Manna
This Sunday is the last Manna event of the school year. We will accept credit cards for any vendor purchase that is over 5%.
Thank you for all of your help and support this year.
Sisterhood Blowout Sale
Sunday, May 18th bring your checkbooks and credit cards (though cash is always appreciated) - the gift shop is having a BLOW OUT SALE to clear out inventory for the summer. Most items are priced to sell, as low as 50 -80% off. If you have summer Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, housewarming or other events, this sale should help you meet your gift needs. Or, if you need a new menorah, seder plate or other holiday items, you can find them on sale. Jewelry will be deeply discounted as well. Bring a copy of this email to the gift shop and you will receive a $5 credit if you spend $50 or more - offer good only on this sale date.
Confirmation Service 2008
Please join the Confirmation Class of 2008 on Friday evening May 16th at 8:15 PM. This years class will discuss, "A World Without Jews." Find out more here.
Nina Amir (Lacey) to Speak at Etz Chaim
On Saturday, May 31st, Congregation Etz Chaim welcomes Nina Amir (Lacey), a former congregant who has relocated to California, will speak about prayers and rituals that will bring meaning to your religious practices. For information about this presentation click here.
Righteous Gentile: Chiune Sugihara
Our series of articles on righteous gentiles also provided information on the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous (JFR). Richard Salomon will speak at our Shabbat Service on May 9th about the Righteous Gentile, Consul Sugihara, who rescued his father.
The Social Action committee believes that helping to support needy rescuers is a very worthy way to practice tzedaka. Donation forms will be available in the lobby from Sunday May 4th through May 11th, or print one at home. Please consider giving your support to JFR.
Shavuot June 8, 2008
Our celebration of Shavuot will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 8th. On Shavuot we recall the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai and the bringing of the offering of first fruits to the Temple in Jerusalem. Find out more here.
Social Action Cell Phone Collection
Bring your cell phones to the donation box in the lobby for the benefit of Family Shelter Services. This effort has raised hundreds of dollars for this worthy cause already. Find out more here.
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Adult Service Program in Israel
Love Israel? Wondering how you can make a real difference there? If so, this is the program for you. A social action-oriented trip is being planned for April 30-May 10, 2009. Read more about it here.
Lifeline Buying Day
Come to a Lifeline buying day on Sunday, May 18th at Etz Chaim. Purchase beautiful products handmade at Lifeline of the Old in Jerusalem. Find out more here.
Family Israel Trip - June 2009
As winter continues to be a part of our life, Anne is busy thinking about the summer of 2009. She has plans underway for a 12- to 14-day family trip to Israel in late June. Find out more here.
Brotherhood Golf Outing
The Brotherhood Golf Outing is back and all are invited to play. Save the date- Sunday June 8th at Klein Creek Golf Course in Winfield There will be prizes, trophies, raffles and a hot breakfast buffet to start off the day. For more information click here.
Camp Katan
Registration is now open for Camp Katan. Camp Katan meets at Etz Chaim from July 21st through August 1st and is for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds. The hours are 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Read more about camp here.
Lehrhaus at OSRUI
Our very own Rabbi Cosnowsky will be leading a 3-night mini-course, at Lehrhaus July 24 – 27, 2008 on “The Afterlife from a Jewish Perspective”. Lehrhaus is a program for adults interested in lifelong Jewish learning at OSRUI. To find out more, click here.
Calling All Pads Volunteers
The summer schedule for PADS is now available. If you would like to help, we'd love to have you. For more information and to sign up, click here.
Shop & Share at Ultra Foods
It's easy, simply shop at any Ultra foods and bring your receipt to the Temple office. That's all you have to do and Ultra will donate back 5% of your purchase. This offer is good until June 1st. Consider SHOPPING AT ULTRA and SHARING with ETZ CHAIM.
An Important Note from the Union for Reform Judaism on Myanmar (Burma) Relief
On May 3rd a devastating cyclone struck Myanmar (formerly known as Burma). Thousands of people were critically injured, thousands of people are missing, and over a million people have been left homeless. The Union for Reform Judaism is asking for donations to be made to the Jewish Coalition for Disaster Relief to help those affected by the cyclone. Find out more here.
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