8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service
Rabbi Bob will discuss, "Giving Your Child a Gift"
Oneg Host: Walsh Family
Shabbat Hanukkah Family Service at 7:30PM - Dec 03, 2010
Join us at Shabbat services as we celebrate Hanukkah.
Sisterhood Meeting at 10:00AM - Dec 05, 2010
Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Sisterhood member Marcia Gibson, Psy.D helps us to understand how we react to stress, where it comes from and how to recognize it in our own bodies.
Join us for some wine and cheese before Shabbat Services - Dec 10, 2010
Come and mingle with your fellow congregants.
Special Adult Ed Learning Program w/Rabbi Marc Belgrad 1:00 PM - Dec 11, 2010
On Saturday, December 11th from 1:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Rabbi Marc Belgrad will share his"Getting to God"Adult Shabbaton. Read more here.
JYG Lunch, Meeting and Program 10:00 PM - Dec 12, 2010
Sisterhood goes out to dinner at 7:00PM - Dec 15, 2010
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.
Congregation Etz Chaim of DuPage County serves more than 550 families in the western suburbs of Chicago. Our synagogue is conveniently located near I-88 and I-355 between Roosevelt and Butterfield Roads, at 1710 South Highland Avenue in Lombard, Illinois.
Our website is designed to help you learn about our congregation. You can explore our site for information on religious services, our rabbis, religious school, activities, upcoming events, and the many other facets of our Jewish community that make up our congregation.
Tonight, November 26th ~ College Homecoming Night
Home from college? Attend any of the great local colleges? Please join us at Shabbat Services this Friday at 8:15pm as the Rabbis welcome you back. This is a wonderful time to not only celebrate Shabbat but to see all your college friends.
Hanukkah Family Night- Sunday, December 5th
The school committee has planned their Hanukkah Family Fun Night for Sunday, December 5th 3:45 PM - 6:30 PM. This year our entertainment will be the Shining Lights, a singing group of Jewish teens from the Chicagoland area. Read more here.
December 3rd Family Hanukkah Shabbat Service
Please join us for Shabbat Services as we not only rejoice in Shabbat but also the holiday of Hanukkah by lighting the Menorah, singing the Hanukkah blessings and other songs.
Needed College Students Address
We still need both regular mailing addresses and email addresses of freshmen as well as returning college students. In order for your college student to get their "holiday package" we need addresses ASAP. Please send address information to the synagogue office by email.
Manna Gift Cards for PADS
Looking for a way to contribute to PADS this winter? For the past three years, Etz Chaim congregants have given gift cards to our PADS guests over the New Year’s weekend. Read more here.
Hanukkah Begins Wednesday, December 1st
Hanukkah begins at sunset on Wednesday, December 1st. During this holiday we light the menorah, sing songs, play dreidel and, of course, eat lots of latkes. Hanukkah is a holiday not only for children to enjoy, but to be celebrated with family and friends. Read more here.
SYG Humanitarian Service Project
From November 19th to December 3rd, SYG is having a birthday party supply drive for the Humanitarian Service Project. We will be accepting food supplies as well as accessories (candles, plates, napkins, etc.), to be separated and assembled into birthday care packages by the SYG at an upcoming event. Drop off box will be in the synagogue lobby.
Saturday, December 11th Adult Education Program ~ "Getting to God" Shabbaton
Rabbi Marc Belgrad will share his “Getting to God” adult shabbaton. Having educated and engaged us during our 50th Anniversary weekend, Rabbi Belgrad returns to share a unique full day program offering an opportunity for participants to reflect on their thoughts, feelings and explorations of the meaning of God in their lives. Read more here.
Congregation Etz Chaim | 1710 S. Highland Ave. | Lombard, IL 60148