks both fragrance and food value, just like the Jew who neither
studies the Torah nor keeps the commandments. The differences
between Jews may be substantial, but, like the lulav and etrog which
must be held together for the waving ritual, only when Jews come
together do we merit a blessing. We cannot simply gather those we
view as the elite of the community we must include everybody even
those who in our eye appear to have little to offer.
Sukkot is called Zeman Simchateinu, the time of our happiness. This
week we are obligated to be happy. Lets get to work.
1 Message from Our President
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The Days of Awe(somer)
The Days of Awe from Rosh Hashanah through Yom
Kippur were indeed full of awe for me.
For one, I went to every adult service except for the one
that is the most fun. The second day of Rosh Hashanah
is “Ask the Rabbi” day, and I had many questions,
among them are: How do you clean a tallit? and Why does the New
Year start in the seventh month?
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November 28
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January 30
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The Days of Awe started out great. I came to services early on
Wednesday evening so that I could say hi to people that I had not
seen since last year. It is a shame that there are many congregants
that I only see once (or twice) a year. I walked around the sanctuary
and saw many familiar faces and met some new ones. This was
awesome.
I gave my speech and afterwards a few congregants said that the
speech had touched them in a special way. One had come over from
Germany in the 1940’s because he had an uncle that sponsored him.
Another felt that I my speech reflected how the congregation was feely
in regards to voting. Both these responses made me feel awesome.
President’s message continued...
My wife and I came back for the afternoon
service, and not because we had an honor,
but because we wanted to. My two older sons
had honors as well. To see them read their
honors was great. Simon spoke slowly and
clearly, just like Rabbi Bob had taught him for
his bar-mitzvah. Asher was confident and did
more than just read the part, he wanted us to
feel the part. Both my boys made the
afternoon service awesomer.
However, the next morning I had Bima duty. Again I arrived at Etz
Chaim early and I walked around and said hello to many faces that I
had not seen in a while (355 days), but I was happy to see them
nonetheless. What made my day was when Julie Benario asked me
for help. Julie was the gelilah for the service. I first met Julie at the prospective member brunch on the day my family joined the
synagogue in 2002. She was head of the membership committee at
that time. Over the years I had heard her name many times as well as
her husband’s. They were active in the congregation and I looked up
to them both as someone to emulate. So when she asked me to help
her I was surprised but it made me feel great. Here was someone who
has been a congregant for many years, was active and was a role
model for me being a congregant, and she wanted me to help her. It
was a great feeling. It made the day awesomer.
Yizkor was beautiful. I had never heard Rabbi
Cosnowsky sing in English, except for the “I
hate Sunday School” song she plays and the
beginning of the school year. Although Yizkor
is a solemn service she made it awesomer
with her beautiful words and voice.
Further, seeing my three children help out with the food drive
contributed to the awesomeness of the day.
Nielah was great but the ending was the best,
but not because I knew that I would be eating
very soon. Mitch Williams did a great job
blowing the Tekiah Gedolah shofar, and then
Cindy Michelassi did a wonderful job leading
Havdalah. They both made the end of the
Days of Awe so much more awesomer.
The next service I attended, Kol Nidre, was special as well. I got to
know Joel Spenadel when I first joined the Board of Trustees of the
congregation. He was the Treasurer and was the ideal person for the
job. He took it seriously, explained everything very well and was
versed in the synagogue. He was another person that I looked up, and
still do. On Kol Nidre Joel asked me for some advice as well. This was
something that made me feel good about myself and made me feel
appreciative of what I have learned by being a part of this community.
Joel made Kol Nidre awesomer.
The Days of Awe remind me how fortunate I
am to be a part of this community. The time
that my family and I spend here ends up
making us better citizens and better people. I
feel sad for the congregants that feel that
they only need to visit us on the The Days of
Awe, and I am grateful to the rest of us that
realize that coming here throughout the year
is so much more awesomer.
I got to Yom Kippur morning services to see some friendly faces that I
had not seen in ten days. I made the rounds and was happy to see
everyone and wish them a good year. I had the best seat in the house,
which I will not have again, so this made the service awesomer for me.
It was also my last time to walk the hakifa during the high holidays. President’s message continued...
L’Shana Tova
2 HIGH HOLIDAYS 5775 Rabbi Bob’s High Holiday Sermons: Rosh Hashanah ‐ Go to h ps://congetzchaim.org/node/2037 Kol Nidre ‐ Go to h ps://congetzchaim.org/node/2064 Rabbi Cosnowsky’s High Holiday Sermons: Erev Rosh Hashanah ‐ Go to h ps://congetzchaim.org/node/2041 Yom Kippur ‐ Go to h ps://congetzchaim.org/node/2063 Jacob Margulies’ High Holiday Speech: Rosh Hashanah ‐ Go to h ps://congetzchaim.org/node/2057 3 SHABBAT CHAVERIM Our next Shabbat Chaverim THIS Friday morning, October 10 at 10:00 AM. This program is for young children and a parent/guardian. Carrie Barrera will guide the group in a simple Jewish themed cra , o en related to a holiday. These have included making edible Torahs out of pretzel s cks and fruit roll ups, colorful bookmarks with s ck‐on stars of David, delicious hamentashen, Hebrew alphabet snowflakes, dried orange slice pendants, and matzoh s’mores, to name a few. Cindy Michelassi will tell a story relevant to the parsha of the week or current holiday and leads everyone in song. Some involve a li le dancing, and others offer each child the opportunity to keep me with one of a variety of percussion instruments. The program will end with an oneg. Everyone blesses the candles, juice and challah. Following blessings a variety of tasty snacks and conversa on are enjoyed around the table. ND
2 ANNUAL SHMOOZIN’ AND S’MORES IN THE SUKKAH OCTOBER 11, 2014 5:30 ‐ ???? Join us for a fun filled evening as we fulfill the mitzvah to dwell in the sukkah. Picnic dinner “Etrog” Games* Story telling S’mores around the campfire Havdalah followed by campfire songs This is a nice opportunity to come and have fun with our Etz Chaim community as we have a really fun evening of celebra on and friendship. PLEASE RSVP as soon as possible COST: $5.00 per adult; $3.00 per child 12 and under (max $20 per family) The ____________ family would love to par cipate in this fun and exci ng program. There will be ____ of us a ending. We will bring to share a ____________________. _______ I will bring my money to the office ________ I will call to put it on a credit card (min $20) *In place of etrogs for our games we will once again use lemons to play baseball, hockey, basketball, bags, etc. A fun me will be had by all. If you have s’more s cks, please bring them. PLEASE RSVP BY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 4 Learn with Rabbi Bob: Jonah and the Meaning in Our Lives Fridays 12:00 PM: October 10, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14, 21 December 5, 12 February 6, 13, 20, 27 March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 10, 17 Each week I share with the class a verse from the Book of Jonah, excerpts from the medieval commentaries to that verse and other relevant texts. You need no prior knowledge to be part of this group. This is a study group not a course. You do not need to a end every session to par cipate. We read selec ons from the Book of Jonah and explore what they have to teach us concerning how we lead and understand our lives. The Book of Jonah raises key ques ons about the purpose of our lives, including: Who am I? Why are we here? What is evil? For many years I have devoted my January study leave to understanding the Book of Jonah. I am pleased to have the opportunity to share what I have learned with the members of our community. Lunch & Learn Program Please Join the Seniors for Lunch and a Movie (this program is open to all) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wednesday, October 15 at 12:00 PM Come to Etz Chaim at noon for lunch $7.00 (lox and bagels) RSVP's required The program ~Viewing the Film~ follows immediately, at 12:30 PM. School Ties is a touching movie that is o en compared to Dead Poets Society. While there are similari es (ie: teenage boys in a 1950s prep school se ng), there are more differences. This is less of a movie about looking up to someone only to see them cut down before your eyes and the bonds and respect associated with that, and more of a story of the bonding and betrayal of friends. A young Brendan Fraser is stunning as David Green, a working class Jewish kid accepted to one of the most pres gious preparatory schools in the country. It would only be for one year, but what a year. With dreams of going to Harvard, this was his way in. He keeps his religion a secret from the new friends he makes, but when it all comes out in the end, slurs are thrown and the people he thought he could trust leave David high and dry. Please reply by Monday October 13 to Mark Turner so that we can get an accurate count for ordering food. Note: You may bring your own lunch. If you need to cancel, please no fy Mark 5 This is Where I leave You by Jonathon Tropper– October 14 at 7:30 PM The death of Judd Foxman's father marks the first me that the en re Foxman clan has congregated in years. There is, however, one conspicuous absence: Judd's wife, Jen, whose affair with his radio‐ shock‐jock boss has recently become painfully public. Simultaneously mourning the demise of his father and his marriage, Judd joins his dysfunc onal family as they reluctantly sit shiva‐and spend seven days and nights under the same roof. The week quickly spins out of control as longstanding grudges resurface, secrets are revealed and old passions are reawakened. Then Jen delivers the clincher: she's pregnant. The Family by David Laskin– November 18 at 7:30 PM In tracing the roots of his own family, Laskin captures the epic sweep of twen eth‐century history. A modern‐day scribe, Laskin honors the tradi ons, the lives, and the choices of his ancestors: revolu onaries and entrepreneurs, scholars and farmers, tycoons and truck drivers. The Family is an eloquent masterwork of true grandeur—a deeply personal, drama c, and universal account of a people caught in a cataclysmic me in world history. Evening Book Group meets Tuesdays at 7:30 PM in the library Presented by the Library Commi ee & Connec ons Team. Please RSVP to Jodi Wortsman The Baha’i Faith: The Most Recent of the Abrahamic Religions
Please join us on Tuesday, October 28 from 7:30‐9:00 PM in the Social Hall. We are delighted to welcome Yvor Stoakley, who will share with us the history, theology and prac ces of the Baha’i Faith, as well as its rela onship with Jews and Judaism.
Yvor Stoakley was reared in the Baha’i Faith and has served in a variety of administra ve capaci es in the Baha’i community. He has been a member of the Na onal Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’ís of Sierra Leone (1974), a member of the Regional Bahá’í Council of the Central United States serving twelve Midwestern States of the U.S. (2004‐2008), and on local Bahá’í Spiritual Assemblies in Iowa and Illinois. The Bahá’í Faith has no clergy. Read more about Yvor Stoakley at h ps://congetzchaim.org/yvor‐stoakley. For more informa on, or to RSVP, please go to lifelonglearning@congetzchaim.org, or phone the synagogue office, 630.627.3912. 6 Come Out and Laugh!!
The Lifelong Learning Committee is excited to
announce this year’s Artist in Residence
Professional Jewish Storyteller Susan Stone
Friday,October31,SusanwilltellastoryduringShabbat
services.
Saturday,November1,joinusat7:30PMforHavdalah,an
hourofJewishstories,opportunitytoaskquestions,and
timetosocialize.
Sunday,November2,willfeatureprogrammingfor
studentsandadults.
Big Time Comedy Comes to Lombard
iO Chicago, the group that trained so many famous
comedians like Stephen Colbert, Mike Myers, Seth
Meyers, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler is coming to
Congregation Etz Chaim to perform their improv show
"Whirled News Tonight". Why drive downtown and
pay for parking when we're bringing the show to you?
Saturday, November 22
ToRSVPforSaturdayevening,please
email:
cec.lifelonglearning@congetzchaim.orgor
phonetheof iceat630.627.3912.Adults
planningtoparticipateonSunday
morning,pleaseRSVPforthataswell.
Doors open at 7:00 PM, show starts at 8:00 PM
Cash Bar before the Show, Dessert Buffet follows
General Admission Tickets $36
Preferred Seating Tickets $72 - Enhanced
Opportunities to Interact with the Show
Forover25years,SusanhasenchantedaudienceswithJewish
talesfromMidrash,folkloreandHasidicsources;personal
narrativesareinterwoventhroughout.
Ages 18 and Over
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
ShehasperformedforChicagoYIVOSummerFestivalof
YiddishCulture,atmuseums,festivals,synagoguesand
schoolsaroundthecountry.Inaddition,shehasperformed
andtaughtinLodzandWarsaw,Poland.
Contact Jon Berman or Carol Meyer
Congregation Etz Chaim
1710 S Highland
Lombard, IL
HerstoriesappearinmanyanthologiesincludingTheVoiceof
Children:ASiddurforShabbat,YomKippurReadings,andthe
forthcomingNewMitzvahStoriesfortheWholeFamily.Her
twoCD’sofJewishstoriesforchildren,havewonnumerous
awards.
Tickets available at the
Etz Chaim Office
or call 630-627-3912
Abraham Joshua Heschel Lecture at Elmhurst College with Rabbi Yoffie
Thursday, October 30, 2014 7:30 PM
The Abraham Joshua Heschel Lecture is named for prominent Jewish philosopher and theologian Abraham
Joshua Heschel, who played a significant role in both the civil rights movement and in Christian-Jewish
dialogue. A colleague of theologian Reinhold Niebuhr in New York, Heschel was born in Poland and came to
the United States in 1940.
This year's lecture will take place at the Frick Center, Founder's Lounge and will feature Rabbi Eric Yoffie,
President Emeritus of the URJ. Read more about Rabbi Yoffie at http://congetzchaim.org/node/1860.
7 Sunday, October 12, 2014
Sunday, November 16, 2014
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
URJ Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
If your child wants to join us next summer for the first time, spend
the day at camp and learn about OSRUI while you tour our
fabulous grounds and facilities.
Our staff will be on hand to answer all your questions.
Please let us know that you are planning to join us.
Call 847-239-6989 or email dheimlich@urj.org. Be sure to tell us:
Your name, address, & phone number
Your prospective camper’s name, age, & grade
The names & ages of any siblings you are bringing
The total number in your party
Tree Dedication Program
On Sunday, wonderful stories were told as we remembered parents and dear friends of those who donated trees in their honor. The Tree Dedica on, a ended by the eleven donors with their families and friends, began with Rabbi Bob introducing us to Jewish thought about trees. We then recited the special blessing for those who go out to see trees. Blessed are You, Eternal our God, Ruler of the Universe, whose world is not lacking anything, and who has placed in it beau ful crea ons, and wonderful trees for the pleasure of humanity. As we walked from tree to tree, Mary Hason, Landscape Commi ee co‐chair, introduced each tree with its name and a few interes ng facts, then the donors and o en family members talked about those being honored. The memories were joyful and o en bi er sweet and we all were moved by our wonderful community. A er the dedica on, we enjoyed cookies and beverages provided by the Environment Team, Shomrei Adamah. SKIP: SEND-A-KID-TO-ISRAEL-PARTNERSHIP
Enroll Your Child in SKIP Now- The SEND-A-KID-TO-ISRAEL PARTNERSHIP (SKIP) program is a special
savings plan that helps Chicago-area youngsters 3rd -9th grade visit Israel as an integral part of their Jewish
education. Please contact Rachel Wood if you have not received your packet. For more information. Learn
more about SKIP at http://congetzchaim.org/SKIP.
Enrollment packets need to be received no later than November 15, 2014.
WANTED COLLEGE STUDENTS ADDRESSES
In order to keep our college students connected to the Etz Chaim community, we need both regular mailing
addresses and email addresses of freshmen as well as returning college students. Addresses are not saved
from school year to school year, so we need addresses even if you sent them in past years. Please send
address information to the synagogue office by email at cec.office@congetzchaim.org.
AUGUST‐OCTOBER 2014 TZEDAKAH The JUF Emergency Fund collects money to aid Israel which is under a ack by Hamas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu explains the difference between Hamas and Israel. "We're using missile defense to protect our civilians and they're using their civilians to protect their missiles”. The prolonged conflict with Hamas has created intense humanitarian needs in Israel. JUF has advanced 1.5 million to relief efforts of a na on under fire. These funds will be used to move children and families outside the most frequently targeted zones; provide special assistance to the elderly, disabled and homebound and at‐risk children; replenishing the Fund of Vic ms of Terror and addressing widespread trauma. 8 RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
ADULT CHOIR
In prepara on for our big YOM SPACE program we need a few things donated: An old pair of hiking boots, men or woman’s Old football helmets that we can spray paint. The Congrega on Etz Chaim adult choir wants you! Do you enjoy singing? Did you enjoy hearing the choir at High Holiday services? If you answered "yes" to either of these ques ons, please consider joining the adult choir for Shabbat and special services. It's fun AND fulfilling! Rehearsals are currently held twice per month, and we sing at two services per month. You are not obligated to sing at all adult choir services, but any and all par cipa on is greatly appreciated. Please consult the synagogue website calendar (h p://congetzchaim.org/calendar) for rehearsal informa on. If you have any ques ons, please contact Barbara Tischler.
Shower caps If you have any of these things in your home and do not need anymore, please let us know. Thanks so much, Anne Stein
Early in September, our Sisterhood Open House was hosted by Lilah Warshawsky. Everyone who a ended has a wonderful me, and as always, the food was fantas c. Personally, I brought home a sampling of cakes that Lilah made, and our family fought over each and every one. We have had to reschedule our upcoming Havadalah and Israeli Dancing from October to January 24. Karen Bu erfield has graciously offered to lead the Israeli Dancing session. Also, upcoming on November 16 will be our annual Hanukkah Gi Bazaar. Hopefully, the weather will not be as bad as last year with the severe thunderstorm warnings and tornado watches. In addi on to the wonderful items being offered by our gi shop, we have a long list of vendors already signed up. The vendors include: Longaberger, an Israeli jewelry ar st, Scentsy, Maxine Gi s, Cabi Fashions, Discovery Toys, Usborne Books, Empty Bowls, and many more.
Mah Jongg is being played on Monday mornings in the synagogue library. This group is an offshoot of Sisterhood’s summer mah jongg lessons, but experienced players are welcome to join in as well. Mary Jo Wolsky is the contact person for this group. Monday night mah jongg welcomes players of all levels from 7:30 ‐ 10:00 PM. You can RSVP at h p://doodle.com/yg4wxyiakg39wit6 for the dates you are availbale. You may also contact Merle Erlich. Mah Jongg While You Wait! There is a mah jongg set in the synagogue office for those who wish to play while wai ng for their children during mid‐week or Sunday mornings! Bring your mah jongg cards and start a game!
9 ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP FOCUSES ON A HEALTHIER
AND MORE SUSTAINABLE JEWISH COMMUNITY
The New Year, 5775, is a Shmita year (a Sabbatical year) which happens every 7 years when
traditionally the land in Israel is left to lie fallow and all agricultural activity, including plowing, planting,
pruning and harvesting, is forbidden by Halakah (Jewish law). Many Jews are using this year as a
time of environmental action.
At Etz Chaim the environmental and landscaping groups have started the year focusing on the
impact that trees have on our atmosphere. On September 21, 2014 the congregation was given the
opportunity to participate in a program that focused on exploring the environmental benefits of our
trees. We identified trees species as well as calculated the trees environmental benefits such as the
amount of carbon being removed from the atmosphere, amount of storm water runoff that is
decreased, and how the trees reduce our electricity usage.
On October 5, 2014, the 10th grade class participated in our tree program to finish identifying and
calculating the environmental benefits of the trees at the synagogue. The final outcome is our trees
remove 485,900 lbs./year of carbon from the atmosphere (The EPA reports that in 2011 a passenger
car on average emits 9410 lbs of carbon/ year). The trees also intercept 58,304 gallons of storm
water runoff and can save 7,199 kwh/year of electricity with their shade and by cutting down wind.
The total dollar benefit is $5,183/year with a property increase value of $1367/year. More important
than the dollar amount is that our trees are helping to reduce carbon in our atmosphere and in a
small way mitigating the effects of climate change.
We used the website www.treebenefits.com/calculator to calculate the benefits of trees. It is easy to
use and you can check it out to calculate the benefits of trees on your property.
Our goal is to bring the values of the Sabbatical Year into the modern world and to support the
development of “healthier and more sustainable Jewish communities.” A sustainable society is the
ultimate goal of solving the problem of climate change.
There is a great Jewish site which gives monthly tips for eco-actions intended to help us bring the
Shmita spirit of giving the Earth a rest into our lives. Click here for the link.
http://www.tiyulbaretz.org/#!shmita-eco-action-tishrei-5775/cu8n
Please let us know if you or your family tries some of the suggestions or if you calculate the benefits
of trees on you property. Contact the Environment Team, Shomrei Adamah (link to Mary Slack and
Mary Hason) to learn more and help us become a more sustainable synagogue and Jewish
community.
10 Kaddish October 10 – 11 10/5 Mary Farkas 10/5 David Sack 10/5 Elizabeth Stephens 10/6 Phil Bass 10/6 Jacob Rovel 10/6 Dorothy Schneider 10/6 Helen Stamm 10/7 Marvin Badner 10/7 Jane Block 10/7 Serene Holzman 10/7 Jack Suconik 10/8 Samuel Safer 10/9 Ernest Aron 10/9 Jay Daskal 10/9 Alice Dern 10/9 Harvey Estrin 10/9 Else Wolff 10/10 Isadore Goldberg 10/10 Sonia Karon 10/10 Eugene Swe n 10/11 Sylvia Hyams 10/11 Fanny Levin 10/11 Leon Prinz Kaddish October 17 – 18 10/12 Belle Antman 10/12 Gertrude Burstein 10/12 Alter Casper 10/12 Dennis Jacobson 10/12 Ann Rabens 10/13 Robert Kersch 10/13 Lesser Levin 10/13 Lena Palais 10/13 John Segal 10/14 Hyman Friedman 10/14 Bertram Zheutlin 10/15 Francine Dulewski 10/15 Marvin Foler 10/15 Susan Goldberg 10/15 Jeanne e Gordon 10/15 Anna Redchenko 10/15 Helane Schwartz 10/15 Pinchas Winograd 10/16 Morris Stein 10/16 Alex Sterling 10/17 Ruven Feist 10/17 Joselyn Kni er 10/17 Julian Perlstein 10/17 Elaine Phinick 10/17 Sidney Schwartz 10/17 Hugh Sco 10/18 Judy Maroney The congregation offers its
congratulations to...
Kaddish October 24 – 25 10/19 Morris Grubstein 10/20 Alice Fine 10/21 Bernard Berman 10/22 Rose DuBro 10/22 Doree Schwartz 10/24 Vivian Channon 10/24 Bernice Gintzler 10/24 Anna Lucks 10/25 Irene Lewis 10/25 Anna Steinman 10/25 Milton Stoll Carole Foner on her engagement to Sco Stewart.
The congregation offers its
condolences to…
Kaddish October 31 – November 1 10/26 Miriam Ben David 10/26 Dorothy Hunter 10/26 Gabriella Miller 10/26 J.R. Mitchell 10/26 Frank Sirota 10/27 Connie Farber 10/27 Henry Levi 10/27 Atalee Stoller 10/28 John Gubbay 10/28 Joyce Gubbay 10/28 Rose Marie Rubin 10/28 Mary Jo Szarzynski 10/29 Elizabeth Bonk 10/29 Seymour Holzman 10/29 Andrea Stein 10/30 Sidney Feiss 10/30 Paul Jaffe 10/30 Gerald Mar n 10/30 Max Porton 10/31 Bernard Ginsberg 10/31 Tybe Mash 10/31 Ethel Siegel 11/1 Mussie Coleman 11/1 John Dustan 11/1 Max Ein 11/1 Norton Rosenbaum 11/1 Sam Turner John Weitzner and his family on the death of his father, James Weitzner. Sheryl Pa erson and her family on the death of her mother, Estelle Dubin. Roger Konarski and his family on the death of his father, Sigmund Konarski. The congregation welcomes
new members…
Jeffrey & Marjorie Appel– West Chicago Sharon Horwitz & Marilyn Clemen– Elmhurst Josh & Emily Shneyderov– Elmhurst 11 Donations Received September 2014
Senior Rabbi Discretionary Fund In memory of Donated by Kalman Gronich Eric Blaustein
Mildred Wasserman Marc Wasserman Jerry Grossman Michelle Barrett Associate Rabbi Discretionary Fund In honor of Donated by Rabbi Cosnowsky Richard & Deborah Horwitz In memory of Donated by Dorothy Hunter Lynn Wypych
Jeannette Gordon Judy Lernor Dennis Jacobson Linda Borchew Barbarba Baruch School Scholarship Fund In honor of Donated by Bert & Holly Cohn grandson's Bar Mitzvah Margaret Seres Harve & Joyce Bogolub's 60th anniversary Cecille Wolochuk In memory of Donated by Samuel Safer Gloria Kahn
Building Fund In memory of Donated by Dorothy Schneider Marc Schneider Landscape Fund In memory of Donated by Helen Stamm Judy Frankel In honor of Stanley Milton Schoenberg's birth Donated by Sharon Frolick Ken Siegel Daniel & Susan
Schoenberg In memory of Donated by Irene Farr Gail Farr Bernard Berman Jonathan Berman Fanny Levin Steve Levin New Prayer Book Fund In memory of Donated by Leah Kaplan Marcy Kaplan Adelaide Friedman Susan Leftwich Stanley Trockman Mimi Paul-Binette Norman Yellin Emergency Aid Fund In memory of Donated by Irene Farr Gail Farr Leonore Mittler Judy Witkov Ritual & Religious Fund In memory of Donated by Morris Stein Robert Stein Robert N. Glass Memorial Library Fund Louis & Bettye Kaplan Social Action Fund In honor of Donated by Stanley Milton Schoenberg's birth Daniel & Susan
Schoenberg In memory of Donated by Alter Casper Alan Wolsky Else Wolff Werner & Ursula Ulrich Lisa Johnson Music Fund Shirley Convissor
Morris Grubstein Marcey Siegel Meta Feist Ken & Marcey Siegel Meta Feist Alan & Kathy Leis Meta Feist John Mulherin Meta Feist Sue Deisinger
In memory of Donated by Rosemarie Snyder Jennifer Snyder Milton Stoll Susan Schoenberg Robert Scott Samuels Scholarship Fund 12 In memory of Donated by Gabriella Miller Marlene Herschander Ruth Joseph Memorial School Fund In memory of Donated by Stanley Trockman Ken & Marcey Siegel Stanley Trockman Joel & Beth Spenadel Sophie & Jack Edwards Scholar-In-Residence Fund In honor of Donated by Robert Stein Leitman Family In memory of Donated by Florine Hemmings Margaret Seres Elwood Bryan Mary-Jo Wolsky Mary Emma Bryan Mary-Jo Wolsky Edith Pelzner Helene Frankfater Connie Farber Neil Farber Frank Sirota Joyce Bogolub Stu Soreff Office Fund In memory of Donated by Helen Kalwat Joel & Beth Spenadel Youth Groups Fund In memory of Donated by Lesser Levin Steve Levin 13 ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS OSRUI Prospective Camper Family Tours 2014
Go to: https://congetzchaim.org/sites/default/files/uploaded_documents/prospective_camper_family_tours_flyer_2014.pdf
NFTY Convention 2015
Go to: http://view.mail.rj.org/?
j=fe9915767760057d7d&m=fe8c1570726d077a7d&ls=fe28137173640d7a771675&l=fef716787d6006&s=fe3015707d650575721574&j
b=ffcf14&ju=fe581776746003747111&r=0
AIPAC 2015
Go to: https://congetzchaim.org/sites/default/files/uploaded_documents/aipac_2015.pdf
NFTY Convention 2015
Go to: http://view.mail.rj.org/?
j=fe9915767760057d7d&m=fe8c1570726d077a7d&ls=fe28137173640d7a771675&l=fef716787d6006&s=fe3015707d650575721574&j
b=ffcf14&ju=fe581776746003747111&r=0
OSRUI Programs:
Shabbat Shira Go to: http://osrui.urjcamps.org/yearround/programs/shabbat_shira/
Mother & Daughter Kallah Go to: http://osrui.urjcamps.org/yearround/programs/motherdaughter/
NoFTY Reunion Go to: http://osrui.urjcamps.org/yearround/nofty_reunion/
Father & Son Kallah Go to: http://osrui.urjcamps.org/yearround/programs/fatherson/
Indiana University Incoming Freshman Jewish Studies Scholarship
Go to: https://congetzchaim.org/sites/default/files/uploaded_documents/2015-16_incoming_freshman_scholarship_blue_4pgr_2.pdf
CROP Walk
Go to: http://hunger.cwsglobal.org/site/PageServer?pagename=crop_main
PADS Volunteer Training
Go to: http://dupagepads.org/solutions/volunteer/
Taglit Birthright Israel
Go to: http://www.gokesher.org/
Upcoming Programs at Spertus
Go to: http://spertus.edu/programs-events/all
Jewish Healing Network of Chicago
Go to: http://www.jcfs.org/jhnc
Jewish Child and Family Services
Go to: http://www.jcfs.org/
Jewish Employment Network
Go to: http://congetzchaim.org/Jewish_Employment_Network
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A NOTE FROM THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE: WHERE TO DONATE BOOKS
Etz Chaim is fortunate to have a vibrant and vital library. Thanks to the efforts of a dedicated corps of volunteers and
the generous contributions of the congregation to the Robert Glass Memorial Library Fund,
the library collection grows and is kept up-to-date.
If you have books that you no longer wish to keep as part of your library, please consider
donating them to your public library or to SCARCE - School and Community Assistance for
Recycling & Composting Education (www.bookrescue.org), located at 799 Roosevelt Rd.,
Bldg. 2, Suite 108, Glen Ellyn.
Please do not bring books to the Etz Chaim library unless previous arrangements with the library chair have been
made. Thank you.
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