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January 28, 2015
Shabbat Services:
Message from Rabbi Cosnowsky
Glenbard Parent Series
Throughout the ages, Judaism has held fast to
three pillars: Family, education and community.
These are central to our core values. In keeping
with these values, we have a gem in the crown of our greater
community.
Shabbat Beshallach
Friday January 30, 2015
7:30 PM Shabbat Family Service
Seventh Grade will lead services
Oneg Hosts: Riemer Family and the Families of the
Seventh Grade
Saturday January 31, 2015
9:30 AM Torah Study with Ashley Rose & Jordie
Trafimow
10:30 AM Morning Service ~ Ryan Riemer will be called
to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah
Shabbat Yitro
Friday February 6, 2015
6:30 PM Tot Shabbat ~ Rabbi Bob will tell a story
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service ~ Rabbi Cosnowsky
will discuss, “Wisdom of Our Elders.”
Honoring members of 20 - 29 years
Oneg Hosts: Mastrud Family
Saturday February 7, 2015
9:00 AM Torah Study with Rabbi Bob
10:30 AM Morning Service ~ Jon Mastrud will be called
to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah
Childcare is available on Friday nights
during services in our nursery
The Glenbard Parent Series helps our community foster good
values and strengthens our resources by offering real-world
parenting skills to help us keep our children safer in our
ever-changing modern world. Even before I had a child on
the cusp of the teenage years, as a teacher and community
leader I found the various offerings to be of great value. I
have also met many other parents and professionals at these
workshops who have joined to strengthen the fabric of our
community. Last fall I networked with the Vice Principals of
the Glenbard High Schools and one Vice Principal brought
his entire family to volunteer at our Congregational High
Holiday Hustle 5K race.
The bridging of our various communities is just one of the
benefits that has come from this wonderful endeavor. I am
proud to stand with other clergy from our area to show that
our school systems are supported by the religious community.
We all matter and it does indeed take a village to grow a
healthy and successful future for our larger community.
The mission of the Glenbard Parent Series is to help facilitate
"real world parenting skills that enhance our teens' social and
emotional development, encourage responsible decisionmaking and promote respect-based relationship keeping our
adolescents safe." All of the programs are free and open to
the public.
As a parent and Jewish professional, I highly recommend
these offerings to members of Congregation Etz Chaim. It
behooves us to strengthen our own families as well as the
greater community by taking part in these educational
offerings. To access the link to learn more about the
programs, please go to: glenbardgps.org for more
information. There are even CPDU's available for education
professionals.
May we continue to strengthen one another.
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Message from Our Educator
Tot Shabbat Services ~ 6:30 PM
February 6
March 6
April 10
May 1
June 12
Shabbat Family Service ~ 7:30 PM
January 30
February 20
March 27
April 17
May 22
June 19
SHABBAT CHAVERIM
Reform Movement in Israel
Last week I voted. I voted in the World Zionist
Organization elections. These elections take place every
four years. The money that the WZO gets helps fund
many activities in Israel. For instance, the state pays the
salaries of 260 rabbis of which 256 are Orthodox and 4 are Reform.
The Reform movement is growing in Israel but still has very little power.
The number of Reform congregations continues to grow. We at Etz
Chaim have had personal relationships with Kehilat Ra’anan in Ranana
as well as Or Hadash in Haifa. Many of our teens that went on our teen
trips have been to at least one of these synagogues. My last two family
trips went to both of these synagogues and had such a positive
experience. Reform Jews in Israel face constant problems. They are not
recognized by the “religious” courts at all. If someone converted to
Judaism and wants to marry in Israel, that can only happen if the person
has an Orthodox conversion. Religious rights, as far as the state is
concerned, are only for the most observant. Reform Judaism is not
recognized.
The movement is actively working to get more funding.
Our next Shabbat Chaverim is THIS Friday morning,
January 30 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 craft, often related to a holiday. These have
included making edible Torahs out of pretzel sticks and
fruit roll ups, colorful bookmarks with stick-on stars of
David, delicious hamentashen, Hebrew alphabet
snowflakes, dried orange slice pendants, and matzoh
s’mores, to name a few.
If you care about Israel and want to work towards a more pluralistic,
progressive and democratic Israel, this is one of the most important
things you can do. You can help with minority rights, women’s rights
and Reform rights. Vote for ARZA in this vote. To learn more about the
importance of this election, click here. You can also go to the ARZA
website, for a deeper understanding of the issues at hand.
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SNOW DAY SCHOOL CLOSING INFORMATION
Cindy Michelassi will tell a story relevant to the
parsha of the week or current holiday and leads
everyone in song. Some involve a little dancing, and
others offer each child the opportunity to keep time
with one of a variety of percussion instruments.
If we need to close for some unforeseen reason, not
due to bad weather, we will contact you via phone. If
we need to cancel school because of bad weather we
will do three things.
The program will end with an oneg. Everyone blesses
the candles, juice and challah. Following blessings a
variety of tasty snacks and conversation are enjoyed
around the table.
 Send an email blast by 7:30 AM on a Sunday and by 2:00 PM on a
Wednesday.
 Post it on the home page of our Etz Chaim webpage.
 Post it on the Etz Chaim facebook page. Like us on Facebook.
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ANNIVERSARY OF MEMBERSHIP FEBRUARY 6, 2015
We recognize these Etz Chaim members of 20 – 29 years!
We pray that God will grant you many more years of life and health, and
that you may continue to enrich us with your presence and carry on your
service to God, Israel and mankind.
YEAR JOINED
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MEMBER
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Michael & Cynthia Sawyer
Frederick & Sharon Clark
Gary & Felice Dorsay
Sima Tavana
Howard Goldstein & Margaret McGrath
Howard & Mary Carol Farber
Kenneth & Ronni Markwell
James & Tracy Rosenbaum
Harve & Joyce Bogolub
Wendy Yellin
Richard & Tina Singer
Nelson & Marilla Hanan
Joan Mues
Timothy & Michelle Barrett
Joy Aaronson
Cathleen Green
Mark Heisler & Jamie Cosnowsky
Steven & Cara Cap
Jose & Esther Morales
David & Wendy Peck
Barry & Ann Mehrman
Carol Forbes
William & Deborah Miller
Joel & Paula Butler
William & Patricia Cherny
Greg Zelman & Margo SzopskaZelman
Werner & Ursula Ulrich
Roberto & Cindy Michelassi
Harland & Holly London
Judy Gardner
John & Elise Ciribassi
Janis Wittrig
Scott & Karen Burstein
Robert & Marcia Gibson
Harvey & Anne Stein
Jay & Tina Brackmann
James & Laurie Blackmon
Loran & Laura Eatman
Paul & Nancy Maddrell
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MEMBER
Michael Schwartz
Mony & Linda Sarcu
Terry & Kathleen Shapiro
Douglas & Linda Longman
Howard & Sandra Roth
Linda Krause
Philip & Susan Hurwitz
Michael & Sharron Jordan
Harold & Judith Witkov
Bruce & Michele Miller
Patricia Friedman
Jack & Julie Mandru
Lawrence & Judith Lernor
Jack & Marilyn Rabens
Bruce & Sharon Beiersdorf
John & Sindee Viano
Michael & Lisa Samuels
Howard & Anita Stoller
Michael Glass
Ronald & Robin Carlini
Edward Silverstein & Kim Leffert
Gregorio & Janet Chejfec
Steve & Nancy Zuckerman
Douglas & Karen Sullivan
David & Cynthia Swanson
Robin & Jeanette Zeldin
John Weitzner
Joseph & Deborah Schodrof
Art Porton & Linda Richman
Jeff & Katherine Loman
Sherrell Shanahan
Peter & Laurie Sterling
Michael Marion
Marshall & Martha Mendelsohn
Lawrence & Lori Feldman
Mark & Laura Weiss
Philip & Donna Nuger
Alan & Meryl Diamond
Carole Foner
Later this spring we have 2 more Recognition Shabbats:
March 6 for 30 – 39 years
May 1 for 40+ years
Watch for your invitation!
Sponsored by the Membership Committee
SOUP, BREAD AND GAME NIGHT
Winter is here and at Etz Chaim that means an evening of delicious soups, breads,
desserts and game playing in the Social Hall. The Brotherhood and Sisterhood of Etz
Chaim will be hosting their annual Soup, Bread and Game Night on Saturday, February 7
at 6:30 PM; non-member guests are welcome too. Please join us for a fun-filled
evening of good food, good company and games. This event is always a favorite, so
circle the date and plan to join us. Bring a soup, bread and/or dessert to share, and any
games (board, card, etc.) you would like to play. Please do include a list of the
ingredients in your dish, or even the recipe itself if you’re willing to share.
The cost is $5.00 per person, to cover beverages and paper goods, which are
included.
Please fill out the sign-up sheet below and email Cara Cap with the information by
Friday February 6. You can bring your payment to the event, or drop it off in the
Sisterhood mailbox appropriately noted. If you have any questions, please contact
Cara Cap. Hope to see you there!
Soup, Bread and Game Night Sign-Up
Name: ___________________________
Number Attending: ___________
Amount due ($5.00 per person):
I/we will bring:
_________soup (and/or)
_________bread (and/or)
_________dessert
[PS- don’t limit yourself to one category – we can always use more soups than the other dishes since for many of
us, this is dinner!]
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A DEFINING MOMENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH:
Diverting persons with mental illness from the jails and into treatment that works
Dialogue with Judge Steve Leifman*
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Congregation Etz Chaim
1710 South Highland Avenue
Lombard, IL 60148
This event will focus on the success of Miami-Dade County, how we can learn from their example, and what kind of action steps are
needed to improve our jail and mental health systems.
Registration Required - Etz Chaim & all DuPage United members free
$30 per person for non-members of an IAF Affiliate, free for members.
To register contact Adrienne McCauley, Organizer,
512-560-8838 - [email protected]
* Judge Leifman is associate administrative judge for the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division and
chairman of the Florida Supreme Court Task Force on Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues in the Court.
He helped start the Criminal Mental Health Project in Miami-Dade County, a program that began in 2000
when the recidivism rate for low-level misdemeanor offenders with mental illness was 72%. The Miami-Dade
plan, which included training thousands of police officers on how to deal with people who have mental illness,
cut the local jail population nearly in half and allowed the county to close one of its facilities. In 2011, 3,500
trained officers responded to 16,000 mental health-related crisis calls. The result: more than 3,500
pre-booking diversions and a mere 45 arrests.
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Fridays 12:00 PM:
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 attend every session to participate. We read selections 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 questions 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.
MAH JONGG
JOIN OUR CHAVURAH AND BECOME A
CHAI MITZVAH
Our tradition tells us that an integrated Jewish life involves
study, ritual and social action. Explore all of these on your
terms, with your personal interests through a new adult
education initiative called Chai Mitzvah. You will participate
in a monthly learning group with a specially designed
curriculum that focuses on real life, relevant issues. You will
also choose an individual study topic that is personally
interesting to you, adopt a new ritual or deepen an existing
practice, and engage in a social action activity in your
community. Then, at the end of the nine-month program,
you can celebrate your journey!
Group meets monthly for nine months. Cost to participate
is $18.
Mah Jongg is being played on Monday afternoons in the
synagogue library at 1:00 PM. Mary Jo Wolsky is the contact
person for this group.
You can RSVP at http://doodle.com/yg4wxyiakg39wit6 for the
dates you are available. 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 waiting for their children during mid-week
or Sunday mornings! Bring your mah jongg cards and start a
game!
PINOCHLE
To become a Chai Mitzvah, or for more information,
contact Alice Heinz or Susanna Perrett.
Go to the Chai Mitzvah website (www.chaimitzvah.org) to
learn more.
Monday night pinochle 7:00 PM is now being held at the home
of the Bogolubs in Willowbrook.
Program is supported by the Lifelong Learning Committee.
Tuesday afternoon pinochle 1:00 PM is played at the synagogue.
Please call Harve Bogolub for more information.
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Part 3 of 4
Understanding Sikhism
Please join us on Tuesday, February 24 from 7:30-9:00 PM in the Social Hall. We are
delighted to welcome Simer Singh, who will share with us the history, beliefs and
the practice of Sikhism – a monotheistic religion, which rejects ritualism, emphasizes
the principle of equality among all people and rejects discrimination on the basis of
caste, religion or gender.
Simer Singh was born and raised in Chicago, the son of Sikh immigrants who
enshrined a love for Sikhi and the Guru Granth Sahib in all of their children.
Simer studied under Bhai Sewa Singh Tarmala and learned the practical and
spiritual applications of the Guru Granth Sahib through meditation (known as
simran).
Simer has a BA from Loyola University, a Juris Doctor and MBA from DePaul
University and an LLM in Financial Services from Illinois Institute of
Technology, Chicago Kent.
He travels throughout North America teaching native English-speaking audiences of both Sikh and non-Sikh people
about simran and the Guru Granth Sahib.
For more information, or to RSVP, please phone the synagogue office, 630.627.3912,
or email Barbara Turner.
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Marcey Siegel is a wife, mother, Bubbe, sister, friend and retired elementary school physical
education teacher. She is currently an adjunct instructor at Benedictine University, teaching
fledgling physical education majors and supervising student teachers. At Etz Chaim, she taught 2nd
grade for 25 years, and invented the 2nd Grade Family Class, which allows parents and children to
learn about their Jewish heritage together. She has been leading / co-leading the High Holiday Jr.
Congregation for 33+ years.
Q: What are your interests? What gives you pleasure?
A: I am a vegetarian and cannot eat gluten, but I love to eat out and many restaurants are able to prepare their food safely
for me. I am interested in staying healthy, am working hard at physical fitness at CrossFit Glen Ellyn, so that I will be able to
continue to move around well as I get older, and I have a great interest in nutrition. I love the work that I am doing with the
college students, as it is important to me to help the next generation of teachers learn and apply best practices. I spend as
much time as I can and as I am needed with my four local grandchildren, ages 5 weeks to 4 ½. I love hearing them say “Bubbe”
as they run into my arms! And I love talking with my grandchildren in Virginia who are 13 and 9. Our new 6 month old
dachshund puppies bring smiles and laughter to our house. My husband and I attend many cultural events regularly – theatre,
ballet and opera. We also enjoy traveling around the country and the world, seeing new things, visiting relatives and friends,
and spending time with each other.
Q: Who are some of the people and what are some of the events that have been critical in forming you?
A: Certainly my parents and growing up in a family with three brothers. I got my love of dance from my Mom, and love of
honesty and forthrightness from my Dad (and Mom). I think that my undergraduate education at Goddard College in Vermont
really helped me to form my approach to teaching and to learning. At Goddard, you “learned by doing”. And I wrote my own
major there – combining elementary education with dance and movement.
Q: What are you particularly proud of?
A: 1) Having raised, together with Ken, my husband of 43 years, three responsible and caring children who are now raising
children of their own. 2) Having been chosen to be, in 2003, the National Dance Educator of the Year. This honor enabled me
to help promote the importance of dance education nationwide to other educators and leaders.
Q: If you had the power to solve one and only one problem, what would it be and why?
A: Prejudice. I would love to put blinders on everyone, so that they could meet others without regard to gender, skin color,
or religion. They would get to know each other this way. Ideally, language would be no barrier to this. If getting rid of
prejudice could be done, I believe all other problems in the world would solve themselves. All people would see other people
as human and equally important and valuable.
Q: What advice would you give to young people?
A: Don’t spend so much time trying to put everything in place to get to what you perceive as the next phase of your life. Live
the life you are in. Enjoy family and friends and spend time with them.
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The Connections Team and the Membership Committee are spear-heading an ongoing initiative to expand our Chavurah offerings,
and you are invited to consider being a part of one. Some have been going on for many years, some started this summer, and others
are forming now. The participation form is located on the Etz Chaim website, in the Newsletter and in the synagogue Lobby.
Chavurot at Etz Chaim are small groups of members who come together to share Jewish and/or secular experiences -from learning,
to worship to social or cultural or even community volunteerism. Chavurot can be groups of people who live in the same
neighborhood or groups with children of similar ages or groups with similar interests.
Over 40 congregant families have indicated interest. The establishment of Chavurah groups is an ongoing endeavor of the
Membership Committee and Connections Team. Find the Chavurah interest form on the Etz Chaim website at https://
congetzchaim.org/sites/default/files/uploaded_documents/chavurah_form_2.pdf or in the synagogue Lobby.
Contact Merle Erlich with questions.
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DECEMBER – FEBRUARY 2015
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PURIM- March 4, 2015
Carnival 5:30 PM
Purim Service 7:00 PM
On Purim there are three commandments which Jews are obligated to fulfill. One is to
hear The Book of Esther. The second is Shalach Manot, “the sending of
portions” or sending gifts of sweets to friends, family and particularly to teachers.
The third mitzvah is Manat L’Evyonim, “gifts to the poor.” At this time of great joy
we remember those who have less than we do. This mitzvah can be fulfilled by
directly handing money to those who are in need. If you want, the synagogue can be of
help to you in fulfilling this mitzvah; your Manat L’Evyonim will be forwarded to the
Walk-In-Ministry.
REMEMBER: EVERYONE SHOULD BRING
THEIR VERY OWN “MAC & CHEESE” GROGGER TO PURIM.
As has been our tradition, the Mac & Cheese will be donated to a local food
pantry as a fulfillment of the Purim Mitzvah of Manat L’Evyonim, gifts to the poor.
DON'T FORGET TO COME IN COSTUME
LET THE CARNIVAL BEGIN…
Prior to the Purim Service the Junior Youth Group will provide entertaining challenges to children of our congregation,
prizes will be awarded to all participants. Tickets will be on sale throughout the carnival.
A delicious dinner will be served by the High School Youths. Don’t miss out on this evening of fun and frolic.
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Etz Chaim Congregational Seder 2015
This year Etz Chaim's Congregational Seder will be held Saturday, April 4 at 6:00 PM. Everyone is invited to attend our communal
celebration of this special holiday.
The synagogue will provide the following for your Seder meal: the seder plate, wine, matzo, gefilte fish, meat, side dishes, coffee, tea
and Haggadot. Each family will be required to bring one of the following dishes to serve 10 people:
Fresh Fruit * Cookies or Cake
Please remember all food items must be Pesadik and non-dairy. We have some great passover recipes. If you need ideas, give us a call. It
is not necessary to bring your own dish on a decorative plate, as our kitchen helpers arrange the food for serving.
In addition, each family will be required to send an adult to either set up before the seder or clean up after the seder. Set up will be
Saturday, April 4 at 9:30 AM. We will try to honor your preference, but set up help is crucial.
If you have any questions, please call the synagogue office.
--------------------------------------------My Personal Reminder for the Congregational Seder Saturday, April 4
I have volunteered on April 4 to set-up at 9:30 AM or clean-up post seder
The dish I am bringing to share is ______________________________ (enough for 10 people)
----------------------------------------------- Tear Here ----------------------------------------------
Seder Reservation Form
Registration Post Marked by
March 2, 2015
Adults $22
Kids (ages 5 - 12) $9
Tots $3
Registration Post Marked by
March 21, 2015
Adults $ 27
Kids (ages 5 - 12) $ 12
Tots $ 6
Registration Post Marked
After March 21, 2015
Adults $ 33
Kids (ages 5 - 12) $ 15
Tots $8
Please Do Not Ask To Be An Exception!
Name ______________________________
Address ____________________________
City/Zip ____________________________
Adults
_____ @ $ _____ ea. $ _____
Children (5-12) _____ @ $ _____ ea. $_____
Tots
_____ @ $ _____ ea. $ _____
Phone ______________________________
I will bring _______________________
I will set up _______ clean up________
YOU CANNOT PAY ELECTRONICALLY. Please print this form and bring in or mail your
reservation form to the synagogue office.
Please make checks payable to: Congregation Etz Chaim
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Kaddish January 30 – 31
01/25 Walter Beck
01/25 Ida Leviton
01/25 Besse Schneider
01/26 Majorie Layne
01/26 Kurt Salomon
01/26 Diana Seres
01/26 Joseph Singer
01/26 Jack Sommerfeld
01/26 Beatrice Zoll
01/28 Minerva Balon
01/28 Rose Burke
01/28 Zina Carpenter
01/28 Wilma Dalzell
01/28 Jack Kaplan
01/29 Anne Ross
01/29 Solomon Rubinson
01/29 Ida Stein
01/30 Frances Fisher
Kaddish List February 6 – 7
02/1 Hatzkel Frumkin
02/1 Marvin Sirota
02/2 Betty Dunn
02/2 Herbert Hoffman
02/2 Fred Mitnick
02/2 Annette Primack
02/3 Ann Berland
02/3 Emily Dubiel
02/3 John Dubiel
02/3 Paul Solomon
02/4 Gerald Benson
02/4 Mary Scott
02/4 Alvin Silver
02/5 Fannie Etzkowitz
02/5 Anne Hagan
02/5 Abe Paskin
02/6 Sol Kaplan
02/6 Ben Margolis
02/7 Marvin Cooperman
02/7 Jennie Mandel
02/7 Jim Mann
02/7 Libby Weinstein
Kaddish February 13 – 14
02/8 Sol Dvorkin
02/8 Milton Hyams
02/8 Albert Kaplan
02/8 Nancy Rovel
02/8 Nicole Smith
02/8 Daniel Stern
02/9 Edith Ableman
Kaddish February 13—14 continued..
02/9 Agnes Dustan
02/9 Rose Goldman
02/9 Isaac Hanan
02/9 Leagrace Margolis
02/9 Doris Margulis
02/9 Elva Perlstein
02/9 Jean Sefman
02/9 Robert Stotter
02/10 Max Brecher
02/10 Steven Lipson
02/10 Vivian Safer
02/10 Rhoda Saroniero
02/11 Lorenne Johnson
02/11 Henry Wolff
02/12 Sylvia Kaplan
02/12 Raisa Lapidus
02/12 Kathryn Longman
02/13 Sherwin Fox
02/13 Richard Solomon
02/14 Eleanor Bernfeld
02/14 Albert Goldstein
02/14 Shifra Kessler
02/14 Phillip Pechter
02/14 Greta Peck
02/14 Solomon Steinman
02/14 Jack Trafimow
02/14 Harry Wolin
Kaddish February 20 – 21
02/15 Elsie Armin
02/15 Jane Ganet-Sigel
02/16 Celia Kaplan
02/17 Lucia Glass
02/17 Jack Oberman
02/17 Annette Schuman
02/18 Julius Newman
02/18 Belle Sirota
02/18 Martin Zimmerman
02/19 Leah Dvorkin
02/19 Lois Gordon
02/19 Marylou McGuire
02/19 Gussie Millar
02/20 Regina Behl
02/20 Harold Kaplan
02/20 Ed Owens
02/20 Conrad Sikora
02/20
02/20
02/21
02/21
02/21
Judith Silver
Lorenz Wolsky
Robert Hess
Elliott Perlstein
Phillip Rothenberg
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The congregation offers its
congratulations to…
Ron and Mary Hason
on the engagement of their daughter,
Shayla to Adam Luedtke.
Ken & Marcey Siegel
on the birth of their grandson,
Shayne Yehuda Mix.
ETZ CHAIM
MANNA ORDER FORM
Due: Sunday, February 22, 2015
Distribution Begins: Wednesday, February 25, 2015
NAME:_____________________________________________
Phone:____________________________
E-mail Address:______________________________________
Manna order forms may be mailed, brought or faxed (630-627-9123) to
the synagogue office or you may e-mail them to Jon Berman
DELIVERY
Available the next Wednesday at Hebrew School at the Synagogue
Office
PAYMENT
□
Please make your check payable to Congregation Etz Chaim
OR
□
Charge order to credit card (NEW 2.5% fee will be added)
□
Use credit card on file
□
Call the office to provide credit card information
TOTAL MANNA ORDER include Schmaltz Deli
$ _________
Credit card order amount
NEW Required 2.5% credit card fee
$__________
$__________
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Discount
SCHMALTZ DELI
5%
Price
Quantity
$20
_______ = $ ___________
x
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Amazon $10, $25 & $100
AMC $30 Bundle
AMC Single Admission $9.00
AMC Theatres Gift Card $25
American Airlines $100
American Eagle $25
American Girl $100
American Girl $25
Angelo Caputo's $25 & $100
Applebee's $10 or $25
Arby's $10
Arco $50
Auto Zone $25
Avis $50
Barnes & Noble $5 $10 $25
Bass Pro $25 & $100
Bath & Body $10 & $25
Bed Bath & Beyond $25 or $100
Best Buy $25 & $100
Boston Market $10
Boston Market $25
BP Gas Cards $50 & $100
Brio/Bravo Rest $25
Brookstone $25
Brunswick Zone $10 & $25
Buca di Beppo $25
Buckle $25
Budget $50
Buffalo Wild Wings $25
Build A Bear $25
Buona Beef $10 or $100
Burger King $10
Burlington Coat Fac $25
Cabela's $25 or $100
California Pizza Kit $25
Caribou Coffee $10 & $25
Carsons $25 & $100
Champps Rest $25
Cheesecake Factory $25
Chevron $50 & $100 & 250
Chilis $25 & $100
Chipotle $10 & $25
Choice Hotels $25 & $100
Chuck E Cheese $10
Cinemark Theatres $9.00
Circle K $50 or $100
Claire's Boutique $10
Classic Cinema Theatres $10
Cold Stone Creamery $10
Columbia $25
Cracker Barrel $10 & $25
Crate & Barrel $25 or $100
CVS Pharmacy $25 $100
Dairy Queen $10
Darden Restaurants $25 or $100
Dave & Buster $25
Dell Computers $100
Delta Sonic Car Wash $16
Dennis Uniform $20
Denny $10 or $25
Dicks Sport Goods $25 or $100
Dillards $25 or $100
Disney $25 $100 $500 & $1000
Domino's Pizza $10
Dunkin Donuts $5, $10 or $25
Eddie Bauer $ 25
Edwardo's $10
Egg Harbor $25
Einstein Bros Bakery $25
Express $25
Exxon $50
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Participant:
Amount
Date:
Disc
Fairmont Hotels $100
Family Christian $25
Family Express $25 & $100
Fanatics $25
Fandango $10
Fannie May $10 or $20
Finish Line $25
Footlocker $25
FTD Florist $25
Fuddruckers $25
Game Stop $25
Garden Fresh $20
Gift Box Gold Swirls $2.25
Gift Box Sailor Stripes $2.25
Gino's East $10
GNC $25
Golfsmith $25
Goodrich Quality Theaters $10
Gordman's $25
GFS $25 or $100
Great American Bagel $5
Great Harvest Bread $10
Groupon $25
Guitar Center $25
Gymboree $25
Hair Cuttery $10
Hallmark $25
Hard Rock Cafe $25
Home Depot $25 , $100 & $500
Home Run Inn $25
Home Shopping Network $25
Honey Baked Ham $25
Houlihans $25
Hyatt $500
Hyatt $25 or $100
IHOP $25
iTunes $10 $15 & $25
J. Crew $25
Jack In The Box $15
Jamba Juice $10
JCPenney $25 or $100
Jewel $25 $50 & $100
Jiffy Lube $25
JoAnn Fabrics $25
Joe Caputo & Sons $25
Journeys $25
Kentucky Fried Chicken $5
Kmart $25 or $50
Kohl's $25, $50 or $100
L.L.Bean $25 or $100
Landrys $ 25 & $100
Lands End $25 or $100
Lane Bryant/Catherines $25
LettuceEntYou $25 $50 $100
Little Ceasars $20
Logan's Roadhouse $25
Lone Star $25
Lord & Taylor $25
Lou Malnati's Pizza $25
Lowes Home $25,$100,$500
Macy's $25 or $100
Marathon $25 or $100
Marcus Theatres $25 & $100
Marianos FM $25 $50 & $100
Mario Tricoci $25 & $100
Meijer $25 $50 & $100
Men's Wearhouse $25
Menards $25 & $100 & 500
Michael's Crafts $25
Mimi's Cafe $25
Nike $25
Noodles $10 or $25
Oberweis Dairy $10
Office Depot $25 & $100
Office Max $25 or $100
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10.0
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10.0
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11.0
9.0
15.0
9.0
4.0
5.0
20.0
20.0
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9.0
10.0
5.0
10.0
4.0
9.0
8.0
7.0
6.0
14.0
9.0
5.0
9.0
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10.0
10.0
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9.0
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7.0
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10.0
15.0
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10.0
5.0
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8.0
5.0
10.0
4.0
10.0
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9.0
4.0
8.0
4.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
7.0
10.0
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Disc
Old Country Buffet $25
Omaha Steaks $25
Omni Hotels/Resorts $100
Once Upon A Child $25
Options $25
Oriental Trading $25
Outback $25 or $100
Overstock.com $25
P.F.Changs $25
Pac Sun $25
Panera $5 $10 & $25
Papa Johns Pizza $10
Payless ShoeSource $10
Petco $25
Pete's Fresh Market $20
Petsmart $25
Pier 1 Imports $25
Pizza Hut $10 or $25
Plato's Closet $25
Qdoba Mexican Grill $25
Quiznos $10 Gift Cards
Red Box $25
Red Robin $10 or $25
Regal Entertainment $25
Regis Salon $25
REI $25 & $100
Restaurant.com $25
Restoration Hardware $25 & 100
Rockbottom/Old Chic $25
Rocky MounChocolate $10
Ross Dress for Less $25
Ruth's Chris Steak $25 or $100
Safeway $25 $50 & $100
Sally Beauty Supply $25
Sears $25, $100 or $250
Sephora $25
Shell $25, $50 & $100
Shoe Carnival $25
Shutterfly $25 BONUS
Smashburger $10
SpaFinder $25
Speedway $25 $50 & $100
SportsAuthority $25 & $100
Staples $25 or $100
Starbucks $5 $10 & $25
Starbucks $50 or $100
Steak & Shake $10
Stein Mart $25
Subway $10 & $25
Subway $5
Super Cuts $25
Sweet Tomatoes $25
Taco Bell $10
Talbots $25
Target $25 $50 & $100
Texas Roadhouse $25
TGIFridays $25
The Childrens Place $25
The Container Store $25
The Limited $25
TJMaxx/Marshalls $25 or $100
Toys R Us $20
Ulta Cosmetics $25
Ultra Foods $25 or $100
UnderArmour $25
Uno Chicago Grill $25
VISA $50
Walgreens $25 or $100
Walker Bros $25
Walmart $100 $250 & $500
Walmart $5 $10 $25 & $50
Wendys Gift Card $10
Whole Foods $25 & $100
William Sonoma $25 or $100
Yankee Candle $25
Zappos $25 & $100
Amount
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9.0
9.0
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3.5
3.5
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4.0
9.0
10.0
9.0
Discounts subject to change without notification.
Donations January 2015
Senior Rabbi Discretionary
Fund
In honor of
Donated by
Kaitlyn McCallion's Bat Mitzvah
Gwen McCallion
Rabbi Bob
Bruce & Jill Weininger
In memory of
Donated by
Saul Kaplan
Gwen McCallion
Tobias Blaustein
Eric Blaustein
Jack Kaplan
Marcy Kaplan
Bernard Yellin
Gina Bogin
Mort Balon
Joens Family
Mort Balon
Blackmon Family
Associate Rabbi Discretionary Fund
In memory of
Donated by
Brett Armin
Irene Honig
Sharon Simons
Gwen McCallion
Robert Simons
Gwen McCallion
Jane Ganet-Sigel
Marcey Siegel
Annette Primack
Marcy Kaplan
Rose Burke
Ellen Gossage
Barbarba Baruch School Scholarship Fund
In memory of
Donated by
Mort Balon
Joens Family
Building Fund
Get well wishes to
Donated by
Sarah Blumen
Roy & Lilah Warshawsky
In memory of
Donated by
Paul Nyland
Michael Nyland
Mort Balon
Roy & Lilah Warshawsky
Harry Heftman
Roy & Lilah Warshawsky
Louis Nadler
Roy & Lilah Warshawsky
Adrienne Warshawsky
Roy & Lilah Warshawsky
Cultural & Social Fund
In memory of
Donated by
Robert Stamm
Judy Frankel
Facility Fund
In memory of
Donated by
Abraham Convissor
Lisa Johnson
Robert Stotter
Rebecca Berman
Lorenz Wolsky
Alan Wolsky
Louis & Bettye Kaplan Social Action Fund
In honor of
Donated by
Larry & Carol Neimark's 50th anniversary
Howard & Ellen Gossage
In memory of
Donated by
Robert Appel
Florence Appel
Henry Wolff
Werner & Ursula Ulrich
Music Fund
In memory of
Donated by
Hy Rosen
Ken & Marcy Siegel
Mort Balon
Ken & Marcy Siegel
Sylvia Kaplan
Marcy Kaplan
John Weber
John Weber
Charlotte Nortell
John Weber
Steven Stangle
John Weber
New Prayer Book Fund
In memory of
Donated by
Jim Mann
Barb Svarz
Mort Balon
Carol Sebastian
Joseph Cohen
Marcia Gibson
Norman Yellin Emergency Aid Fund
In memory of
Donated by
Bernard Yellin
VivienYellin
Ritual & Religious Fund
In memory of
Donated by
Mort Balon
Marcy Kaplan
Robert Scott Samuels Scholarship Fund
In honor of
Donated by
Michael Mechanick's engagement Maggie Hamrick
Hurwitz Family
In memory of
Donated by
Mort Balon
Eva Lauterbach
Mort Balon
Hurwitz Family
Gertrude Rubinson
Marlene Herschander
Benjamin Weininger
Weininger Family
Jack Oberman
Sharon Samuels
Sophie & Jack Edwards Scholar-In-Residence Fund
In honor of
Donated by
Larry Neimark's birthday
Mike & Cynde Sawyer
In memory of
Donated by
Belle Sirota
Joyce Bogolub
Marvin Sirota
Joyce Bogolub
Diana Seres
Margaret Seres
Gladys Appel
Florence Appel
Marge Gilbert
Marc Gilbert
Mort Balon
Jordie & Alice Trafimow
Mort Balon
Bill & Debbie Lavine
Stu Soreff Office Fund
In memory of
Donated by
Max Shapiro
Michele Miller
Milton Hyams
Michele Miller
Gerneral Operating Fund
In memory of
Donated by
Henrietta Stoltz
Lee Weinstein
Morris Stoltz
Lee Weinstein
Hyman Rosen
Nancy Billish
Martin Simon
Steve Simon
ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Religious Action of Reform Judaism
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Or Tzedek Teen Institute for Social Justice 2015
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Indiana University Incoming Freshman Jewish Studies Scholarship
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PADS Volunteer Training
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Upcoming Programs at Spertus
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Jewish Healing Network of Chicago
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NFTY - EIE
Spend a semester
at the NFTY-EIE
High School in
Israel and take
your own!
Why just look at pictures in your history textbook?
Earn High School Credit.
Apply for the Spring or the Fall semester.
Live in the picturesque Judean Hills on Kibbutz Tzuba.
Discover your Jewish past as you live the Jewish present
Learn to converse in modern Hebrew.
Climb Masada, swim in the Dead Sea, hike from Sea to Sea, explore and camp out in the Negev.
Travel to Poland for a week to continue your study of Modern Jewish History.
Make new NFTY friends and build a strong Reform Community.
For more information please contact
Robin Kulwin
Director of Admissions (212) 650-4073
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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financial needs are protected. This can be accomplished through their congregation supporting a provider
whose primary concern is the family. Chesed v'Emet is just such a resource - personally representing
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Simon’s Restaurant & Bakery
We are a traditional American-Style restaurant that offers a large variety of dishes for breakfast, lunch &
dinner every day. Try one of our daily specials and homemade desserts from our bakery. Breakfast is
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