Happenings
Congregratin Etz Chaim has a broad range of programs, events, worship services. Our wonderful calendar is built by our various committees and communities that make our our congregation. We organize our calendar with select categories so you can easy and find what you are looking for.
Adult Social Groups - West Suburban Chaverim, Wise Aging, Brotherhood, Sisterhood, Bridge, Mah Jong, ROMEOs, Ladies who lunch, TTT (Formerly Jewish Young Professionals), Partner Bridge, QiGong, Mid-life Adventures
General - AA and Al-Anon Meetings, private rentals,
Holidays -
Jewish Holidays
Life-long Learning
Meetings & Rehearsals
Office
Programs & Engagement
Secular Holidays
Shabbat Services/Holidays
Social Action
Youth Education and Engagement
Sukkot Diaper Drive
Friday, Sep 29th (All day)
Bagel Breakfast
Sunday, Oct 1st 9:30a to 10:30a
Jewish+ Coffee & Connections
Sunday, Oct 1st 9:30a to 10:00a
Bagel Breakfast
Sunday, Oct 8th 9:30a to 10:30a
Phil Bogolub's Philosophy of "AJANOI"
Sunday, Oct 8th 9:45a to 10:45a
Sukkot Diaper Drive
Friday, Sep 29th (All day)
Shabbat Services & Erev Sukkot
Friday, Sep 29th 6:30p to 7:30p
Torah Study
Shabbat, Sep 30th 9:00a to 10:00a
Shabbat Services (Shmini Atzeret/Simchat Torah & Consecration)
Friday, Oct 6th 6:30p to 7:30p
Torah Study
Shabbat, Oct 7th 9:00a to 10:00a
Sukkot Diaper Drive
Friday, Sep 29th (All day)
Shabbat Services & Erev Sukkot
Friday, Sep 29th 6:30p to 7:30p
Shabbat Services (Shmini Atzeret/Simchat Torah & Consecration)
Friday, Oct 6th 6:30p to 7:30p
Congregational Retreat
One weekend every spring we travel to the Olin-Sang-Ruby-Union Institute (OSRUI) located in Oconomowoc, WI for a retreat. We offer multiple programs for all ages. For instance, some programs are discussion groups, others are hands-on, and some take place outside. The retreat is for adults and children alike. School-age children sleep in a camp cabin under the supervision of college-age counselors. Adults have rooms in another building and most have a private bathroom. Younger children stay with their parents. And don’t worry, we build in plenty of time for connection and bonding with our programs and over meals. No child is too young and no adult is too old. All are welcome to learn, pray, eat, relax, sing, and just enjoy Shabbat for an entire weekend!
Our 2023 Congregational Retreat is January 20-22 at OSRUI. Registration is open through 12/14. Nourish your body and spirit. We will eat, sing, reflect, learn, and connect as a community. Celebrate Shabbat, have fun, and participate in Jewish learning with other members of our congregational family.
Summer Camp
Not only is the OSRUI home to our annual retreat, many of our kids participate in a summer sleepaway camp at the site.
The camp offers several sessions to meet the needs and interests of campers from 3rd grade through high school.
These sessions can be anywhere from five days to seven weeks. During that time, campers stay in cabins or tents all while learning about Jewish life. Plus, nothing beats the Shabbat songfest and Israeli dancing! Lifelong friendships develop and each child’s connection to Judaism is strengthened at OSRUI.
Etz Chaim is proud to regularly send the largest contingent of campers to OSRUI from a mid-size congregation, and one of the largest contingents from a congregation of any size!
Our congregation has set the bar for being a community whose members generously share themselves with others since its inception. Learn more about Tikkun Olam here.
