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Reminder! Rabbi Cosnowsky’s sabbatical is from February 2020
February 5th- March 6th. She will NOT be available
during this time. If you need assistance,
please call the office.
February Shabbat Services Pekuach Nefesh by Rabbi Kamil
There is an old story of five people in a boat.
None of them like each other that much, so they
mostly keep to themselves. Everyone is happy
to allow the other to do their own thing. One
day, the person in the corner begins to hack at
the wood in the bottom of the boat. At first,
everyone is fine with this. However, it’s not long
Friday, January 31, 2020 before a small leak appears. The people say that the person
6:00 PM Kabbalat Shabbat in the corner should stop what they’re doing. The person in
the corner argues that they’re doing their own thing and it
Saturday, February 1, 2020 doesn’t matter. The people respond, “When your actions
9:00 AM Torah Study affect all of us, it’s not just your thing.”
9:30 AM Tot Shabbat On the evening of February 9th, we will begin the holiday Tu
10:30 AM Shabbat Service B’shevat, the 15th of the month Shevat, but that doesn’t tell
Ben Freeman will be called to the Torah us about the holiday. It is often referred to as the new year
as a Bar Mitzvah for the trees. It feels strange to celebrate the new year for
the trees during winter, however, in the land of Israel, trees
Friday, February 7, 2020 are beginning to bud. We may ask the question “why do we
have this holiday?“ There are many answers to this, but
7:30 PM Inclusion Shabbat Service perhaps the most significant today is that we acknowledge
the importance of the environment for our lives. We cannot
Saturday, February 8, 2020 exist without our environment. Everything we do to the world
9:00 AM Torah Study around us affects another person on this boat.
Friday, February 14, 2020 There are many commandments which tell us to take care of
the earth. In fact, one of the first commandments given to the
8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service first humans was to care for the land. This is discussed a lot
in the Talmud, the great work of rabbinic Judaism. There is
Saturday, February 15, 2020 never a consensus on the most important commandment,
9:00 AM Torah Study the one to be held above all others, but the commandment of
pekuach nefesh, to guard and protect life, has extreme
Friday, February 21, 2020 importance. Working to create a greener world protects life,
7:30 PM Drivers License Shabbat with as we are all people on this planet. Rising temperatures,
the Life Tree Ramblers pollution, trash affect all of us, and actions against these will
fulfill the commandment of pekuach nefesh.
Saturday, February 22, 2020 Our congregation is looking to be more involved in creating a
9:00 AM Torah Study greener space in our Etz Chaim community and our
community at large. We want to protect life. If you’re
Friday, February 28, 2020 interested in joining our environmental committee, please
7:30 PM Family Shabbat Service contact me at rabbikamil@congetzchaim.org. May everyone
4th Grade Shabbaton have a meaningful Tu B’shevat.
Saturday, February 29, 2020
9:00 AM Torah Study
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Summers at OSRUI by Marla Friedman Book Discussion Group
Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy,
One of Etz Chaim’s own, Audrey Honig, was
recently chosen as a Rosh Eidah, unit head, at Paternity, and Love
OSRUI. Audrey is the daughter of Rob and Lisa by Dani Shapiro
Honig and is a junior at Kalamazoo College in
Kalamazoo, MI. We are so proud of her and her An acclaimed author describes her staggering
many accomplishments! I asked Audrey to tell us discovery that she is not biologically related to
about her love for all things OSRUI. her father, tracing her efforts to uncover the
truth from a half-century web of family secrets
What are you most looking forward to? to reestablish her sense of identity.
I am most looking forward to those little
moments when a new camper decides that
they just love OSRUI! I also can't wait to
see the moments when a new counselor
finds the way that they can shine in their
job. These moments can happen all over
the place, and Kallah is absolutely full of
them.
Why did you want Kallah?
I think Kallah is one of the most important eidot (units) at OSRUI Join us on Tuesday, February 25 at 7:30 PM
because it is the place of many "first camp memories." It was the for a discussion.
first place I have been without my parents, my first place of
making camp friends, and my first experience of Shabbat at
camp! I want to help organize the behind-the-scenes magic that To culminate our 60th Anniversary year…
makes these new experiences possible. Don’t miss Rabbi Andrea and Jane
Cosnowsky
How has camp impacted the rest of your life? “Back One Last Time”
OSRUI has made me far more likely to try new things with Saturday, May 2nd
passion. As a chanichah (camper), OSRUI helped me come out
of my shell and make lots of friends, even though I was very
nervous to be there at first. And as a madrichah (counselor), I We're going to have fun planning this fabulous night
have become comfortable speaking in front of a group and and we need YOUR help!
planning activities that make Judaism feel exciting. This
willingness to try new things helps me outside of camp all the We are planning our annual fundraiser! We have a
time. I'm thankful for that. wide variety of jobs, tasks and activities that we
need help with such as:
How many years have you been a part of OSRUI?
This will be my 13th summer at OSRUI and my 5th as a staff • Organizing a mailing (adhering labels, stuffing
member. envelopes, etc)
• Putting together prizes in appealing displays or
What's your favorite activity/event at camp? baskets
I love all of the Shabbat traditions at camp, especially at Shabbat
• Typing up descriptions of prizes for signage
Shira (our all-camp song session). I also can't wait for our Kallah
tradition of facepaint on Fridays! • Working with the Decor team to buy supplies
and decorate the social hall and sanctuary
What else are you involved in at Kalamazoo College? • Working with the Food & Bev team to develop
One of my favorite things at college is Hillel, the Jewish student menu, shop and prep for the night
organization, because we have such a close community there. I • If you are willing, talk to local businesses about
also play flute in my school's orchestra and work with the local making a donation (i.e a restaurant certificate)
Young Adult Program, which creates social spaces for adults on • Or simply driving to locations to pick up prizes
the autism spectrum. that we already know are going to be donated
And so much more!
Are you interested in sending your child to OSRUI this summer?
Do you have questions about sessions, availability, cost? Please Please join us for 1 night or 10 and help us make
contact either of the rabbis or me. Scholarships are available. this fundraiser the best in our 60-year history!
Looking forward to seeing you in Oconomowoc!
We will begin on Wednesday, January 22
at 7:00 PM.
Contact Laura Pietrzak for more information.
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Shabbat Service Information
Family Shabbat Services Shabbat Chaverim 10:00 AM
7:30PM Shabbat Chaverim usually meets the first Friday of
February 28, 2020 the month at 10:00 AM.
March 20, 2020
April 24, 2020 This program is for young children and a parent/
May 8, 2020 guardian. Contact Carrie Barrera for more
June 12, 2020 information.
Shabbat Services with the
Life Tree Ramblers 7:30 PM
February 21, 2020
May 22, 2020
June 12, 2020
Early Shabbat Service 6:45 PM*
March 6, 2020– Mrs. Maisel Shabbat Service
*For those who care for a shorter service (no Torah service),
this option will be experimental in nature, will usually have a
theme, and will be something “outside the box.”
Upcoming Holiday Services
Purim– Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 11:15 AM. Carnival at 12:00 PM
Passover– Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 6:00 PM. Congregational Seder
Yom HaShoah– Sunday, April 26, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Shavuot– Friday, May 29, 2020 at 6:00 PM. Dinner at 6:45 PM.
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Celebrate Tu B’Shevat
Tu B’Shevat or the "New Year of the Trees" is Jewish Arbor Day. The holiday is observed on the
15th (tu) of the Hebrew month of Shevat, or February 10th. Scholars believe that originally Tu
B’Shevat was an agricultural festival, marking the emergence of spring. In the 17th century,
Kabbalists created a ritual for Tu B’Shevat that is similar to a Passover seder. Today, many Jews
hold a modern version of the Tu B’Shevat seder each year. At a Tu B’Shevat seder, you will likely
eat the seven spices that are mentioned in the Torah:
wheat, barley, grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives, and
dates.
The holiday also has become a tree-planting festival in
Israel, in which Israelis and Jews around the world plant
trees in honor or in memory of loved ones and friends.
Congratulations to:
Tara and Matthew Duhan on the birth of their son,
Isaac Raymond Duhan.
Tabitha and William Sullivan and Lynn and Robert Sullivan on the birth of their
son/grandson, Edward Robert Sullivan.
For 11th and 12th Graders!
What’s Next For Us?
Join us for Post Confirmation! This monthly get-together includes friendship, food, and lively discussions
driven by the curiosity and interests of the students. Topics may include:
Self image, Sexual identity, Substance abuse, Anti-Semitism, Israel
Our next session is on Sunday, February 23 from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM.
No cost for this program. Contact Marla Friedman for more info.
Gone…But Still Here
As you know, I have retired from my position in the synagogue office. For the past 15 years it has been
a great experience to help with the “business side” of the synagogue. I will miss the people I have
been working with – Carol, Michele, Adrienne, and Marlon – and the professional staff – Rabbi
Cosnowsky, Rabbi Kamil, and Marla Friedman. During this tenure, I have also learned a lot about
Judaism.
I want to thank the congregation for its generous gift for my retirement. I will definitely put it to good
use.
Although I will no longer be in the office on a daily basis, I will always remain a member of the
synagogue, so I will see you at events and services.
This is not goodbye, only a “see you later.”
Mike Marion
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From our Inclusion Specialist, Rachel Wood
Jewish Disability
Awareness & Inclusion Month
February 1-29, 2020
JDAIM
Jewish Disability awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) is a unified
effort among Jewish organizations and communities and those who love
them. JDAIM is a call to action to each one of us in accordance with
Jewish values. Honoring the gifts and strengths that we each possess.
JDAIM was established in 2009 by the Jewish Special Education
International Consortium and is observed each year in February.
The mission of JDAIM is to unite Jewish communities worldwide to raise
awareness and champion the rights of all Jews to be included and to
participate in all aspects of Jewish life like anyone else.
EVENTS
• Friday, February 7 – Inclusion Shabbat Service 7:30 PM
• Sunday, February 23 – Religious school programs regarding Inclusion
Save the Date
Scholar-in-Residence Weekend
March 13-14
Our guest this year is Barry Scott Wimpfheimer. He is the
Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Law at
Northwestern, is a scholar whose research focuses on
the Talmud as a work of contemporary literary and legal
interest. The author of two books, Wimpfheimer most
recently published The Talmud: A Biography (Princeton
University Press, 2018), which was awarded a National
Jewish Book Award in 2019.
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Are you shopping on Amazon? Anytime you place an order on Amazon.com,
be sure to use Amazon Smile, smile.amazon.com.
Select Congregation Etz Chaim of DuPage County from the list, and when you make
a purchase, Amazon gives a portion back to the congregation! It’s as simple as that!
JCFS Chicago is Here To Help
Dawn Levin has been at Etz Chaim to provide resources and programming since August 2016. You
may have seen her in the building during the week, or at a Shabbat service, and wondered: who is
this person and what is she doing here?
Dawn is the liaison at CEC through the Synagogue Community Partnership with Jewish Child and
Family Services to provide a wide range of information, referral, advocacy and programming for
congregants and staff. Her congregant case management services are confidential. Some of the
ways that Dawn has been working with Etz Chaim are:
• offering case management services to address congregants’ concerns in areas ranging from
mental health and financial challenges to parenting, medical, educational, behavioral, social, and
relationship issues
• presenting programs and support groups at CEC through JCFS Chicago, or other community
partners
• making connections between committee groups (or others who are interested) and programs or
services that may benefit specific goals or initiatives
As part of the partnership with JCFS Chicago, a clinical counselor, Beatrice Phelps, is also available
on-site one afternoon a week for ongoing therapy services.
Contact Dawn for appointments for our on-site therapist. She has appointments available on
Mondays between 12-5pm. Dawn is in the building most Wednesdays between 11-3, and can make
phone or in-person appointments at other times by request.
She can be reached at: dawnlevin@jcfs.org or 847.745.5450
For more information about Jewish Child and Family Services,
visit www.jcfs.org
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The VOTE FOR REFORM Has Begun
The World Zionist Congress Elections are here, and your vote is very important to maintaining a large
Reform presence in Israel and the United States! The WZO is the parliament of the Jewish people
and a representative body in Israel to determine the allocation of funds by the Jewish Agency for
Israel.
Your vote is our opportunity to influence Israeli society as we continue our efforts towards equality,
pluralism and tolerance. Our votes are critical to sustaining the support for the Reform Movement in
Israel, and we need to share the important message that there are Reform Jews in Israel that are just
like us and they need our help. The Reform Movement is counting on us to have every eligible
person in our congregation vote.
There’s been a reduced cost established for “younger” voters. Anyone under the age of 25 can now
vote for $5.00. The rest of us will still be at the $7.50 cost, but please do not let this stand in your
way of supporting the Reform Movement, both here and abroad.
As noted above, there is a cost to voting, beyond the very short time it takes to cast your ballot. It is
necessary to have independent resources handle the combination of tallying phone, paper mailings
and online balloting, and the cost is lower now than in prior years, due to greater efficiencies.
Voting started on January 21, 2020, continuing through March 11, 2020 and will take less than 90
seconds to participate. If you’re 18+ and identify as Jewish, we hope we can count on you to vote
Reform. There will be a voting booth in the lobby or you can vote electronically. There will be a link
on the Etz Chaim homepage under “Announcements” (https://congetzchaim.org) that will redirect
you, or you can vote directly at www.zionistelection.org.
Your vote will enable our Reform Movement to engage as real partners in Israel’s development as a
nation. Our success in the World Zionist Congress elections will mean that we have significant
influence in Israel’s national institutions.
For information on joining the committee or assisting in any way, contact:
Harvey Segal
Etz Chaim ARZA Vote Committee Chairperson
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VOTE ARZA for the Reform Movement
and Reconstructing Judaism
REFORM World Zionist Congress Elections 2020
The Reform and Reconstructionist Movements are proud to join “THE STATE OF ISRAEL will be open for Jewish immigration and for the
together to form the “Vote Reform /ARZA” slate for the World Ingathering of the Exiles; it will foster the development of the country
Zionist Congress 2020 Election. Our movements are deeply for the benefit of all its inhabitants; it will be based on freedom, justice,
and peace as envisaged by the prophets of Israel; it will ensure
committed to a strong and secure Israel, and to strengthening
complete equality of social and political rights to all its inhabitants
the Israel-Diaspora relationship. We are committed to the vision irrespective of religion, race or sex; it will guarantee freedom of
and aspiration outlined in Israel’s Declaration of Independence: religion, conscience, language, education and culture…”
We are passionately invested in a Zionism that creates and sustains an Israel that is both Jewish
and democratic and is a free society that upholds equality of religion, gender, race, and ethnicity.
WE BELIEVE IN: In support of those beliefs, in this World Zionist Congress
election the “Vote Reform” ARZA slate pledges:
Religious Equality: We envision and work for an Israeli society in which all
Jewish denominations are treated fairly and with respect – a society in which
all of us are seen as Jews, regardless of our interpretation of texts and To advocate for government recognition and
traditions. We also seek an Israel in which people of all genders can pray,
work and live together as equals deserving of the same respect and honor.
societal acceptance of the many diverse
expressions of Jewish religious identity, so that
Combatting Racism, Discrimination, and Hatred: Religious and ethnic all such expressions are recognized as
minorities, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and all other members of
Israeli society deserve to be treated with full equality under the law, civility,
legitimate and equal under the law.
dignity, and respect.
Security in the Region: The pursuit of peace, security and stability for Israel, To support the government and societal
the Palestinians and the surrounding region remains our hope and our goal. initiatives that seek to pursue a Two-State
Solution and a long-term peace between
Two States for Two Peoples: We know that although the road may seem Israelis and Palestinians.
long, we are committed to building the path to peace based on a Two-State
Solution. We believe that Two States for Two Peoples is essential for the To influence the National Institutions (WZO,
security and stability of both Israelis and Palestinians.
KKL, JAFI) in support of a strong shared society
and democratic civil society in Israel.
WHO WE ARE:
To assure that liberal streams of Judaism are
ARZA – the Association of Reform Zionists of
provided equal financial support and resources in
America – is the largest constituent of ARZENU,
the Jewish State, ensuring that our movements in
the umbrella organization of Reform and
Progressive Religious Zionists in Israel and around Israel and all Jewish denominations in Israel
the world. ARZENU has a proven record of remain strong, vibrant, and growing.
delivering on our pledges to advocate for an Israel
that is Jewish, democratic and pluralistic, and for
leading with our values. With our allies, we
Vote Reform
ensured that progressive Jewish movements in A VOTE FOR ARZA IN THE WORLD
Israel were able to grow and expand their reach, ZIONIST CONGRESS ELECTIONS IS A
making a significant impact on Israeli society and VOTE TO PROMOTE EGALITARIANISM,
world Jewry at large. Increasing our representation
PLURALISM AND PEACE IN ISRAEL.
in the World Zionist Congress is critical to
maintaining and building on this success.
Central Conference of American Rabbis • Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
American Conference of Cantors • Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism • Women of Reform Judaism • NFTY
- The Reform Jewish Youth Movement National Association for Temple Administration • Association of Reform
Jewish Educators • World Union for Progressive Judaism Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism •
Men of Reform Judaism • Program Directors of Reform Judaism • Reform Youth Professionals' Association
Sisterhood
Wood Sign Painting Party
Join Sisterhood for an evening of fun and creativity.
Sign painting instructed by Marilyn Burt.
When: Saturday February 22nd at 6pm (Lite dinner will be served)
Where: Congregation Etz Chaim
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Cost: Sisterhood Members: $20 Non- Members :$40
RSVP: Deadline Friday, February 7th. Make checks payable to CEC Sisterhood. For more
information or questions contact Susanna Sawyer sukleyman@gmail.com (404) 384-6357
Name____________________________ Sign Choice#_____________________
Phone ________________________Email______________________________
Board details for Stencil:________________________________________________________
NO WALK-INS THE DAY OF THE EVENTThe cost is $85 and includes a book.
For scholarship information, please contact Rabbi Kamil.
If you have questions and/or would like a registration form, please contact
Barbara Turner at cec.lifelonglearning@congetzchaim.org.
Deadline to register is February 25th.
Childcare available on request by February 18th.The Lifelong Learning Committee invites you to study with Rabbi Bob:
Ezra and Nehemiah – the discussion continues
These stories describe the return from the first exile in ancient Babylonia.
They contain the foundational ideas for our modern sense of Jewish identity and
the meaning of Jewish existence in light of the early Second Temple period. As Jews, we
tend to focus on the sacred texts we read during Services: Torah, Haftarot, Megillot and
Psalms. In these sessions, we explore with Rabbi Bob the important contemporary lessons
found in these less familiar sacred texts.
No prior knowledge needed – only an openness to learning and a willingness to smile from
time to time.
FRIDAYS: 12-1:00 PM
March 13, 20, 27
April 3
It is not required that
you attend all four; each session
is self-contained.
Please RSVP to Susan Wilkerson, susanwilkerson70@yahoo.com or call the office,
630.627.3912, so that we have enough seating and materials.Happy Birthday to all of our
members with a February
Birthday!*
Kaddish February 7 – 8 Kaddish February 21 – 22
02/2 Herbert Hoffman 02/16 Celia Kaplan
02/2 Fred Mitnick 02/16 Steven Lipson
02/2 Annette "Honey" Primack 02/16 Robert Mehrman
02/3 Rose Burke 02/17 Jerome "Jerry" Jaffe
02/3 Marvin Cooperman 02/17 Ruth Myrow
02/3 Wilma Dalzell 02/17 Jack Oberman
02/3 Paul Solomon 02/18 A. Winifred Blewitt
02/4 Arthur Karpf 02/18 Belle Sirota
02/4 Anne Ross 02/18 Martin Zimmerman
02/4 Solomon Rubinson 02/19 Sherwin Fox Stuart Bailin, Joan Balon
02/4 Mary Scott 02/19 Melvin Friedman
02/4 Alvin Silver 02/19 Marylou McGuire Effie Barnett, Norman Block
02/5 Anne Hagan 02/19 Gussie Millar Joseph Bonura, Dagan Borchew
02/6 Harrison Braverman 02/19 Richard Solomon
02/6 Sol Kaplan 02/20 Eleanor Bernfeld Tina Brackmann, Jillian Burstein
02/6 Ben Margolis 02/20 Bessie Kipnis Michnick Joel Butler, Charles Cohen
02/7 Jennie Mandel 02/20 Ed Owens
02/7 Jim Mann 02/20 Conrad Sikora
Debra Cox, Annabelle Davis
02/7 Libby Weinstein 02/20 Judith Silver Keith Ellis, Simon Ellis
02/8 Albert Kaplan 02/20 Solomon Steinman Barry Fidlow, Evan Fine
02/8 Ilana Marsten 02/20 Jack Trafimow
02/8 Nancy Rovel 02/21 Elliott Perlstein Barry Freeman, Jennifer Friedland
02/8 Daniel Stern Gabrielle Greenberg, Scott Hartstein
02/8 Ramona Stuart Kaddish February 28 – 29
02/8 Janie Weisenberg 02/23 Ann Adams Robert Helgeland, Michael Hirt
02/23 Sara Berman Alice Kabaker, Joli Korvatko
Kaddish February 14 – 15 02/23 James Brower
02/9 Agnes Dustan 02/23 Lucia Glass Linda Krause, Terri Krauss
02/9 Rose Goldman 02/23 Laura Hesslein Chad Lefkowitz, Hayden Livingston
02/9 Leagrace Margolis 02/23 Annette Schuman
02/9 Alva Perlstein 02/24 Dorothy Jenkins
Margaret Loewe, Jeff Loman
02/9 Robert Stotter 02/24 Julius Newman Craig Mandel, Maxine Mar
02/10 Gerald Benson 02/25 Richard Barrett Lawrence Margolis, Bonny Mattison
02/10 Beverly Bobb 02/25 Leah Dvorkin
02/10 Rhoda Saroniero 02/25 Dana Perlstein Gwen McCallion, Carol Meyer
02/10 Robert Stotter 02/26 Carole Aron Dan Mintz, Marianne Mintz
02/11 Fannie Etzkowitz 02/26 Marcia Harris
02/11 Lorenne Johnson 02/26 Charles Mintz Jose Morales, David Ong
02/11 Henry Wolff 02/26 Anita Paradise Joel Orth, Riley Prince
02/12 Sylvia Kaplan 02/26 Gertrude Rubinson
02/12 Kathryn Longman 02/26 Elaine Safer Paul Prinz, Jack Rabens
02/12 Robert Stuart 02/26 Lorenz Wolsky Marilyn Rabens, Nicole Richman
02/13 Herbert Dern 02/27 Lillian Friedman
02/14 Sol Dvorkin 02/27 Marge Gilbert Henry Rosensteel, Julia Schinsky
02/14 Albert Goldstein 02/27 Millie Livingston Harvey Segal, Terry Shapiro
02/14 Phillip Pechter 02/27 Ben Marion
02/14 Greta Peck 02/27 Morton Paradise
Daniel Silverstein, David Stadt
02/14 Nicole Smith 02/27 Sarah Perlstein Alice Trafimow, Barbara Uditsky
02/14 Harry Wolin 02/28 Michael Dashnaw Bonnie Warner, Roy Warshawsky
02/15 Edith Ableman 02/28 Lawrence Graver
02/15 Isaac Hanan 02/28 Barbara Hall Marc Wasserman, Lynn Wypych
02/15 Doris Margulis 02/28 Hannah Kotzin and Jeff Zidell
02/15 Don Robinson 02/28 Ruth Meierowitz
02/15 Morton Rosenberg 02/28 Paul Nyland
02/15 Jean Sefman 02/28 Bernie Schechter
02/15 Mary Shapiro 02/29 Abe Mersky
02/29 Sara Schwartz
The congregation offers its condolences to:
Mark Wright on the passing of his wife, Nancy Wright.
Lori Silver on the passing of her husband, Michael Silver. *We apologize if we missed your birthday.
Marla Gerard on the passing of her mother, Betty Levi. Please contact the office so we can update
Karen Butterfield on the passing of her mother, Marilyn Levy. your information.
8January Donations 2020 Rabbi Cosnowsky’s Discretionary Fund
• Jon and Rebecca Berman in memory of Marilyn
*Donations Received as of January 15 Levy
Building Fund • Jon and Rebecca Berman in memory of Nancy
• Cecille Wolochuk in memory of Arnold Wolochuk Wright
• Joan Balon in memory of Manuel Rovins • Esther Winograd in memory of Levy Yitzhak Ben
• Roy Warshawsky in memory of Harry Heftman David
• Lilah Warshawsky in memory of Adrienne • Perry Margulis in memory of Lester Margulis
Warshawsky • Doug and Linda Longman in honor of Rachel
• Lilah Warshawsky in memory of Louis Nadler Longman and Jack Melamed’s engagement
• Brett Bogin in memory of Ellen Bogin • Parker and Shannon Selbert in honor of our
Building Maintenance Fund Rabbis
• Benario family in memory of Jean Sefman • Norman and Tamara Block in honor of Rabbi
Cultural and Social Fund Cosnowsky
• Lorna and Robert Helgeland in memory of Anna • Norman Block in memory of Earl Block
Bobb • Linda and Bruce Mayor in memory of Rose
• Joan Balon in memory of Mae Rovins Szarvas
• Jo Turner in memory of Herbert Hoffman • Barry and Jody Freeman in honor of Ben
Facilities Fund Freeman’s Bar Mitzvah
• Joel and Beth Spenadel in honor of Mike Marion’s • Alan Harris in memory of Marcia Harris
Retirement • Rebecca Berman in memory of Robert Stotter
Congregation Etz Chaim Foundation • Rebecca Berman in memory of Robert Stotter Jr.
• Amazon Foundation • Jonathan Berman in memory of Sara Berman
• Carol Forbes • Robert and Judy Stein in memory of Ida Stein
• David and Rachel Wood Rabbi Kamil’s Discretionary Fund
• Eileen Landau • Bruce and Linda Mayor in memory of Evelyn
• Gary and Felice Dorsay Mayor
• Howard and Julie Benario • Alan Harris in memory of Sarah Harris
• Jacob and Ellyn Margulies Rabbi Bob’s Discretionary Fund
• Jerry and Julie Kalwat • Barbara Headrick in memory of Florence Ruby
• Ken and Marcey Siegel Robert N. Glass Memorial Library Fund
• Ron and Paulette Weininger • Philip Hurwitz in memory of Brina Hurwitz
General Operating Fund • Susan Hurwitz in memory of Evelyn Stone
• Benario family in memory of Marvin Cooperman • Michele Miller in memory of Mary Shapiro
Inclusion Fund • Michele Miller in memory of Max Shapiro
• Joel, Beth and Hannah Spenadel in honor of • Michele Miller in memory of Milton Hyams
Jacob Spenadel’s 21 Birthdayst • Kim Leffert and Ed Silverstein in memory of Betty
• Julie Evans in memory of Don Robinson Levi
Louis and Bettye Kaplan Social Action Fund • Kim Leffert and Ed Silverstein in memory of
• Bonnie Warner in memory of Charles Hirsh Marilyn Levy
• Elizabeth Gossage and Kenny Soraghan in Sophie and Jack Edwards Scholar-In-Residence
memory of Betty Levi Fund
• Carol Davis in memory of A. Winifred Blewitt • Athena and Marc Gilbert in memory of Helen
• Anne Stein in memory of Michael Silver Nicolopulos
• Tammy Motin in memory of Jerome “Jerry” Jaffe • Athena and Marc Gilbert in memory of Michael
• Spenadel family in memory of Betty Levi Gilbert
• Sue Deisinger in memory of Mike Silver • Alice and Jordan Trafimow in memory of Michael
Music Fund Silver
• Judith Garber in memory of Eleanor Bernfeld • Alice and Jordan Trafimow in memory of Marilyn
Norman Yellin Emergency Aid Fund Levy
• Tammy Motin in memory of Jerome “Jerry” Jaffe
Youth Group Fund
• Barbara Svarz in memory of Jim Mann
• Gina Bogin in memory of Bernard Yellin
• Spenadel family in memory of Marilyn Levy
Prayer Book Fund
• Lorna and Robert Helgeland in memory of Harry
Bobb
9Please Support These Businesses Who Support Etz Chaim
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Chesed v ‘Emet
"Families need a safe and secure environment in which their
emotional needs are promoted and their 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
congregations by serving only its members and their families. This
individual approach provides the distinctive value of combining the
support of personalized attention to savings."
For more information, call Chesed v'Emet: 847.577.0856
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Mazeltography
B’Nai Mitzvah photography. The natural, the real, the candid.
Call us for your custom quote. (847) 708- 8219
www.mazeltography.com sara@mazeltography.com
10Please Support These Businesses Who Support Etz Chaim
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 served all day at Simon's. A family owned & operated
restaurant located in Villa Park since 1986.
Open 7 Days a Week 6:00 AM to Midnight
2 West Roosevelt Road, Villa Park, Illinois, Phone: (630) 530-0200
http://www.simons-restaurant.com/
The Ink Well
A Complete Print Service Family Owned and Operated
Visit us for all your printing & copying needs
Wedding Invitations | Business Cards | Stationery Letterhead | Envelopes | Flyers Programs
| Menus | School Programs | Newsletters | Booklets | Large Format | Banners | Signs | Car
Magnets | Mailings
Monday - Friday 9 AM - 4:30 PM (630) 268-0050
119 E Roosevelt Rd. | Lombard, IL | 60146
Pinstripes features a distinctive entertainment and dining venue
Celebrate “sophisticated fun” in our warm and inviting 45,000 square foot indoor/
outdoor facility complete with eighteen bowling lanes, six bocce courts, exceptional
Italian-American bistro and wine cellar, outdoor patio and fireplace and beautifully
appointed event and party rooms that can accommodate groups from 20-600.
Contact us at info@pinstripes.com
Chicago Jewish Funerals Independent Jewish Owned Since 1997
The Way It Should Be
It should be, first and foremost, about service. It should be personalized and
compassionate. It should be about commitment. It should be from people who
work and live right here, in our community. It should be about having a service
where you want it: chapel, synagogue, or graveside. It should be about being
able to pre-plan for your family. It should be about the way you want to mourn.
For immediate assistance with a death please call: 888.509.5011
http://www.chicagojewishfunerals.com/
Vincent “Vince” Headington, Attorney at Law.
Owner of Headington Law. Specializing in Health Care Business Law, Employment Law, Estate Planning
and more. Contact Vince for all your needs at 630-323-6710 or 331-212-1578 or to learn more go to
headingtonlaw.com
11Calendar of Events and Programs: February 2020*
*Times and dates are subject to change, please see our website calendar for updates
Saturday, February 1 Monday, February 10 Saturday, February 22
9:00 AM Torah Study 6:30 PM Facilities Comm 9:00 AM Torah Study
10:30 AM Shabbat Service Meeting 6:00 PM Sisterhood
7:30 PM Biblical Hebrew Painting Party
Sunday, February 2 Class
9:15 AM Sunday School Sunday, February 23
9:30 AM Schmear and Tuesday, February 11 9:15 AM Sunday School
Schmooze 7:00 PM Executive Comm 9:30 AM Schmear and
5:00 PM PADS Meeting Schmooze
6:30 PM AA 9:30 AM Youth Comm
Wednesday, February 12 Meeting
Monday, February 3 10:00 AM Bridge 12:00 PM Post Confirmation
7:00 PM Budget Comm 10:00 AM QiGong 12:00 PM Purim Carnival
Meeting 1:00 PM Chess Planning Comm Meeting
7:30 PM Biblical Hebrew 5:00 PM Hebrew School 12:30 PM Kadimah
Class 7:00 PM AA Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, February 4 Thursday, February 13 5:00 PM PADS
7:00 PM School Comm Office Closed 6:30 PM AA
Meeting Monday, February 24
7:30 PM Social Action Friday, February 14
8:15 PM Shabbat Service 6:30 PM Lifelong Learning
Comm Meeting Comm Meeting
Saturday, February 15 7:30 PM R&R Comm
Wednesday, February 5 9:00 AM Torah Study Meeting
10:00 AM Bridge SYG Lock-In
10:00 AM QiGong Tuesday, February 25
1:00 PM Chess Sunday, February 16 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
5:00 PM Hebrew School No Sunday School 7:30 PM Book Discussion
7:00 PM Inclusion Comm 5:00 PM PADS Group
Meeting 6:30 PM AA
7:00 PM AA Wednesday, February 26
Monday, February 17 10:00 AM Bridge
Thursday, February 6 Office Closed 10:00 AM QiGong
Office Closed 1:00 PM Chess
7:00 PM Partner Bridge Tuesday, February 18 5:00 PM Hebrew School
7:30 PM Board of Directors 7:00 PM AA
Friday, February 7 Meeting
10:00 AM Shabbat 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal Friday, February 27
Chaverim 7:00 PM Life Tree Cinema
6:00 PM Young Wednesday, February 19
Professionals Dinner 10:00 AM Bridge Friday, February 28
7:30 PM Inclusion Shabbat 10:00 AM QiGong 6:00 PM 4th Grade
Service 1:00 PM Chess Shabbaton
5:00 PM Hebrew School 7:30 PM Family Shabbat
Saturday, February 8 (Pizza Wednesday) Service
9:00 AM Torah Study 7:00 PM World Zionist
11:00 AM B’Yachad Election Program Saturday, February 29
Playdate 7:00 PM AA 9:00 AM Torah Study
Sunday, February 9 Thursday, February 20
Manna Order Due Office Closed
9:15 AM Sunday School 7:00 PM Partner Bridge
9:30 AM JUF Brunch Friday, February 21 Deadline to submit information
12:00 PM JYG Laser Quest 7:30 PM Drivers License for the March newsletter is
5:00 PM PADS Shabbat with Life Tree
6:30 PM AA Wednesday, February 12.
Ramblers
12From the Office
• There is no Sunday school on Sunday, February 16.
• The office will be closed on Monday, February 17 for
Presidents’ Day.
Looking Ahead
Purim Service and Carnival
Join us on Sunday, March 8th at 11:15 AM at the Purim
Capital of North America
Come in costume, bring your mac and cheese groggers, and
get ready for our Purim celebration!
Rabbi Cosnowsky, Senior Rabbi Contact Us
rabbicosnowsky@congetzchaim.org
Congregation Etz Chaim
Rabbi Kamil, Associate Rabbi
rabbikamil@congetzchaim.org 1710 S. Highland Ave.
Marla Friedman, School Principal
Lombard, IL 60148
cec.educator@congetzchaim.org Phone: (630) 627-3912
Carol Meyer, Executive Director Fax: (630) 627-9123
cec.executivedirector@congetzchaim.org
www.congetzchaim.org
Michael Sawyer, President
cec.president@congetzchaim.org
Michele Miller, Bookkeeper
cec.bookkeeper@congetzchaim.org
Adrienne Mintz, Administrative Assistant
cec.officeasst@congetzchaim.org
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