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
Book Discussion: The Hebrew Teacher: Three Novellas by Maya Arad
Tuesday, Sep 10th 7:00p to 9:00p
ADL Speaker - The Election & Extremism: Alex Friedfeld
Thursday, Sep 12th 7:00p to 8:00p
Bagel Breakfast
Sunday, Sep 15th 9:30a to 10:30a
Spiritual Adventures: An Intro to Judaism Class
Sunday, Sep 15th 12:00p to 2:00p
Lunch 'n Learn: Nuerobics: Building Mental Muscle
Wednesday, Sep 18th 12:30p to 2:00p
Shabbat Service
Friday, Sep 13th 7:30p to 8:30p
Torah Study
Shabbat, Sep 14th 9:00a to 10:00a
Shabbat Services (Asher Kunz B'nai Mitzvah)
Shabbat, Sep 14th 10:30a to 12:00p
Shabbat Service (Chai Lights)
Friday, Sep 20th 7:30p to 8:30p
Torah Study
Shabbat, Sep 21st 9:00a to 10:00a
How to Prepare Spiritually for the High Holidays with Rabbi Cosnowsky
Wednesday, Sep 18th 7:30p to 8:30p
Selichot KIDdish Club Service
Shabbat, Sep 28th 5:15p to 5:45p
Selichot Adult Learning
Shabbat, Sep 28th 5:15p to 5:45p
Selichot Dinner (Pasta & Salad Bar)
Shabbat, Sep 28th 5:30p to 7:00p
Selichot Service & Shofar Blast
Shabbat, Sep 28th 7:00p to 7:45p
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 2024 Congregational Retreat is April 12-14 at OSRUI. Registration is open through 3/20. 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.
